4. Tools and Equipment Needed

4.1. Equipment

  • 25 Amp Circuit Breaker or Fuse (30 Amp for Quad Actuator System)
  • 8-Gauge Grounding Wire
  • 12-Gauge Power Wire Copper Tinned (*Optional)
  • Adhesive-Lined Heat Shrink (for power cables)

*Power cables will be included with Seakeeper Ride. However, installers may choose to create their own power cable. See Section 8 for more details.

4.2. Tools

  • Drill
  • Level
  • 1/8 in. Drill Bit
  • 1/4 in. Drill Bit
  • Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • Oscillating Tool or Jig Saw
  • Heat Gun
  • Crimpers
  • Wire Strippers
  • Terminals for Cable-to-Battery Connection
  • Work Light or Flashlight
  • Fish Tape or Electricians Snake

4.3. Boat Features Requirements

  • 12 Volt Power Controlled by Battery Isolation Switch/Keyswitch
  • GPS with NMEA 2000 Network Backbone
  • Seakeeper Compatible MFD
    • Ensure the MFD has the latest version of the Seakeeper software before using the Seakeeper Ride system