Mechanical Installation Introduction

The Seakeeper 16/18 can produce vertical loads up to 5,965 lbs (26.5 kN), longitudinal loads up to 3,409 lbs (15.61 kN), and transvers loads of 500 lbs (2.22 kN) at each of the four mounts. Careful consideration should be given to foundation design to insure it is capable of transferring these loads into the hull. These loads do NOT include vessel motion accelerations, such as vertical slam loads which can be significant for high speed vessels and vary based upon the longitudinal location.

There are two methods of installing the Seakeeper 16/18:
1. Bolt-In Installation
2. Bond-In (Saddle) Installation

It is assumed that the installer is familiar with bonding using high strength adhesives or mechanical fasteners to marine structures and has performed structural analysis to assure the structure to which the Seakeeper mounts can properly transfer the loads the Seakeeper creates into the hull structure. If the installer has any doubt about the ability of the structure to transfer the loads to the hull, then a licensed naval architect or marine engineer should be contacted to do a structural analysis.

The installer should review the following list of reference drawings to ensure the installation procedure is fully understood.

Reference Documents & Drawings:
Link to Seakeeper 16/18 Reference Documents

• 90243 – Seakeeper 16 Hardware Scope of Supply
• 90538 – Seakeeper 18 Hardware Scope of Supply
• 90544 – Seakeeper 16/18 Bolt-In Installation Guide
• 90545 – Seakeeper 16/18 Bond-In Installation Guide
• 90540 – Seakeeper 16/18 Cooling Water Schematic
• 90282 – Seakeeper 16/18/12HD Installation Template Kit
• 90539 – Seakeeper 16/18 Cable Block Diagram
• 90548 – Seakeeper 16/18 Bolt-In Kit
• 90547 – Seakeeper 16/18 Bond-In Kit