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XT™ Fin Stabilizers

Model QC1200 XT, QC1500 XT, QC1800 XT, QC2200 XT, QC3600 XT

Patented extendable fin stabilizer: the inner foil extends at Zero Speed™ for 30% more surface area and 100% more lift, and retracts underway to cut drag.

Description

The XT™ (extended) Fin is Quantum's most popular stabilizer system. The main fin houses an inner foil that extends or retracts with vessel speed. Extended for Zero Speed™ operation it adds 30% more surface area and generates 100% more lift; retracted underway it reduces appendage size and drag. In most cases a single pair of XT™ fins provides performance equivalent to two sets of conventional fins.

Key features

  • Models QC1200 XT to QC3600 XT for vessels from 30 m (100 ft) to 152 m (500 ft)
  • Minimal hull-to-fin clearances and trailing-edge vortex generators reduce noise and cavitation
  • Underwater lubrication with Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL)
  • Can operate as a fixed fin with the foil retracted after an impact; full in-water serviceability
  • Most Quantum fixed-fin systems can be upgraded to XT™

Applications

Roll stabilization underway and at anchor for superyachts and other vessels.

Specifications

Typical vessel length QC1200 XT30-50 m (100-170 ft)
Typical vessel length QC1500 XT36-55 m (118-180 ft)
Typical vessel length QC1800 XT50-70 m (164-230 ft)
Typical vessel length QC2200 XT65-80 m (200-250 ft)
Typical vessel length QC3600 XT100-152 m (330-500 ft)
Fin retracted size range1.0-1.6 m² (10-13 ft²) to 11.5-15.0 m² (124-162 ft²)
Fin extended size range1.3-1.9 m² (14-20 ft²) to 15.0-19.5 m² (162-210 ft²)
Retracted aspect ratio0.36-0.40
Retracted balance18-20%

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