When Seakeeper Terminates Your Dealer Status
Two authorized dealers terminated within 13 months. The pattern is clear. Your customers still need gyro service — and they are searching for independent specialists.
The Termination Pattern
Competitive intelligence from Florida court records reveals a repeatable pattern: Seakeeper Inc. terminates authorized dealers, often citing vague "customer complaints," then moves to control the customer relationship directly. The terminated dealer is left with inventory, tooling, and customer relationships — but no OEM support.
Starboard Yacht Group (SYG)
Terminated: December 2, 2024Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
History
Authorized dealer 2019–2024. 2021 Seakeeper Dealer of the Year — Americas.
Aftermath
Seacoast Bank foreclosure on demo vessel followed 60 days later. Vessel arrested March 4, 2026.
Current Status
Operating independently since Feb 2025
Uncharted Marine Services (UMS)
Terminated: January 7, 2026Location
Florida
History
Authorized Seakeeper dealer and service center.
Aftermath
Filed suit against Seakeeper Gyro Inc. in FL 19th Cir (Feb 13 2026, closed). Alleged wrongful termination.
Current Status
Litigation concluded
Case Study: Uncharted Marine Services v. Seakeeper
Uncharted Marine Services filed suit against Seakeeper Gyro Inc. in the Florida 19th Judicial Circuit on February 13, 2026. The case, which has since closed, alleged wrongful termination of an authorized dealer agreement. Seakeeper terminated UMS on January 7, 2026 — just five weeks before the suit was filed.
This case establishes a pattern: Seakeeper's termination of authorized dealers is not isolated to SYG. It is a repeatable business practice that leaves customers without local service support and dealers without recourse.
The Opportunity: Independent Service Network
Every terminated dealer represents a cluster of customers who suddenly lost their authorized service center. Those customers are now searching for independent specialists who can diagnose, remove, relocate, or repair their gyro stabilizers — without OEM bias or replace-pressure.
For Terminated Dealers
- •Your customers still need service. You still have the expertise.
- •SYG operates independently with zero Seakeeper affiliation.
- •Refer your customers to an independent specialist you trust.
For Vessel Owners
- •Your dealer was terminated. You still need honest service.
- •Independent diagnostics — no brand bias, no replace-pressure.
- •Second opinions on $50K+ replacement recommendations.
Gyro Models We Service Independently
No OEM affiliation. No proprietary software lockouts. Independent diagnostics and service for all major marine gyro stabilizer systems.
*We do not sell new Seakeeper units or have access to Seakeeper OEM parts/software.
Real Result: $103,368 Saved
“I was told I needed a new unit. SYG found it was a wiring issue and a programming error. Saved me over $100,000.”
Join the Independent Network
Whether you are a terminated dealer looking to refer customers, or a vessel owner whose service center disappeared — SYG operates independently with zero OEM affiliation. Honest diagnostics. No replace-pressure.
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