ARG Marine Gyro Stabiliser
Motor Yacht Service Centre (MYSC) is proud to announce its acquisition of the exclusive New Zealand distributorship for ARG Gyro Stabilisers.
The ARG Anti-Roll Gyro Stabilizer offers unmatched stability for luxury motor yachts, providing a smoother ride with less rolling. Unlike other gyro stabilizers on the market, the ARG range is maintenance-free, requires no water cooling, and delivers low noise levels while keeping installation simple and flexible. Perfect for motor yachts and trailer boats of all sizes, it ensures a comfortable experience whether cruising or at anchor. Importantly, the ARG will be more effective in bigger wave heights compared to all RAM driven alternatives.
Rolling around while fishing or relaxing on your boat, is never fun.
At MYSC, we’re the sole approved New Zealand agent to supply and install the Premium Tohmei Anti Rolling Gyro’s (ARG) – previously known as the Mitsubishi ARG. ARG is the original Anti-Rolling Gyro stabiliser, built with Japanese precision and a heavy involvement in the Aerospace arena, its no wonder they are the choice for Luxury Motor Yacht Brands like Ferretti, Horizon and Pershing – to name a few! Click here to read their story.
The ARG is a very popular among Game Fishermen and recreational boaties in New Zealand. Talk to other boaties about their gyro – the chances are they have an ARG.
What is a Marine Gyro Stabiliser?
An ARG Gryo Stabiliser is a vessel stabilisation device that virtually eliminates the roll of your boat at zero speeds, trolling speeds and whilst underway, to keep your vessel level so your cooking is safer, you experience less fatigue and so you can spend more time enjoying your boat and less time feeling sea sick.
The ARG gyro has a spinning mass called a flywheel, driven by a motor at high speed. The flywheel sits in a gimbal that swings (Fore and Aft) based on the listing (Port to Starboard) or rolling of your boat. The gimbal motion in the ARG happens naturally and is not driven by hydraulic rams, meaning it can achieve a greater distance of travel. This means it produces anti-rolling torque for longer – in simplified terms, it means the ARG will continue working and be more effective in bigger waves than all ram driven alternatives.
ARG Gyro Installations
Gyro stabilisers don’t need to be complicated. The ARG Gyro was designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the space station. The simplicity is un-matched by any other gyro. The ARG Gyro does not have complex computers, pumps, hydraulics, rams or sensors that can lead to a failure. There is no maintenance to worry about – some other gyro options require anode changes and servicing every 3 months!
The ARG is maintenance free and does not require regular servicing.
The installation of an ARG Gryo is one point that sets it apart from its competitors. The ARG can be mounted anywhere in the boat. Generally, mounting in the lazarette or engine room is the easiest and most cost-effective option, but our team of experts will guide you through what’s right for your boat.
What’s Involved in Installing an ARG Gyro to my Boat?
Typically, most boats will have sufficient strength in the hull to accept a gyro. There may be some strengthening required in a small number of cases, but this is easily completed by our team or your boat builder.
If you are having an ARG unit installed to your new vessel during the build period, the boat builder and designer will allow for the gyro and the strength is incorporated into the hull at build.
The easiest location to mount a gyro is on the center line of the boat and usually spanning your engine bearers. This is the back bone of your boat and the strongest location to put the gyro. The ARG gyro can be mounted anywhere in the boat, but its important to consider the strength of the location and any weight added off center line may need to be offset. Most gyro installations are in the engine room or lazarette.
Our plate mounting system makes easy work of installing the ARG gyro, and the added simplicity of the ARG makes it the least complicated to install compared to all other gyro.
Frequently Asked Gyro Stabiliser Questions
What is a marine gyro stabiliser?
A marine gyro stabiliser is a device installed on trailer boats and luxury motor yachts yachts to dramatically reduce rolling motion caused by waves. It makes cruising and anchoring much more comfortable and safer.
How does the ARG Gyro Stabiliser work?
The ARG Gyro uses a spinning flywheel and mechanical design to counteract rolling forces — with no water cooling, no vacuum, and minimal maintenance required.
Is the ARG Gyro suitable for all types of boats?
Yes, ARG Gyro Stabilisers can be installed on a wide range of vessels, from trailer and sportfishing boats to luxury motor yachts and commercial vessels.
How is ARG different from other gyro brands like Seakeeper?
Unlike other brands, ARG Gyros require no water cooling systems, no complex electronics, and no regular vacuum servicing — meaning lower running costs and simple long-term reliability.
Do You Offer a Replacement Service For Sea-Keeper Gyros?
Yes, we completed numerous removals of Sea Keeper Gyros once they have failed or when owners are looking for a unit that doesn’t have such high maintenance requirements. We will remove and dispose of your old Sea-Keeper unit.
Can Motor Yacht Service Centre install the ARG Gyro for me?
Yes! Our expert team provides full consultation, supply, and professional installation of ARG Gyro Stabilisers right here in Auckland and across New Zealand. Motor Yacht Service Centre is a New Zealand’s Yacht Stabiliser Specialist. Contact us to get your specific ARG boat gyro stabiliser price.