2020 SeaPiper 35 2020 SeaPiper 35 | Seakeeper 2

2020 SeaPiper 35 “CARACOL”Seakeeper 2 Gyro • Beta Marine B-85 Diesel • Vetus Bow Thruster • Garmin TS Electronics • Trailer Included • Honda Generator • Dinghy Package

CARACOL is a highly equipped 2020 SeaPiper 35 built for serious long-range cruising, efficient passagemaking, and practical owner operation. With her full-keel displacement hull, protected running gear, raised pilothouse, Seakeeper stabilization, bow thruster, large fuel capacity, diesel heat, solar, trailer, tender package, and extensive spare parts inventory, this SeaPiper is set up far beyond a standard production cruiser.

The SeaPiper 35 is designed for owners who value simplicity, range, economy, and real cruising ability. CARACOL takes that platform and adds the equipment serious cruisers actually want: a Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer, Beta Marine B-85 diesel, Twin Disc TM-93 transmission, Vetus bow thruster, Garmin TS electronics package, Wallas 30GB diesel forced-air furnace, Maxwell 12V windlass, Lifeline house batteries, Optima start battery, Honda generator, Avalon dinghy with Honda 2.3 outboard, and an included gooseneck trailer.

This is not a marina queen. This is a compact expedition-style trawler built for owners who want to cruise efficiently, comfortably, and confidently.

Vessel Overview

Vessel Name: CARACOL
Year: 2020
Builder: SeaPiper
Model: SeaPiper 35
Hull Material: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic / FRP
Hull Type: Full-displacement / long-range cruising hull
Hailing Port: Channel Islands Harbor, CA
Documentation: US Documented Vessel
Registration: Oregon Registered
Intended Use: Recreational cruising / long-range coastal cruising

Principal Specifications

Length Overall: 35’11”
Length at Waterline: 33’5”
Beam: 8’6”
Draft: 2’11”
Depth: 7’1”
Displacement: 16,500 lbs
Dry Weight: 12,500 lbs
Ballast: 3,000 lbs
Gross Tons: 14
Net Tons: 11
Fuel Capacity: 270 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 100 gallons
Holding Tank: Approximately 35 gallons
Cruising Speed: Approximately 7 knots
Maximum Surveyed Speed: 9.1 knots @ 2,800 RPM
Builder: SeaPiper / Yanliang Xian City, Shaanxi, China

Construction & Hull Design

CARACOL is built with a practical offshore-minded hull form intended for efficiency, stability, and protection of running gear.

Construction details include:

• Fiberglass reinforced plastic hull
• Solid FRP construction below the waterline
• Vinylester resin outer layers below the waterline
• Polypropylene honeycomb core / Nidacore sandwich construction above the waterline
• Raked bow
• Hard-chined topsides
• Squared stern
• Full keel
• Skeg-protected rudder
• Raised pilothouse aft
• Open midship cockpit
• Forward trunk cabin with V-berth
• Multiple structural bulkheads
• 3,000 lbs of reported concrete and lead ballast

The full keel, protected propeller, and skegged rudder are major advantages for cruising in the Pacific Northwest, Inside Passage, Great Loop, and remote coastal areas where reliability and protection matter more than top speed.

Power & PropulsionMain Engine

CARACOL is powered by a Beta Marine B-85 diesel, a highly respected marine diesel platform known for simplicity, reliability, and strong parts support.

Main Engine: Beta Marine B-85
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year Manufactured: 2019
Horsepower: 85 HP @ 2,800 RPM
Cylinders: 4
Serial Number: 8JZ2403
Engine Hours: Approximately 124–130 seller-reported hours

Beta Marine B-85 technical specifications:

• 62.0 kW / 85 HP @ 2,800 RPM
• Turbocharged
• 4-cylinder diesel
• 3,331 cc displacement
• 203 cubic inches
• Approximately 792 lbs
• Freshwater / heat-exchanger cooled

Transmission & Running Gear

Transmission: Twin Disc TM-93
Reduction Gear: 2.7:1
Shaft: 1½” stainless steel shaft
Propeller: 22” x 18” right-hand 4-blade bronze propeller
Spare Propeller: Extra 22” x 8 RH 4-blade bronze propeller included
Stuffing Box / Shaft Seal: Dripless style
Cooling: Raw water to heat exchanger
Through Hull: Ball valve
Sea Strainer: Groco plastic sea strainer
Engine Controls: Morse cable type
Engine Mounts: 4-point engine mounts

Additional included propulsion spares:

• Spare 22” propeller
• Spare 175-amp alternator
• Spare 12V starter
• Spare zinc set
• Extra fuel filters

StabilizationSeakeeper 2 Gyro Stabilizer

One of CARACOL’s most valuable upgrades is her Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilization system, located in the forward machinery compartment.

This is a major feature on a 35-foot cruising boat. The Seakeeper dramatically reduces roll, improving comfort both underway and at anchor. For long days underway, rough anchorages, or guests who are sensitive to motion, this system is a serious advantage.

Stabilization System: Seakeeper 2
Location: Forward machinery compartment

Steering & Docking

CARACOL is equipped with hydraulic steering and a bow thruster, making her much easier to handle than many single-engine displacement cruisers.

Steering System: Vetus hydraulic steering
Steering Location: Wheel in cockpit / pilothouse
Rudder System: Single ram at rudder post
Bow Thruster: Vetus bow thruster
Emergency Tiller: Included
Rudder: 28” x 20” steel rudder
Rudder Post: 1⅝” rudder post
Keel: Full keel to skegged rudder

The combination of a full keel, protected rudder, bow thruster, and hydraulic steering gives CARACOL confident slow-speed control and excellent tracking underway.

Navigation & Electronics

The survey identifies a complete Garmin TS navigation package aboard CARACOL, along with radar, autopilot, GPS, depth, AIS recognition, mast camera, and engine room camera.

Electronics include:

• Garmin TS multifunction display
• Garmin TS GPS
• Garmin TS radar
• Garmin TS 48-mile radar
• Garmin TS autopilot
• Garmin TS fathometer / depth sounder
• Garmin radar scanner / radome
• AIS recognition system
• Mast camera
• Engine room camera
• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF 12V radio
• Air horn
• Navigation lights
• Search light
• Chart table at pilothouse helm

The electronics package is well suited for coastal cruising, long-range navigation, and efficient pilothouse operation.

Helm & Pilothouse

The helm is located in the starboard pilothouse and provides excellent protected operation in poor weather.

Helm features include:

• Starboard pilothouse helm
• Garmin TS navigation display
• Garmin GPS / radar / depth / autopilot integration
• Vetus bow thruster control
• Engine controls
• Engine instrumentation
• Chart table
• Large pilothouse windows
• Protected all-weather operating position

The pilothouse is one of the defining strengths of the SeaPiper design. It gives the operator a protected, practical, high-visibility station without the unnecessary complexity of larger pilothouse yachts.

Fuel System

Fuel Capacity: 270 gallons
Fuel Tanks: 2 tanks
Tank Capacity: 135 gallons each
Fuel Type: Diesel
Tank Material: Fiberglass reinforced plastic
Fuel Filters / Water Separators: Vetus
Fuel Manifold: Yes, located starboard machinery compartment
Fuel Fill: Labeled deck fills
Fuel Lines: Marine grade
Shut-Off Valves: Located at manifold

With 270 gallons of diesel and an efficient 85 HP Beta Marine engine, CARACOL offers exceptional cruising range for her size.

Exhaust System

Exhaust Type: Wet exhaust
Material: Steel and FRP tubing
Muffler / Silencer: Vetus Verna Lift type
Hose Clamps: Double clamped
Exhaust Discharge: Midship port and starboard hull outlets

Fresh Water System

Fresh Water Capacity: 100 gallons
Tank Material: Poly plastic
Tank Location: Aft galley bilge
Water Lines: Marine grade plastic
Fresh Water Pump: SHURflo 12V pump
Water Heater: 8-gallon water heater per owner equipment list
Deck Washdown: Located midship cockpit
Outside Shower: Located aft cockpit

Electrical System

CARACOL’s electrical system has reportedly been upgraded by a certified marine electrician and is set up for extended cruising and off-grid capability.

Electrical features include:

• 12V DC system
• 120V AC system
• 30-amp shore power
• 30-amp shore cord
• Main breaker at panel
• AC distribution panel at helm station
• DC main panel located inboard helm station
• Reverse polarity indicator
• GFCI protection at wet locations
• Marine-grade copper wiring
• Solar charging
• Honda generator
• Large house battery capacity

Batteries:

• Engine Battery: 1 x 12V Optima battery
• House Batteries: 2 x 6V Lifeline L16T batteries
• Owner-reported house capacity: 800 amps

Additional electrical equipment and spares:

• 175-amp alternator spare
• 12V starter spare
• Two solar panels
• Honda 30-amp generator
• Upgraded marine wiring
• Complete toolbox

Generator

Included with the boat is a newer Honda 30-amp generator, listed by the owner as new.

Generator: Honda 30-amp portable generator
Condition: Owner reports new

This is a valuable cruising addition for remote anchorages, battery charging, and extended time away from shore power.

Heating & Climate Comfort

Heating System: Wallas 30GB diesel forced-air furnace
Fuel Type: Diesel
Heat Distribution: Forward cabin and aft cabin

The Wallas diesel heater is a major advantage for Pacific Northwest cruising, shoulder-season cruising, and cooler-weather liveaboard use.

Galley

The SeaPiper galley is simple, efficient, and set up for real cruising.

Galley equipment includes:

• Two-burner LPG stove
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Microwave, 900-watt
• Pressurized freshwater
• Hot water
• Practical storage
• Diesel cabin heat nearby
• Large water capacity for extended time aboard

Owner equipment list confirms:

• 1 freezer
• 1 refrigerator
• 2-burner LPG stove
• 900-watt microwave
• 8-gallon water heater

Accommodations

CARACOL offers a practical cruising layout with separate living areas that work exceptionally well for a vessel of this size.

Layout includes:

• Forward trunk cabin with V-berth
• Raised pilothouse
• Galley area
• Open midship cockpit
• Aft cabin area
• Head compartment
• Multiple hatches and access points
• Deck boxes and storage
• Cockpit seating
• Swim step access

The SeaPiper layout is different from most small trawlers. Rather than forcing all interior volume into one cabin, it separates the vessel into functional cruising zones, giving the owner better deck access, improved ventilation, and a very practical liveaboard/cruising arrangement.

Marine Sanitation

Holding Tank: Approximately 35-gallon poly plastic tank
Discharge System: Head to holding tank to overboard or deck discharge
Macerator Pump: Jabsco type
Holding Tank Location: Port forward

Through-Hull Fittings

Through-hull equipment includes:

• Ball valve for Seakeeper cooling
• Ball valve for engine cooling
• Ball valve for holding tank discharge
• Double-clamped hoses

Owner also reports upgraded bronze sea strainers:

• 2 upgraded bronze sea strainers

Anchoring System

CARACOL is equipped with a proper anchoring package for cruising.

Windlass: Maxwell 12V electric windlass
Anchor: Plow-type anchor in bow roller
Chain: 200 feet galvanized chain
Rode: 200 feet 3-strand rope
Chain Locker: Forward

This is a substantial ground tackle setup for a 35-foot displacement cruiser and is appropriate for extended anchoring.

Deck & Exterior

Exterior features include:

• Full walkaround-style working decks
• Raised pilothouse
• Forward trunk cabin
• Midship cockpit
• Aft cockpit
• Swim step
• Boarding ladder
• Stainless steel rails
• Stainless steel stanchions
• Stainless steel cleats
• Stainless steel roof rack
• Custom stainless roof rack aft cabin
• Fiberglass reinforced plastic decking
• Four deck boxes located midship cockpit outboard
• Dock lines and fenders
• Midship cockpit boarding doors port and starboard
• Aft cockpit seating
• Transom doors extending to swim step

The deck layout is one of the strongest parts of the SeaPiper design. It feels more like a small expedition vessel than a conventional recreational trawler.

Trailer

Included with the sale is a trailer package, a major advantage that separates this boat from most comparable trawlers.

Trailer: Tuff Trailer
Width: 8’6”
Length: 47’
Hitch Type: Gooseneck hitch
Year / Equipment Note: Sea Tender 2020 listed by owner

This trailer gives CARACOL a huge advantage for buyers who want to relocate the boat, access different cruising grounds, or avoid the cost and complexity of traditional yacht transport.

Tender Package

Included tender package:

• 9’ Avalon dinghy
• Honda 2.3 HP outboard engine

This gives the next owner an immediately usable shore boat package for anchoring, exploring, and remote cruising.

Safety & Cruising Equipment

Included equipment listed aboard:

• Commercial grade flare kit
• PFDs
• Search light
• Fire extinguishers
• Windshield wipers
• Dock lines
• Fenders
• Tool kit
• Spare parts
• Storage totes

Included Spare Parts & Equipment

CARACOL includes an unusually strong spare parts and equipment package.

Included with sale:

• Spare 22” bronze propeller
• Spare 175-amp alternator
• Spare 12V starter
• Spare set of zincs
• Extra fuel filters
• Complete toolbox
• Commercial grade flare kit
• 20-ton air-over-hydraulic jack
• Storage totes
• Two solar panels
• Honda 30-amp generator
• Avalon dinghy
• Honda 2.3 outboard
• Tuff gooseneck trailer
• AIS recognition system
• Upgraded bronze sea strainers

This inventory adds meaningful value and reduces the initial ownership cost for the next buyer.

Sea Trial Performance

Reported sea trial performance:

• 5.2 knots @ 1,500 RPM
• 7.2 knots @ 2,200 RPM
• 8.5 knots @ 2,600 RPM
• 9.1 knots @ 2,800 RPM

The SeaPiper is not trying to be a fast boat. It is designed to be an efficient, capable displacement cruiser with excellent range, low operating cost, and manageable systems.

Equipment Highlights

• 2020 SeaPiper 35
• Beta Marine B-85 diesel
• 85 HP @ 2,800 RPM
• Serial No. 8JZ2403
• Approximately 124–130 seller-reported hours
• Twin Disc TM-93 transmission
• 2.7:1 reduction gear
• Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer
• Vetus bow thruster
• Vetus hydraulic steering
• Vetus Verna Lift wet exhaust muffler
• Vetus fuel/water separators
• Groco sea strainer
• Maxwell 12V electric windlass
• Wallas 30GB diesel forced-air furnace
• SHURflo 12V freshwater pump
• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF
• Garmin TS multifunction display
• Garmin TS GPS
• Garmin TS 48-mile radar
• Garmin TS autopilot
• Garmin TS fathometer/depth
• Garmin radar scanner
• AIS recognition system
• Mast camera
• Engine room camera
• Lifeline L16T house batteries
• Optima 12V start battery
• Honda 30-amp generator
• Honda 2.3 HP outboard
• Avalon 9’ dinghy
• Tuff 8’6” x 47’ gooseneck trailer
• Two 135-gallon diesel tanks
• 100-gallon freshwater tank
• 35-gallon holding tank
• 200’ galvanized anchor chain
• 200’ 3-strand rope rode
• Plow anchor
• 22” x 18” bronze 4-blade propeller
• Spare bronze propeller
• Spare alternator
• Spare starter
• Spare zincs
• Extra filters
• Solar panels
• Custom stainless roof rack
• Commercial flare kit
• Tool kit
• 20-ton hydraulic jack

Why CARACOL Stands Out

Most SeaPipers are already capable boats, but CARACOL is equipped far beyond a basic build.

The major value items are:

Seakeeper 2 Stabilization
A rare and expensive feature on a 35-foot displacement cruiser.

Beta Marine B-85 Diesel
Simple, reliable, efficient, and well-supported.

Vetus Bow Thruster
A major docking and handling advantage.

Garmin TS Electronics Package
Modern integrated navigation, radar, autopilot, GPS, and depth.

Trailer Included
A huge advantage for transport, storage, and accessing different cruising grounds.

Honda Generator & Solar
Better off-grid capability.

Extensive Spares
Alternator, starter, propeller, zincs, filters, tools, jack, and more.

Long-Range Tankage
270 gallons of diesel and 100 gallons of freshwater on a 35-foot platform.

Practical Layout
Raised pilothouse, forward trunk cabin, midship cockpit, aft cockpit, swim step, and abundant exterior storage.