Wyoming Alberta Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. For press inquiries, contact:Phil@TartanLegacy.com. This is not a very enjoyable experience. Also I added a conventional TV antenna and amplifier for local stations. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. New Brunswick Already thinking up some New Year's resolutions fo. So, the ballast is centered. Northern Territory We incorporated design improvements based on customer feedback from the earlier SeaPipers. Western Australia. Beta Marine 85 4 Cylinder engine: 83 hp, engine hours - 207 hours and fuel type - diesel. 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!" 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. 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. SeaPiper 35 Price: USD $298,000 DOWNLOAD: DETAILED SPECIFICATION PDF. Pennsylvania 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. 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. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Indiana SeaPiper 35 Delivery Update and Reviews - Trawler Forum Notices The brand new Trawler Forum Burgee is now available for order. We have launched another two SeaPiper 35s and have four more under construction at this time. Maryland I divided it in two sections: the aft section contains 200 ft of 5/16 chain and the forward section has 200 ft of 5/8 braided rode. The 8.5 ft makes it easily trailerable and naturally inexpensive to ship. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post. Seapiper 35 - KIWI - Hull #5 Featured Posted on July 23, 2020 4 I have been sailing for 50 years as far north as Maine, as far east as Bermuda, as far south as Venezuela. The stock dish is driven by a servo system which aligns the dish to the satellites to optimize the signal strength. Check here for details! The third picture is the router mounted in the cabin. 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. Take a closer look at this basic trawler for old school simplicity and an old world price. Wisconsin 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". All Rights Reserved. Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by missinginaction, Sep 22, 2019. I saw it and love the eastern rig look! One of the first things I did was to deal with what I consider one of the shortcomings of the design of the boat. For coastal cruising the VHF radio has always been a vital link for marine communications. These are amazing and worth their weight in gold. Check here for details! We are now at the point where our production rate is greatly increased and we can offer SeaPiper builds with much shorter lead times. The additional advantage of getting rid of propane on KIWI is that it frees up a locker to provide another storage area. The anchor I chose was a Rocna 25 (55 lb) which is about the largest that could be put up there. 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. In the end we have a nice and dry locker. Seapiper Production Moves Back to the U.S. She turns on a proverbial dime! You can also choose to simply screen in the sides and front. I also sold our home and moved inland expecting my cruising days were over. Plus reading the various cruising and RV forums they all seem to rave about their induction cooktops. 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. Once again counter to the trendy yachts of today, who are growing girthier in a quest for maximum interior space, the SeaPiper 35 is narrow like an arrow and proud of it. 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 Watertight sealed hatches below the cushions and a dedicated step onto the foredeck, New larger head compartment shape with new door design, Navigation station aft of the helm seat is now standard, New design for the three main entrance doors into the boat. You must log in or register to reply here. They are difficult to get in and out of without disturbing your mate and, it gets worse the older you get! Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Even if one added a $30k stabilizer that boat would not fare well in my neck of the woods. Shes a natural choice for retiring long-time sailors who want to work less and enjoy their time on the water more. Im looking for something for a shallow inlet on cape cod. a month straight to your inbox! 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. 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. While we are on the subject, V-berths suck. The first SeaPiper 35 to be delivered was sold after its debut at the Newport, CA boat show in April. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 Technical / Driveline / Systems SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. 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. 10 under construction right now, somewhere south of the Gobi Desert in China! It is located over the dinette and with the height of the overhead, it was always a chore to open it. You are no longer required to be in or close to a marina to get WiFi. To improve its accessibility I added a remote filter kit to make it easier and neater to change the oil filter. In other words it provides good directional stability.. Note that at around 00:50 in the video. This is now our new home base. This has been enhanced by the increased availability of cell towers. 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. 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. Hull key features 2018 SeaPiper 35: hull shape - displacement shape and hull material - fiberglass. The anchor well of the Seapiper is quite voluminous. The locker is vented to the outside by a through hull on the stern. These pictures were taken during the final construction phase, before the cushions and various covers were installed. Each light/alarm has a switch so I can shut the alarm if I am working on the pump. 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. Queensland Nice looking, common sense cruiser. Production of the Seapiper 35 is expected to restart in Painesville before the end of the third quarter, 2022. All rights reserved. She is economical to own and operate, needs very little in maintenance and has a largefuel capacity and long range. South Australia Ontario There, I use an electric drill inserted in the winch to haul up the dinghy and attached motor. Everything You Need to Know, United Yacht Sales - Florida, St. Petersburg Area, Used Power boats in United States of America, 2018 SeaPiper 35 in United States of America. The solar system I chose was meant to take care of the electrical needs when at anchor: lighting, refrigeration and other miscellaneous electrical demands. Large center cockpit with removable seating/storage. I chose to disable the servo system and depend solely on the inherent properties of the dish. 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. As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. This frame slides back under the cockpit seat when not in use. SeaPiper 35 This boat caught my attention several months ago. I am proud of my American Tug and will tell you all the wonderful strong points of my boat. This vessel was designed and built by the SeaPiper shipyard in 2018. 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. Ohio The pilothouse and aft cabin are just a bit too slab sided. Nice write up on your blog. Only the cost of the 20+ year old boats came close to what I would spend, but they still did not meet my needs. 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. This means that adding the Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer is not needed, but adding the unit brings a whole additional level of comfort underway. The hull has a keel with a protected rudder and draws 29. Saskatchewan The wash down bib in the enclosed anchor compartment had been fresh water; I changed it to seawater. 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!! This I did while waiting for Covid - 19 to blow over(which it hasn't). I chose to replace the standard 125 A alternator/regulator with a 360A alternator made by American Power Systems. FRONT: Can be left open, and the supporting bimini posts are designed and placed such that there is minimal impact on forward visibility. I also added a state of the art external regulator made by Wakespeed a WS500. What about electrical? SeaPiper is a new trawler that has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. Power comes courtesy of a single straight-shaft 370 HP Volvo D6 diesel inboard, and a 7.5 kW genset is optional. Our home base at that time was Westport, Connecticut; but upon our return, the furthest north we got was Marco Island, Florida. We bought a two burner cooktop to experiment with. We made similar improvements in the interior: fewer individual components that save on weight and assembly time. This is acceptable, but not as good as when it is enhanced with the servo system. Louisiana 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. Not even close to a finished lobster boat! Check here for details! 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 I wish this had the hull side portholes like my Camano 31. 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. The propane locker on KIWI is really not useable for anything but propane because it is a very wet locker. I've always liked it. I would have no use for the boat in my waters either People traveled by canoe from S.E. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. The stabilizer essentially makes the SeaPiper 35 feel like a much larger cruising boat. There are clear drop acrylic curtains which can be pinned up, when not in use, to protect them from the sun. Add to this, high gain antennas and cell signal amplifiers and you have a seemingly reliable source for weather information for coastal cruising. Here in Florida, particularly during the summer months, there is considerable amount of lightening . Above the 18 degrees the roll reduction doesnt go away but tapers off linearly. 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. 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. What are Trawlers? British Columbia Solid extra-thick laminate FRP hull for safety and strength with FRP deck and superstructure. The cook top inserts in a cutout which is a bit larger than the cut out of the original propane stove. 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. Lately I have been using a Verizon Jetpack MIFI 8800L as my hot spot, freeing up my phone. 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. 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. 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. Nothing beats well-engineered and executed systems in the long term: youll truly enjoy everything on SeaPiper being reliable and staying that way. Rhode Island SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 SeaPiper General Discussion no news is good news? This is fine, however when the battery is charged typically there will be no or little field voltage and therefore no tachometer readings. Quebec One of the SeaPiper owners based in south Florida designed a bimini/dodger that offers great flexibility. The following are a number of additions which we found to be most useful. Arizona 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. 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. Since you now know an owner and you are interested, ask away! I have created a blog outlining what I have done to the boat to make it a comfortable cruiser. Low shaft angles mean improved thrust and higher efficiency. Designed for self sufficient long range cruising. like a skeg. As far as performance is concerned, the SeaPiper 35 is powered by a single Beta 85-horsepower engine as standard. 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. Completely new mast design and galley railing which allows very easy lowering of the mast. These cookies do not store any personal information. I have been corresponding with the company president Ritzo Muntinga for the past year . As the New Year approaches, so too do new yachts! In the meantime, the Seapiper tooling is being crated and packed in containers for shipment to MMGs 120,000 sf facility in Painesville, Ohio, on the shore of western Lake Erie. The standard refrigerator is fine as a refrigerator but its freezer is totally inadequate. It has not been easy to access the oil filter on the Beta engine. Nothing beats well-engineered and executed systems in the long term: you'll truly enjoy everything on SeaPiper being reliable and staying that way. But in the interim we were able to take trips to the Keys as well as the west coast of Florida. This is not unlike what is done these days in home bathtub showers. KIWI has four bilge pumps, one in the forecabin, in the engine room, in the galley area and in the aft lazarette. 2018 SeaPiper 35 refers to classes: trawlers. 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. If you are going to go under the bridge, make sure the clearance height is at least 13.42 feet. 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.. 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. We are now ready to launch SeaPipers #4 and #5. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. 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. Maine Nice advertisement. Asked about schedule, MMG General Manager, Phil Friedman, explained, We expect the tooling to be en route for about four or five months. However this through hull lets water in from time to time, making for a very wet locker. 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