OPERATION
MANUAL
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Section 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Seakeeper 1 uses gyroscopic principles to dampen cyclic boat roll motions in waves and wakes.
In installations involving multiple Seakeepers, each Seakeeper operates independently of one
another; therefore, this manual only discusses the operation of a single unit.
Reduction of boat roll is a function of the boat’s displacement, transverse metacentric height (GM
T
),
and hull damping as well as the operating conditions (speed and heading with respect to waves) and
sea state. Seakeeper’s active control regulates the hydraulic brake to ensure the Seakeeper’s anti-roll
torque is maximized irrespective of hull characteristics or operating conditions.
Operation of the Seakeeper 1 requires mechanical, electrical, and plumbing interfaces with the boat.
Figure 1 illustrates the interconnection of these components and their interface with the boat.
The
Seakeeper 1 requires a connection to a display to support the Seakeeper Application; display options
include a compatible MFD or Seakeeper 5” Touch Display.
FIGURE 1 – SEAKEEPER 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Seakeeper 1 technical specifications provided in Section 6 list the power consumption, total weight,
and dimensions of the major components. Gyroscopic principals that apply to boat roll control
are discussed on Seakeeper’s website at www.seakeeper.com. The Seakeeper website also
contains videos of Seakeeper operation and a variety of different boats operating in waves with the
Seakeeper on and off. It is recommended that the reader play these videos prior to reading the
remainder of this manual.
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