Seakeeper 7HD - Transfer of Holes to Boat Structure

INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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SEAKEEPER 9 / 7HD
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Section 1: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
1.5.2 Transfer of Holes to Boat Structure
1) Lower assembled fixture onto hull
structure.
2) The four areas where the feet of
the Seakeeper will rest should be
coplanar to within .06” (1.5 mm).
See Figure 10.
3) Align fixture in desired location and
transfer holes from fixture plate to
the hull structure by transfer punch.
Note that holes in fixture plate are
ø0.55 (14 mm).
1.5.3 Blind Hole Installation
1) Remove Template Fixture and drill
four (4) x 9/16” ø (14.29 mm ø)
holes perpendicular to the vessel
structure to a minimum depth of
0. 84” (21 mm). Take special care
to drill perpendicular to
mounting surface.
2) Tap drilled holes for M14-2.0
threaded inserts.
3) Install four (4) M14-2.0 X 1.5D (21
mm length) locking threaded
inserts into holes in hull structure
at drilled and tapped locations
using threaded insert manufacturer
provided installation tool.
4) Remove threaded insert prong /
tang after threaded inserts are
installed.
1.5.4 Through Hole Installation
1) Remove Template Fixture and drill four (4) 15mm ø holes perpendicular to the vessel
structure. Take special care to drill perpendicular to mounting surface.