Seakeeper 26 Installation Manual (90265-8); S/N 26-233-0690 to Current
5.0 Installation Requirements
5.1 Installation Requirements Introduction
This section describes the first start up of the Seakeeper.
Reference Documents & Drawings:
Link to Seakeeper manuals
- 90266 – Seakeeper 26 Operation Manual

- Previous sections for mechanical, electrical and cooling installation must be completed before this start up sequence is initiated.
- Before continuing, covers must be installed unless the Seakeeper is inaccessible and there is no risk to injury. Also, the area around the Seakeeper must be clear of personnel and equipment.
5.2 Required Supplies for Seakeeper Installation
(Not Supplied With the Seakeeper)
Item | Description | Qty | Installation Manual Reference Section | Other Reference | System |
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1 | Adhesive and cleaning supplies for bonding to hull | Mechanical Installation | Mechanical | ||
2 | Soundproofing Considerations | Selection of Installation Location | Mechanical | ||
3 | Spreader bar for lifting Seakeeper | Transport and Unpacking | P/N 80029 | Mechanical | |
4 | Circuit Breaker, AC, 2-Pole, 20 A | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90310 | Electrical |
5 | Circuit Breaker, DC, 1-Pole, 10 A | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90310 | Electrical |
6 | M6 terminal lug for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace | 1 | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Electrical | |
7 | Cable, 10 AWG, for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace to vessel ground | AR | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Dwg 90310 | Electrical |
8 | Sili-Thane 803 Marine Sealant (or equivalent) | AR | Bolt-In Installation, Installation of Seakeeper and Saddle Installation, Installation of Seakeeper | Mechanical | |
9 | Nickel-based Anti-Seize | AR | Bolt-In Installation, Installation of Seakeeper and Saddle Installation, Installation of Seakeeper | Mechanical | |
10 | Seawater Pump, 24 VAC | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90320 | Electrical |
11 | Relay for seawater pump control (Not required if using 230 VAC pump) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Electrical | |
12 | ¾ in. (19 mm) ID seawater hose | AR | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90320 | Cooling |
13 | Hose clamps for seawater plumbing to ¾ in. (19 mm) hose barb (2 per hose barb) | 4 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90320 | Cooling |
14 | Through-hull fittings (1 high-speed pick-up / 1 overboard discharge) | 2 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90320 | Cooling |
15 | Seawater strainer | 1 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90320 | Cooling |
16 | Seacock valve | 1 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90320 | Cooling |
17 | Flow restriction valve (optional) | 1 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90320 | Cooling |
AR = As Required
Dwg = Drawing