{"id":16925,"date":"2026-03-30T17:55:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/mechanical-installation-manual-750-1500-copy\/3-tools-needed\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:42:29","slug":"3-tools-needed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/mechanical-installation-manual-750-1500-375a-and-525a\/3-tools-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"3. Tools Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drill&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual Action Sander&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oscillating Tool or Hacksaw&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torque Wrench (25-130 in-lbs required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socket Set (8 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm required)&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommended: Nut setters for starting bolts and nuts (8 mm, 10 mm, 13 mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phillips Head Screwdriver&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hex Bit Sockets (2.5, 4, 5 &amp; 6 mm required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hex Wrenches (Allen Keys) (2.5, 5 &amp; 6 mm required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torx Bit Socket (T30 required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable Wrench&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeegee, Putty Knife, or Tongue Depressor&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Protractor&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6-12 in. Straight Edge&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 ft Straight Edge&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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) &amp; 3\/4 in. (19 mm)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approved two-part adhesive (See list below)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-part Adhesive Cartridge Gun (Check mixing ratio compatibility)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-part Adhesive Mixing Nozzles (Check mixing ratio compatibility)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marine Adhesive Sealant (3M 5200 is recommended)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masking Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60 Grit Sandpaper&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*Medium Strength Threadlocker (Vibra-Tite VC-3 is recommended)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threadlocker Activator\/Primer (If Vibra-Tite VC-3 is not used)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denatured Alcohol&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean Gloves (recommended)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respirator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plain White Paper Towels&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Marker, Pen, or Pencil&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two-Part Adhesives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approved adhesives and working times*:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMAs)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acralock SA10-35 (25-35 minute), SA10-40 (40-50 minute), SA10-45 (35-50 minute), SA10-60 (50-70 minute), SA10-75 (65-90 minute), SA10-100 (90-120 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhesivetech AT330 (18-32 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crestabond M1- 60HV\/2 (60 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partite 7425 (25 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plexus MA590 (90 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SciGrip SG300-40 (40 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utiligrip MMA330 (18-32 minute)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epoxies (For epoxies, Section 8.6 \u2013 Removing Gel Coat must be followed)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Araldite 2015-1 (45 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pettit Flexpoxy (25 minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>West Systems Six10 (42 minute)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adhesives, dispense guns, and solvent wipes can be purchased from <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Partner Center or online and local retailers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-380.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12864\" style=\"width:141px;height:97px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Working times<\/span> listed above are the average window for applying, assembling, and adjusting when mounting the Wedge Pack with adhesive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhesives also have <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fixture times<\/span> that must be honored when considering how long to wait before mounting the Actuator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each adhesive has a full <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cure time<\/span> or close to full cure, which must be met before any load is applied. After the installation is complete, before sea trialing the boat, wait at least the full cure time advertised by the adhesive manufacturer in the temperature during the install, or 24 hours, whichever is greater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Temperature will greatly affect all of the times mentioned above.<\/span><\/strong> Warmer temperatures reduce working time. Colder temperatures increase fixture time and cure time. (In very cold climates, the adhesive may need to cure for multiple days before sea trialing.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer to technical data sheets (TDS) and manufacturer recommendations for the particular adhesive being used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: For systems with two Controller sizes, adhesive quantity is given in the following format: <strong>[LARGER CONTROLLER] ml | [SMALLER CONTROLLER] ml<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Controller Size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Adhesive Quantity <\/strong>(per boat)<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Adhesive Quantity <\/strong>(per Controller)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>375A<\/td><td>750 ml<\/td><td>375 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>525A<\/td><td>1050 ml<\/td><td>525 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>750 mm Quad<\/td><td>1500 ml<\/td><td>375 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>750 mm Dual<\/td><td>1500 ml<\/td><td>750 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>900 mm<\/td><td>1800 ml<\/td><td>525 ml | 375 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1050 mm<\/td><td>2100 ml<\/td><td>525 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1125 mm<\/td><td>2250 ml<\/td><td>750 ml | 375 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1275 mm<\/td><td>2550 ml<\/td><td>750 ml | 525 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1500 mm<\/td><td>3000 ml<\/td><td>750 ml<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13135 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><br><strong>Two-part adhesives comes in multiple mixing ratios &#8211; 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\u2019s warranty.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13135 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>WARNING:<\/strong>&nbsp;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. For example: Plexus primer must be used if performing an aluminum hull installation with Plexus MA590.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*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.&nbsp; Two-Part Adhesives Approved adhesives and working times*: Adhesives, dispense guns, and solvent wipes can be purchased from Seakeeper Partner Center or online and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":16912,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"manual":[375],"model":[],"document_type":[],"hidden":[],"class_list":["post-16925","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","manual-mechanical-installation-manual-750-1500-375a-and-525a"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16925"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17186,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16925\/revisions\/17186"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manual","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual?post=16925"},{"taxonomy":"model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/model?post=16925"},{"taxonomy":"document_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document_type?post=16925"},{"taxonomy":"hidden","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hidden?post=16925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}