{"id":8463,"date":"2022-01-12T17:09:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper-1-installation-manual-90519-1-copy\/mechanical-installation\/selection-of-seakeeper-installation-location\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T12:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:17:15","slug":"selection-of-seakeeper-installation-location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-1-installation-manual-90519-2\/mechanical-installation\/selection-of-seakeeper-installation-location\/","title":{"rendered":"2.2  Selection of Seakeeper Installation Location"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2.1  Location Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Selection of mounting location of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> should consider the following desirable features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/warning-icon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1505\" style=\"width:158px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>The <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span> should be installed aft of amidships to minimize high acceleration loadings due to hull \/ wave impacts during operation at high speed or in large waves. If the only possible installation location is forward of amidships, then the installer should have <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span> review the installation location prior to finalizing the design.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top-down access or sufficient clearance for access and removal of the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 1 cover is required.<\/strong> For reference, see Drawing No. 90516\u2014<span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 1 Bolt-In Installation Details and Drawing No. 90514\u2014<span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 1 Bolt-In Clearances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide adequate clearance for all recommended scheduled maintenance and any necessary repairs, as shown in Figure 4 and Drawing No. 90516\u2014<span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 1 Bolt-In Installation Details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access for the removal and re-installation of the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 1 should be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> should be installed in a dry space to minimize the effects of corrosion. If installed and exposed to weather, use the deck cover enclosure (P\/N 90628).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1627\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516c.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516c.png 1627w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516c-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516c-1536x779.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1627px) 100vw, 1627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516a.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19890\" style=\"width:531px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516a.png 901w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516a-768x651.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516b.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19889\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.040302267002519;width:556px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516b.png 1232w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/90516b-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><strong><em>Figure 4 \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><em><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 1 Service and Operating Clearances (Drawing No. 90516)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Adequate access to remove the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 1 cover must be incorporated into the installation design to allow for regular maintenance, service, and repair of components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">2.2.2 Noise and Soundproofing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> noise has been measured under steady-state conditions (no wave load) in <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>&#8216;s Engineering Lab and in our Factory Demo Boat. The steady-state noise at 1 meter is typically less than 64 dBC. As the frequencies emitting the highest sound pressures are low (like other marine machinery), it is recommended that the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> be installed in an enclosed space such as a leaning post\/seat, bilge, center console, or machinery space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2.2.1 Location Considerations Selection of mounting location of the Seakeeper should consider the following desirable features: The Seakeeper should be installed aft of amidships to minimize high acceleration loadings due to hull \/ wave impacts during operation at high speed or in large waves. 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