Checking Actuator Friction Maintenance

The Seakeeper Ride design utilizes a round Actuator clamped in place by the Seal Plate and Actuator Plate. This design allows for flexibility in installations, easy maintenance, reduced stocking parts as well as preventing damage if underwater objects are struck. Before replacing the Seakeeper Ride Actuator, ensure maintenance has been performed by following these procedures.

• Ensure you have access to Controllers. If the boat is in the water this may not be possible, and therefore the boat may need to be hauled or trailered for the full procedure.
• With the boat hauled out or on a trailer, turn on the Seakeeper Ride system on.
• Select Manual Mode on the Seakeeper Ride application.

• Ensure no fault codes are present on the Seakeeper Ride system, which ensures the Actuators will hold the Blade in place.
• Go to each Controller individually and attempt to move the Blade up and down by hand. Do not use excessive force, approximately 5lbs (2.2 kg) is sufficient.

• The Blade should be ‘locked’ in place by the Seakeeper Ride control system. If there is no movement, the equipment passes this check.
• If the Blade and the silver portion on the side of the Actuator (surface 2 below) move together while the black outer rim of the Actuator (surface 1 below, highlighted in red) stays in place, review procedure and ensure the Seakeeper Ride system is turned on and commissioned and in Manual Mode.