Do you notice any drag while deployed or in park? Just wondering as it is sizable and on one side only. Does the helm pull to starboard after installation?
Thanks for the view and the question. I don't notice any drag while parked.. and the drag I've noticed while deployed is about 0.2 knot so if I'm going 8 knots (trawler speed burning 3 gallons an hour) then need to deploy the system I'll most likely be in the 7.8 knot zone. The system does reside on the starboard side (or presumably on port if another engine room allows for it). As a result I tend to manage my fuel tanks so the extra weight of the system doesn't result in a small-ish list to our trawler. With Helmsman 38E I have two -200 gallon fuel tanks (port and starboard) so I just watch the balance between the two - not really a "thing" to worry about day to day. Hope this helps! Greg
I'm estimating the entire system is coming in around 550 pounds in total for the one rotor system that I have (vs. two rotor). It works very well and no - it's not overkill in my opinion. It's certainly not a necessity as the Helmsman 38E is a safe and sturdy trawler, but the system is a nice additional feature that will increase enjoyability (and confidence) on those days where weather maybe be a little sporty.
Hello and thanks for the view and question. The cost of the systems is comprised of two parts: the equipment and the installation process itself. Depending on the size of the vessel it will require either one rotor unit (like mine). A typical 40' trawler would require one rotor but I've seen two rotor systems on a 46' footer. If it's a new boat build the installation cost may have a lower cost than say refitting an older model that desires the system, but that is not always the case. The best bet in my view would be to call or email me and I'll gather some information and share back a quote. I'd like to give you a number here but it would be a guess not knowing your variables.. my particular situation was "more than $50K, but less than $80K" if that broadly helps..
Thanks for posting. Clearly the system can induce a roll, but it seemed like you were using in very calm waters. I'd be curious to see it in 2-3 ft confused seas. Any hopes of seeing it work in some more adventurous sea states?
I've been meaning to make this video for several weeks and honestly the weather up on the Long Island Sound these last few weeks has been calm, flat water making it difficult to capture what we wanted to show. There was one time the system really was in full game day mode and that was during a day in the Chesapeake Bay in July and honestly I could not take the time to take out our iPhone and record with the disorganized sea stake. Follow me on Instagram (@HelmsmanHangout) and I'll be sure to post more "Action" as it surfaces.. Lastly, I'd say more than 50% of the usage case for us is when we see a fast, large moving vessel that is going to dump a massive wake on us. We simply engage the system and 12 seconds later we are ready for the wake.. happens all the time on the East Coast. Thanks for the comment! Greg
Do you notice any drag while deployed or in park? Just wondering as it is sizable and on one side only. Does the helm pull to starboard after installation?
Thanks for the view and the question. I don't notice any drag while parked.. and the drag I've noticed while deployed is about 0.2 knot so if I'm going 8 knots (trawler speed burning 3 gallons an hour) then need to deploy the system I'll most likely be in the 7.8 knot zone.
The system does reside on the starboard side (or presumably on port if another engine room allows for it). As a result I tend to manage my fuel tanks so the extra weight of the system doesn't result in a small-ish list to our trawler. With Helmsman 38E I have two -200 gallon fuel tanks (port and starboard) so I just watch the balance between the two - not really a "thing" to worry about day to day.
Hope this helps!
Greg
How much does the lower unit weigh? It appears to work incredibly well but do you think it’s overkill?
I'm estimating the entire system is coming in around 550 pounds in total for the one rotor system that I have (vs. two rotor).
It works very well and no - it's not overkill in my opinion. It's certainly not a necessity as the Helmsman 38E is a safe and sturdy trawler, but the system is a nice additional feature that will increase enjoyability (and confidence) on those days where weather maybe be a little sporty.
How does it work? How much does it cost?
Hello and thanks for the view and question.
The cost of the systems is comprised of two parts: the equipment and the installation process itself. Depending on the size of the vessel it will require either one rotor unit (like mine). A typical 40' trawler would require one rotor but I've seen two rotor systems on a 46' footer.
If it's a new boat build the installation cost may have a lower cost than say refitting an older model that desires the system, but that is not always the case.
The best bet in my view would be to call or email me and I'll gather some information and share back a quote. I'd like to give you a number here but it would be a guess not knowing your variables.. my particular situation was "more than $50K, but less than $80K" if that broadly helps..
Thanks for posting. Clearly the system can induce a roll, but it seemed like you were using in very calm waters. I'd be curious to see it in 2-3 ft confused seas. Any hopes of seeing it work in some more adventurous sea states?
I've been meaning to make this video for several weeks and honestly the weather up on the Long Island Sound these last few weeks has been calm, flat water making it difficult to capture what we wanted to show.
There was one time the system really was in full game day mode and that was during a day in the Chesapeake Bay in July and honestly I could not take the time to take out our iPhone and record with the disorganized sea stake.
Follow me on Instagram (@HelmsmanHangout) and I'll be sure to post more "Action" as it surfaces..
Lastly, I'd say more than 50% of the usage case for us is when we see a fast, large moving vessel that is going to dump a massive wake on us. We simply engage the system and 12 seconds later we are ready for the wake.. happens all the time on the East Coast.
Thanks for the comment!
Greg