MotorYacht Services, based at West Park Marina in Auckland, has recently acquired the New Zealand agency for Anti-Roll-Gyro (ARG) stabiliser systems. Dean Ryder and his team are no strangers to the brand, having installed and maintained these systems in New Zealand for 14 years.
MotorYacht Services recently showcased the ARG brand at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show.
At the May event, PowerBoat Magazine had the opportunity to interview Hideki Hayashi, Sales Leader for Tohmei Industries—the manufacturer of ARG stabilisers—who shared some insights into the product and the company’s history.
Mitsubishi originally developed and branded the product around 25 years ago. Even back then, Tohmei Industries was responsible for assembling the units. When Mitsubishi exited the ARG business about 15 years ago, Tohmei Industries purchased the brand and acquired full design rights. As the manufacturer, Tohmei already had extensive knowledge of the production process. Under Tohmei’s ownership for over a decade now, ARG offers six models designed for both recreational and commercial use. The factory currently produces up to 20 units per month, with around a third of those staying in Japan—primarily for recreational boats, as fishing remains a popular pastime there.
The latest model, the ARG45, was launched in June last year in response to customer demand for stabilisers suited to smaller boats – typically under 30 feet and weighing less than 5 tons. The ARG range supports vessels up to 60 tons, and for boats exceeding that, multiple units can be installed.
“We believe the success and longevity of the brand come down to simplicity,” says Hayashi.
“The ARG Gyro system is all about maintaining a straightforward design. With fewer complex components, the system becomes more reliable and durable. Our production line in Japan ensures high-quality builds, and we believe that when a customer buys a product from us, they expect it to work, all the time, every time. That’s why we keep our designs simple: less to go wrong.”
