If the optional UCM1-3.5 diesel genset is installed it will be located in the engine room forward to starboard. $255k loaded. This makes for a comfortable ride. Here are some images showing various interior details of current production boats. In the not-too-distant future, seeing a SeaPiper cruise by could be a common Pacific Northwest sight. Production of the Seapiper 35 is expected to restart in Painesville before the end of the third quarter, 2022. South Dakota We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning the systems onboard SeaPiper. Our Great Harbour trawler is built the same way. You just have to pick your days to travel. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Ritzo Muntinga with the use of modern computer modeling and modern hull advances optimized the most salient features of the Sea Bright skiff making, in effect, the 21st century version of the very popular Sea Bright hull. The hull has a keel with a protected rudder and draws 29. It was a different looking boat resembling a North Sea Trawler with a fore cabin for sleeping and center cockpit followed by Pilot house with a helm, dinette and galley. So, I decided to once again return; however, this time at an advanced mature age, I went to the Dark side, or shall I say the Grey side. You can get it on your cell phone: and using your cell phone as a hot spot, you can receive WiFi anywhere you can receive cell phone signals. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Pennsylvania British Columbia Keeping weights low is one of the important contributors to making a good sea boat, and I wouldnt be surprised if this alone accounts for much of the Sea Bright skiffs ablenessOf course, the box garboard or skeg also acts who would of guessed it? New York So, the ballast is centered. The same can be said for sufficient interior storage space for supplies. There are a lot of detailed interior and below deck photos. California The Seapipers hull was fashioned after the Sea Bright Skiff made popular in the latter half of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. Naval architect Dave Gerr gives us some insight into why the design was so popular in his book The Nature of Boats the hulls were light and strong and their bottoms dead flat athwartships for as much as a third of their beam this sets it apart from other boats, is its hollow box garboard or skeg..Another plus of these box skegs is that they create plenty of additional volume down low on the centerline of the hull aft. SeaPiper now offers truly exceptional maneuverability for a single screw vessel. The solar system I chose was meant to take care of the electrical needs when at anchor: lighting, refrigeration and other miscellaneous electrical demands. Designed for self sufficient long range cruising. One thing I found lacking in the boat was a bookcase to hold cruising books, instruction manuals and various reading material. SeaPiper 35 Trawler Overview SeaPiper offers remarkable features and you will be amazed at the practicality of her design. West Virginia SeaPiper has an old school Diesel power plant 85 hp with a 1900 mile range, @ 7kt 270 gallon fuel tank,140 gal. The pump can be activated on the instrument panel. Used 2018 SeaPiper 35 for sale with the beautiful name "Cahoots" is located in St. Petersburg (Florida, United States of America). Mississippi At a Miami Boat Show I had experienced the performance of a boat containing a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer. Hull key features 2018 SeaPiper 35: hull shape - displacement shape and hull material - fiberglass. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. To store it, I installed Garhauer Marine davits on the stern. SeaPiper Forum - Compact Modern Trawler SeaPiper Forum Forum Topics Posts Activity SeaPiper 35 General SeaPiper Discussion Topics go in here SeaPiper General Discussion Technical / Driveline / Systems How do I. Once its up to its rated rpm, the current reduces to 20A DC. More Info Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4 5 > Last Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4 5 > Last Previous Thread | Top | Next Thread She turns on a proverbial dime! Anyone running a pr of Garmin GT51UHD thru hulls with faring blocks thru Garmin xvs' chartploteer/sonar units ?? However it is not perfect, some remote areas like the Everglades, some places in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas plus a few spots on the intercoastal, reception is weak or nonexistent. This is acceptable, but not as good as when it is enhanced with the servo system. We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning the systems onboard SeaPiper. What I would like to do is share with you what we did to make the Seapiper a comfortable safe cruiser. Key Features Very long 1,400-1,800 NM range in a seaworthy design. Oregon In the bottom of the shower curtain I added weights which keeps the shower curtain in the shower stall. SeaPiper #4 and #5 have been delivered and we have done some testing with the Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer on board of hull #5. The boat was delivered to Marco Island where I did the initial commissioning and then sailed to Naples where I continued adding the necessary accessories which I felt important for a cruising boat. The first SeaPiper 35 to be delivered was sold after its debut at the Newport, CA boat show in April. In other words it provides good directional stability.. If you do choose to create a forward-facing dodger to help keep spray out of the cockpit you can add a canvas panel forward with hard type glazing installed. In the meantime, we have started on SeaPipers #6, #7, #8 and #9. What has been your experience with vibration and noise? The main point I want to make here is that the designer/builder -- Ritzo Muntinga -- is a prince of a guy and apparently an amazing talent. Wisconsin If I could go at a reliable seven knots regardless of wind direction, I would be perfectly happy. SeaPiper 35 Price: USD $298,000 DOWNLOAD: DETAILED SPECIFICATION PDF. There is something about it . Cool looking boat half the price of a finished lobster boat. Seapiper 35 - Page 5 - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. The galley is very important as is a freezer. My concern was, since the hull is relatively narrow, there would be a natural tendency to roll even though all design attempts were made to the contrary. I made a fender holder out of thin wall PVC tubing; this gets the fenders out of the way and keeps them out of the sun. To clarify the price $195,000 and buy Once again counter to the trendy yachts of today, who are growing girthier in a quest for maximum interior space, the SeaPiper 35 is narrow like an arrow and proud of it. Low shaft angles mean improved thrust and higher efficiency. To make this happen we have completely retooled the boat: we built brand new hull and superstructure production molds and also completely new interior molds. You can find the details of his SeaPiper named Kiwi on www.mvkiwi.comSome pictures of Kiwis bimini/dodger: New SeaPiper Bimini Frame Option:With input from Kiwis owner, we designed a bimini frame along the same lines, incorporating some tweaks based on bimini inquiries we received. Not even close to a finished lobster boat! We have revised the boats compartment layout from six watertight compartments to five while retaining the inherent safety that these watertight compartments offer. Maybe this will work, you can carry on a normal conversation at the helm without raising your voice. For fresh water are designed tanks with a capacity of 2,002.5 gallons, For holding personal belongings and other things allocated space of 458 gallons. The stabilizer essentially makes the SeaPiper 35 feel like a much larger cruising boat. Recently for coastal cruising the internet was the go to place for weather. I've admired the design, and would admire it more if it had a more conventional house. It makes a nice seat with a back rest while facing forward. SeaPiper 35 - with stabilizer on and off 11,586 views Sep 11, 2019 Here you can see the difference between having the Seakeeper stabilizer on and off. He believes that MMGs Tartan/Legacy operation is uniquely suited to producing the Freedom tm Seapiper 35. More Info Page 5 of 7 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes Page 5 of 7 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > Previous Thread | Top | Next Thread Additionally, there are sliding doors at each cockpit door plus access to the fore deck on either side of the fore cabin. Next the problem was what to use for their construction. The power consumption is 1800W which is the rating of each of the AC plugs in the boat. As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. Friedman has a forty-year background in yacht design and construction, including several years as president and CEO of world-class megayacht builder, Palmer Johnson Yachts. Rhode Island FRONT: Can be left open, and the supporting bimini posts are designed and placed such that there is minimal impact on forward visibility. We incorporated design improvements based on customer feedback from the earlier SeaPipers. The Freedom tm Seapiper 35 will remain mission-focused on delivering maximum value and utility in a rugged, compact, trailerable trawler-yacht package that will embody more than 60 years of proven American craftsmanship and quality. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 Technical / Driveline / Systems SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. Weve already started to plan production sequences, set up assembly space on our shopfloor, and line up vendors to begin supplying materials, fittings, and equipment even before the tooling coming from China arrives here in Painesville.. I spent five years living aboard, exploring the Bahamas, Dominican Republic , Puerto Rico, the Leeward and the Windward Islands before ending in Venezuela. by Phil.and.Nancy last updated 2 months ago 2 Replies Factory change announcement by chrisb last updated 8 months ago 10 Replies $$ Price Increase! The twin cabin design is very similar to the wooden custom built Strumpet I really loved. This was solved with an appropriately designed and constructed dodger and bimini combination extending from the fore cabin to the forward edge of the pilot house. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The hull is long and narrow, 35 ft by 8.5 ft. With a length of 35ft and a substantial design displacement SeaPiper will allow you to comfortably and safely cruise. All Rights Reserved. Iowa For press inquiries, contact:[email protected]. There are good sized areas in these channels that you could even put to use as additional storage for smaller things like spares and tools. My choice was Raymarine,. Large center cockpit with removable seating/storage. I have Hull No. Florida I chose to replace the standard 125 A alternator/regulator with a 360A alternator made by American Power Systems. If you are going to go under the bridge, make sure the clearance height is at least 13.42 feet. SeaPiper states that they are building the first five hulls (which are already sold), have hulls 6 through 10 spoken for, and are taking more requests now. We expect that owners will love the detail changes we made, here are a few of the key ones: Interior finishes including the gorgeous woodwork of the earlier SeaPiper builds have been so well-received by people stepping on board that these remain unchanged of course. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. -------- 2023 Northwest Yachting. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post. The third picture is the router mounted in the cabin. Queensland Saying its a shortcoming is a bit severe since the cockpit is one of the liveable features of the design. Ohio Here some pictures of the engine room. These pictures were taken during the final construction phase, before the cushions and various covers were installed. After much thought I decided to make two bookcases, since I couldnt figure out where to mount only one of some reasonable size. Hailing from Aliso Viejo, California, is a brand-new build with an old-school outlookthe SeaPiper 35. To counter this, attention must be given to the batteries and their charging means. The 120ACV I connected to the rear of the AC outlet next to the faucets. I mounted one over the aft end of the navigation surface and the other over the aft end of the dinette. Eliminating the propane allows me to fiberglass off the water inlet to the locker. I did not feel I could match the color and finish of the wooden bulkheads in the boat, so next to consider was plastics. All rights reserved. This meant not only replacing the alternator and its mounting but also the pulleys on the engine. Top 10 Choices for Boaters, Beneteau Gran Turismo 35: Video Boat Review. Quality control is of the utmost importance. YET, no one says I am advertising. However, in the present age, cell phone communication on the water is very popular, as is WiFi. These cookies do not store any personal information. She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com. Hopefully well be able to hop aboard one sometime soon and put it thought its paces. "I know it's contrary to the spirit of the boat, but do you know if Air Conditioning can be added?". My intent is not to describe the boat in detail here rather to direct you to http:/seapiper.com where you can get a complete description of the boat. The picture shown is the resulting mustache after 1500 miles. That output signal drives the tachometer on the engine panel totally bypassing the problem. New scupper box design:We have changed the scupper configuration in the mid cockpit. He, with the assistance of some very talented local boat builders, came up with the design. The Seapiper design is, to my mind, one of the closest approximations to a true trawler-yacht, in the genre of Robert Beebes renown Passagemaker, that Ive seen. Plus reading the various cruising and RV forums they all seem to rave about their induction cooktops. Completely new mast design and galley railing which allows very easy lowering of the mast. We bought a two burner cooktop to experiment with. I think they are pretty neat and want one haha! I have young kids that I want to be able to enjoy and learn about boating on. Manitoba Sorry for the attack on your first post. The tanks, while large, were needed to service this high usage of fuel. The wash down bib in the enclosed anchor compartment had been fresh water; I changed it to seawater. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Copyright 2021 SeaPiper - All Rights reserved. Asked about schedule, MMG General Manager, Phil Friedman, explained, We expect the tooling to be en route for about four or five months. If youve spent extended time cruising the Pacific Northwest waters, youll know how handy this can be in a pinch. When I am aboard operating the vessel or sleeping I want to know when a bilge pump runs and which one it is. And when we talked to the people who have been building Tartan and Legacy yachts for more than sixty years, people who live and breathe boatbuilding, we at Seapiper knew almost immediately that we had found a new home., A few Seapipers that are presently in process will be completed in China and delivered to their waiting buyers. Close by is also the inverter/charger and the batteries are either directly below these relays or the Seakeeper is located there with the battery box directly aft. To improve its accessibility I added a remote filter kit to make it easier and neater to change the oil filter. If need be you can add appropriately sized storage bins on top of the lids as well. In the fore cabin, we added textilene panels with twistlock fasteners in front of the shelves on each side of the bunk to make for easy accessible storage. I found a device made by Design Technologies in Indiana which senses the fuel pulses in an injector tubing with their piezoelectric sensor mechanically mounted to the injector tubing and electrically connected to their Piezoelectric Amplifier. Saskatchewan SeaPiper is a new trawlerthat has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. Coupling this with the periods of unrelenting sun, I think you get my point. Pretty much everyone is proud of their boat. We added another of the same fixtures that were already use in the salon in both of these locations. The SeaPiper 35 gives off the vibe of a steel or aluminum build, but the hull is made of a completely solid laminate FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) and above the waterline is a polypropylene honeycombed cored sandwich superstructure. Since the cooking time is shortened considerably, the energy consumption should be moderate. Even if one added a $30k stabilizer that boat would not fare well in my neck of the woods. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 SeaPiper General Discussion no news is good news? TOP COVER: can be made of a material called Stamoid, pulled tight over the outer rim of the frame. More Info Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4 5 > Last Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4 5 > Last Previous Thread | Top | Next Thread Can't wait to see it in local waters. We now offer this new bimini frame as an option with a new SeaPiper. Used 2018 SeaPiper 35 for sale with the beautiful name "Cahoots" is located in St. Petersburg (Florida, United States of America). Beta Marine 85 4 Cylinder engine: 83 hp, engine hours - 207 hours and fuel type - diesel. Here in Florida, particularly during the summer months, there is considerable amount of lightening . The keel has 2000 lbs of ballast; and considering the engine, fuel and water, there is 6600 lbs below the water line. Utah This device and the dodger/bimini are probably the most important additions I made to the boat. I added a much needed rear and engine video system by Fookoo and, last but not least, a Richie Voyager B81 Compass. Idaho Her carefully designed underbody, overall dimensions, low center of gravity and relatively high weight are all important factors in this. These new molds are built using CNC cut templates which enable a perfect fit. Trying to choose between "Grey Ghost" and "Narrow Escape." I chose to add a sufficient number of high-quality batteries, a high output alternator with a equally high output regulator plus a solar panel charging system. Or call +1 (949) 305-4200. Arizona Starboard came to mind but I was afraid the stark whiteness would not compliment the interior. This offer published by United Yacht Sales - Florida, St. Petersburg Area, World's largest selection of boats for sale by private persons and professional dealers with new and used boats, yachts and vessels for sale. Nice advertisement. This has been enhanced by the increased availability of cell towers. New Jersey Here is a LINK to the SeaPiper Specification which includes the latest information on the new design features and some key dimensions. Another defining feature is apparent upon approach; the modest 8 6 beam. Well, the Coast Guard had to finally buy into it, to keep up with their nemesis, and they started building Sea Bright skiffs to catch the bad guys!! 6 months from placing order to delivery. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If they did that, I'd have a hard time not ordering one. SeaPiper will be equally at home island hopping in the Caribbean, in the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes, or on the Atlantic Coast. The Beta engine uses the output from the alternators field signal to provide the pulses to the the tachometer which is mounted on the engine control panel. After a five month cruise from Naples through the Chesapeake, spending a significant amount of time at anchor, we realized that 400 watts of solar panel is marginal if one wants to stay off the grid or not want to start the engine. The KIWI has a 3000 Samlex inverter charger which is capable of running the two AC air conditioner compressors, one being 10,000 BTU and the other, 6000 BTU. With a fuel tank capacity of 2,290.2 gallons, the 2018 SeaPiper 35 can cover a distance of 2,533 miles at a cruising speed of 8.1 miles per hour. Therefore, it behooves us to do all we can to extend the range of reception of our cell phone signal; and if you like Netflix or other streaming services, you want to expand your data usage and rate. by BradB last updated 11 months ago 30 Replies Davit System installed on #9 by Nine last updated 1 year ago 3 Replies a month straight to your inbox! Having this bimini frame factory-installed, without canvas covering, allows SeaPiper owners to have their local canvas shop finalize the setup to their own specifications and needs. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. Even without them though, this is the only new trawler that has my attention as a potential replacement for the troll down the road. This makes for an easer gymnastic getting in or out of the bunk!! In the end we have a nice and dry locker. One of the SeaPiper owners based in south Florida designed a bimini/dodger that offers great flexibility. Australian Capital Territory Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. Yachts many times the cost of SeaPiper are often not this well documented. Seapiper 35 - KIWI - Hull #5 Featured Posted on July 23, 2020 4 I have been sailing for 50 years as far north as Maine, as far east as Bermuda, as far south as Venezuela. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual . Forward and rearward facing sliding doors on a bluewater boat ? I don't think it's contrary, but I'm thinking a lot of people would. I found this problem rather annoying. But in the interim we were able to take trips to the Keys as well as the west coast of Florida. The original idea was to manufacture the boat in San Diego, but that idea didnt last long because of prohibitive cost. SeaPiper 35 Delivery Update and Reviews - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. So, who better to produce the Seapiper than MMG, where we build traditional performance cruising sailing yachts and Downeast-style cruising motor yachts using the latest FRP technology, including 100% infused layup and all acrylic-modified epoxy resins. This, plus the Seakeeper, the electronics, the auto pilot, refrigeration and the rest of the electronics plus miscellaneous electrical equipment adds up to a significant electrical load. Other than the the showering accommodation, improved interior lighting required some improvement. Engine intake seacock (1.25/32mm Marelon Series 93), Auxiliary intake seacock (1.25/32mm Marelon Series 93), Waste overboard pump (a large 1.5/38mm diaphragm pump), Waste overboard seacock (1.5/38mm Marelon Series 93), Two raw water circulation pumps for the air conditioners, The raw water circulation pump for the Seakeeper Stabilizer, Fuel lines to and from the main engine and genset. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. Look at it go! Only the cost of the 20+ year old boats came close to what I would spend, but they still did not meet my needs. This means that adding the Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer is not needed, but adding the unit brings a whole additional level of comfort underway. I added six AGM Lifeline batteries, GPL-31XT, for a total of 750AH. water, 8.6 beam so still trailerable. The large center cockpit might be great in the Caribbean, but not very useful at all in the PNW. I would like to see better photos of the box keelwould open up whole new worlds of opportunities if you could beach the boat and have it sit comfortably and level on its bottom. It has not been easy to access the oil filter on the Beta engine. The problem was where to put it plus what to make it from. Maryland No waters will be safe. As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. But if youre looking for a distance cruiser that is affordable right out of the box, put the new SeaPiper 35 on your short list.Designed by Ritzo Muntinga, SeaPiper is a long distance trawler thats built in China. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. We designed a large section stainless scupper box with a flapper valve that is installed below each side boarding door. When I installed the first panel I mounted two SS railings on either side of the pilot house roof to which I mounted the original solar panel. The aft cabin needs some softening. The overall, now proven interior/exterior and hull design have not changed of course, but any tweaks that we felt would benefit owners we incorporated in this new tooling. In an attempt to ameliorate the situation I added SS handles on each of the three walls above the bunk. Cool layout on it, would be a fun intercoastal cruiser for a couple. Hull #1 arrived in California this spring and hull #2 is due in the fall. You can also choose to simply screen in the sides and front. The locker is vented to the outside by a through hull on the stern. SeaPiper 35 This boat caught my attention several months ago. Me-thinks people have been cooped up too much. Beam Captain! While this is on the conservative side for a 35' yacht, the manufacturer touts a cruising speed of 7 to 9 knots, with a top speed of around 10 knots. We added a ladder to the stern which had to be tilted in order to close the stern door. Contact us if you are interested in technical or pricing information for our SeaPiper 35. I surrounded the base of the antenna with a plastic frame. The lightening does not usually hit the boat but rather it hits the power grid with the resulting transients translated into the boat through the boats power cord. We feel this design leads to a clean engine room with great access to the equipment and plumbing. Also I learned again that being plugged into shore power here in Florida during lightning season is not a good idea. Vermont This was a great deal for the buyer of Hull #1 and will not be available on subsequent deliveries. Alberta China was a natural place to build it for reasons of lower cost, complemented by the fact that the shipping cost was moderate. We have always depended on SSB for weather information in areas where no other means of communication was available. Join Date: Nov 2014. The published maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles at 7 knots is almost jaw . From there we continued sailing further through the Bahamas and the Florida West coast. I chose to disable the servo system and depend solely on the inherent properties of the dish. We are now at the point where our production rate is greatly increased and we can offer SeaPiper builds with much shorter lead times. Belowdecks layout change:The main difference is the layout below decks in the technical spaces. 17000lbs displacement , Ballast in the keel, PNW crabbing trawler design. Aft is the pilothouse with the helm, a dinette and galley. You must log in or register to reply here. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This is where the problem began. But they were big and roomy; and most, I could not imagine being very comfortable in a mature seaway. Also when one opens the sliding door leading from the pilot house particularly when underway, there is a rush of air filled with spray that meets you as soon as the door is opened. We discovered Induction Cooking. We also make sure that all owners have access to the detailed diagrams we have developed. Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by missinginaction, Sep 22, 2019. The standard refrigerator is fine as a refrigerator but its freezer is totally inadequate. You are no longer required to be in or close to a marina to get WiFi. I have been sailing for 50 years as far north as Maine, as far east as Bermuda, as far south as Venezuela. The pilothouse and aft cabin are just a bit too slab sided. Oklahoma LOA is 32'9", beam is 11'7", and displacement is just over 13,000 pounds. The Seapiper 35 would be a fun boat to poke around the bays of Nova Scotia, and I guess I would even take her to Newfoundland, although I would be right-careful about the weather on the crossing of Cabot Strait. I also mounted a fitting and hose over the bow roller to wash the chain and anchor off as it was being raised. Illinois I've always liked it. This I did while waiting for Covid - 19 to blow over(which it hasn't). This required more attention. The Seapiper boatbuilding operation is being moved back to the USA, where the line will be produced under the Freedom Yachts trademark as the Seapiper 35. Check here for details! The water and fuel capacity must be consistent with the need for longer-term travel independent of marinas. . Its a lot like the Ranger boats but w the cabin aft. Topping out at 9.8 knots at 2800 RPM, the SeaPiper 35 was built for long distance cruisingup to 2000 nautical miles. Not so with the SeaPiper 35, although both cabins seem plenty for a couple or small family on the go with headroom consideration for those of us over 6. New fuel and water tanks have been relocated for better weight distribution and easier servicing. Click HERE to download the latest SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. The engine room is easy to get around in with the master relays and large fuse blocks mounted on the forward engine room bulkhead. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. We have completed SeaPiper #4 and #5 and they are now underway to their new owners. Shes a natural choice for retiring long-time sailors who want to work less and enjoy their time on the water more. The stock antenna is a rectangular flat dish on a tripod. I thought an owners perspective would be useful. Going the Distance The SeaPiper 35 was built to wander farup to 2000 nautical miles, and do it with utter simplicity so it can be serviced with minimal handiness and tight budget. Max speed - 10.6 miles per hour. To counter this short fall I decided to install Starlink, Elon Musks satellite system with presently 2000 satellites in orbit with a total of 20,000 planned for the future. Take a closer look at this basic trawler for old school simplicity and an old world price. It would happen at the most inconvenient time making it difficult to go below and remedy the problem. Maine Here is a link to the brokerage listing for Hull #1 at Dick Simon Yachts. After 20 years, life changed to the point where I felt it necessary to sell our sailboat, Grendel, a Passport 40. The first picture shows the sensor and the second shows the amplifier. Nevada In the two years we have been cruising KIWI we seldom opened that hatch. Apparently someone put a v8 Scania in one too! Its no surprise really, since oftentimes, thats when they become affordable for most of us. To the propane stove, we added an electric combination dry fryer, broiler, oven and toaster. In other words, this should be one hard boat to sink! I also don't fancy those deep cockpits, regardless of how fast they theoretically drain 2000 mile range on 250 gal of fuel ? Quebec It's not an advertisement, their was a lot of discussion about the boat on the forum by a lot of people but no one who was an owner. Tasmania Its a lot like the Ranger boats but w the cabin aft. https://www.boats.com/reviews/seapiper-35-review/, SEA Magazine - SeaPiper 35 review.compressed.pdf, 2018 35' SEAPIPER 35 Trawler Yacht SOLD in Dana Point California, https://www.morganscloud.com/2016/05l-geezer-boat/. Key features 2018 SeaPiper 35: length 35.93 feet, beam 8.5 feet, boat displacement 16,298.76 pounds and max boat draft 2.92 feet. The superstructure, which used to be built in five individual pieces is now being built as a single piece that is structurally better and saves weight. There are several advantages to the new belowdecks layout: getting around in the engine room is now easier plumbing and wiring runs are simpler and cleaner we now have a single (larger) hatch in the mid cockpit to get below. It was only then that I saw an ad on a news website advertising a long range cruiser. SO, Its almost time: The @seattleboatshow comes int, If you ask us, the aft deck of this Marlowe 70E fr, Zipping straight into the new year, it's our Janua, It's almost time to say "cheers!" The propane locker on KIWI is really not useable for anything but propane because it is a very wet locker. Hi Im curious about your Bristol 17 comments. Hawaii This alternator has a high output which is more than I will need but it is better to run an alternator below rating for reliability reasons. Tennessee Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Alternatively, you can use a more standard canvas covering, and you can even make it removable or create a large, zippered opening in the center. The middle hang out area is nice and looks like you could put a picnic table midship and have a great hang out spot. I decided to buy a trawler. Now, care to share why you came here to advertise for them? I have created a blog outlining what I have done to the boat to make it a comfortable cruiser. To increase the shower stall volume, what I did was to adopt the technique which is now used in home tube showers, but I made it retractable. I'd like to see them offer a variation with the forward cabin enlarged, the pilothouse moved forward to join it, and a larger salon/galley in back. Connecticut GO TO: ORDERING INFORMATION. Topping out at 9.8 knots at 2800 RPM, the SeaPiper 35 was built for long distance cruisingup to 2000 nautical miles. A real boat, not a top heavy spaceship, like most modern production boats. I love the view while laying down. This vessel has a whopping four watertight bulkheads to allow for six watertight hull compartments. I really like the fact that the fuel, water and holding tanks are all built into the hull out of fiberglass. To clarify the price $195,000 and buy SeaPiper 35 - contact the offerer! I can see it being nice for a couple when traveling from town to town with lots of opportunities to tie up to a dock or pier and get off the boat. Note that SeaPiper has been designed for comfortable motion when underway, truly the best in class. Seapiper 35 - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. Posts: 113. Some owners would like to have a top cover for shade and/or rain cover, some would add a front dodger for protection, and others like being able to completely enclose the sides of the cockpit. Colorado The owners (who did not know eachother) sent us a couple of nice pictures: We have had significant demand for a mid-cockpit bimini for SeaPiper. To see what Seapiper has to offer please continue browsing this site. The controller I chose was a MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller 100/30 made by Victron Energy. He has worked as a commercial fisherman, wandered aimlessly around the world, studied oil spills, and was a contestant on the Norwegian reality TV show "Alt for Norge.". Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Copyright 2021 SeaPiper - All Rights reserved. We made some refinements to the steering resulting in a nice improvement in her handling. SeaPiper Model: 35 Year: 2018 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Type: Power Yacht LOA: 35 ft 11 in Display Length: 35 ft Beam: 8' 6" Yacht Category Trawlers Water Capacity: 140 gals Fuel Capacity: 160 gals Engine Details: Beta Marine 85 4 Cylinder Engine 1: 207.00 HRS 83.00 HP Engine Fuel: Diesel Since I am an owner of hull #5 which I received in August 2019 I thought my input might be of interest. She is economical to own and operate, needs very little in maintenance and has a largefuel capacity and long range. The trawlers available appear to have one or more high horsepower engines, 300+ hp, with the necessary fuel consumption that they require. They are a small manufacturer, build one boat at a time, semi-Custom. Texas Of Raymarine, I have an Axiom 9 MFD, a remote SD card reader,EV- 200 Autopilot, Quantum Q24 Radar, Wind Speed/Wind Direction System, P319 transducer for depth and boat speed, an i70 display, SR200 XM Weather Receiver and a Smart autopilot remote.The VHF is a Standard Horizon GX1600. We bought an 8.5 ft AB hard bottom inflatable and a 9.8 hp Tohatsu motor which I think is the largest practical for the boat. To deal with not getting everything in the head wet when you shower I installed a shower curtain that encloses 360 degrees of the shower area; which is good but it is too small. We have added a few pictures of #4 and #5 boats below and will soon be posting several pictures of these SeaPipers in the water. SeaPiper 35 SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 Forum Topics Posts Activity SeaPiper General Discussion Anything related to the SeaPiper 35 15 94 2 months ago Technical / Driveline / Systems Technical discussions go here 6 12 1 year, 3 months ago How do I. Norris Comer is an award-winning writer and the former Managing Editor of Northwest Yachting magazine. I would have no use for the boat in my waters either People traveled by canoe from S.E. House banks, generator and or solar panels. But were not going to twiddle our thumbs in the meanwhile. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I opened Gerr's book to Chapter 4 where he discusses Sea Bright Skiff design and sure enough the SeaPiper 35 looked an awful lot like a modern incarnation of this classic design. Said Muntinga recently, We built the Seapiper concept around delivering a high quality product at a value-laden cost. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We have covered these channels with removable lids. Or, they are a tad incomplete, leaving it to the buyer, and the first cost is by no means the last. Other engines use a sensor mounted on the engine to count pulses from the engines flywheel. Vessel Model: 2005 Great Harbour N37. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Enjoy your time on the website, and we hope to hear from you. That is, you only use it when you take a shower. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sign up for our monthly eNewsletter. Lots of options. Alaska Toward this end, I added a Poynting Omni 400, a high performance LTE antenna to my mast, connected to a Surecall Fusion 2GO-3 cell phone signal booster. SeaPiper is a new trawler that has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. So far it works quite well. 10 under construction right now, somewhere south of the Gobi Desert in China! I'm fine with the configuration. North Carolina If our posts do annoy you so, feel free to put us on ignore, but we will continue to post where we feel we have something to contribute. The first SeaPiper 35 has been delivered and the company has started to update the computer renderings on their website with photos of the actual boat. like a skeg. The anchor I chose was a Rocna 25 (55 lb) which is about the largest that could be put up there. Beam looks a little narrower than some others - wondering if anyone knows about it's sea keeping abilties. Communications is an important part of cruising. Labrador We can watch all our streaming channels. SeaPiper 35 - Modern Compact Trawler - SeaPiper https://www.seapiper.com/, 377A3283-D654-4349-BEBB-EB27FF5559A6.jpeg, Untitled Document http://dieselducks.com/History.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. I bought into the problem of speed: after all, I have spent 50 years happy to be able to go at six knots, exceedingly happy at seven knots, even ecstatic at eight knots and scared sh****ss at 10 knots. Check here for details! Nice write up on your blog. It consists of a tubular frame mounted in the top of the cockpit seat. Power comes courtesy of a single straight-shaft 370 HP Volvo D6 diesel inboard, and a 7.5 kW genset is optional. Note that at around 00:50 in the video. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. Toward that end, I chose an LG 400 W panel which I mounted on top of the pilot house on stainless steel rails extending the length of the pilot house. It seems that the people behind the SeaPiper 35 are building a semi-custom production boat. What are Trawlers? Another commonsense feature not seen on most new boats these days is the flat bottom section of the hull to allow easy gunkholing. Victoria Very interesting boat. He was raised in Portland, Oregon and got his BS in Marine Science at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL where he lived aboard a 1973 Catalina 27 before moving to Washington and an Albin Vega. The Forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on Public Radio, we hope you will support WoodenBoat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. Copyright 1999-2023 Boats Group. There seems to be a lot of discussions about the Seapiper 35. If these descriptors get you excited, you should probably check out the manufacturers website and inquire about pricing, availability, and the like. Solid extra-thick laminate FRP hull for safety and strength with FRP deck and superstructure. Alaska, through BC, back and forth to Haida Gwaii, and into Washington State for thousands of years. Its maximum speed was 9 knots and water capacity, 150 gal. We hope you enjoy looking around in our engine room! It takes 65A DC to do this and it takes 45 minutes for it to reach its necessary speed of 9000rpm (as a side note when you shut it off it takes 16 hr to stop spinning). The fuel/water separators (one for each wing tank) are located outboard for easy servicing, and both raw water strainers are located to port directly above both intake seacocks which makes clearing a blocked raw water intake simple. ). Kentucky Welcome to the forum Herman. Nothing beats well-engineered and executed systems in the long term: youll truly enjoy everything on SeaPiper being reliable and staying that way. You can see that we located a lot of plumbing and equipment inside the channels between the extra tall inner stringers and the longitudinal bulkheads. I decided this is the type of insurance that was needed on our new Seapiper. To learn more about this program read here: Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.8 Beta 4. 2018 SeaPiper 35 refers to classes: trawlers. Get seven of our most popular stories I spent five years living aboard, exploring the Bahamas, Dominican Republic , Puerto Rico, the Leeward and the Windward Islands before ending in Venezuela. South Australia However, I didnt realize I would miss the water and cruising life as much as I did. While we are on the subject, V-berths suck. They never should have disclosed what they sold Hull #1 for though. I thought it was great, sure better than listening to you two know-it-alls drone about any topic that comes across this board, every post dripping with arrogance and "wherever you're going I've been and whatever you're doing, I've done". Arkansas At the top of the curtain I have a retractable frame which one could extend out into the exterior of the shower stall, this provides you more shoulder room in the shower. I am using their R/V version. New Mexico While this is on the conservative side for a 35 yacht, the manufacturer touts a cruising speed of 7 to 9 knots, with a top speed of around 10 knots. Forum Bourse NICOX - 18/01/2023 09:18:35 - Tu vas voir L'ensemble des analyses et/ou recommandations prsentes sur le forum BOURSORAMA sont uniquement labores par les membres qui en sont . - Contact now! Minnesota In the meantime, the Seapiper tooling is being crated and packed in containers for shipment to MMGs 120,000 sf facility in Painesville, Ohio, on the shore of western Lake Erie. New South Wales Contact us if you are interested in technical or pricing information for our SeaPiper 35. Here are a few short videos to illustrate this: What is clear is that with the gyro stabilizer engaged in these conditions rolling motion is essentially non-existent: zero! Plus ,it was incredibly well priced. Production will be by the Marine Manufacturing Group (MMG) of Painesville, OH, who build Tartan sailing yachts, Legacy motor yachts, and AMP carbon fiber masts and spars. And as always: any feedback is very much appreciated! The next issue is that of economy. Kansas Alabama I find Raymarine to be better in that regard. Our home base at that time was Westport, Connecticut; but upon our return, the furthest north we got was Marco Island, Florida. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Im looking for something for a shallow inlet on cape cod. Montana The split interior layout is counterculture in 2018 as most trendy motoryachts vie to offer the most palatial, single-level, open interior. Check here for details! I have seen too many sailors sitting on their motor boats at the marina because of the cost of fuel to make a passage. The anchor well of the Seapiper is quite voluminous. Washington, D.C. HANDHOLDS: Note that along the centerline we designed an overhead handhold and there is a vertical post just forward of the side boarding door. One unique perk is a swing-open transom, which opens the entire cockpit up to the swim platform. The published maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles at 7 knots is almost jaw dropping, about enough to go from Puget Sound to Alaska and back. From a distance, the SeaPiper 35 looks like a cross between a small yacht and a classic U.S. Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat 36, with an enclosed aft wheelhouse, large center cockpit, and cabin forward. However, like all things, there is a price to pay; and that is energy consumption. It was designed by an incredibly talented young engineer from the Netherlands, Ritzo Muntinga, now native to San Diego. Engine access is excellent all around and by lifting the pilothouse floor hatch you can also directly see the main engine and you have a direct view of the main shaft seal. I also added a state of the art external regulator made by Wakespeed a WS500. According to Ritzo Muntinga, Seapipers designer and original creator, the move back to the U.S. is being occasioned by increased transoceanic transport costs and world supply-chain constrictions being experienced in the wake of the COVID pandemic. It was a remarkable experience; it truly stopped roll almost instantly. After having recently taken a 5 month cruise in KIWI you tend to find things that you would like to improve. More than 80 percent of boats sold today are pre-owned. This is not a very enjoyable experience. I certainly can see how nice that boat would be for someone like me who might be interested in traveling to do a portion of the loop. SeaPiper with Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer - SeaPiper, New 19 x 17 RH DQX 4 Blade Prop For 1 3/8" Shaft, Used Boat Parts, Fishing Gear, Electronics, etc. This compacttrawler has been designed to offer excellent handling characteristics and a very comfortable motion coupled with greatfuel economy. However this through hull lets water in from time to time, making for a very wet locker. One of the first things I did was to deal with what I consider one of the shortcomings of the design of the boat. For coastal cruising the VHF radio has always been a vital link for marine communications. There, I use an electric drill inserted in the winch to haul up the dinghy and attached motor. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. One thing I have found objectionable is the shower accomodation in the head. The result usually decimates the boats electrical/electronic systems. Nova Scotia I found that two cups of water boils 3-4 times faster with induction heating relative to the heating the same volume on a gas stove. Vibration hardly noticeable; sound I think is quite low but that is subjective. Also, not shown in the pictures, I added a rubber flapper to minimize water flooding the stern. For us it was the forward section of the dinette table plus the area referred to as the navigation station. The front is designed such that the glass panel could be zippered out on the sides and bottom, and pinned up to the overhead. Do you want to buy 2018 SeaPiper 35 in St. Petersburg? Welcome aboard, and a very nice write up with good photos on your blog. I need more beam! North Dakota As such, these are not brochure quality but will give a good feel for our interior quality! This is not unlike what is done these days in home bathtub showers. Washington JavaScript is disabled. I mounted a winch on one of the vertical braces; and through a series of blocks, I brought both hauling leads over to the winch. Some notes on this bimini/dodger structure: We launched another two SeaPipers recently and below are some images of the interior and of one of the boats on the water. Newfoundland Michigan The introductory sales price for the boat was $169K and included an extensive options list with a GENSET, autopilot, electronics and a diesel heater as part of the package. What about electrical? Nice looking, common sense cruiser. Ontario We located the second panel on the top of the pilot house immediately behind the original one. Wyoming Nothing beats well-engineered and executed systems in the long term: you'll truly enjoy everything on SeaPiper being reliable and staying that way. Brad, you will find the SeaPiper is very well designed. -------- SeaPiper 35 Trawler New Build Photos. Since the bottom of the engine can nestle down into the top of the skeg box, Sea Bright skiffs are one of the few relatively light boats that can fit engines low enough to have virtually no shaft angle (that is , their propeller is parallel to the waterline). This vessel was designed and built by the SeaPiper shipyard in 2018. I felt the boat should be 10 ft but the argument of economy is hard to counter. New Hampshire We have launched another two SeaPiper 35s and have four more under construction at this time. A remote for the windlass and the bow thruster is from Vetus. (Which is located, serendipitously, along one segment of the Great Loop.). And we originally moved production to China because we could achieve our goals best there. The additional advantage of getting rid of propane on KIWI is that it frees up a locker to provide another storage area. Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. Anyone hear about a relatively new boat from CA called Seapiper 35? I have #9 and is nearing completion. Prince Edward Island New bow chocks and wider openings for bow lines to prevent chafe. Designed with barebones systems to be easily maintained, the model looks like a Pacific Northwest crabbing trawler and has some no nonsense features that DIY boaters will love. Add to this, high gain antennas and cell signal amplifiers and you have a seemingly reliable source for weather information for coastal cruising. SeaPiper 35 - Florida 6,087 views Sep 11, 2019 Short video of the boat running at around 7 knots 40 Dislike Share Save Seapiper - Modern Compact Trawler 361 subscribers Comments 3 Add a. Improved mid cockpit seating which vastly increased storage capacity below. The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine. The advantage of the narrow beam and its length is that the boat occupies the space of a standard shipping container which greatly reduces the cost of shipping. Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. SeaPiper with Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer. Shown in the photos is how I mounted the antenna on top of my tubular storage rack for the boats fenders. State/Province: You must be logged in to reply to this topic. The air draft is 16 ft. To solve this, we requested a freezer option, which is an Isotherm Bi41 which has worked out well. Everything You Need to Know, United Yacht Sales - Florida, St. Petersburg Area, Used Power boats in United States of America, 2018 SeaPiper 35 in United States of America. (Tips and Tricks) Tips on how to maintain or fix things on your SeaPiper 0 0 No Topics Above the 18 degrees the roll reduction doesnt go away but tapers off linearly. When you use the boat for an extended period you find there are spaces you occupy at night that needs improved lighting. As I had mentioned previously, there is a significant amount of weight below the waterline in the Seakeeper. This will allow us to live off the grid and allow us to leave the boat unattended at its dock without the use of a line cord. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. INCLUDED EQUIPMENT: Driveline: Engine: Betamarine BETA 85 85hp / 2800rpm Transmission BETA 85: Twindisc TM345 - 1:2.47 Alternator: high power 175A/12V Propeller: 22in - 4 blade Shaft: Duplex 1-4462 Stainless Steel 40mm Dripless shaft seal Sounds like the Gyro is a must and something good to mount instruments on. These boats are expected to be ready later this year. With a length of 35ft and a substantial design displacement SeaPiper will allow you to comfortably and safely cruise. Lately I have been using a Verizon Jetpack MIFI 8800L as my hot spot, freeing up my phone. It is located over the dinette and with the height of the overhead, it was always a chore to open it. Since you now know an owner and you are interested, ask away! The water removal capacity of this design is similar to our previous multi-port scuppers but now we have a one-way valve incorporated that will keep wave action out of the cockpit completely. I divided it in two sections: the aft section contains 200 ft of 5/16 chain and the forward section has 200 ft of 5/8 braided rode. Louisiana Both boats have incorporated several design tweaks that will make SeaPiper even better. Below is a gallery of some interior pictures taken at our shipyard just before the boats shipped. Typically, the water capacity was more consistent with a boat which would be spending a lot of time going from marina to marina which would be the case due to the fuel consumption. Good reviews and both to point out things the reviewer would want different. This is fine, however when the battery is charged typically there will be no or little field voltage and therefore no tachometer readings. We are now ready to launch SeaPipers #4 and #5. To help mediate this possible problem I added a electrically driven prime pump to the diesel line entering the engine. They are difficult to get in and out of without disturbing your mate and, it gets worse the older you get! Luckily there is an abundant amount of air movement in the cabin as well as an abundant amount of light, so the opening overhead hatch is not missed. 32 Holland new build getting started soon. However, recent development in international trade have all but eliminated the advantages to building the Seapiper offshore. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. To moderate that I found that a vinyl coupler that is used for vinyl spiral hose fits nicely in the exhaust outlet. I wish this had the hull side portholes like my Camano 31. Thank you, IB. The accommodations had to be comfortable for two people with an occasional two person sleep over. Western Australia. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. I am proud of my American Tug and will tell you all the wonderful strong points of my boat. She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. clubs tenerife playa de las americas, arrests org ms, prime hydration drink variety pack, darci strickland husband, jessica is spoiled net worth, xtend bcaa cancer, the son mccullough ranch location, al wakrah sports club website, happy shuttle cozumel, class of 2025 football rankings illinois, crop shop boutique dupes, bow tie cinemas child ticket age, condi lipstick alley, who was ogden stiers partner, sbar example for stroke patient,
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