SEAKEEPER RIDE SEA TRIAL REPORT
Vessel Characteristics
| Boat Make | Key West Boats |
| Boat Model | 249 FS |
| Boat Year | 2026 |
| System | Seakeeper Ride 450 |
| Length Overall | 24 ft. 9 in. |
| Beam Overall | 8 ft. 6 in. |
| Engine Configuration | 1x Yamaha 300 HP |
| Displacement | 4,400 lbs. |
Test Conditions
| Date | 1/16/2026 |
| Location | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Average Speed (auto) | 29 mph |
| Average Speed (manual) | 29 mph |
| Seas | Head Seas |
| Sea Conditions | 1 ft. at 4 sec |
Performance Results
54%
ROLL ELIMINATION
60%
Pitch ELIMINATION
Roll Rate Comparison
Pitch Rate Comparison
Performance results are measured with the system on and off as a reduction of standard
deviation in pitch and roll rates at all frequencies at a constant heading and speed.
