Seakeeper Ride | Mechanical Installation Manual
3. Tools Needed
- Drill
- Dual Action Sander
- Oscillating Tool or Hacksaw
- Torque Wrench (20-80 in-lbs required)
- Socket Set (13 mm required)
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Hex Bit Sockets (2.5, 4, 5 & 6 mm required)
- Hex Wrenches (Allen Keys) (2.5, 5 & 6 mm required)
- Adjustable Wrench
- Squeegee, Putty Knife, or Tongue Depressor
- Digital Protractor
- 6-12 in. Straight Edge
- 3 ft Straight Edge
- Drill Bits or Hole Saw in Sizes 3/32 in. (2.4 mm), 9/64 in. (3.6 mm), 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) & 3/4 in. (19 mm)
- Approved Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive (MMA) (See list below)
- MMA Dispense Gun
- MMA Cartridge Gun (Check mixing ratio compatibility)
- MMA Mixing Nozzles (Check mixing ratio compatibility)
- Marine Adhesive Sealant (3M 5200 is recommended)
- Masking Tape
- 60 Grit Sandpaper
- *Medium Strength Threadlocker (Vibra-Tite 122 is recommended)
- Threadlocker Activator/Primer (If Vibra-Tite 122 is not used)
- Acetone or Denatured Alcohol
- Clean Gloves (recommended)
- Plain White Paper Towels
- Marker, Pen, or Pencil
*Vibra-Tite 122 will be included in the package. If an alternate threadlocker is used, a threadlocker activator/primer will likely be required for the threadlocker to cure properly with the stainless steel hardware.
Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive (MMA)
Approved MMA’s and working times:
- Plexus MA590 (90 minute)
- SciGrip SG300-40 (40 minute)
- Partite 7425 (25 minute)
MMA, dispense guns, and solvent wipes can be purchased from FibreGlast.

MMA comes in multiple mixing ratios – 1:1, 2:1, or 10:1. Use the correct dispense gun and mixing nozzles for the MMA type. Failure to do so will result in poor adhesion and will void the systems warranty.
Quantity:
Controller Size | Adhesive Quantity |
450 mm | 2 x 400 ml cartridges or 2 x 490 ml cartridges (1 per Controller) |
525 mm | 3 x 400 ml cartridges or 2 x 490 ml cartridges (1 ½ x 400 ml or 1 x 490 ml per Controller) |
600 mm | 3 x 400 ml cartridges or 2 x 490 ml cartridges (1 ½ x 400 ml or 1 x 490 ml per Controller) |

WARNING: Check the MMA being used to verify it is compatible with the hull material (epoxy resin fiberglass, polyester resin fiberglass, gel coat, etc). Some MMA’s require a primer when used with certain materials. Plexus primer must be used if performing an aluminum installation with Plexus MMA.