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