Manari 52 brings SG20 into a new premium platform
Smartgyro says the new Manari 52 is equipped with an SG20 and was presented as part of the company’s 2026 yacht-show programme. The 52-foot model sits firmly inside the LYG market, where owners increasingly expect stabilisation to support comfort at anchor as well as during coastal passages.
The first installation has already been followed by an additional SG20 order for another Manari hull under construction. That repeat specification is significant because builders usually only standardise or repeatedly recommend equipment once installation space, electrical demands and service access have been considered alongside the yacht’s wider machinery layout.
Ad Astra 60 uses the same compact stabiliser architecture
The Ad Astra 60 also uses Smartgyro’s SG20, giving the 18-metre yacht a stabilisation package designed around modular construction and serviceability. Smartgyro highlights the ability to dismantle major parts of the unit for access, an important consideration on yachts where machinery spaces are tightly packaged beneath accommodation and deck areas.
For owners, service access can matter as much as headline roll reduction. A stabiliser that can be maintained without major structural removal should reduce disruption during refit periods and make long-term ownership more predictable, particularly for yachts moving between seasonal cruising regions.
SG20 targets the heart of the 45-to-55-foot market
Smartgyro positions the SG20 for boats in approximately the 45-to-55-foot range, overlapping directly with many production and semi-custom yachts covered by LYG. The company’s wider range then steps up through SG40 and larger units as displacement and hull length increase.
That sizing strategy gives designers a clear starting point when balancing stabilisation performance against weight, installation volume and electrical demand. It also lets owners compare systems on more than roll-reduction claims, including access, warranty coverage, dealer support and the practical effect on machinery-space planning.
Stabilisation is becoming part of the ownership brief
The Manari and Ad Astra installations reinforce a broader shift in the 12-to-24-metre sector: stabilisation is increasingly specified during the original build rather than treated as a later luxury upgrade. Owners spending longer periods aboard expect quieter anchorages and reduced fatigue when the yacht is moving in uneven conditions.
For buyers, the important question is not simply whether a gyro is fitted but how well it is integrated into the yacht. Ventilation, foundations, service clearances and electrical architecture all influence the real ownership experience, making early coordination between builder and equipment supplier increasingly valuable.
Official sources: blog.smartgyro.com.
