Section 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.0 System Overview
The Seakeeper 9 uses gyroscopic principles to reduce boat roll motions in waves and wakes
independent of boat speed. In multiple Seakeeper installations, the Seakeepers operate
independently of each other and therefore this manual only discusses operation of a single unit.
A Seakeeper 9 consists of a Gyro assembly, a CAN communications cable, and a Display.
Figure 1 illustrates the interconnection of these components and their interface with the boat.
FIGURE 1 – SEAKEEPER 9 STABILIZATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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 web site at www.seakeeper.com. The Seakeeper web site also
contains videos of Seakeeper operation and videos of several 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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