seidelmann 37

[Kimberlly1758]

We are thinking about purchasing a 37' seidelmann we had a 31' pearson, I know they are different qualities of boats but we are on Lake Michigan and are just moving up in size until we go full time cruising in 10 years. What is your opinion of the seidelmann sailboat we cruise all over Lake Michigan. Will she handle the weather. Thanks for any and all info on this boat.Kimberly 1758

 

[Daydreams]

Ask Seidelmann owners

I suggest you go to www.seidelmann-owners.com and check what Seidelmann owners have to say. You can post a question to Owners@seidelmann-owners.com

 

[AXEL]

Think about re-sale

I was concidering a Seidelmann 30 about 10 yeras ago when I was in the market for a new (used) boat. I did some research at the time I concluded that although there may have been a few things I liked about the boat, in general they are not very popular. Whe you "go full time" are you planning to do it on the Seidelmann or do you plan to buy another boat? If your will go for another boat in ten years concider the re-sale on the Seidelmann. You may have a problem selling it. If you plan to keep it, I would suggest a very through survey.

 

[Nice N Easy]

Seidelman 37

There are not a lot of these boats around, there were not a lot of them built, and were mostly found in the NE. I just purchased on in New Jersey last fall, and brought it back to La. Total trip distance approx. 2500 miles, inshore and offshore. I really like the boat. They are well built, fairly fast, have a fairly roomy interior, and sail well. I can not give you any details on truly bad conditions, as we didn't get into any. Did have some 30 knot winds in the Chessy and no problem, and got into a front in the Gulf, 20 or 25 knot winds and seas apporx. 6ft. The boat handled these with no problem, although I did manage to blow out the jib. That was my fault. They do have a couple of inherant problems. Most notable is the rudder bushings. I have not replaced mine yet, so do not have any first hand info. But there are some posts about them, and there is s place in Fla. that makes new bushings from some high tech plastic. If you have any specific questions I will do my best to answer them for you.