I'm considering buying a Seafarer 37 and wonder if anyone has bluewater experience with this boat. Any tips or advice?
Thanks,
Chet Fisher
Thanks,
Chet Fisher
Chet,I'm considering buying a Seafarer 37 and wonder if anyone has bluewater experience with this boat. Any tips or advice?
Thanks,
Chet Fisher
Since Seafarer went out of business and wax not purchased by another manufacturer, all records have been lost. Therefore there is conflicting information about the history of the known models. The best clue we have to clarify a boat's identity is the HIN or hill identification number. This is the serial number that will give specific information about the model and year of manufacturing. Do you know the HIN on the boat you are considering? It will be on the title. If the boat is USCG documented we can look it up online.James:
Thanks for the info on the Seafarer 37 and other models. The boat was listed with a manufacturing date of 1980 so I'm asking for clarification - that's either the wrong date or the listed length is wrong (or both!). If I do buy the boat I'll join the facebook group. It's missing a spinnaker pole so your group will be a good place to start asking for help. It's good to know that it is considered a bluewater yacht.
Chet Fisher
Don't know the HIN yet. I'm scheduled to sail in it next Wed or Friday and will get that info. Is there a IDplate on these boats and where might it be located? I've asked the owner for clarification, but haven't heard from him yet. It has a head with shower on the port side near the "V" berth and a head aft. There is a quarter berth aft.Since Seafarer went out of business and wax not purchased by another manufacturer, all records have been lost. Therefore there is conflicting information about the history of the known models. The best clue we have to clarify a boat's identity is the HIN or hill identification number. This is the serial number that will give specific information about the model and year of manufacturing. Do you know the HIN on the boat you are considering? It will be on the title. If the boat is USCG documented we can look it up online.
Chet,Don't know the HIN yet. I'm scheduled to sail in it next Wed or Friday and will get that info. Is there a IDplate on these boats and where might it be located? I've asked the owner for clarification, but haven't heard from him yet. It has a head with shower on the port side near the "V" berth and a head aft. There is a quarter berth aft.
Chet
Chet,James,
Yes. That's the one. I was told it was donated by a widow to a not-for-profit. No other details. I'll get the HIN next week and that'll settle the year built issue. I see that there are a number of records for Seafarers named "SKIPPER".
Chet
James:Chet,
Very nice boat! I believe I've seen that boat listed previously. Looks like a great deal on a very nice boat. If for some reason you don't purchase her let me know. I have a friend in Virginia who has been looking for a Seafarer 38. He might be interested in this Seafarer 37.
James
I assume you purchased Skipper?James:
I've put a deposit on "Skipper" and will make a decision after sailing her. I'll let you know next weekend at the latest.
Chet