Seakeeper for a Kayak??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tac.Fish0313 · 07-15-2018, 01:48 PM

Just for the sake of conversation, I wonder if somebody will ever engineer a compact gyroscopic stabilizer for a kayak. After seeing this device by ‘Seakeeper’, I thought only military tactical vehicles only had such applications for stabilization, but now I’m wondering if anybody would build one for a better kayak experience.

If it is possible, it will probably take some serious battery power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQbtU6Wa04

https://www.seakeeper.com

https://www.instagram.com/seakeeper_inc/

katchfish · 07-15-2018, 03:24 PM

Franks got one on order for his Super 17 PA.

GregAndrew · 07-15-2018, 04:06 PM

Probably not the best idea for a kayak (or anything else with a low rail). Swell and chop will just pour over the side if you cannot roll with it.

dpricenator · 07-16-2018, 06:35 AM

They have them in a couple Radio Controlled car applications, but I agree with the post above. Gotta roll with motion of the ocean.

alanw · 07-16-2018, 07:39 AM

Thought about this a few years ago when I first saw the seakeeper. It sure would make a fast skinny yak more comfortable for us old balance-challenged guys. We'd probably beach land our yaks sideways without even needing to brace as well.

07-15-2018, 01:48 PM	#1
Tac.Fish0313 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 37	Seakeeper for a Kayak??? Just for the sake of conversation, I wonder if somebody will ever engineer a compact gyroscopic stabilizer for a kayak. After seeing this device by ‘Seakeeper’, I thought only military tactical vehicles only had such applications for stabilization, but now I’m wondering if anybody would build one for a better kayak experience. If it is possible, it will probably take some serious battery power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQbtU6Wa04 https://www.seakeeper.com https://www.instagram.com/seakeeper_inc/

07-16-2018, 07:39 AM	#5
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Thought about this a few years ago when I first saw the seakeeper. It sure would make a fast skinny yak more comfortable for us old balance-challenged guys. We'd probably beach land our yaks sideways without even needing to brace as well. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

07-15-2018, 03:24 PM	#2
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Franks got one on order for his Super 17 PA.

07-15-2018, 04:06 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Probably not the best idea for a kayak (or anything else with a low rail). Swell and chop will just pour over the side if you cannot roll with it.

07-16-2018, 06:35 AM	#4
dpricenator Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South OC Posts: 120	They have them in a couple Radio Controlled car applications, but I agree with the post above. Gotta roll with motion of the ocean.