INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Section 1: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
9) Repeat above step for remaining 7 sides of the saddles.
10) When gaps have been completely filled, clean off excess adhesive, remove plugs, and
remove masking tape.
11) Allow adhesive to cure per manufacturer’s recommendations. Follow adhesive guidelines
for curing time versus temperature prior to removing the fixture.
12) Bonding of Seakeeper saddles onto the hull is now complete. Remove installation fixture.
1.6.5 Installation of Seakeeper
1) The four areas where the feet of the
Seakeeper will rest should be coplanar
to within .06” (1.5 mm). See Figure 10.
2) Rig the Seakeeper for lifting and lower it
into position onto top surface of four
saddles.
3) Apply a small bead (approximately 4 mm
wide) of sealant or caulk to the mating
surfaces between the saddles and the
Seakeeper foundation. Adjust position of
the Seakeeper until alignment is achieved
for the 16 fasteners that will attach the
Seakeeper foundation frame to saddles.
4) Install the Seakeeper supplied Grade 10.9, M14-2.0 x 85 mm fasteners or alternative Grade
10.9, M14-2.0 bolts to maintain a minimum thread engagement of .84 in (21 mm). Apply a
moderate coat of marine anti-seize (e.g., SAF-T-EZE nickel grade anti-seize, SBT-4N or
equivalent) to the threads of each bolt and include a small bead of marine grade sealant (e.g.,
SILI-THANE 803 or equivalent) under each bolt head and washer before installation.
5) Torque all fasteners to 100 ft-lbs (136 N-m).
a. New bolts, matching the Seakeeper specification, must be used for each
installation and reinstallation that meet the requirements listed above.
6) Proceed to electrical and cooling portion of the installation.
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