20-tonne wireless load sensing technology from Cyclops Marine

Cyclops Marine has announced an addition to its smartlink range which is designed specifically for use on larger boats and superyachts, the 20T. Using the same technology that helps sailors measure loads on critical, high performance lines, the 20T is said to be a larger, super-strong edition.

Its titanium frame measures 107 x 88mm, and weighs 789g. It remains accurate under loads of up to 20T, and has aperture crafted and aligned specifically for the rigging of superyachts.

Until now, Cyclops’ focus has been on smaller boats, developing technology in partnership with INEOS TEAM UK and subsequently supplying multiple Olympic sailing teams.

The smartlink range is said to give sailors the ability to measure the load on anything from the mainsheet, to code sail tack lines, to backstays and runners, and is potentially applicable to any soft line under significant load. Second-by-second load measurements are sent wirelessly to the Cyclops app or on-board instruments and can then be logged in conjunction with GPS data for reliable, repeatable settings.