{"id":18578,"date":"2024-08-28T15:56:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-installation-manual-90715-2-40-234-0043-to-current-copy\/mechanical-installation\/2-3-selection-of-installation-method\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T12:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T12:09:38","slug":"2-3-selection-of-installation-method","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-installation-manual-90715-3\/mechanical-installation\/2-3-selection-of-installation-method\/","title":{"rendered":"2.3 Selection of Installation Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40 FRB can be affixed to the hull structure using two methods 1) Bolt-In installation or 2) Bond-In (Saddle) installation. See figures below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2716\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bolt-In-View.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bolt-In-View.png 2716w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bolt-In-View-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bolt-In-View-1536x636.png 1536w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bolt-In-View-2048x848.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2716px) 100vw, 2716px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Option 1 &#8211; <\/strong>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 or laminated metal plates are available for attachment. The foundation would fasten directly to the hull structure or plates using isolation gaskets for metal-to-metal contact using 32 x M16-1.0 fasteners. Depending on the structure to which the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> is fastened, blind threaded holes  (<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Part No. 90614) or thru-bolting (<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Part No. 90086) can be utilized.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2630\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bond-View-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bond-View-1.png 2630w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bond-View-1-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bond-View-1-1536x524.png 1536w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-Bond-View-1-2048x699.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2630px) 100vw, 2630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Option 2 &#8211;<\/strong> Saddle Installation (4 Places)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Option 2 would be commonly used on a hull constructed of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or fiberglass. For this option, four 16.0 in. (406 mm) long by 8.0 in. (203 mm) deep saddles (<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Part No. 90287) 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, such as Plexus MA590. 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 critical factors. Proper surface preparation per the adhesive manufacturer\u2019s recommendations before installation is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9b8f4ceef21f8743a21ae19a1215b2f\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: If bonding saddles to a metal structure, contact <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> for hull preparation instructions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Seakeeper 40 FRB can be affixed to the hull structure using two methods 1) Bolt-In installation or 2) Bond-In (Saddle) installation. See figures below. Option 1 would be applied when a metal structure or laminated metal plates are available for attachment. 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