Smartgyro unveils the SG65 gyro stabiliser

Marine stabiliser developer Smartygyro is due to preview the SG65 at Metstrade next week. The new stabiliser claims to deliver 15 per cent higher stabilisation performance, 10 per cent lower energy consumption alongside a 15 per cent reduction in weight compared with the SG60.

Built for vessels between 55ft and 68ft and up to approximately 50 tonnes, Smartgyro’s SG65 centres around a compact and light design.

Smartgyro reveals it has reengineered the SG65’s braking system to help deliver smoother operation, improved uptime, and easier servicing. By integrating the hydraulic manifold into the cylinders, the manufacturer says the SG65 reduces hose clutter and overall system complexity, thus minimising potential failure points and simplifying maintenance. This is a patent-pending braking system.

The new SG65 is now available for order, with first deliveries scheduled for 2027.

The SG65 will be previewed at Metstrade, which runs from 17-19 November in Amsterdam. Visitors to Metstrade 2026 can see the SG65 preview at stand 08.808, alongside the SG45 and Smartgyro’s range of marine stabilisation solutions.

The SG65 sits between the manufacturer’s existing models – 3 per cent larger than the SG45 and 20 per cent smaller than the SG80 – offering boatbuilders enhanced installation flexibility in increasingly space-restricted enginerooms.

With a 15 per cent reduction in weight, the SG65’s architecture aims to simplify installation without sacrificing performance.

Ease of maintenance and reduced downtime are a key focus of the new design. The SG65 utilises a simplified sphere architecture that provides direct access to critical components for onboard servicing. Diagnostic sensors are now positioned outside the vacuum section for faster troubleshooting, while a new two-piece cover enables crew inspection without the need to remove bulky, single piece panels.

The SG65 also introduces greater component standardisation across the range, sharing key elements with the SG45 to help builders and dealers streamline spare parts management and service responsiveness.

Founded in 2014 and based in La Spezia, Italy, Smartgyro forms part of the Yanmar Marine Recreational Business Unit.

SG45 gyro stabiliser also makes debut

Also making its debut at Metstrade 2026, the SG45 represents the next step in the evolution of the SG40. Building on its initial technical upgrade in 2025, the rebranded SG45 features further refinements, including a more compact, lower-profile architecture and a redesigned flat, two-piece upper cover.

Fabrizio Stifani, R&D manager at Smartgyro, comments: “Our experience in the field and ongoing dialogue with boat owners and engineers are valuable contributions to our development process. With the SG65, we wanted to push the boundaries further, rethinking several aspects of the design to meet the needs of modern vessels, where space is increasingly limited, and efficiency is essential. The result is a new generation of Smartgyro technology, combining high performance, compact design and ease of maintenance.”