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Seekeeper Ride

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longcast
longcastFREEOct 14#1
I have these on my boat. Very cool and they do what they say!

AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
Matts
MattsFREEOct 14#2
I wonder if they would work on a 21' boat.
Also, I have a pair of transducers coming of the starboard and port chines. Would these interfere with that?
First MateOriginal Crew693 postsSince 2019
longcast
longcastFREEOct 14#3
I wonder if they would work on a 21' boat.
Also, I have a pair of transducers coming of the starboard and port chines. Would these interfere with that?
My boat is a "small" 23, so if I had to guess, yes. I have a thru hull transducer so no issue. You would have to inquire.

Couple of my friends were amazed when we did the "on /off " test and they were impressed. Really notice when I am underway and passengers decide to all end up on one side. You feel it start to lean and it quickly stops and settles back to stable. I ran to just a bit east of Shinnecock and returned to Moriches around noon on Saturday as it started to build MUCH earlier than predicted, both wind and wave height, but was able to keep comfortable and at speed (27MPH) as the Seekeeper kept my boat on track through some mixed up water.
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
captmike28
captmike28FREEOct 15#4
My boat is a "small" 23, so if I had to guess, yes. I have a thru hull transducer so no issue. You would have to inquire.

Couple of my friends were amazed when we did the "on /off " test and they were impressed. Really notice when I am underway and passengers decide to all end up on one side. You feel it start to lean and it quickly stops and settles back to stable. I ran to just a bit east of Shinnecock and returned to Moriches around noon on Saturday as it started to build MUCH earlier than predicted, both wind and wave height, but was able to keep comfortable and at speed (27MPH) as the Seekeeper kept my boat on track through some mixed up water.
I have heard lots of good things about this system. What I have not heard is will this device also work on straight inboards? All the installations I see are on outboard powered hulls.
CaptainOriginal Crew1,847 postsSince 2018
AllyKat
AllyKatFREEOct 15#5
I am curious how much the system would run.
My 24 ft CC doesn't have trim tabs and when the crew shifts around, it becomes an issue. I'm sure the Seakeeper would work wonders, but is it comparable to electric or hydraulic tabs price wise?
First MateOriginal Crew417 postsSince 2018
george
georgeADMINOct 15#6
Thanks for posting. I had no clue they were used on smaller boats. I think we can all agree that somehow we all end up on the same side of the boat at one time or another.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#7
I have heard lots of good things about this system. What I have not heard is will this device also work on straight inboards? All the installations I see are on outboard powered hulls.
Yes, they can be installed on inboards. You need some space, and the electrical power requirements can be somewhat substantial. They are not inexpensive either.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
longcast
longcastFREEOct 15#8
I am curious how much the system would run.
My 24 ft CC doesn't have trim tabs and when the crew shifts around, it becomes an issue. I'm sure the Seakeeper would work wonders, but is it comparable to electric or hydraulic tabs price wise?
They came standard on my boat, so I am not sure of the price, or the price to retrofit. Reach out to these guys and find out. I had some dealings with them and they were very helpful.

AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#9
I am curious how much the system would run.
My 24 ft CC doesn't have trim tabs and when the crew shifts around, it becomes an issue. I'm sure the Seakeeper would work wonders, but is it comparable to electric or hydraulic tabs price wise?
For vessels 23’ - 30’ total retrofit installation would run approximately $31,000

New boat manufacturers are increasingly including, primarily as an option, Seakeeper.

Here is a a guide to approximate costs relative to vessel size.

CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
live bait
live baitFREEOct 15#10
I don't know about the price to install, but price for the system is on the Seakeeper web site.
CaptainOriginal Crew1,979 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#11
I don't know about the price to install, but price for the system is on the Seakeeper web site.
The approximate cost for both can be found here……
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
longcast
longcastFREEOct 15#12
For vessels 23’ - 30’ total retrofit installation would run approximately $31,000

New boat manufacturers are increasingly including, primarily as an option, Seakeeper.

Here is a a guide to approximate costs relative to vessel size.

Seekeeper Ride, NOT Seekeeper units is what we are discussing. Huge difference.

Go back and look at the link I provided.
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#13
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Seekeeper Ride, NOT Seekeeper units is what we are discussing. Huge difference.

Go back and look at the link I provided.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#14
Go back and look at the questions people are asking concerning what types of boats, and costs for Seakeeper.

Huge difference to your last comments.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#15
Seekeeper Ride, NOT Seekeeper units is what we are discussing. Huge difference.

Go back and look at the link I provided.
Go back and look at the questions people are asking concerning what types of boats, and costs for Seakeeper.

HUGE DIFFERENCE
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
longcast
longcastFREEOct 15#16
I am curious how much the system would run.
My 24 ft CC doesn't have trim tabs and when the crew shifts around, it becomes an issue. I'm sure the Seakeeper would work wonders, but is it comparable to electric or hydraulic tabs price wise?
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
longcast
longcastFREEOct 15#17
I wonder if they would work on a 21' boat.
Also, I have a pair of transducers coming of the starboard and port chines. Would these interfere with that?
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,411 postsSince 2019
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#18
I am curious how much the system would run.
My 24 ft CC doesn't have trim tabs and when the crew shifts around, it becomes an issue. I'm sure the Seakeeper would work wonders, but is it comparable to electric or hydraulic tabs price wise?
For a 24’ boat to add trim tabs is probably in the neighborhood of $2,500
To add Seakeeper to a 24’ vessel averages in the neighborhood of $31,000

Two different product that do two different functions.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
MakoMatt
MakoMattMODOct 15#19
I wonder if they would work on a 21' boat.
Also, I have a pair of transducers coming of the starboard and port chines. Would these interfere with that?
Take a look at the link below. From their own literature it seems they may begin installations at 23’ and up. If you are that interested you should probably check with them directly.

CaptainOriginal Crew2,076 postsSince 2018
Matts
MattsFREEOct 15#20
Take a look at the link below. From their own literature it seems they may begin installations at 23’ and up. If you are that interested you should probably check with them directly.

I saw that on their website, then I saw the price! 😳
I'll bounce around. It's ok!
First MateOriginal Crew693 postsSince 2019
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