Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Looks interesting - not traditional downeast, but a west coast trawler. In the not-too-distant future, seeing a SeaPiper cruise by could be a common Pacific Northwest sight. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. 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. We now offer this new bimini frame as an option with a new SeaPiper. SeaPiper Forum SeaPiper 35 Technical / Driveline / Systems SeaPiper Systems Diagrams. Anyway, it's great to see a company coming up with an innovative design based on an efficient hull form. 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. 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. That being said, you can still have a well optioned new boat for less than $200K. Louisiana Beam looks a little narrower than some others - wondering if anyone knows about it's sea keeping abilties. 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 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. The accommodations had to be comfortable for two people with an occasional two person sleep over. Arizona It was only then that I saw an ad on a news website advertising a long range cruiser. The wash down bib in the enclosed anchor compartment had been fresh water; I changed it to seawater. To moderate that I found that a vinyl coupler that is used for vinyl spiral hose fits nicely in the exhaust outlet. 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. For us it was the forward section of the dinette table plus the area referred to as the navigation station. Cool looking boat half the price of a finished lobster boat. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. 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. - Contact now! 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". Only the cost of the 20+ year old boats came close to what I would spend, but they still did not meet my needs. 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. We are now ready to launch SeaPipers #4 and #5. Texas The hull has a keel with a protected rudder and draws 29. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Electronics are particularly important. 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. These are amazing and worth their weight in gold. Our home base at that time was Westport, Connecticut; but upon our return, the furthest north we got was Marco Island, Florida. Nova Scotia However this through hull lets water in from time to time, making for a very wet locker. Wisconsin 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. Solid extra-thick laminate FRP hull for safety and strength with FRP deck and superstructure. The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine. This device and the dodger/bimini are probably the most important additions I made to the boat. Western Australia. She turns on a proverbial dime! Eliminating the propane allows me to fiberglass off the water inlet to the locker. Connecticut The galley is very important as is a freezer. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Her carefully designed underbody, overall dimensions, low center of gravity and relatively high weight are all important factors in this. Good reviews and both to point out things the reviewer would want different. 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. Washington, D.C. In the bottom of the shower curtain I added weights which keeps the shower curtain in the shower stall. I found this problem rather annoying. 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. 10 under construction right now, somewhere south of the Gobi Desert in China! Beam Captain! In the meantime, we have started on SeaPipers #6, #7, #8 and #9. However, recent development in international trade have all but eliminated the advantages to building the Seapiper offshore. We have revised the boats compartment layout from six watertight compartments to five while retaining the inherent safety that these watertight compartments offer. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Sounds like the Gyro is a must and something good to mount instruments on. I also don't fancy those deep cockpits, regardless of how fast they theoretically drain 2000 mile range on 250 gal of fuel ? We also make sure that all owners have access to the detailed diagrams we have developed. Since the railing was the length of the cabin top there was enough room to mount a second panel. Northern Territory ). The 24 TV is mounted so it swings up out of the way. Already thinking up some New Year's resolutions fo. New Brunswick 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? Maybe this will work, you can carry on a normal conversation at the helm without raising your voice. If I could go at a reliable seven knots regardless of wind direction, I would be perfectly happy. He believes that MMGs Tartan/Legacy operation is uniquely suited to producing the Freedom tm Seapiper 35. New South Wales Tennessee This gave us two linear feet of book shelves. SeaPiper is a new trawlerthat has been designed for owners who desire a practical, versatile and seaworthy vessel. I have Hull No. This vessel was designed and built by the SeaPiper shipyard in 2018. The stock dish is driven by a servo system which aligns the dish to the satellites to optimize the signal strength. The extensive customization suggests they leave the factory ready to be finished according to the buyer`s wishes. The first SeaPiper 35 to be delivered was sold after its debut at the Newport, CA boat show in April. 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. This is fine, however when the battery is charged typically there will be no or little field voltage and therefore no tachometer readings. Quality control is of the utmost importance. 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. I think they are pretty neat and want one haha! We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning the systems onboard SeaPiper. 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. 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. 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. Once its up to its rated rpm, the current reduces to 20A DC. 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. It makes a nice seat with a back rest while facing forward. 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. I chose to replace the standard 125 A alternator/regulator with a 360A alternator made by American Power Systems. I chose to guarantee this by adding an optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizer. Nice write up on your blog. This is now our new home base. Ohio 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. In other words it provides good directional stability.. 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! You can also choose to simply screen in the sides and front. 2023 Northwest Yachting. 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. The middle hang out area is nice and looks like you could put a picnic table midship and have a great hang out spot. The operation of the Garmin that I had before I found not to be intuitive in operation. 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