SeaKeeper

The company said the transom-mounted Seakeeper Ride is the first of its kind in the marine segment, and reduces roll, pitch and yaw while underway.

The gyroscopic stabilizer manufacturer is forecasting an 80 percent increase in production by year’s end.

New stabilizer is for 23- to 30-foot boats.

The unit is designed for boats from 23 to 30 feet.

Two very different marine manufacturers are using the same formula for quick growth: Expand and improve the original concepts to reach new markets.

The stabilizer was chosen by a panel of judges that included business executives and academics.

Just 10 years ago, Seakeeper was a fledgling company that had signed a deal with Azimut Yachts to offer its single-model gyroscopic stabilizer as an option.

CEO Andrew Semprevivo discusses the rapid growth of Seakeeper.

Seakeeper Inc., which makes marine stabilization systems, has formed partnerships with Scout Boats and Bertram Yachts.

Seakeeper said its stabilizers will now come standard on two of Cruisers Yachts’ most popular models.

The new model seeks to make it more affordable for customers to take advantage of the latest technology.

It’s not often you hear a marine industry leader referred to as the Godfather, as Seakeeper co-founder Shepard “Shep” McKenney was in 2013 by PassageMaker magazine.