Plus ,it was incredibly well priced. 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". 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.. From there we continued sailing further through the Bahamas and the Florida West coast. Im looking for something for a shallow inlet on cape cod. Upon studying both new and used boats I quickly found out that the boat I visualized didnt exist. There are a lot of detailed interior and below deck photos. This gave us two linear feet of book shelves. I wish this had the hull side portholes like my Camano 31. Alaska, through BC, back and forth to Haida Gwaii, and into Washington State for thousands of years. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 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. SeaPiper has an old school Diesel power plant 85 hp with a 1900 mile range, @ 7kt 270 gallon fuel tank,140 gal. (Which is located, serendipitously, along one segment of the Great Loop.). Can't wait to see it in local waters. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. This means that adding the Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer is not needed, but adding the unit brings a whole additional level of comfort underway. New South Wales 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. Mississippi 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. In the not-too-distant future, seeing a SeaPiper cruise by could be a common Pacific Northwest sight. 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. It has not been easy to access the oil filter on the Beta engine. 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. We discovered Induction Cooking. In other words it provides good directional stability.. 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. For coastal cruising the VHF radio has always been a vital link for marine communications. 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. 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. Get seven of our most popular stories The hull is long and narrow, 35 ft by 8.5 ft. In an attempt to ameliorate the situation I added SS handles on each of the three walls above the bunk. Nice write up on your blog. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. It makes a nice seat with a back rest while facing forward. I chose to replace the standard 125 A alternator/regulator with a 360A alternator made by American Power Systems. The cook top inserts in a cutout which is a bit larger than the cut out of the original propane stove. 2018 SeaPiper 35 for sale. I surrounded the base of the antenna with a plastic frame. California 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 have added a few pictures of #4 and #5 boats below and will soon be posting several pictures of these SeaPipers in the water. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. North Dakota 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. Each light/alarm has a switch so I can shut the alarm if I am working on the pump. Vermont Welcome aboard, and a very nice write up with good photos on your blog. 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. 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. I have young kids that I want to be able to enjoy and learn about boating on. Recently for coastal cruising the internet was the go to place for weather. We have revised the boats compartment layout from six watertight compartments to five while retaining the inherent safety that these watertight compartments offer. SeaPiper will be equally at home island hopping in the Caribbean, in the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes, or on the Atlantic Coast. The engine room is easy to get around in with the master relays and large fuse blocks mounted on the forward engine room bulkhead. SeaPiper is a new trawler that has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. 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! 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. I also mounted a fitting and hose over the bow roller to wash the chain and anchor off as it was being raised. Since you now know an owner and you are interested, ask away! We designed a large section stainless scupper box with a flapper valve that is installed below each side boarding door. 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. The hull has a keel with a protected rudder and draws 29. 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. 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. If they did that, I'd have a hard time not ordering one. KIWI has four bilge pumps, one in the forecabin, in the engine room, in the galley area and in the aft lazarette. This is fine, however when the battery is charged typically there will be no or little field voltage and therefore no tachometer readings. The next issue is that of economy. After having recently taken a 5 month cruise in KIWI you tend to find things that you would like to improve. 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. Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. We have launched another two SeaPiper 35s and have four more under construction at this time. I chose to disable the servo system and depend solely on the inherent properties of the dish. I need more beam! We now offer this new bimini frame as an option with a new SeaPiper. She turns on a proverbial dime! YET, no one says I am advertising. Tasmania Colorado HANDHOLDS: Note that along the centerline we designed an overhead handhold and there is a vertical post just forward of the side boarding door. Max speed - 10.6 miles per hour. 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. This makes for an easer gymnastic getting in or out of the bunk!! What I would like to do is share with you what we did to make the Seapiper a comfortable safe cruiser. Additionally, there are sliding doors at each cockpit door plus access to the fore deck on either side of the fore cabin. 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. Top 10 Choices for Boaters, Beneteau Gran Turismo 35: Video Boat Review. The keel has 2000 lbs of ballast; and considering the engine, fuel and water, there is 6600 lbs below the water line. The operation of the Garmin that I had before I found not to be intuitive in operation. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. We also make sure that all owners have access to the detailed diagrams we have developed. But were not going to twiddle our thumbs in the meanwhile. New fuel and water tanks have been relocated for better weight distribution and easier servicing. The air draft is 16 ft. New scupper box design:We have changed the scupper configuration in the mid cockpit. Nova Scotia I also sold our home and moved inland expecting my cruising days were over. While small, I found the sink and commode to work out OK, but with the shower there is just not enough room. Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. We are now at the point where our production rate is greatly increased and we can offer SeaPiper builds with much shorter lead times. This is where the problem began. Sounds like you are happy with it? The result usually decimates the boats electrical/electronic systems. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. -------- However, like all things, there is a price to pay; and that is energy consumption. The pilothouse and aft cabin are just a bit too slab sided. Hawaii I would have no use for the boat in my waters either People traveled by canoe from S.E. If youve spent extended time cruising the Pacific Northwest waters, youll know how handy this can be in a pinch. 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 Victoria That is, you only use it when you take a shower. The pump can be activated on the instrument panel. We feel this design leads to a clean engine room with great access to the equipment and plumbing. I added six AGM Lifeline batteries, GPL-31XT, for a total of 750AH. I added a much needed rear and engine video system by Fookoo and, last but not least, a Richie Voyager B81 Compass. 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. Anyone running a pr of Garmin GT51UHD thru hulls with faring blocks thru Garmin xvs' chartploteer/sonar units ?? As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. At a Miami Boat Show I had experienced the performance of a boat containing a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer. The stabilizer essentially makes the SeaPiper 35 feel like a much larger cruising boat. With a length of 35ft and a substantial design displacement SeaPiper will allow you to comfortably and safely cruise. Posts: 113. Basically, what I wanted was the economy of a sailboat under power with respectable range on a tank of fuel. 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. 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 much thought I decided to make two bookcases, since I couldnt figure out where to mount only one of some reasonable size. 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. I chose to guarantee this by adding an optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizer. No waters will be safe. (Tips and Tricks) Tips on how to maintain or fix things on your SeaPiper 0 0 No Topics I have created a blog outlining what I have done to the boat to make it a comfortable cruiser. 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. It would happen at the most inconvenient time making it difficult to go below and remedy the problem. I have never been a fan of propane on a boat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 2023 Northwest Yachting. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. You must log in or register to reply here. Since the cooking time is shortened considerably, the energy consumption should be moderate. Here are some images showing various interior details of current production boats. As such, these are not brochure quality but will give a good feel for our interior quality! 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. Maine One thing I have found objectionable is the shower accomodation in the head. Arizona Nice advertisement. Eliminating the propane allows me to fiberglass off the water inlet to the locker. The middle hang out area is nice and looks like you could put a picnic table midship and have a great hang out spot. These new molds are built using CNC cut templates which enable a perfect fit. Good reviews and both to point out things the reviewer would want different. a month straight to your inbox! 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. 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. I don't think it's contrary, but I'm thinking a lot of people would. Illinois In other words, this should be one hard boat to sink! 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. 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. This has been enhanced by the increased availability of cell towers. My choice was Raymarine,. 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. Alberta 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. 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. Apparently someone put a v8 Scania in one too! Queensland 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. This new scupper system works very well and looks clean on the boat exterior and interior. Nebraska Idaho Prince Edward Island boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. I've always liked it. Nice looking, common sense cruiser. 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. 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. Completely new mast design and galley railing which allows very easy lowering of the mast. Since the railing was the length of the cabin top there was enough room to mount a second panel. SeaPiper #4 and #5 have been delivered and we have done some testing with the Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer on board of hull #5. Very interesting boat. - Contact now! "I know it's contrary to the spirit of the boat, but do you know if Air Conditioning can be added?". Enjoy your time on the website, and we hope to hear from you. 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. When you use the boat for an extended period you find there are spaces you occupy at night that needs improved lighting. A real boat, not a top heavy spaceship, like most modern production boats. Indiana The cost of the newer boats was excessive, more than I wanted to spend. The following are a number of additions which we found to be most useful. I also don't fancy those deep cockpits, regardless of how fast they theoretically drain 2000 mile range on 250 gal of fuel ? Note that SeaPiper has been designed for comfortable motion when underway, truly the best in class. 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. When I am aboard operating the vessel or sleeping I want to know when a bilge pump runs and which one it is. Here some pictures of the engine room. These boats are expected to be ready later this year. It's the Friday before a long weekend and IT'S. If need be you can add appropriately sized storage bins on top of the lids as well. New Brunswick Other engines use a sensor mounted on the engine to count pulses from the engines flywheel. New Jersey 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. And as always: any feedback is very much appreciated! 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