Testimonials - Boat Stabilisers | By Ocean Torque Australia

What Our Customers Have To Say

Hi Jeff, they work very well in the deepwater, I couldn’t anchor in some of the places I can’t go without them.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

They are terrific Jeff.. work well..it would be nice to have an easier way of retrieving the floppers but they work great.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

“Regarding the stabilisers”, I am really happy with them,
Regards Bob Jones

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Jeff, Yes we use them a lot, they work very well thank you, we use them on overnight trips in Moreton bay a lot.

Custom Booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Jeff, Floppers have been excellent, we haven’t had to use them very much but when we have we have been very glad to have them, just watching other boats rolling violently while we are comfortable makes them worthwhile, Cheers, Barb and Tim

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Jeff, Did a trip to Tassy last summer I used them a lot especially in ocean road anchorage’s made a big difference.

Just sold the boat and got a bigger one.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Still got the boat and the stabilisers are going great, no worries

Custom booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Geoff, We went to the Whitsundays, And yes we use them a lot, they work very well, Sarah Emma.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Jeff, wonderful to hear from you, Our flopper stoppers are going perfectly and we have used them many many times,

Cheers Rich and Che

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Best investment I have ever made, I am currently at Brampton island, Stayed at Keppel Island and used them constantly and didn’t spill any beer which is most important.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

They are just the ducks guts, I use them a lot very happy with the result, Ron, Kiwi.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Wow these stabilisers work so well. We had been used to life on a cat with very little roll.
Changing to our mono cruiser was exactly what we wanted while underway but on Achor we found ourselves rolling uncomfortably.
We often went home rocking for days. Now even with container ships and ferries passing by, the stabilisers dig in and the roll is stopped quickly.

Often when we pack up it does not take long for the boat to start rolling as soon as the stabilisers are put away.
We would definitely recommend Ocean Torque Stabilisers.

3 Metre booms, No4 Floppers

Tried the stabilisers the other day, They are really good, noticed a big difference in the chop

2.5 Metre Booms, No2 Floppers

You can quote me as saying, I have used ocean torque boat stabilisers for many years with great success on the Kala Venture

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Geoff, this is a drone pic of Accalia at anchor near Bloomfied Reef, mid 2018. Water depth approx 10m, clearly see the flopper stoppers hanging at 6m, shadow of the boat on the sandy bottom. One of my favourite ⚓️ picks. They really help with the comfort of our boat at anchor

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

Day Geoff, Yeah I used them last season up north, I think they are as good as it gets on my shape hull, they cop a bit in the great Keppel roll and deal with it very well, I wouldn’t be without them.

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

Look on YouTube for Trawlerblues. We are cruising in Exmouth at present and we use the floppers most nights or when we are in average anchorages, They are a must have . We are blue nomads now.

Custom Booms, No4 Floppers

Hi Guys, I am currently on anchor at cape Capricorn, Just watching all the other boats roll.
Cheers William.

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

Last night was very pleasant thank to you! We are so impressed on the performance, very happy customer

At South Molle which is normally very rolley in any conditions.

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

We got out on Sunday and used the floppers at the Sandhills 15 knot southerly and anchored in 6 metres, Dropped the floppers down 3 metres and they started working as soon as the first one settled, they were easy to deploy and retrieve and I am now working out where to stow them, I have several options.

I appreciate all your help and I am spreading the word,
Regards Phill

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

The baskets are stored in a front locker when we are in port, then when at sea they just get reattached to the base and sit in the holders until we throw them overboard.

Eastern Seaboard Marine Services

“Ease of operation The gear is neither difficult to handle nor excessively heavy. At one stage the ladies aboard set the gear up without difficulty.

Effectiveness

Unquestionably, once the gear goes over the side it starts working immediately. The difference in roll period is substantially altered and the overall conditions aboard improve measurably.

Safety

This is an automatic bonus of the system. As the vessel is quickly quietened down by the stabilizers influence, crew become less concerned with staying upright and are more relaxed which permits them to concentrate on their respective duties. Also during night anchor watches it is much easier to carry out an effective watch without having to continually hang on from being rolled about!

Further, without hesitation I would recommend any prospective purchaser of stabilizer equipment to seriously consider your system prior to committing to any other device Please do not hesitate to refer any interested party to me for a first hand discussion.

“Many thanks for your assistance, advice and help during the setting up period. It was greatly appreciated. I look forward to seeing your future developments in this area and wish you well for the future“.

3 meter booms and No.4 stabiliser

Since fitting Ocean Torque Stabilizers at the beginning of last season we have been able to anchor in less sheltered anchorages, or off nice towns and villages that are plagued by fast ferries or less considerate boaters. As captain/engineer having no hydraulic or mechanical parts to go wrong on the stabilizer is one less thing to worry about, they make no noise and we don’t need to run a second generator like we would using Zero speed system.

They are easy to deploy and recover. We have found that having the stabilizers in the water on a choppy anchorage makes launching our 6 meter tender from the Fly bridge a much safer operation. I would recommend Ocean Torque Stabilizers they have made our boating experience so much more enjoyable for the owners and crew.

Thanks for all your help and advice.

3 meter booms No 5 stabiliser
(Carbon Telescopic Spinika Pole)

”We have just returned from five months of fishing charters, mostly at the outer Barrier Reef. We used the stabilizers extensively throughout the season without any failures.

We often stayed anchored in conditions that would have normally sent us looking for cover. We did some mother-ship work and the stabilisers drew a lot of interest, I suspect a number of them will be in touch with you“.

4.5 meter booms No 5 stabiliser

I am pleased to say since the stabilizers were fitted 18 months ago, spending time on our boat has become much more comfortable.

We recently spent some time in Sydney Harbour where we used them day and night. The constant wash from ferries and other craft would have made living aboard quite uncomfortable.

I would estimate the system eliminates an average 70% of our roll and we’re all very happy about that. I will sum up by saying well done, a quality product that works and is easy to use and maintain.

3 meter booms No 5 stabiliser

In response to your request for an endorsement for your stabilisers I thought you might be interested in a video on just how well they work on my boat, when I made my enquiry you said

I would loose 80% of the roll and my wife and I thought well that would be something, so we purchased a set thinking 50% would be enough to make it worth while, as you can see on the video its 90% or more!!, its just amazing when your on board doing death roll and then nothing at all, in the time it takes to throw the stabalisers in the water, I’m sure you will be getting some calls from friends of mine that have a similar problem with their boats, thanks again for your help with the set up of the booms, works great.

3 meter booms No 4 stabiliser

Enclosed are some photos of my 47E Riviera with your No.5 stabilisers and the folding SS booms, I’m so impressed with this whole package, as you can see in the photos the booms look flash while in use, as well as folded upright, note how well they blend in with the troll poles, also the larger stabilisers have taken an estimated 90% or more off the roll in all conditions. All conditions so far.

It makes such a difference to our weekends at Moreton Island, gone are the times we had to go home early due to poor sea conditions, boat roll for me is now a thing of the past, just couldnt imagine having a boat without stabilisers, Ill stay in touch.

2.8 meter booms No 5 stabiliser

“The stabilizers work exceptionally well reducing the roll by at least 75% there is also a softening effect at the completion of the roll. We experience continuous roll in the Med, not always due to weather but to do with traffic, even at night there is a constant procession of large vessels passing to the south causing swells, the most noticeable of these is the Corsican fast ferry that will create a wash nearly a meter high, most anchorages here are exposed to the south.

3 meter booms and No 4 stabiliser

” Our boat is a 10 Mtr purpose built aluminium sports fisherman which is used for drift fishing and social use”

We were looking to increase the comfort level of both drift fishing and socializing on a mooring. Having purchased a stabilizing system, sight unseen from Ocean Torque, we were most impressed.

The system has increased the comfort factor to the point that we use our boat a lot more and fish in weather that would normally have us back in the pen. A fantastic idea that far exceeded our expectations“.

2.8 meter booms No 3 stabiliser

“.. I must tell you, our trips to the Barrier Reef will never be the same. The Blackwatch is so stable on anchor now, our wives are coming along too. We all think they’re great. “

2.5 meter booms No 3 stabiliser

”Gentlemen they are fantastic! Everything that I could have hoped for….I recommend Ocean Torque Stabilizers to anyone who wants to ensure that their new boat is as safe and comfortable as it should be. If you should ever wish to put an interested party in touch with a satisfied customer feel free to give them my number…

…Thanks”.

3 meter booms No 4 stabiliser

Typical of this type of boat when at anchor she rolls like a pig. I fitted my stabilizers 12 months ago and the difference they made is amazing.

I can drift while fishing and also stay at anchor and be very comfortable. Prior to the stabilizers this was not possible. We now get much more time on the water”

3 meter booms No 4 stabiliser

“Just arrived back from our second East Coast cruise. No sign of any problems with the stabilizers. We used
the stabilizers extensively on both trips and I’m happy to report no problems and my wife loves them! “.

3 meter booms No 5 stabiliser

” Yes they really do work. Our trip up to Townsville without stabilizers was at times a nightmare. As you know we fitted a set in Townsville and our return trip was very different. My wife would not have joined me for the return trip without them, She is most impressed and so am I “.

3 meter booms No 4 stabiliser

” I cant tell you how satisfied we are. The wife insists our stabilizers are set wherever we anchor. Wouldn’t be without them”.

3 meter booms No 5 stabiliser

Just a few lines to let you know how happy I was with the performance of the the larger size flopper stoppers you recomended for my boat,I have just returned from New Caledonia where the anchorages are open. we deployed the stabilisers every night and never once encountered any discomfort. I would not go anywhere without them, many thanks once again.

4 meter booms No 4 stabiliser

“Just arrived from a cruise around Balears, Spain and south France everything was perfect including your stabilisers, I will send photos of my boat Blue light at anchor with your stabilisers deployed. Thanks Again…”

3 meter booms No 4 stabiliser

We have had another year of using them in North Qld they perform well in most conditions, overall though good and we use them a lot.

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

Hello Jeff, They work great, I sold the boat and now own a 30 metre sailing sloop, I hope the business is doing well as you have a great product, regards, Mark

3 Metre Booms, No4 Floppers

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