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. The wash down bib in the enclosed anchor compartment had been fresh water; I changed it to seawater. Note that SeaPiper has been designed for comfortable motion when underway, truly the best in class. Indiana She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com. Northern Territory Hopefully well be able to hop aboard one sometime soon and put it thought its paces. The stock dish is driven by a servo system which aligns the dish to the satellites to optimize the signal strength. Additionally, there are sliding doors at each cockpit door plus access to the fore deck on either side of the fore cabin. Both boats perform equally well with a comfortable cruise speed between 7 and 8 knots and a maximum speed around 10 knots. Quebec SeaPiper #4 and #5 have been delivered and we have done some testing with the Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer on board of hull #5. I find Raymarine to be better in that regard. Illinois In an attempt to ameliorate the situation I added SS handles on each of the three walls above the bunk. Alberta 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 middle hang out area is nice and looks like you could put a picnic table midship and have a great hang out spot. I also mounted a fitting and hose over the bow roller to wash the chain and anchor off as it was being raised. Beam looks a little narrower than some others - wondering if anyone knows about it's sea keeping abilties. Enjoy your time on the website, and we hope to hear from you. ). This gave us two linear feet of book shelves. Alaska, through BC, back and forth to Haida Gwaii, and into Washington State for thousands of years. No waters will be safe. Maryland 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 I added six AGM Lifeline batteries, GPL-31XT, for a total of 750AH. 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. However this through hull lets water in from time to time, making for a very wet locker. 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? Recently for coastal cruising the internet was the go to place for weather. 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. "I know it's contrary to the spirit of the boat, but do you know if Air Conditioning can be added?". West Virginia 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 store it, I installed Garhauer Marine davits on the stern. There, I use an electric drill inserted in the winch to haul up the dinghy and attached motor. JavaScript is disabled. So far it works quite well. 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. Said Muntinga recently, We built the Seapiper concept around delivering a high quality product at a value-laden cost. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Lately I have been using a Verizon Jetpack MIFI 8800L as my hot spot, freeing up my phone. 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). Virginia a month straight to your inbox! . Colorado The result usually decimates the boats electrical/electronic systems. 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. Montana When you use the boat for an extended period you find there are spaces you occupy at night that needs improved lighting. The hull has a keel with a protected rudder and draws 29. Here are some images showing various interior details of current production boats. Arizona 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 about electrical? Ohio What are Trawlers? We made some refinements to the steering resulting in a nice improvement in her handling. 2023 Northwest Yachting. Add to this, high gain antennas and cell signal amplifiers and you have a seemingly reliable source for weather information for coastal cruising. New Hampshire Beta Marine 85 4 Cylinder engine: 83 hp, engine hours - 207 hours and fuel type - diesel. 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. New Brunswick Here some pictures of the engine room. FRONT: Can be left open, and the supporting bimini posts are designed and placed such that there is minimal impact on forward visibility. Saskatchewan A remote for the windlass and the bow thruster is from Vetus. House banks, generator and or solar panels. Also I learned again that being plugged into shore power here in Florida during lightning season is not a good idea. They are a small manufacturer, build one boat at a time, semi-Custom. Cool looking boat half the price of a finished lobster boat. 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. Even without them though, this is the only new trawler that has my attention as a potential replacement for the troll down the road. Sliding doors lead from the tiny aft cockpit to two steps down to the galley. To solve this, we requested a freezer option, which is an Isotherm Bi41 which has worked out well. Starboard came to mind but I was afraid the stark whiteness would not compliment the interior. The galley is very important as is a freezer. Sorry for the attack on your first post. 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). Completely new mast design and galley railing which allows very easy lowering of the mast. Other engines use a sensor mounted on the engine to count pulses from the engines flywheel. Tasmania 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. Her carefully designed underbody, overall dimensions, low center of gravity and relatively high weight are all important factors in this. 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. 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 chose to disable the servo system and depend solely on the inherent properties of the dish. We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning the systems onboard SeaPiper. 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). This meant not only replacing the alternator and its mounting but also the pulleys on the engine. Vermont The cook top inserts in a cutout which is a bit larger than the cut out of the original propane stove. Thank you for keeping us updated on this nifty boat, Island Bound. If you are going to go under the bridge, make sure the clearance height is at least 13.42 feet. Solid extra-thick laminate FRP hull for safety and strength with FRP deck and superstructure. Join Date: Nov 2014. 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 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. Im looking for something for a shallow inlet on cape cod. 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. To help mediate this possible problem I added a electrically driven prime pump to the diesel line entering the engine. The operation of the Garmin that I had before I found not to be intuitive in operation. LOA is 32'9", beam is 11'7", and displacement is just over 13,000 pounds. If I could go at a reliable seven knots regardless of wind direction, I would be perfectly happy. (Tips and Tricks) 21 106 2 months, 1 week ago Development Projects Items or Features that are under development or feature requests YET, no one says I am advertising. If need be you can add appropriately sized storage bins on top of the lids as well. 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. Since the railing was the length of the cabin top there was enough room to mount a second panel. Bigger ports maybe. Here are some hull photos of Hull #1 under construction from the News Blog section of the SeaPiper website. How to Buy a Boat: Tips for a First Time Buyer, Top 10 New Fishing Boats for Under $20,000, What Type is Right for You? Eliminating the propane allows me to fiberglass off the water inlet to the locker. But they were big and roomy; and most, I could not imagine being very comfortable in a mature seaway. 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 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sign up for our monthly eNewsletter. Utah In other words it provides good directional stability.. Idaho 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. 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! Saying its a shortcoming is a bit severe since the cockpit is one of the liveable features of the design. The locker is vented to the outside by a through hull on the stern. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 Technical / Driveline / Systems SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. This is not unlike what is done these days in home bathtub showers. 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 There is something about it . I also added a state of the art external regulator made by Wakespeed a WS500. HANDHOLDS: Note that along the centerline we designed an overhead handhold and there is a vertical post just forward of the side boarding door. 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. Western Australia. He believes that MMGs Tartan/Legacy operation is uniquely suited to producing the Freedom tm Seapiper 35. While we are on the subject, V-berths suck. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Brad, you will find the SeaPiper is very well designed. You can also choose to simply screen in the sides and front. 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 Vibration hardly noticeable; sound I think is quite low but that is subjective. It makes a nice seat with a back rest while facing forward. For coastal cruising the VHF radio has always been a vital link for marine communications. 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. 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. I did not feel I could match the color and finish of the wooden bulkheads in the boat, so next to consider was plastics. Quality control is of the utmost importance. 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. These are amazing and worth their weight in gold. 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. Ontario For us it was the forward section of the dinette table plus the area referred to as the navigation station. 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. 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. 6 months from placing order to delivery. As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. 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. Lots of options. New Mexico The antenna itself is a phased array system which in itself optimizes the received signal. Contact us if you are interested in technical or pricing information for our SeaPiper 35. I would have no use for the boat in my waters either People traveled by canoe from S.E. If you want a modern take on an economical, trailerable, go-the-distance trawler with an emphasis on seamanship over seven mini bars, this could be your dream come true. 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 the meantime, we have started on SeaPipers #6, #7, #8 and #9. I chose to replace the standard 125 A alternator/regulator with a 360A alternator made by American Power Systems. From there we continued sailing further through the Bahamas and the Florida West coast. The propane locker on KIWI is really not useable for anything but propane because it is a very wet locker. Kansas 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. She is economical to own and operate, needs very little in maintenance and has a largefuel capacity and long range. (Which is located, serendipitously, along one segment of the Great Loop.). 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. We can watch all our streaming channels. 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! 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. Check here for details! Click HERE to download the latest SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. The water and fuel capacity must be consistent with the need for longer-term travel independent of marinas. This is now our new home base. However, like all things, there is a price to pay; and that is energy consumption. by BradB last updated 11 months ago 30 Replies Davit System installed on #9 by Nine last updated 1 year ago 3 Replies Oh its also made in China and only sold manufacture direct. I saw it and love the eastern rig look! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The 120ACV I connected to the rear of the AC outlet next to the faucets. This is not a very enjoyable experience. Its maximum speed was 9 knots and water capacity, 150 gal. 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. Nevada Washington We bought a two burner cooktop to experiment with. 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. The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine. It may not display this or other websites correctly. These pictures were taken during the final construction phase, before the cushions and various covers were installed. This vessel was designed and built by the SeaPiper shipyard in 2018. Labrador Asked about schedule, MMG General Manager, Phil Friedman, explained, We expect the tooling to be en route for about four or five months. Welcome to the forum Herman. 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. SeaPiper will be equally at home island hopping in the Caribbean, in the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes, or on the Atlantic Coast. 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.". Sounds like you are happy with it? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. SeaPiper with Seakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. 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. The extensive customization suggests they leave the factory ready to be finished according to the buyer`s wishes. Only the cost of the 20+ year old boats came close to what I would spend, but they still did not meet my needs. I found this problem rather annoying. Texas This is where the problem began. In the bottom of the shower curtain I added weights which keeps the shower curtain in the shower stall. 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