Mechanical Installation Manual (750, 750 Quad)
3. Tools Needed
- Drill
- Dual Action Sander
- Oscillating Tool or Hacksaw
- Torque Wrench (25-130 in-lbs required)
- Socket Set (10mm, 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)
- Torx Bit Socket (T30 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 two-part adhesive (See list below)
- Two-part Adhesive Cartridge Gun (Check mixing ratio compatibility)
- Two-part Adhesive Mixing Nozzles (Check mixing ratio compatibility)
- Marine Adhesive Sealant (3M 5200 is recommended)
- Masking Tape
- 60 Grit Sandpaper
- *Medium Strength Threadlocker (Vibra-Tite VC-3 is recommended)
- Threadlocker Activator/Primer (If Vibra-Tite VC-3 is not used)
- Denatured Alcohol
- Clean Gloves (recommended)
- Respirator
- Plain White Paper Towels
- Marker, Pen, or Pencil
*Vibra-Tite VC-3 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.
Two-Part Adhesives
Approved adhesives and working times:
- Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMAs)
- Plexus MA590 (90 minute)
- SciGrip SG300-40 (40 minute)
- Partite 7425 (25 minute)
- Crestabond M1- 60HV/2 (60 minute)
- Adhesivetech AT330 (18-32 minute)
- Acralock SA10-40 (40-50 minute)
- Araldite 2015-1 (45 minute)
- Epoxies (For epoxies, Section 8.6 – Removing Gel Coat must be followed)
- West Systems Six10 (42 minute)
- Pettit Flexpoxy (25 minute)
Adhesives, dispense guns, and solvent wipes can be purchased from Seakeeper Partner Center or online and local retailers.
Quantity:
| Controller Size | Minimum Adhesive Quantity (per boat) | Minimum Adhesive Quantity (per Controller) |
| 750 mm Quad | 1500 ml | 750 ml |
| 750 mm Dual | 1500 ml | 375 ml |
Two-part adhesives comes in multiple mixing ratios – 1:1, 2:1, or 10:1. Use the correct dispense gun and mixing nozzles for the two-part adhesive type. Failure to do so will result in poor adhesion and will void the system’s warranty.
WARNING: Check the adhesive being used to verify it is compatible with the hull material (epoxy resin fiberglass, polyester resin fiberglass, gel coat, etc). Some require a primer when used with certain materials. Plexus primer must be used if performing an aluminum installation with Plexus MMA.