SeaPiper 35 PILOTHOUSE for charter

Walk thru Layout

It has the stout look of a boat that can wander far, and with a single diesel in the engine space, that's pretty much true. The 60-squarefoot center cockpit is just forward of the pilothouse and she is can accommodate up to 8 people while under way.  There are three positive reasons to have the main outdoor area in the middle. Firstly, it's the area on the boat with the least motion, so it's comfortable even for folks who aren't at ease on the sea. Second, it's in full view of the pilothouse, so it can be monitored by the captain while underway, and its 30-inch coamings make it a safe area for small kids. Third, it sits low behind the forward accommodations and at anchor it's protected.
The single 85 hp Betamarine diesel is accessible via the cockpit sole just ahead of the pilothouse and also via interior floorboards. A ladder leads down from the cockpit to an engine room and auxiliary space that has good stowage capacity for additional systems, such as a water-maker. Onboard electrical is provided by four Group 31 house batteries, for a total of 420 amp hours, plus a separate engine starting battery that can be connected in parallel, if necessary.

The diesel drives a 1¾-inch-thick stainless steel shaft that runs from amidships just about all the way aft and has a conventional shaft seal and cutlass bearing for easy DIY maintenance. Fuel is drawn in from wing tanks, each with its own fuel filter and deck fill.

The SeaPiper has an easy way about it, running smoothly, turning gradually and generally behaving like a displacement vessel, which will be in the comfort zone for ex-sailors. A long keel keeps it tracking and will protect the prop and rudder in case of a beach grounding. Six watertight compartments have been added throughout the vessel for added safety.

Visibility from the helm varies. Sightlines are good aft, and the captain can always keep an eye on what's going on in the central cockpit ahead. I couldn't quite see the bow, however, so docking or picking up a mooring will best be done by two people. Since the big prop kicks to port in reverse, the Vetus bow thruster helps immensely during backing maneuvers.

Per the designer, another attractive feature of the SeaPiper is that it's trailerable!    That's right, I said trailerable! So owners can choose to cruise both coastal and inland waters with little prep involved. 

The boat features a flat keel section that it can sit on and a highway-legal beam, so owners can take it from one cruising ground to another at 60 mph instead of at 8 knots, which opens a whole world of options. And of course, with a trailer, it can be stored on the hard instead of in the water when it's not in use.

The SeaPiper 35 is old school in its systems, which is refreshing in a world where everything is electronic and therefore more difficult to maintain. There's really nothing on this boat that cant be managed by an even minimally handy crew who are none too technical. A couple will be more than comfortable on long passages, and with ample stowage space both inside and out, they won't have to leave much behind.

Buyers looking for a flashy speedster won't find the SeaPiper 35 to be right for them. It won?t plane or get to Catalina in less than an hour, and it won't seat a big crowd for wild parties. But someone looking for a boat to cruise to Mexico singlehanded or a couple looking to travel up and down the coast will find it to be a good fit,

Side doors both port and starboard provide easy access from the dock, and from here passengers can go forward to stow clothes in the cabin or aft to pack provisions in the galley. These doors are also handy for boarding from a dinghy or as water access for swimming or diving, and the winch will make it easy to lift jerry cans or dive gear aboard.

Bench seats along either side accommodate up to eight people for a gathering and also serve as steps up to the sidedecks, which lead to the bow. Here, a split anchor locker is accessible via two deck hatches, and the Maxwell RC8-8 electric windlass and the self-launching anchor roller will make light work of anchoring. Two 8-inch cleats are well placed to handle a snubber line or bridle, for extended periods at anchor. There's also a collision bulkhead between the anchor locker and the forward cabin.

Passengers who board via the aft swim platform will step in through transom doors whose reversing center post allows them to open inward or outward. Sliding doors open to two steps that lead down from the cockpit to the galley, which houses a two-burner LPG cooktop, no more running the genset just to make coffee, a 4.6-cubic-foot refrigerator, a single stainless steel sink and a microwave. Our test boat was equipped with the optional oven. There is a 2,200-watt inverter to power the outlets and plenty of Corian countertop space atop which to prepare meals.

Three steps up is the pilothouse, which includes a four-person L-shaped dinette whose high/low table can be converted into a 6-foot, 6-inch-long single berth (or a really cozy double) for the occasional guest. To starboard is an additional small settee and just ahead is the helm. It's tucked into the corner and has space for an optional Raymarine electronics package installed on the dash. A destroyer wheel is mounted on the bulkhead and the steering is hydraulic.

The finish here needs some rethinking, as does the space, which could use a more elegant layout for the electronics. Also, the helm seat needs a footrest the captain can use to steady himself in rough seas. A nice design feature is the inclusion of aft and forward doors. Open them both and the wind shoots through and cools down the space quickly, even if it's been closed up and the sun has been beating through the surrounding windows. For ventilation underway, an overhead hatch and four opening portlights in the galley will draw air.

The only cabin aboard is forward, separated from the rest of the interior and accessible via the mid-cockpit. There's a nice V-berth forward, a hanging locker to starboard and a wet head with a Sealand electric macerating freshwater head to port. The freshwater head is an interesting choice on a vessel that is otherwise marked by its straightforward simplicity. The freshwater rinse will prevent odors from building up in the plumbing, but it will also be a draw on the freshwater supply, which is 145 gallons separated into three tanks. Add a water-maker, and it shouldn't be a problem.

Highlights and Technical

• Length (hull)       35ft-11in
• Waterline length 33ft-5in
• Maximum Beam 8ft-6in
• Design Draft        2ft-11in
• Design Displacement  16,300 lbs
• Dry Weight: approx. 12,000 lbs (incl. approx. 2,500 lbs ballast)
• Bridge Clearance less than 9 feet with radar mast down, approx. 11ft with mast up
• Power: Standard Engine Betamarine Beta 85 - 85 bhp @ 2800rpm Reduction Ratio 2.77:1 Propeller Size 23 in diameter ? 4 blade LH
• Performance: Top Speed approx. 10 Kts (with 85hp)
• Typical cruising Speed 7-9 Kts Range approx. 2000NM at 7 knots, 1500NM at 8 knots, 1,000NM at 9+ knots
• Capacities: Fuel Tank Capacity approx. 275 USG
• Water Tank Capacity approx. 145 USG
• Waste Tank Capacity approx. 32 USG

Construction and layout Details

This is Hull number 4 of the SeaPiper 35 Trawler which was designed from the ground up as a completely new style in which they incorporated various great features while ensuring full compliance with ABYC rules and USCG requirements.  The website is absolutely packed with details and full schematic drawing showing every single pump, wiring harness, thru-hull etc is well worth the time to review:   https://www.seapiper.com/seapiper-35/construction/

Stability:

The ballasted chine hull with the extremely low engine placement of Seapiper 35 offers great stability, resists rolling, and has a very comfortable motion when underway. The roll period, the center of gravity, and metacentric height have been carefully chosen resulting in a very safe and comfortable vessel for its crew. The long box keel and large rudder ensure excellent directional stability.

Efficiency:

The Seabright skiff inspired hull form on this trawler has limited transom immersion and enables great efficiency at hull speed up to about S/L 2.0. She will sip fuel doing 7 knots while allowing for speeds a little over 10 knots with the 85hp base engine. Important to note is the shallow prop shaft angle of only 1/2 degree in combination with the large 4-bladed prop with a diameter of 22 inches.

Simplicity and Access:

Seapiper designers and engineers understand that seasone boaters believe that simple is better, so they chose to limit onboard systems to the essentials, but at the same time ensure that these systems are of the highest quality and easily maintainable. Everything is designed with this in mind: plumbing and wiring are straightforward with minimal connections for maximum reliability.

We also went out of our way to ensure great access to each part and every corner. The engine access is second to none for this size of trawler: great access from the front and the sides through the deck hatch, and from the interior engine hatch, there is access behind the engine and access to the exhaust system and the water heater. All wiring and all plumbing is directly accessible or routed through conduit where it cannot be reached otherwise. Fuel tanks have access hatches for interior hull access.

Strength and structure:

The hull bottom is solid hand-laid fiberglass that is mostly 1/2in (12mm) in laminate thickness below the waterline, and 3/8in (10mm) laminate thickness above the waterline which is cored with Nidacore honeycomb polypropylene coring material. This hull structure is extremely strong, well-insulated, and the cored topsides offer superior stiffness and impact resistance. The structure is reinforced with strong 1-1/2-inch thick Nidacore subfloors and EIGHT very substantial transverse bulkheads, five of which are designed as watertight bulkheads. Longitudinally there are two full height bulkheads under the sole from the stern forward that offer tremendous additional stiffness to the structure.

The safety aspect of this compartmentalized structure cannot be overstated: without interfering with the interior layout it divides the boat into four completely watertight compartments, each of which can be flooded while keeping boat and crew safe. Each compartment also has its own automatic bilge pump.

The internal ballast simply adds to the impact strength of the hull: most of the hull bottom is more than 3 inches thick.

It is worth mentioning that everything engine-related, including fuel tanks, fuel filters, cooling intake, and exhaust is all located in the watertight engine compartment.

All the (identical) portlights are rated CE class I, and are of the opening type. All window glass is laminated safety glass bonded in place and confirms to Lloyds requirements concerning thickness and size for offshore use. Note also that there are only two different window glass sizes installed in the boat.

Very FAST Self Draining Cockpits:

Seapiper has a large center cockpit and a substantial aft cockpit which need to self drain quickly. We incorporated an advanced draining system in the center cockpit, along with overflow scuppers that are built into the side doors. This cockpit if filled to the gunnel will drain in an unprecedented 10-12 seconds (!) The aft cockpit is also self-draining, and when filled to the gunnel will completely drain in approximately 6 seconds.

Deck access:

We added two side entry doors for access to the water, as well as double opening stern doors onto the swim step. These doors will latch in the open and closed positions.

Doors and hatch seals:

All doors and hatches make use of extruded neoprene seals that will completely seal the exterior from the interior. The doors are installed using high-grade sliding door hardware which eliminates corrosion and will enable smooth operation. All deck hatches use seals and have draining channels overboard.

Steering:

SeaPiper uses hydraulic steering with an inside wheel and quick 3-1/2 turns lock-to-lock operation powering a large MacLear-Thistle foil-shaped rudder, which is protected by a rudder shoe. This large rudder offers superb control, even at very slow speeds.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The Ultimate Looper for two!   She sips fuel and can actually run at a rate of 5 gallons per hour, or better!   That means a 2000 Mile range with a 275 Gallon Fuel Load!  
This custom ordered trawler is HULL #4 has has been loop tested for almost 500 hours by the current owners and is currently located in Lake Michigan and started her journey in Florida.  

HIGHTLIGHTS include;

• SEAKEEPER GYRO  Stabilizer 
• Bow Thrusters.
• TRAILERABLE DESIGN 
• SUPER low bridge clearance with folding electronics mast under 9 feet
• QUALITY construction with 3" glass hull bottom 
• LOOP ready and tested with full equipment list below
• Extensive equipment list below