Bay Ship & Yacht updates steering & nozzle replacement on American River
3/6/2008
This complex and extensive project called for the complete replacement of the existing kort nozzle system and steering gear with a new custom-ordered and designed Nautican nozzle. The Nautican nozzle came equipped with triple main rudders and double flanking rudders. The challenge – to mesh the new system with the existing framing structure employing smart design modifications that would enhance propeller and steering performance without a drastic design overhaul.
Bay Ship & Yacht’s expert in-house naval architecture team met the challenge, engineering a re-design of the existing framing above the nozzles to meet the new design specifications. In addition, Bay Ship & Yacht engineers and master craftsmen worked together to design, fabricate and install custom raised main deck hatches over the nozzles to allow easy-access for maintenance. All engineering, full-shop drawings, custom CNC’d parts, and installation were completed on-site at Bay Ship & Yacht’s Alameda waterfront location.
As part of the retrofit, BS&Y also installed a new Nautican steering system including new rams, jockey bars, hydraulic piping and control system.
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Bay Ship & Yacht has a complete range of refit and repair services for commercial, traditional boats, and super yachts. BS&Y provides a full service 24-hour shipyard and dry-dock services, staffed with experienced craftsmen, who focus on absolute Customer Satisfaction. Founded in 1977 by Bill Elliott, Bay Ship & Yacht just recently celebrated its 30th year in Alameda, California, and the group of companies includes Bay Machine & Fabrication, Bay Propeller, Bay Design & Engineering, and the Fleet Service Division. There is also an additional facility, Bay Marine Boatworks, located in Richmond, California.For more information, please contact Michael Anderson, Marketing Director at (510) 919-0135, or visit http://www.bay-ship.com.
