Schock 40 Ballast Canting Mechanism - W. D. Schock Corporation - Performance Sail Boats

The Heart of the CBTF System DynaYacht developed the canting mechanism over 4 generations of design and it represents the best actuator on the market today. The unit is efficient, low-profile, reliable, robust, safe and well-tested. The mechanism is designed to ABS criteria, certified by a professional engineer, and built by aircraft certified metalworkers (MIL-STD-2219 and MIL-I-45208A). The main components are discussed below:

The Canting Mechanism Features... Robust industrial hydraulics Aircraft quality stainless steel Steel cradle to isolate hydraulic loads from hull Low profile hinge--only 6 inches high Automatic limit switches Double "O"-ring seal for dry operations

The Pump and Motor System Features... Industrial electric pumps and motors Custom manifold for compact, high performance Optimized valve systems for speed & safety: safe 3 second uncanting quick 12 second tack-to-tack canting Dual systems for safety and reliability

The Battery System Features... Simple 24 volt system-- only 4 6 volt batteries! Reliable, well-tested golf-cart batteries Easy to read "fuel-gauge" for battery charge Quick overnight charging--just plug it in! Optional gas generator charging system Long-life between charges (50% discharge): Race offshore for 3 days Tacking dual for over 18 hours Your competition's crew will run out of energy long before the batteries

Other Features Include... Lead ballast cants up to 55 degrees from centerline Strong solid steel strut spar Low drag fairing at the hull Easy-to-read ballast position indicators located in cockpit Simple cant control buttons mounted both above and below deck Fast laminar ballast body with NACA developed strut fairing Low maintenance 24 volt hydraulic system with 245 amp-hr capacity Smooth canting with custom shock abosorbers Manual pump for hand operations Emergency relief valve to center the ballast Safe and reliable system with over 7 years of testing