Electrical Installation Manual (All Systems)
4. Tools and Equipment Needed
4.1. Equipment
- Circuit Breaker or Fuse
- 25 Amp Circuit Breaker or Fuse (Dual Controller Systems including Ride 450, 525, 600 and 750)
- or 30 Amp Circuit Breaker or Fuse (Quad Controller Systems including Ride 750 Quad)
- 8-Gauge Grounding Wire
- 12-Gauge Power Wire Copper Tinned (Optional)
- Adhesive-Lined Heat Shrink (for power cables)
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