{"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":"2026-04-01T14:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:40:49","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\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>\u00a0Check 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 MMA.<\/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":2,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17029,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16925\/revisions\/17029"}],"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}]}}