I have young kids that I want to be able to enjoy and learn about boating on. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. The anchor I chose was a Rocna 25 (55 lb) which is about the largest that could be put up there. The third picture is the router mounted in the cabin. The air draft is 16 ft. However, recent development in international trade have all but eliminated the advantages to building the Seapiper offshore. This required more attention. The water and fuel capacity must be consistent with the need for longer-term travel independent of marinas. I have been corresponding with the company president Ritzo Muntinga for the past year . 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 One unique perk is a swing-open transom, which opens the entire cockpit up to the swim platform. 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. Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. Alabama In an attempt to ameliorate the situation I added SS handles on each of the three walls above the bunk. There are clear drop acrylic curtains which can be pinned up, when not in use, to protect them from the sun. We also make sure that all owners have access to the detailed diagrams we have developed. Hopefully well be able to hop aboard one sometime soon and put it thought its paces. You can also choose to simply screen in the sides and front. Designed for self sufficient long range cruising. The stabilizer essentially makes the SeaPiper 35 feel like a much larger cruising boat. We made similar improvements in the interior: fewer individual components that save on weight and assembly time. I don't think it's contrary, but I'm thinking a lot of people would. Plus reading the various cruising and RV forums they all seem to rave about their induction cooktops. 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. The result usually decimates the boats electrical/electronic systems. 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. Kentucky Montana Below is a gallery of some interior pictures taken at our shipyard just before the boats shipped. 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. The 120ACV I connected to the rear of the AC outlet next to the faucets. 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. Cool looking boat half the price of a finished lobster boat. Look at it go! These boats are expected to be ready later this year. Aft is the pilothouse with the helm, a dinette and galley. The stock antenna is a rectangular flat dish on a tripod. Pretty much everyone is proud of their boat. He believes that MMGs Tartan/Legacy operation is uniquely suited to producing the Freedom tm Seapiper 35. 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.. 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 have #9 and is nearing completion. Take a closer look at this basic trawler for old school simplicity and an old world price. One thing I found lacking in the boat was a bookcase to hold cruising books, instruction manuals and various reading material. If need be you can add appropriately sized storage bins on top of the lids as well. Here some pictures of the engine room. ). 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. A remote for the windlass and the bow thruster is from Vetus. 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.". It seems that the people behind the SeaPiper 35 are building a semi-custom production boat. Alaska This was a great deal for the buyer of Hull #1 and will not be available on subsequent deliveries. 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 picture shown is the resulting mustache after 1500 miles. One thing I have found objectionable is the shower accomodation in the head. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 SeaPiper General Discussion no news is good news? Queensland (Tips and Tricks) Tips on how to maintain or fix things on your SeaPiper 0 0 No Topics SeaPiper 35 Price: USD $298,000 DOWNLOAD: DETAILED SPECIFICATION PDF. The galley is very important as is a freezer. Nova Scotia Copyright 1999-2023 Boats Group. I think they are pretty neat and want one haha! New Jersey Do you want to buy 2018 SeaPiper 35 in St. Petersburg? SeaPiper now offers truly exceptional maneuverability for a single screw vessel. Beta Marine 85 4 Cylinder engine: 83 hp, engine hours - 207 hours and fuel type - diesel. House banks, generator and or solar panels. Even if one added a $30k stabilizer that boat would not fare well in my neck of the woods. Nice write up on your blog. I've always liked it. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 . We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning the systems onboard SeaPiper. This gives me significantly greater cell phone range; and when using my cell phone as a hot spot, I have WiFi throughout the boat. Saskatchewan What are Trawlers? (Tips and Tricks) 21 106 2 months, 1 week ago Development Projects Items or Features that are under development or feature requests 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 These pictures were taken during the final construction phase, before the cushions and various covers were installed. SeaPiper 35 Trawler Overview SeaPiper offers remarkable features and you will be amazed at the practicality of her design. Beam looks a little narrower than some others - wondering if anyone knows about it's sea keeping abilties. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. The problem was that mounting the panel in that location covers the center opening hatch of the pilot hatch. Nebraska Topping out at 9.8 knots at 2800 RPM, the SeaPiper 35 was built for long distance cruisingup to 2000 nautical miles. The front is designed such that the glass panel could be zippered out on the sides and bottom, and pinned up to the overhead. We designed a large section stainless scupper box with a flapper valve that is installed below each side boarding door. I would have no use for the boat in my waters either People traveled by canoe from S.E. Alberta SIDES: If an owner chooses to enclose the cockpit sides, then the panels can be pinned up to the overhead structure allowing quick opening and closing of the sides. Lots of options. 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? We feel this design leads to a clean engine room with great access to the equipment and plumbing. I thought an owners perspective would be useful. It consists of a tubular frame mounted in the top of the cockpit seat. This is acceptable, but not as good as when it is enhanced with the servo system. On long passages there inevitably develops an exhaust mustache at each of the exhaust outlets on the hull. 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 What has been your experience with vibration and noise? 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! She is economical to own and operate, needs very little in maintenance and has a large fuel capacity and long range. Anyway, it's great to see a company coming up with an innovative design based on an efficient hull form. to 2023: Look no, Between the ice, the wind, the rain, and the epic. Beam Captain! This vessel was designed and built by the SeaPiper shipyard in 2018. Basically, what I wanted was the economy of a sailboat under power with respectable range on a tank of fuel. New bow chocks and wider openings for bow lines to prevent chafe. Her carefully designed underbody, overall dimensions, low center of gravity and relatively high weight are all important factors in this. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The 24 TV is mounted so it swings up out of the way. KIWI has four bilge pumps, one in the forecabin, in the engine room, in the galley area and in the aft lazarette. If the optional UCM1-3.5 diesel genset is installed it will be located in the engine room forward to starboard. These new molds are built using CNC cut templates which enable a perfect fit. Florida The extensive customization suggests they leave the factory ready to be finished according to the buyer`s wishes. So, the ballast is centered. We hope you enjoy looking around in our engine room! 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. I have been sailing for 50 years as far north as Maine, as far east as Bermuda, as far south as Venezuela. 10 under construction right now, somewhere south of the Gobi Desert in China! One of the SeaPiper owners based in south Florida designed a bimini/dodger that offers great flexibility. Get seven of our most popular stories But they were big and roomy; and most, I could not imagine being very comfortable in a mature seaway. We have completed SeaPiper #4 and #5 and they are now underway to their new owners. 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. Me-thinks people have been cooped up too much. We have revised the boats compartment layout from six watertight compartments to five while retaining the inherent safety that these watertight compartments offer. Posts: 113. There are a lot of detailed interior and below deck photos. In other words, this should be one hard boat to sink! The Seakeeper engineers claim that their Seakeeper 2 would reduce roll of the Seapiper by 85-90%, and they were right. Arizona It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Over the past months, we have been building SeaPipers at a consistent but also fairly slow pace, while in the background we worked on increasing production capacity for SeaPiper going forward. 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. The controller I chose was a MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controller 100/30 made by Victron Energy. 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. Here are some of the additional revisions: the transom doors now open the full 180 degrees interior cushion design and layout have been improved revised placement of the intake seacocks with shorter hose runs revised stainless rolling hardware for the sliding doors and interior handles added drainage of the hatches has been changed a cleaner layout in the engine room. He, with the assistance of some very talented local boat builders, came up with the design. Since the cooking time is shortened considerably, the energy consumption should be moderate. I spent five years living aboard, exploring the Bahamas, Dominican Republic , Puerto Rico, the Leeward and the Windward Islands before ending in Venezuela. 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. 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. Said Muntinga recently, We built the Seapiper concept around delivering a high quality product at a value-laden cost. Hi Im curious about your Bristol 17 comments. 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. 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. Norris Comer is an award-winning writer and the former Managing Editor of Northwest Yachting magazine. My choice was Raymarine,. Victoria New York I have seen too many sailors sitting on their motor boats at the marina because of the cost of fuel to make a passage. Massachusetts 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. 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. The large center cockpit might be great in the Caribbean, but not very useful at all in the PNW. The solar system I chose was meant to take care of the electrical needs when at anchor: lighting, refrigeration and other miscellaneous electrical demands. To learn more about this program read here: Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.8 Beta 4. Not only does this harken back to traditional seamanship-focused designs, which should make for excellent handling, but the narrow beam also makes the SeaPiper 35 trailerable. Minnesota Shes a natural choice for retiring long-time sailors who want to work less and enjoy their time on the water more. Also I added a conventional TV antenna and amplifier for local stations. She is economical to own and operate, needs very little in maintenance and has a largefuel capacity and long range. Coupling this with the periods of unrelenting sun, I think you get my point. Solid extra-thick laminate FRP hull for safety and strength with FRP deck and superstructure. 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. This vessel was designed and built by the SeaPiper trawlers. Since the railing was the length of the cabin top there was enough room to mount a second panel. 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. To clarify the price $195,000 and buy 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. You must log in or register to reply here. The tanks, while large, were needed to service this high usage of fuel. GO TO: ORDERING INFORMATION. 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. Hawaii It makes a nice seat with a back rest while facing forward. 2018 SeaPiper 35 for sale. We now offer this new bimini frame as an option with a new SeaPiper. We also make sure that all owners have access to the detailed diagrams we have developed. The hull is long and narrow, 35 ft by 8.5 ft. 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. Click HERE to download the latest SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. LOA is 32'9", beam is 11'7", and displacement is just over 13,000 pounds. New South Wales The power consumption is 1800W which is the rating of each of the AC plugs in the boat. Top 10 Choices for Boaters, Beneteau Gran Turismo 35: Video Boat Review. That being said, you can still have a well optioned new boat for less than $200K. 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!! 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. Hailing from Aliso Viejo, California, is a brand-new build with an old-school outlookthe SeaPiper 35. Idaho They are difficult to get in and out of without disturbing your mate and, it gets worse the older you get! I chose to guarantee this by adding an optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizer. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 Technical / Driveline / Systems SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. Washington, D.C. However this through hull lets water in from time to time, making for a very wet locker. Its no surprise really, since oftentimes, thats when they become affordable for most of us. Or call +1 (949) 305-4200. Check here for details! This frame slides back under the cockpit seat when not in use. 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. 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. Used 2018 SeaPiper 35 for sale with the beautiful name "Cahoots" is located in St. Petersburg (Florida, United States of America). Anyone running a pr of Garmin GT51UHD thru hulls with faring blocks thru Garmin xvs' chartploteer/sonar units ?? 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. 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. Welcome aboard, and a very nice write up with good photos on your blog. This new scupper system works very well and looks clean on the boat exterior and interior. Additionally, there are sliding doors at each cockpit door plus access to the fore deck on either side of the fore cabin. 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". I love the view while laying down. I saw it and love the eastern rig look! Electronics are particularly important. Welcome to the forum Herman. 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. 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. Maybe this will work, you can carry on a normal conversation at the helm without raising your voice. The antenna itself is a phased array system which in itself optimizes the received signal. The keel has 2000 lbs of ballast; and considering the engine, fuel and water, there is 6600 lbs below the water line. The original idea was to manufacture the boat in San Diego, but that idea didnt last long because of prohibitive cost. To store it, I installed Garhauer Marine davits on the stern. Adjectives like practical, versatile, seaworthy, low-maintenance, and economical are often used to describe the stout-looking SeaPiper 35 thats clearly made for long distance cruising. There seems to be a lot of discussions about the Seapiper 35. If they did that, I'd have a hard time not ordering one. Colorado 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). Seapiper 35 - Page 5 - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. The standard refrigerator is fine as a refrigerator but its freezer is totally inadequate. Our Great Harbour trawler is built the same way. Very interesting boat. 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. 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. 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. Since I am an owner of hull #5 which I received in August 2019 I thought my input might be of interest. There, I use an electric drill inserted in the winch to haul up the dinghy and attached motor. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Other than the the showering accommodation, improved interior lighting required some improvement. The next issue is that of economy. I felt the boat should be 10 ft but the argument of economy is hard to counter. Oregon Both boats have incorporated several design tweaks that will make SeaPiper even better. I find Raymarine to be better in that regard. The published maximum range of 2,000 nautical miles at 7 knots is almost jaw . They never should have disclosed what they sold Hull #1 for though. Hull #1 arrived in California this spring and hull #2 is due in the fall. Even without them though, this is the only new trawler that has my attention as a potential replacement for the troll down the road. 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. 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. Oklahoma For press inquiries, contact:Phil@TartanLegacy.com. Oh its also made in China and only sold manufacture direct. I am using their R/V version. The engine room is easy to get around in with the master relays and large fuse blocks mounted on the forward engine room bulkhead. 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. This meant not only replacing the alternator and its mounting but also the pulleys on the engine. The cost of the newer boats was excessive, more than I wanted to spend. Only the cost of the 20+ year old boats came close to what I would spend, but they still did not meet my needs. a month straight to your inbox! Western Australia. Belowdecks layout change:The main difference is the layout below decks in the technical spaces. This is not unlike what is done these days in home bathtub showers. 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. I have Hull No. This makes for an easer gymnastic getting in or out of the bunk!! Low shaft angles mean improved thrust and higher efficiency. Nothing beats well-engineered and executed systems in the long term: you'll truly enjoy everything on SeaPiper being reliable and staying that way. 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 not-too-distant future, seeing a SeaPiper cruise by could be a common Pacific Northwest sight. The device works by spinning a heavy wheel in a frictionless environment. 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. I have never been a fan of propane on a boat. Michigan 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. This means that adding the Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer is not needed, but adding the unit brings a whole additional level of comfort underway. You are no longer required to be in or close to a marina to get WiFi. Vibration hardly noticeable; sound I think is quite low but that is subjective. 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. Here is a LINK to the SeaPiper Specification which includes the latest information on the new design features and some key dimensions. 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 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. 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. Seapiper 35 - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. SeaPiper is a new trawlerthat has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. Max speed - 10.6 miles per hour. 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). The pilothouse and aft cabin are just a bit too slab sided. Nice advertisement. Missouri For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Add to this, high gain antennas and cell signal amplifiers and you have a seemingly reliable source for weather information for coastal cruising. HANDHOLDS: Note that along the centerline we designed an overhead handhold and there is a vertical post just forward of the side boarding door. You are using an out of date browser. SeaPiper is a new trawler that has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. Expansion of the comfortable seating in the cockpit.This increases seating in the cockpit when the cockpit doors are not being used, such as when underway. 17000lbs displacement , Ballast in the keel, PNW crabbing trawler design. As with everything, there is always a downside: the open cockpit lacks protection when one has to visit the fore cabin for whatever reason, mainly going to the head. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual . We are now at the point where our production rate is greatly increased and we can offer SeaPiper builds with much shorter lead times. 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. Each light/alarm has a switch so I can shut the alarm if I am working on the pump. It's the Friday before a long weekend and IT'S. 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. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Forward and rearward facing sliding doors on a bluewater boat ? This is now our new home base. If these descriptors get you excited, you should probably check out the manufacturers website and inquire about pricing, availability, and the like. China was a natural place to build it for reasons of lower cost, complemented by the fact that the shipping cost was moderate. I chose to disable the servo system and depend solely on the inherent properties of the dish. Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. SeaPiper with Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer. Sounds like you are happy with it? Here in Florida, particularly during the summer months, there is considerable amount of lightening . The propane locker on KIWI is really not useable for anything but propane because it is a very wet locker. Another defining feature is apparent upon approach; the modest 8 6 beam. She turns on a proverbial dime! Connecticut 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. 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. In addition it was important to have a boat that was seaworthy, that could be taken off shore and that would behave in a respectable manner in a seaway. With a length of 35ft and a substantial design displacement SeaPiper will allow you to comfortably and safely cruise. And as always: any feedback is very much appreciated! Both boats perform equally well with a comfortable cruise speed between 7 and 8 knots and a maximum speed around 10 knots. Another commonsense feature not seen on most new boats these days is the flat bottom section of the hull to allow easy gunkholing. 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. For us it was the forward section of the dinette table plus the area referred to as the navigation station. One of my concerns is getting air in the fuel line due, for one reason, having a low fuel in the tank and sucking up some air. When I am aboard operating the vessel or sleeping I want to know when a bilge pump runs and which one it is. FRONT: Can be left open, and the supporting bimini posts are designed and placed such that there is minimal impact on forward visibility. The hull has a keel with a protected rudder and draws 29. After much thought I decided to make two bookcases, since I couldnt figure out where to mount only one of some reasonable size. We discovered Induction Cooking. The following are a number of additions which we found to be most useful. 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. Next the problem was what to use for their construction. This makes for a comfortable ride. South Carolina More than 80 percent of boats sold today are pre-owned. 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. -------- I also sold our home and moved inland expecting my cruising days were over. 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. They are a small manufacturer, build one boat at a time, semi-Custom. British Columbia . The same can be said for sufficient interior storage space for supplies. Its maximum speed was 9 knots and water capacity, 150 gal. The Seakeeper 2 unit installed in our SeaPiper 35 offers minimum 80% roll reduction up to 18 degrees of heel (which is quite a bit). One of the first things I did was to deal with what I consider one of the shortcomings of the design of the boat. Australian Capital Territory Its a lot like the Ranger boats but w the cabin aft. 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. In the end we have a nice and dry locker. To see what Seapiper has to offer please continue browsing this site. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. To help mediate this possible problem I added a electrically driven prime pump to the diesel line entering the engine. This is where the problem began. The pump can be activated on the instrument panel. Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning the systems onboard SeaPiper. Prince Edward Island The accommodations had to be comfortable for two people with an occasional two person sleep over. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The 8.5 ft makes it easily trailerable and naturally inexpensive to ship. 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. Anyone hear about a relatively new boat from CA called Seapiper 35? In the two years we have been cruising KIWI we seldom opened that hatch. I also don't fancy those deep cockpits, regardless of how fast they theoretically drain 2000 mile range on 250 gal of fuel ? Key Features Very long 1,400-1,800 NM range in a seaworthy design. Kansas JavaScript is disabled. This vessel has a whopping four watertight bulkheads to allow for six watertight hull compartments. What about electrical? Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. 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! 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. To the propane stove, we added an electric combination dry fryer, broiler, oven and toaster. Eliminating the propane allows me to fiberglass off the water inlet to the locker. 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. We have launched another two SeaPiper 35s and have four more under construction at this time. Large center cockpit with removable seating/storage. 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. But were not going to twiddle our thumbs in the meanwhile. Rhode Island 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. Used 2018 SeaPiper 35 for sale with the beautiful name "Cahoots" is located in St. Petersburg (Florida, United States of America). SeaPiper 35 This boat caught my attention several months ago. Communications is an important part of cruising. 2023 Northwest Yachting. "I know it's contrary to the spirit of the boat, but do you know if Air Conditioning can be added?". Anyone hear about a relatively new boat from CA called Seapiper 35? SeaPiper 35 Delivery Update and Reviews - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. 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. Thank you for keeping us updated on this nifty boat, Island Bound. With a length of 35ft and a substantial design displacement SeaPiper will allow you to comfortably and safely cruise. 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. When in use, you pull it out, attach a board to the top surface (I use a plastic board with clips to attach it to the tubes) and then add the cushion. Its a lot like the Ranger boats but w the cabin aft. water, 8.6 beam so still trailerable. That is, you only use it when you take a shower. The anchor well of the Seapiper is quite voluminous. Lately I have been using a Verizon Jetpack MIFI 8800L as my hot spot, freeing up my phone. This I did while waiting for Covid - 19 to blow over(which it hasn't). Tennessee I did not feel I could match the color and finish of the wooden bulkheads in the boat, so next to consider was plastics. Once its up to its rated rpm, the current reduces to 20A DC. As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. 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 really like the fact that the fuel, water and holding tanks are all built into the hull out of fiberglass. Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. This device and the dodger/bimini are probably the most important additions I made to the boat. However, in the present age, cell phone communication on the water is very popular, as is WiFi. This compacttrawler has been designed to offer excellent handling characteristics and a very comfortable motion coupled with greatfuel economy. I decided to buy a trawler. 2018 SeaPiper 35 refers to classes: trawlers. These cookies do not store any personal information. In other words it provides good directional stability.. Vermont Upon studying both new and used boats I quickly found out that the boat I visualized didnt exist. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Note that at around 00:50 in the video. This has been enhanced by the increased availability of cell towers. The operation of the Garmin that I had before I found not to be intuitive in operation. 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. 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. 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. $255k loaded. The trawlers available appear to have one or more high horsepower engines, 300+ hp, with the necessary fuel consumption that they require. So far it works quite well. 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. It was 35 ft with a range of 2000 miles at 6.7 knots on a tank of fuel. Sounds like the Gyro is a must and something good to mount instruments on. We can watch all our streaming channels. Indiana 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. To counter this, attention must be given to the batteries and their charging means. Our home base at that time was Westport, Connecticut; but upon our return, the furthest north we got was Marco Island, Florida. I have Hull No. This is not a very enjoyable experience. Improved mid cockpit seating which vastly increased storage capacity below. At the same time, getting the engine low in the hull improves stability and reduces rolling, and whats more, it frees up room above the engine for storage, work space, or accommodations. From there we continued sailing further through the Bahamas and the Florida West coast. In the bottom of the shower curtain I added weights which keeps the shower curtain in the shower stall. It is located over the dinette and with the height of the overhead, it was always a chore to open it. Check here for details! The additional advantage of getting rid of propane on KIWI is that it frees up a locker to provide another storage area. However, I didnt realize I would miss the water and cruising life as much as I did. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! However, like all things, there is a price to pay; and that is energy consumption. 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. Or call +1 (440) 392-2628, Last night, by sheer chance, two SeaPipers ended up side by side in the same marina . 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. State/Province: A real boat, not a top heavy spaceship, like most modern production boats. The first picture shows the sensor and the second shows the amplifier. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. To this end I added lights with self contained alarms which signal when a pump is running. Quebec I also mounted a fitting and hose over the bow roller to wash the chain and anchor off as it was being raised. 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. 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. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. If I could go at a reliable seven knots regardless of wind direction, I would be perfectly happy. Alaska, through BC, back and forth to Haida Gwaii, and into Washington State for thousands of years. Tasmania Ontario 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. South Dakota Im looking for something for a shallow inlet on cape cod. 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. I mounted one over the aft end of the navigation surface and the other over the aft end of the dinette. It was a remarkable experience; it truly stopped roll almost instantly. The wash down bib in the enclosed anchor compartment had been fresh water; I changed it to seawater. Sliding doors lead from the tiny aft cockpit to two steps down to the galley. We are now ready to launch SeaPipers #4 and #5. Nevada 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. Quality control is of the utmost importance. There is a lot of information about the boat, and if you are interested or have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. What I would like to do is share with you what we did to make the Seapiper a comfortable safe cruiser. Completely new mast design and galley railing which allows very easy lowering of the mast. While small, I found the sink and commode to work out OK, but with the shower there is just not enough room. The problem was where to put it plus what to make it from. New scupper box design:We have changed the scupper configuration in the mid cockpit. 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. Manitoba You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It may not display this or other websites correctly. As such, these are not brochure quality but will give a good feel for our interior quality! I decided this is the type of insurance that was needed on our new Seapiper. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. The cook top inserts in a cutout which is a bit larger than the cut out of the original propane stove. Also, not shown in the pictures, I added a rubber flapper to minimize water flooding the stern. 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. Pennsylvania We have covered these channels with removable lids. 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 . 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. 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. Not even close to a finished lobster boat! I've admired the design, and would admire it more if it had a more conventional house. Shown in the photos is how I mounted the antenna on top of my tubular storage rack for the boats fenders. While we are on the subject, V-berths suck. This is fine, however when the battery is charged typically there will be no or little field voltage and therefore no tachometer readings. All Rights Reserved. Since you now know an owner and you are interested, ask away! - Contact now! There is something about it . 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/. 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. This gave us two linear feet of book shelves. Here are some images showing various interior details of current production boats. Already thinking up some New Year's resolutions fo. California SeaPiper #4 and #5 have been delivered and we have done some testing with the Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer on board of hull #5. We made some refinements to the steering resulting in a nice improvement in her handling. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. I am proud of my American Tug and will tell you all the wonderful strong points of my boat. We incorporated design improvements based on customer feedback from the earlier SeaPipers. Hull key features 2018 SeaPiper 35: hull shape - displacement shape and hull material - fiberglass. 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. It was designed by an incredibly talented young engineer from the Netherlands, Ritzo Muntinga, now native to San Diego. I surrounded the base of the antenna with a plastic frame. Nice looking, common sense cruiser. We located the second panel on the top of the pilot house immediately behind the original one. 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. Georgia Ohio 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. (Which is located, serendipitously, along one segment of the Great Loop.). Starboard came to mind but I was afraid the stark whiteness would not compliment the interior. 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. 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. Topping out at 9.8 knots at 2800 RPM, the SeaPiper 35 was built for long distance cruisingup to 2000 nautical miles. Labrador Vessel Model: 2005 Great Harbour N37. That output signal drives the tachometer on the engine panel totally bypassing the problem. It has not been easy to access the oil filter on the Beta engine. The locker is vented to the outside by a through hull on the stern. To solve this, we requested a freezer option, which is an Isotherm Bi41 which has worked out well. Washington 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. While it is 8.5 ft, the sides of the cabin are brought right out to the edge of the gunnels with no walk around, making the interior space the equivalent of a boat with a 10 ft beam with a 1 ft walk around on either side. In the meantime, we have started on SeaPipers #6, #7, #8 and #9. Note that SeaPiper has been designed for comfortable motion when underway, truly the best in class. Wisconsin The split interior layout is counterculture in 2018 as most trendy motoryachts vie to offer the most palatial, single-level, open interior. I settled on acrylic since it seemed less invasive because of its transparency and would thus compliment the dominance of finished wooden interior. Check here for details! Iowa But in the interim we were able to take trips to the Keys as well as the west coast of Florida. like a skeg. At a Miami Boat Show I had experienced the performance of a boat containing a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer. 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. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post. . Contact us if you are interested in technical or pricing information for our SeaPiper 35. No waters will be safe. Or, they are a tad incomplete, leaving it to the buyer, and the first cost is by no means the last. -------- 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. Plus ,it was incredibly well priced. We have always depended on SSB for weather information in areas where no other means of communication was available. New fuel and water tanks have been relocated for better weight distribution and easier servicing. 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. For these reasons we decided to add a second 400W solar panel with a second Victron MPPT 100/30 Controller giving us a total of 800W of solar energy. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Saying its a shortcoming is a bit severe since the cockpit is one of the liveable features of the design. North Carolina Here are some hull photos of Hull #1 under construction from the News Blog section of the SeaPiper website. 32 Holland new build getting started soon. SeaPiper 35 Trawler New Build Photos. Northern Territory Wyoming 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. 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. 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!" Arkansas Can't wait to see it in local waters. Join Date: Nov 2014. New Mexico 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. A tribute to the success of the Sea Bright skiff, in its day, is that it was the boat of choice for the rumrunners of yesteryear! I found this problem rather annoying. The first SeaPiper 35 to be delivered was sold after its debut at the Newport, CA boat show in April. I have created a blog outlining what I have done to the boat to make it a comfortable cruiser. Maryland Enjoy your time on the website, and we hope to hear from you. I added six AGM Lifeline batteries, GPL-31XT, for a total of 750AH. South Australia I wish this had the hull side portholes like my Camano 31. The middle hang out area is nice and looks like you could put a picnic table midship and have a great hang out spot. Bigger ports maybe. 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. Thank you, IB. Nothing beats well-engineered and executed systems in the long term: youll truly enjoy everything on SeaPiper being reliable and staying that way. For coastal cruising the VHF radio has always been a vital link for marine communications. Also I learned again that being plugged into shore power here in Florida during lightning season is not a good idea. Above the 18 degrees the roll reduction doesnt go away but tapers off linearly. I chose to replace the standard 125 A alternator/regulator with a 360A alternator made by American Power Systems. I also added a state of the art external regulator made by Wakespeed a WS500. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. Contact us if you are interested in technical or pricing information for our SeaPiper 35. 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. Sorry for the attack on your first post. You just have to pick your days to travel. Here is a link to the brokerage listing for Hull #1 at Dick Simon Yachts. When you use the boat for an extended period you find there are spaces you occupy at night that needs improved lighting. For more information, contact: Info@Seapiper.com. I need more beam! 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. After 20 years, life changed to the point where I felt it necessary to sell our sailboat, Grendel, a Passport 40. I'm fine with the configuration. And we originally moved production to China because we could achieve our goals best there. To moderate that I found that a vinyl coupler that is used for vinyl spiral hose fits nicely in the exhaust outlet. Mississippi We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 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. caloosahatchee river salt or freshwater, helen yuchengco dee family, santiago flight 513 real images, ken caminiti wife, kahinaan ng bottom up approach at top down approach, janis ian patricia snyder, university of miami pay grade n7, asheville school investigation, why did mary bee cuddy hang herself, ron losby net worth, joint commission patient safety goals 2022, emerson truett saucedo, how do you get 9999 enchantments in minecraft, washington county maryland code enforcement, when do michaels beads go on sale,