{"id":15780,"date":"2023-06-15T11:30:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-5-6-installation-manual-90402-4-copy\/mechanical-installation\/selection-of-installation-method\/"},"modified":"2023-06-15T16:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T16:28:21","slug":"selection-of-installation-method","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-5-6-installation-manual-90402-5\/mechanical-installation\/selection-of-installation-method\/","title":{"rendered":"2.3  Selection of Installation Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 6 can be affixed to the hull structure using two methods: <br><br>     1) Bolt-In installation <br>     2) Saddle installation <br><br>See figures below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-6-5-Direct-Fastening-of-Seakeeper-Foundation-to-Ships-Structure.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2566\" width=\"693\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-6-5-Direct-Fastening-of-Seakeeper-Foundation-to-Ships-Structure.jpg 1318w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-6-5-Direct-Fastening-of-Seakeeper-Foundation-to-Ships-Structure-768x344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Figure 3 <em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong>Option 1- Direct Fastening of <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Foundation to Ships Structure<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Option 1 would be applied when a metal structure is available for attachment. The foundation would fasten directly to hull structure using isolation gaskets and sixteen M12-1.75 fasteners. Depending on the structure to which the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> is fastened, blind threaded holes or thru-bolting can be utilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-6-5-Saddle-Installation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2567\" width=\"668\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-6-5-Saddle-Installation.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-6-5-Saddle-Installation-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Figure 4 <em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong>Option 2- Saddle Installation (4 Places)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Option 2 would be most commonly used on a hull constructed of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) or fiberglass. For this option, four 7.5 in. (191 mm) long by 3.38 in. (85.7 mm) deep saddles are bonded to properly spaced and prepared structural members that are an integral part of the hull structure. <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> recommends using a structural adhesive with a lap shear strength of 2000 psi (13.8 MPa) or greater. Careful consideration should be exercised by the installer while selecting the appropriate adhesive. Compatibility with the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>\u2019s cast aluminum A356- T6 saddles, hull structure and pot life are three important factors to consider. Proper surface preparation in accordance with adhesive manufacturer\u2019s recommendations prior to installation is very important.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Seakeeper 6 can be affixed to the hull structure using two methods: 1) Bolt-In installation 2) Saddle installation See figures below. Option 1 would be applied when a metal structure is available for attachment. The foundation would fasten directly to hull structure using isolation gaskets and sixteen M12-1.75 fasteners. 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