Quick expands stabilisation range

Italy’s Quick SpA has introduced a new stabilisation system that offers 360° stabilisation both at anchor and underway. The MC² Seacentric System, which had its official unveiling at last week’s METSTRADE, includes the new anti-roll fin stabiliser Viator, interceptor trim tab Intercepta, and the best-selling Quick Gyro anti-roll gyroscopic stabiliser.

Viator, Intercepta and Quick Gyro are three highly efficient products in stand-alone mode that, when installed together, can revolutionise the way of experiencing the sea. The stabilisation of transverse oscillation (roll) achieved by the Quick Gyro anti-roll gyro stabiliser is supported on one side by the action of Viator fins, and on the other by the stabilisation of longitudinal oscillation (pitch) reached thanks to the action of interceptor trim tab Intercepta.

The integration of these three systems, says Quick, improves a boat’s steering, consumption and dynamics, leading to improved comfort onboard.

“Quick has been working hard to offer a unique integrated system, able to satisfy all ship owners’ needs,” says CEO Michele Marzucco. “For the first time in the international marine scenario, a sole industry designs and produces gyro stabilisers, fins, and interceptors which are extremely performing in stand-alone mode but even more performing if combined together on the same boat, optimising the different dynamic responses of the systems for a revolutionary stabilisation concept.”

Viator fins are composed of a control unit that analyzes and predicts the dynamics of the boat, in order to modify the stabilisation algorithms to adapt them to different situations. The fins are powered by highly efficient, extremely compact and silent synchronous electric motors. The fin and motor system provides a shaftless assembly for greater safety in case of impact with floating bodies or rocks.

The design of the Viator carbon fins has been optimised through a fluid dynamics simulation study to barely impact on boat speed. “Thanks to this engineering process, Viator is extremely performing compared to competitors: Viator, with the same square meters of the fin, is the most powerful on the market,” Quick says.

There are five models in the range – the VT700 for boats from 50ft-65ft, the VT900 (60ft-80ft), VT1200 (70ft-100ft), VT1700 (85ft-120ft) and VT2000 (100ft-145ft).

Intercepta, the interceptor trim tabs, is a complete ‘plug & play’ system. The central unit reads and predicts the dynamics of the boat to coordinate the movement of the trim tab based on the sea and navigation conditions. Intercepta is powered by a 10V-30V motor and engineered with a completely integrated electric actuator and easy installation on every transom. Besides eliminating pitch underway, Intercepta by Quick improve the boat’s stering, consumption and dynamics.

The range includes five models: IN30, IN45, IN60, IN75, IN100 for boats from 20ft-130ft, which can be combined up to a maximum of six units.

“MC² Seacentric System is the first step on a new path for Quick, a path began with Quick Gyro in 2017, with well-defined milestones and great news for the upcoming future,” says Michele Marzucco. “Our goal is ambitious: being key reference not only for stabilisation but also for high added value and technologically advanced systems, with an important software factor.”