1. Introduction

Updated on: 7/30/2025

This document is intended to give details and guidance to a boat builder or equipment installer on the proper procedure for the electrical installation of a Seakeeper Ride system.

Because of the quantity of parts and careful installation requirements, set aside a clean, well-ventilated workspace, take inventory of necessary tools and parts, and review the entirety of this manual before setting to work.

Note: Scan the QR code below to access Seakeeper Ride BILT 3D instructions.

Seakeeper Ride Supplied

1. Software Module
2. Seakeeper Ride Proprietary CAN Bus
3. Distribution Module
4. Controllers
5. Keypad (Optional)

Boat/Customer Supplied

6. NMEA 2000 Backbone
7. Multifunction Display (MFD)
8. 12 V or 24 V Positive, Negative, and Ground Terminals
9. 15 Amp Circuit Breaker or Fuse (25 Amp for Four Controller Systems)
10. Battery Isolation Switch

Figure 1