SEAKEEPER RIDE SEA TRIAL REPORT
Vessel Characteristics
| Boat Make | Merritt Boatworks |
| Boat Model | 62' |
| Boat Year | 1988 |
| System | Seakeeper Ride 1500 |
| Length Overall | 62 ft. 0 in. |
| Beam Overall | 18 ft. 0 in. |
| Engine Configuration | 2x Other 1550 HP |
| Displacement | 90,000 lbs. |
Test Conditions
| Date | 7/10/2025 |
| Location | Orange Beach, Alabama |
| Average Speed (auto) | 34 mph |
| Average Speed (manual) | 34 mph |
| Seas | Stern Quartering |
| Sea Conditions | 1.5 ft. at 4 seconds |
Performance Results
26%
ROLL ELIMINATION
31%
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.
