HOW IT WORKS
The Wavebreaker dynamic ballast system enables the helm to temporarily increase the mass of the craft, by drawing water into a forward tank and keeping the bow of the boat low and stable. This is unlike any other stability system on the market; changing the Longitudinal Centre of Gravity (LCG) of a boat is a fundamental change that transcends environmental conditions. Put simply; mass is mass.
This means that the Wavebreaker system remains effective in almost all applications, and is one of the most effective tools available to a professional crew. Filling the tank adds concentrated mass equivalent to that of a few large adults at the bow, creating an inertial resistance that prevents lift. When you don't want the extra weight, simply drain the tank and be on your way.
RUGGED DESIGN
The system is built around the Waterscoop, mounted to the base of the transom, which actuates to draw water inwards using the forward motion of the craft. Precision machined from solid cast 316 stainless steel, the Waterscoop's intuitive operation and over-built construction ensure complete reliability in all conditions.
Every component of the Wavebreaker system is CNC machined from the highest quality marine-grade materials.
PROVEN IN
THE FIELD
Independent testing performed by a research team at the University of Southampton, in cooperation with the RNLI, demonstrated the effectiveness of the Wavebreaker system on a 7.5m SAR RIB. Testing showed that mean levels of vertical bow acceleration were reduced by 50%, whilst peak levels were reduced by approximately 70%.
This is significant as it is these larger impacts which are by far the most injurious to crews, and reducing them so effectively is what makes the Wavebreaker unique.