4. How to use the Controller Locator Tool

Once the Locating Tool is assembled, and the correct size Blade is installed, it can now be used to determine if the Seakeeper Ride system will work on the boat and have the correct clearances.

1. Place the assembled Locator Tool on the transom to align the transom plate, as per mechanical installation, to the outside edge of hull.
2. Check alignment of Sea Suckers to make sure that there are no Strakes or Chines preventing the Sea Suckers from adhering to the Hull of the boat.
3. If adjustment is needed, the Locating Tool Slide Bridge can be loosened and will slide from left to right.
4. The Sea Suckers can be placed on the Slide Bar as needed if that adjustment is not enough,
5. If more adjustments are needed, the Transom Plate assembly has three positioning holes to move just the Transom Plate from right to left.

Note:  For position of the tool, you do not need to have the Blade and the Actuator Arms installed to help reduce weight. The Arms and the Blade can be installed after the tool is adhered to the Hull of the boat.

• With tool placed in the correct position, you now can trace the Hull for grinding and drill the three positioning screws indicated by the brass bushings.
• To place tool on the opposite side of the hull, all settings will have to be reversed.

6. When the Locating tool is on the Hull location needed, check the Transom angle that is located on both sides of the Hinge Plate (Check mechanical installation for transom angle wedge pack assembly.) The angle the Hinge Plate shows will have a matching angle marker on the 450, 525, or 600 Plates in the Controller Locator Tool kit. The number that the Hinge Plate is lined up with will be the height you drill through the example size Actuator Plate for where the Cable Gland hole will need to be drilled. The hole drilled will reflect the top of the key.

Tip: Instead of removing the Sea Suckers and resetting, remove the slide bar with the two wing nuts and rotate slide bar 180 degrees.

• Remember to check both sides for Transom angle.  Transoms can vary from Port to Starboard as much as 4 degrees.

• Sea Suckers will not adhere to the Hull on boats with bottom paint. If this happens remove the Sea Suckers and hold the tool in position by hand.