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Mechanical Installation Manual (750, 750 Quad)
Seakeeper Ride | Mechanical Installation Manual
(750, 750 Quad)
1. Introduction
Updated 12/20/24
This document is intended to give details and guidance to a boat builder or equipment installer on
the proper procedure for the installation of the Seakeeper Ride system. 
Because of the quantity of parts and careful installation requirements, set aside a clean, well-
ventilated workspace, take inventory of necessary tools and parts, and review the entirety of this
manual before setting to work. To gain a broad understanding of the installation process, read the
Installation
Overview. 
The instructions in this manual should be repeated for all Controllers.
Two Options for Stability:
Seakeeper Ride 750 & Seakeeper Ride 750 Quad
Two products with different configurations were designed to provide stability for vessels with
varying transom features. While the two systems are designed for the same sized vessels, the
controller sizes and the transoms they serve differ. The Seakeeper Ride 750 system consists of two
larger controllers and will fit most vessels in this size range, whereas the Seakeeper Ride 750 Quad
system has four smaller controllers and is suitable for unique transoms that may have hull design
elements that restrict available space.
Specific instances of these unique hull characteristics are detailed in the following manual, and will
help you determine which system to install.
Note: Scan the QR code below to access Seakeeper Ride BILT 3D instructions.

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Good morning, for mounting the transom plate they have provided 3 self tapping screws, is it enough or if there any other bolts required? please let me know

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  • Page 1 The Seakeeper Ride 750 system consists of two larger controllers and will fit most vessels in this size range, whereas the Seakeeper Ride 750 Quad system has four smaller controllers and is suitable for unique transoms that may have hull design elements that restrict available space.
  • Page 2 WARNING: You must read and follow all instructions before installing and using the Seakeeper Ride system. Note: All torque values are in-lbs NOT ft-lbs! Figure 1- Seakeeper Ride Quad Controllers on Transom...
  • Page 3 Figure 2- Seakeeper Dual Controllers on Transom...
  • Page 4 2. Safety Notices 2.1 Stability This system is not intended, nor should it be expected, to provide underway dynamic stability beyond the limits of the hull itself. It is up to the captain of the vessel to ensure that the hull is maintained and operated in a safe manner, within the limits defined by the boat manufacturer.
  • Page 5 Controllers. For aluminum hulls, verify first the aluminum boat transom structure can withstand fast, repeated, and high forces created by the Seakeeper Ride Controllers during use before applying to the mounting surface. Note: If an aluminum sheathing protects the transom structure of the vessel, then the load must be...

  • Page 6: Installation Personnel

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND FAILURE OF THE SEAKEEPER RIDE SYSTEM TO OPERATE AS INTENDED.  IMPORTANT! Installation of the Seakeeper Ride system requires knowledge and experience in marine alterations, including drilling and grinding fiberglass or other boat hull materials, applying high- strength adhesives, ability to inspect installation locations for fitment and potential obstructions, and marine electronics wiring.

  • Page 7: Installation Tools

    Vibra-Tite VC-3 threadlocker is preferred and will be included in the packaging for this purpose.  Because of the dissimilar metals of fasteners and hardware of Seakeeper Ride components specialty coatings are applied to the equipment to prevent corrosion in a marine environment. Avoid...

  • Page 8: Tools Needed

    3. Tools Needed Drill  Dual Action Sander  Oscillating Tool or Hacksaw  Torque Wrench (25-130 in-lbs required)  Socket Set (10mm, 13 mm required)  Phillips Head Screwdriver  Hex Bit Sockets (2.5, 4, 5 & 6 mm required)  Hex Wrenches (Allen Keys) (2.5, 5 & 6 mm required)  Torx Bit Socket (T30 required) Adjustable Wrench ...
  • Page 9 Marine Adhesive Sealant (3M 5200 is recommended)  Masking Tape 60 Grit Sandpaper  *Medium Strength Threadlocker (Vibra-Tite VC-3 is recommended)  Threadlocker Activator/Primer (If Vibra-Tite VC-3 is not used)  Denatured Alcohol  Clean Gloves (recommended)  Respirator Plain White Paper Towels  Marker, Pen, or Pencil  *Vibra-Tite VC-3 will be included in the package.
  • Page 10 Epoxies (For epoxies, Section 8.6 – Removing Gel Coat must be followed) West Systems Six10 (42 minute) Pettit Flexpoxy (25 minute) Adhesives, dispense guns, and solvent wipes can be purchased from Seakeeper Partner Center or online and local retailers.  Quantity:...
  • Page 11 4. Inventory Parts Please review all parts included before proceeding. The following figure and table describe all parts included in the assembly. Review parts and ensure all parts are present before starting the installation procedure. Components shown are per Controller. Dual Actuator systems will have two (2) times the components listed, and Quad Actuator systems will have four (4) times the components listed.
  • Page 12 9. Cable Gland Tube  10. Cable Gland Nut  11. Outer Cable Guide  12. Inner Cable Guide  13. Cable Support Guide  14. Drill Guide Tube  15. Drill Guide Follower  Hardware counts below are given in the format: x[QUAD ACTUATOR] / [DUAL ACTUATOR] Wedge Pack Positioning Hardware...
  • Page 13 x5 / 9 x5 / 9 x5 / 9 x5 / 9 x5 / 9 M8 Cylindrical Transom Plate M8 Cylindrical Washer for Hex M8 Wedgelock M8-1.25 Hex Nut  Bolt Cover  Washer  Head  Washer  Seal Plate Blade Hardware Hardware x4 / 6 x6 / 10 x4 / 6 M6 Washer...
  • Page 14 The performance of the Seakeeper Ride system is a direct result of the proper mounting location of the Controllers. It is vital to abide by the criteria in the Seakeeper Ride Installation Location Guide to choose the optimal mounting point for the Controllers. Optional use of the Seakeeper Ride 750 Controller Tool will assist with locating where the Seakeeper Ride system will sit on the boat Hull and how much room it will take in order to install.
  • Page 15 For refit installations, please review the following sections to determine the ideal location for the Seakeeper Ride Installation. ...
  • Page 16 5.1 Longitudinal Location The Seakeeper Ride Controllers will be mounted to the transom, the approximately vertical surface at the aft end of the running surface, as shown in figures below.  Figure 4 – Longitudinal Location for Seakeeper Ride Controller Installation with engine bracket ...
  • Page 17 Figure 6 – Correct Installations Flush with Running Surface If any of the Controllers are installed above the running surface of the hull, they will not make contact with the water while at speed and be unable to influence boat motion as intended. See the example below of this type of incorrect installation.
  • Page 18 5.2 Vertical Location Seakeeper Ride’s Controllers must be mounted so that the bottom surface of the Seal Plate (Item Number 2 below) aligns flush and parallel with the hull bottom. The goal is to have the Seal Plate acting like an extension of the hull bottom. The Seal Plate’s location is determined by the Transom Plate (Item Number 8 below), which is affixed to the transom and adjusted up and down during installation to allow for fine-tuning the location. ...
  • Page 20 Figure 9 – Finding Reference Line with Straight Edges Figure 12 to Figure 19 in this section show a view from the stern of the vessel looking toward the bow. Label 1 indicates the bottom of the hull, Label 2 indicates the RRL, and Label 3 indicates the outline of the Transom Plate. ...
  • Page 21 For hulls with strakes, they can be ignored for the placement of the equipment and determination of the RRL. Strakes which extend all the way to the transom can reduce the authority of the Seakeeper Ride equipment. Terminating the strake at least 12 inches forward of Ride maintains full system authority.
  • Page 22 Figure 12 – Strakes on Hull Bottom with RRL and Transom Plate Trace (Dual Controller) Figure 13 – Strakes on Hull Bottom with RRL and Transom Plate Trace (Quad Controller)
  • Page 23 Measurement A and B must be 0.5 in. or less. More curvature decreases Seakeeper Ride Authority. For vessels with convex curvature, the RRL is defined as the straight line along the transom between inboard and outboard ends of the seal plate’s destination. ...
  • Page 24 Figure 15 – Concave Hull Bottom RRL and Transom Plate Trace (Quad Controller) ...
  • Page 25 Figure 16 – Convex Hull Bottom RRL and Transom Plate Trace (Dual Controller)
  • Page 26 Variable deadrise hulls are those where the running surface has breaks that run longitudinally. Generally, these hulls have decreasing deadrise angle in each successive panel moving outboard from centerline. Seakeeper Ride Controllers are capable of being mounted on variable deadrise hulls, so long as the following mounting conditions can be met: ...
  • Page 27 In hulls with a variable deadrise, the RRL is the highest portion of the deadrise that the Seakeeper Ride system will cover. See the figure below for this position. Because performance may degrade rapidly if these conditions are not met, please reach out to Seakeeper for guidance in this instance if a boat falls outside these parameters. ...
  • Page 28 Figure 19 – Variable Deadrise Hull RRL and Transom Plate Trace (Quad Controller) 5.3 Beam-Wise Location There are several hull features that should be considered when determining the location of the Controllers in a beam-wise orientation.   As a general rule, the OUTSIDE MOST Controllers must be mounted as far outboard as possible, up to the chines (if the hull has chines).
  • Page 29 Figure 20 – High Leverage – Left , Low Leverage – Right   Figure 21 – Incorrect Installation Between Trim Tabs Chines  Note: In this instruction manual the term ‘Chine’ is regarding the intersection of the hull bottom and hull side with an abrupt change in deadrise angle. This is sometimes referred to as ‘Reverse Chine’. Based on the considerations of engine spacing and transom appendages, some installations will require the Controllers to extend outboard of the inboard edge of the chine.
  • Page 30 may degrade rapidly. The figure below illustrates placement of the outboard edge of the Controller with the following color code:  Green (Outboard of chine up to 1.5 in. (38 mm)) – Ideal Yellow (Inboard of chine up to 1.5 in. (38 mm)) – Good Orange (More than 1.5 in.
  • Page 31 Figure 23 – Hull Side Clearance  Propeller Tunnels In the event a hull has propeller tunnels and there is not enough beam to install a Dual Controller system outboard of the tunnel, it is possible to utilize a Quad Controller system. The outboard controllers should be mounted outboard of the propeller tunnel.
  • Page 32 If the Builder, Owners, or Operators choose to install the Seakeeper Ride Controllers with more propeller overlap than indicated in the figure below, it may result in rpm/coolant fluctuation and/or engine faults.
  • Page 33 Due to the Controllers potential to change water flow into the boat’s propellers, it is recommended the Controllers be spaced around the engines and propellers to the outboard most Controllers should be mounted as far from the propellers as possible. It is recommended that the inner edge of the Controller be mounted outboard of the diameter of the propeller tip (see the figure below).
  • Page 34 If Dual Controllers are selected, the controllers should be mounted as far outboard to the hull side as indicated in Section 5.3. Quad Ride Controllers on three (3) Outboard or Sterndrive Engine Applications If Quad Controllers are selected, the outside controller to be as far up the chine as possible. The inside controller is to be centered between the engines.
  • Page 35 If Quad Controllers are selected, the outside controller to be as far up the chine as possible. The inside controller should be such that the Blades of all four (4) controllers overlaps of all four (4) propellers evenly. Measuring for this can be simplified by setting the the distance from the outboard engine centerline to the outboard controller centerline the same as the distance from the inboard engine centerline to the inboard controller centerline.
  • Page 36 For installations with Quint Outboards or Sterndrive (Inboard/Outboards (I/O)) we recommend the following guidance for locating the controllers: Dual Ride Controllers on five (5) Outboard or Sterndrive Engine Applications If Dual Controllers are selected, the controllers should be mounted as far outboard to the hull side as indicated in Section 5.3.

  • Page 37: Physical Space

    Before beginning the installation, check that there is adequate space in the ideal location determined above. Some hulls may not have physical space for the installation of Seakeeper Ride. There may be some installations where brackets, lights, live well pickups, hull features, or similar components must be cleared or relocated to proceed with the installation. ...
  • Page 38 Figure 28 – Overhead Clearance of Controller Boat Length (ft) 37-42 37-42 Seakeeper Ride 750 Dual 750 Quad Part Number 90900 90882 Width (mm) Width (in.) 30.1 15.4...
  • Page 39 Table 2 – Controller Width  Refer to the Controller Footprint and Envelope page for higher detail dimensions. ...
  • Page 40 If there is concern with bunks loading the Controllers: Mount Upward – Seakeeper Ride can be mounted up to 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) up from the bottom of the hull with negligible effect on system performance.
  • Page 42 Seakeeper Ride to prevent excessive force on the Controller when going down the road. Figure 30 – Cutting Bunks Low Do Not Place Tie-Down Straps Across Seakeeper Ride – Consider moving straps to cleats or to a different tie down point.
  • Page 43 5.7 Asymmetrical Details Many boats are not perfectly symmetrical about the centerline, resulting in subtly different mounting locations and angles for each Controller. This is acceptable and may require different Wedge Plate angles used for port and starboard Controllers. Following this guideline for the correct installation location will result in a proper installation even if there are asymmetries in the hull. ...
  • Page 44 5.8 Cable Entry In the final details of the installation, the cable that powers and drives the Controllers must pass through the transom of the hull. The location for cable penetration will be based on available access to the transom on the interior.  Concealed Cable Entry ...

  • Page 45: Cable Lengths

    Figure 33 – Cable Penetration Through Transom Plate  Exposed Cable Entry  Locations outside the Transom Plate can be used as well. If the cable penetration location is below the waterline, the supplied cable gland must be used to ensure a watertight hull after the penetration. ...
  • Page 47 Controller locations.   The Ride 750 Series controllers allow for some adjustment in seal plate angle after installation to fine tune the equipment. We strongly recommend attempting to install the equipment as precisely as possible to achieve a flush and parallel Seal Plate.
  • Page 48 For optimal performance, the Seal Plate must be completely flush with the aft end of the running surface of the boat, which will eliminate angle C in the figure above. The Seal Plate can angle upward up to 2 degrees with a negligible effect on system performance. DO NOT mount the Controller angled upward more than 2 degrees.

  • Page 49: Measurement Steps

    6.1 Measurement Steps Using the selected Controller locations from Section 5, measure the angle with a digital protractor from the running surface to the transom, perpendicular to the deadrise. See the figure below for an example of the measurement on the port Controller, outboard location.  Measure the inboard and outboard ends of the port 1 Controller area and use the larger angle in the following Sections.
  • Page 50 If the boat’s transom angle is outside the range of Table 3, do not add or remove more Wedges to accommodate the different angle. Contact Seakeeper to determine the best course of action. Table 3 – Transom Angle and Wedge Plates...
  • Page 51 95  3  1  1  96  1  1  2  97  2    2  98  2  1  1  99  2  2    100  1    2  101  1  1  1  102  2    1  103  2  1    104  3      105 ...
  • Page 52 6.2 Hulls with Unique Stern Features For many planing hulls, the aft portion of the running surface is straight, however, there can be exceptions where there is a curvature, angle, or twist just forward of the transom. This may be referred to as a stern wedge, hook, or rocker.
  • Page 53 Figure 38 – Correct Assessment of Running Surface with an Extra Long Straight Edge...
  • Page 54 7. Prepare Wedge Pack Introduction Preparing the Wedge Pack Introduction This portion of the installation will require the Wedge Pack hardware kit illustrated in Section 4.  To begin the Transom Plate must be assembled. This requires selecting the correct length bolts as indicated by the transom angle table above. ...
  • Page 55 7.1 Determine Wedges to use for the Seakeeper Ride 750 system Based on Table 3 and the transom angle determined in Section 6, compile the Transom Plate, Actuator Plate, Wedge Pack Hardware kit and appropriate wedges for each controller. It is possible that the hull has different angles for each Controller location.  ...
  • Page 56 7.2 Secure Actuator Plate 1. Locate the following pieces: Qty 9 M8 Cylindrical Washers (Qty 5 per Controller on Quad Systems) Qty 9, M8 Wedge Lock Washers (Qty 5 per Controller on Quad Systems) Each washer has 2 components. Qty 9, M8 Nuts (Qty 5 per Controller on Quad Systems) 2.
  • Page 57 Note: All variables to be torqued to in-lbs NOT ft-lbs. Figure 40 – Wedge Pack Assembly...
  • Page 58 Figure 41 – Adhering Bolt Covers Repeat this process for all Controllers to create the Wedge Pack Assemblies before moving on.
  • Page 59 8. Prepare Hull Prepare Hull Introduction Note: In Section 8 there are different levels of abrasion recommended to the installer based upon the history of the boat and materials used. Follow all steps 1 through 4 in preparation no matter what the abrasion requirements.
  • Page 60 For optimal Seakeeper Ride performance, the Seal Plate must be between the RRL and 1/8in. up above the RRL. DO NOT mount the Seal Plate below the RRL at all. If trailering or forklifting the hulls are a frequent occurrence, it may be desirable to mount the equipment 1/8in up to avoid excess contact with the trailer bunks or forklift.
  • Page 61 Figure 43 – Acceptable Angle and Vertical Variance 1. Using a marker or pencil, trace the outline of the Transom Plate on the transom. 2. Trace three (3) mounting hole (keyhole) locations while the Transom Plate is in place. 3. Trace out cable entry oval holes.
  • Page 62 Figure 44 – Tracing Transom Plate on Hull Figure 45 – Final Trace on Hull...
  • Page 63 8.2 Drill Holes 1. Drill pilot holes for each of the three (3) positioning screws highlighted in the figure below using a 9/64 in. (3.6 mm) drill bit. The screws will be installed such that they are extending off the transom approximately 3/4 in. (19 mm). Drill the holes at the highest available position of the keyhole slot, as shown below. ...
  • Page 64 Figure 47 – Drill Location in Keyhole...
  • Page 65 8.3 Wipe Area with Solvent Using denatured alcohol and a plain white paper towel, wipe the area down to remove surface contaminants. ...
  • Page 66 8.4 Mask Area with Tape Mask the area surrounding the Transom Plate with tape to protect the surrounding gelcoat or paint, as shown below. Mask all surfaces below the Ride Reference Line, such as spray strakes. Figure 48 – Masked Off Transom Plate Location...
  • Page 67 8.5 Fiberglass Hulls – Abrading Gel Coat Note: This section is only for new build installations at the boat original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or for boats that meet the following criteria: Purchased directly from the OEM. Less than 6 months old. Known history with virgin gel coat.
  • Page 68 Section 8.5, or if there is any uncertainty, continue with this section. Seakeeper requires this level of preparation when using epoxy adhesives based on endurance testing of the adhesives. If the transom in question has been repaired or modified in any way that would compromise fiberglass bond in the region of the Controller installation, please contact a structural engineer or naval architect to ensure the structure in way of the Controller is suitable for installation.
  • Page 69 Figure 50 – Gel Coat Removed...
  • Page 70 For aluminum hulls, use 80 grit sandpaper, a grinder, wire brush or a Dual Action sander to scuff the entire mounting surface to remove all coatings and oxidation until the Seakeeper Ride Controller area is a rough surface with no impurities for the approved two-part adhesive to adhere to. For aluminum hulls be sure to follow adhesive manufacturers recommendations for surface preparation and application of adhesive.
  • Page 71 8.8 Insert Positioning Screws If installing on a fiberglass Hull, insert the No. 8 x 1.5 in. positioning screws, leaving the head exposed off the hull by about ¾ in. or 19mm. For Aluminum hulls, wood screws may be substituted with self- taping screws or machine screws if a drill and tap are utilized. ...
  • Page 72 9. Test Fit Test Fit Introduction To ensure proper fit of the equipment, the Seal Plate must be temporarily installed.
  • Page 73 9.1 Test Fit the Seal Plate 1. Hang the Wedge Pack on the positioning screws. Align the bottom surface of the Wedge Pack Assembly with the deadrise as indicated in Section 2. When aligned, tighten the positioning screws to hold the Wedge Pack in place. 3.
  • Page 74 Figure 53 – Seal Plate Alignment Check 6. Using a straight edge, verify that the Seal Plate is in the position identified in Section 5. Due to different hull shapes and features, the Seal Plate may not be flush with the hull bottom across its full span.
  • Page 75 10. Drill for Cable Entry Drill for Cable Entry Introduction The Seakeeper Ride system can be installed on a variety of boats with different space and size constraints for the Actuator Cable entry. Based on the selection of cable entry determined in Section 5.8, follow...
  • Page 76 10.1 Concealed Cable Entry The cable routing can be concealed if the hull structure allows for it. Follow this procedure for mounting the supplied protective conduit for the Actuator cable. 1. Check for available space on the interior of the hull and clean access to the transom prior to starting the Concealed Cable Entry procedure.
  • Page 77 Figure 55 – Drill Guide Insert into Wedge Pack. 6. Press the face of the Drill Guide flush with the transom of the boat. Use this to create a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) pilot hole in the transom. 7. Remove the Drill Guide. 8.
  • Page 78 Figure 56 – Sealant Application to Cable Glan Install the Nut on the outboard side of the transom. Tighten until the Nut contacts the transom. Do not overtighten. Figure 57 – Outboard Cable Gland Nut Installation 13. Cut off the excess threads on the outboard side off using a hacksaw or oscillating tool.
  • Page 79 Figure 58 – Cable Gland Trimming...
  • Page 80 10.2 Exposed Cable Entry In the instance in which the Actuator cable will be exposed, follow this procedure for mounting the supplied protective conduit for the Actuator cable. 1. Check for structural clearances and rigging inside the hull before proceeding with drilling holes for the cable route in the transom.
  • Page 81 Figure 59 – Mounting Inner Cable Guide...
  • Page 82 11. Mount Wedge Pack Mount Wedge Pack Introduction Care must be taken to ensure clean working conditions. Wearing clean gloves is highly recommended to keep caustic substances off skin and prevent oil and grease from getting on adhesive surfaces. For concealed cable entry, take note of the Actuator cable routing side. Knowing the routing side will be required when commissioning the system.
  • Page 83 11.1 Prepare Parts and Hull 1. Wipe the area to be bonded with acetone or denatured alcohol and plain white paper towels.  2. Replace the tape around the border of the abraded portion of the transom where the Transom Plate will be mounted. Mask around the mounting location and the bottom of the boat. The tape will help keep the surrounding gelcoat clean of adhesive.
  • Page 85 Figure 61 – Tape on Wedge Pack 4. Wipe the mounting face of the Wedge Pack down with denatured alcohol using plain white paper towels to remove oil/surface contaminants. The mounting face will show a matte grey color compared to the gloss black finish of the other parts in the kit. The mounting face has been masked off during the coating process to reduce assembly time.
  • Page 86 11.2 Clean Adhered Surfaces 1. Wipe the Wedge Pack down with denatured alcohol and plain white paper towels a second time to remove oil and/or surface contaminants after sanding. Again, solvents will cause aesthetic damage to the coatings on parts, therefore be careful to only apply the wipe on the surface which is mounted to the boat transom.
  • Page 87 Some materials may require a primer for best adhesion. See here 3. Tools Needed – Seakeeper Manuals Note: Work from this point on should be deliberate, keeping in mind the working time of the adhesive being applied. Warmer temperatures reduce working time.
  • Page 88 Figure 62 – Adhesive on Wedge Pack and Transom 2. . Install the Wedge Pack Assembly by sliding the keyholes over the positioning screws. Excess adhesive should appear around the entire perimeter of the Wedge Pack Assembly as the Wedge Pack is pressed into place.
  • Page 89 11.4 Confirm Location 1. Add the Seal Plate to the assembly to check its position as indicated in Section Thread in the bottom six (6) M6-1.0 x 16 mm Flathead Screws, but do not tighten. Thread in the top four (4) M6-1.0 x 30 mm Hex Head Bolts with M6 Washers to align the Seal Plate with the Wedge Pack Assembly, but do not tighten.
  • Page 90 Figure 64 – Seal Plate Alignment Confirmation 3. Once the position is confirmed, remove the Seal Plate, and tighten the positioning screws with a Phillips head screwdriver. The screws must be tight enough to press out excess adhesive and keep the assembly from sagging.
  • Page 91 11.5 Fair in Excess Glue 1. Using a squeegee, putty knife, or tongue depressor, fill in the gap between the running surface of the hull and the Actuator Plate with excess adhesive, as shown below. Apply extra adhesive as needed. Note: The smooth transition from the hull bottom to the Seal Plate is critical for achieving the best performance out of the system.
  • Page 92 4. Remove the masking tape from the Wedge Pack Assembly and transom. If needed, clean any excess adhesive using denatured alcohol and plain white paper towels. 6. Allow adhesive to cure before proceeding. Some adhesives have ‘handling times’ where the product feels firm but is not ready for loading.
  • Page 93 12. Actuator and Blade Installation Actuator and Blade Installation Introduction The final stages of installation are differentiated by the cable entry into the hull. If you are following a concealed cable entry, follow the procedure detailed in Section 12.1. For exposed cable entry, follow procedure in Section 12.2.
  • Page 94 12.1 Concealed Cable Entry 1. Place the Actuator into the Actuator Plate, aligning the cable gland in the slot provided in the Actuator Plate. The Actuator can be mounted either way, so the cable is in the left or right slot. The arms should be pointed out toward the installer.
  • Page 95 Figure 67 – Dual Actuator Seal Plate Screw Installation Figure 68 – Dual Actuator Seal Plate with Endcaps Installed 4. Visually center the Actuator to the Seal Plate by comparing small length of protruding Actuator housing on each end. 5. Apply thread locker and insert the bottom six (6) M6-1.0 x 16 mm Torx Flathead Screws. Torque to 80 in-lbs (9 N-m) in an alternating pattern.
  • Page 96 the bolts do not rotate when achieving the torque. (Quantity ten (10) bolts for Dual Controller systems) Figure 69 – Bottom Bolts Installation 6. Torque the top four (4) M6-1.0 x 30 mm Hex Head Bolts to 50 in-lbs (5.7 N-m) in an alternating pattern.
  • Page 97 If adjustments are desired, remove Seal Plate and rebuild the Wedge Pack following Section 7 place until desired Seal Plate angle is achieved. Note: The Cable Gland must have the rubber grommet in place to properly seal. The outside of the cable must be clean of debris, dust, adhesives, etc.
  • Page 98 Figure 71 – Actuator Plate Anodes and Bonding Wires 9. Install the Blade to the Actuator Arms using the four (4) M8-1.25 x 30 mm Hex Head Bolts and their washers. Slide one of the bonding wire terminal ends over the top right bolt while inserting.
  • Page 99 Seal Plate, respectively. If the Blade is rubbing and creating friction against the Seal Plate, or if the gap appears too large, adjust the Blade accordingly. Contact Seakeeper if there are still concerns with Blade gap tolerance after following these instructions.
  • Page 100 performance will fall off. If the Blade contacts the Seal Plate, the friction will slow down the system’s response time, also reducing performance. To maintain the factory fitment: Do not apply anti-fouling coating to the surfaces between the Blade and Seal Plate in order to avoid changing the fit of those parts.
  • Page 101 Figure 75 – Anode and Bonding Wire Overview...
  • Page 102 12.2 Exposed Cable Entry 1. Install the Cable Guide Support in the groove in the Seal Plate. Figure 76 – Cable Guide Support in Groove 2. Place the Actuator into the Actuator Plate. The Actuator can be mounted with cable exiting to port or starboard side, so select the correct side to align with the Cable Guide.
  • Page 103 6. Visually center the Actuator to the Seal Plate by comparing small length of protruding Actuator housing on each end. 7. Apply thread locker and insert the bottom six (6) M6-1.0 x 16 mm Torx Flathead Screws. Torque to 80 in-lbs (9 N-m) in an alternating pattern. Repeat the top torquing sequence 2 times or until the bolts do not rotate when achieving the torque (Quantity ten [10] bolts for Dual Controller systems) See Figure 69 –...
  • Page 104 10. Route the Actuator cable over the Inner Cable Guide. Feed as much cable as possible through the Cable Gland Tube. 11. Tighten the Cable Gland around the Actuator Cable on the inboard side of the transom (See Figure 70 – Cable Gland Installation Inboard of Transom).
  • Page 105 Seal Plate, respectively. If the Blade is rubbing and creating friction against the Seal Plate, or if the gap appears too large, adjust the Blade accordingly. Contact Seakeeper if there are still concerns with Blade gap tolerance after following these instructions.
  • Page 106 When repairing or replacing any components on the Controller, confirm that the Blade rotates by hand. Resistance will be felt from the Actuator, but there must be no additional grinding or friction inhibiting movement. 17. Install the Blade Anode using two M5-0.8 x 20 mm Button Head Screws. Slide the other terminal end of the bonding wire over the right-hand side screw while inserting.

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