Seakeeper 3 Installation Manual (90378-6); S/N 3-223-3836 to 3-231-4222
3.4 Seakeeper Display Connection
3.4.1 Seakeeper 3 Display Options
A Seakeeper display is required with the installation of a Seakeeper 3 to support the full functionality of the unit through the Seakeeper App in addition to the ConnectBox. The Seakeeper App provides an interface for controlling the Seakeeper 3 or viewing the Settings, Service, Info, and Alarm pages. The Seakeeper ConnectBox can be helm-mounted to provide an additional interface for the control of the Seakeeper 3 but does not replace the need for a Seakeeper compatible display.
The Seakeeper 3 has several options for establishing a Seakeeper display interface to support the Seakeeper App:
- Preferably, connect the Seakeeper 2 to a compatible Multifunction Display (MFD).
- Install an optional Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display.
- A combination of a compatible MFD and an optional 5″ Touch Display is also available, as seen in figure below (See drawing 90470).
Figure 9 provides a schematic of the standard display option. The subsequent sections outline the instructions and references for connecting the Seakeeper 3 in each display option.

3.4.2 Connecting to Compatible MFD
- The Seakeeper 3 can be connected to a variety of available MFD systems. Refer to the Technical Bulletins Section of the Seakeeper Technical Library for manufacturer specific MFD compatibility technical Bulletins.
- MFD specific Technical Bulletins will be updated regularly as new MFD systems become compatible. Currently GARMIN, RAYMARINE, NAVICO (Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G), and FURUNO offer compatible MFD models.
- Once a compatible MFD has been selected, refer to the appropriate manufacturer specific Technical Bulletin for integration instructions and applicable adapter cable part numbers.
- Connect Seakeeper-supplied M12 D-Code Cable, 32.8 ft (10 m), (P/N 30330), to MFD manufacturer-specific Ethernet adapter cable. Custom Ethernet cables for specific MFD manufacturers are available through Seakeeper and must be purchased with the Seakeeper 3 if connecting to an MFD.
3.4.3 Installing the Optional Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display


- Determine location of Seakeeper 5” Touch Display (P/N 90467):
- The desired location of the 5” Touch Display must be determined with respect to the vessel’s arrangement.
- The 5” Touch Display should be located on or near the helm or another easily accessible location.
- Route CAN communications cable:
- The CAN Cable Assembly (P/N 30243), is a 82 ft (25 m) shielded cable that connects the Seakeeper to the 5” Touch Display.
- The CAN Cable must be routed and installed in the vessel from the Seakeeper wire harness CAN to the Tee Adapter at the Seakeeper 5” touch display.
- Install Seakeeper 5” Touch Display equipment per figure above:
- Console space required: Approx. 5.24” W x 3.70 H” (133 x 94 mm)
- Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: see Envelope and Mounting Details, 5” Touch Display (90438) for details.
- CAN communications tee adapter and terminator mounting instructions:
- Console space required, Rear: Approx. 4 W x 3 H in. (102 x 76 mm).
- Rear mount on vessel console panel, within 2 ft (0.6 m) of Display.
- Hardware required: One mounting screw for 0.197 in. (5 mm) diameter mounting hole on Tee Adapter.
3.4.4 NMEA 2000 Network Connection
The Seakeeper 2 requires a connection to the vessel’s NMEA 2000 network backbone via a drop cable for access to the GPS signal. The Seakeeper 2 will monitor information on the NMEA network to support and optimize the performance of the Seakeeper 2. If no GPS signal is detected, a warning will appear on the Seakeeper display. The Seakeeper will not spool-down, but the operation of the unit will be limited until the GPS signal returns.
- Install customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter (space required: approximately 4 W X 3 H in. (102 X 76 mm).
- Connect NMEA Backbone to Tee Adapter. NOTE: NMEA drop cable can be no longer than 19.6 ft (6 m) in length.
- Connect Seakeeper-supplied NMEA cable (P/N: 30332) to the customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter on vessel’s NMEA 2000 backbone.
- An active NMEA 2000 compatible GPS signal is required on the vessel’s NMEA 2000 backbone to operate the Seakeeper 3.
- If no GPS signal is detected, a Speed Over Ground (SOG signal) warning will be present on the Seakeeper app. See TB-90640 for NMEA connectivity guidance.
- An active NMEA 2000 compatible GPS signal is required on the vessel’s NMEA 2000 backbone to operate the Seakeeper 3.
3.4.5 ConnectBox Helm Mounting – Optional
- Console space required: Approx. 3.41 L x 4.15 W in. (87 x 106 mm).
- Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: See Drawing No. 90558 – ConnectBox Helm Mounting Kit, for details.
- Mount ConnectBox Replacement Blank insert into Seakeeper 3 enclosure at the original location of the ConnectBox.