Maintaining your Seakeeper Ride System
Proper maintenance is key to keeping your Seakeeper Ride system performing at its best. This guide outlines the essential tasks and a recommended service schedule, helping boat owners prevent costly issues, extend system life, and enjoy smoother rides on the water.
Key Takeaways
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•Phenom Yachts is now installing the Seakeeper Ride System on new boat builds, so ask about adding it to your next hull.
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•Stay on top of the short-interval items by checking Seal Plate bolt torque and actuator friction every 3 months or 250 hours, and inspecting or replacing the zinc sacrificial anodes every 6 months or 500 hours.
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•Once a year or every 1000 hours, inspect the electrical system's connectors, grounds and cables for corrosion, cracks or chafing to catch problems before they turn into major repairs.
Seakeeper has become a household name in the boating industry. Over the last couple of years, they have taken it a step further with the rollout of their state-of-the-art Seakeeper Ride System. Phenom Yachts is starting to install the Seakeeper Ride system on new boat builds, and it is sure to change the game.
Part of keeping the system in top working order is sticking to a maintenance schedule. Routine inspections, cleaning, and timely part replacements can prevent issues and extend the system's lifespan. Here is a quick guide to the essential tasks you need to keep up with.
Key Maintenance Tasks
• Zinc Sacrificial Anodes: Inspect and replace regularly (every 6 months or 500 hours) to prevent corrosion.
• Fasteners: Check the torque on Seal Plate bolts (every 3 months or 250 hours) to ensure they are secure.
• Actuator Friction: Make sure the actuator is tightly secured to the Seal Plate (every 3 months or 250 hours).
• Electrical System: Inspect connectors, grounds, and cables for corrosion, cracks, or chafing (every 12 months or 1000 hours).
Recommended Schedule
| Component | Task | Interval | |----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Corrosion Protection | Inspect/replace sacrificial anode | 6 months / 500 hours | | Fasteners | Check Seal Plate bolt torque | 3 months / 250 hours | | Actuator | Inspect actuator friction | 3 months / 250 hours | | Connectors | Check for corrosion, replace if needed | 12 months / 1000 hours | | Grounds/Cables | Inspect/clean grounds, check cables | 12 months / 1000 hours |
By sticking to this simple schedule, you will ensure your Seakeeper Ride system remains in top shape. Regular upkeep is the best way to avoid major repairs and keep your system running smoothly for years to come!