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Seafarer 24

Specifications: L.O.A. 24'0" L.W.L. 20'9" Beam 7'10" Draft 1'9" (c/b), 3'9" (keel) Headroom 4'9" (Classic deck), 5'10" (Futura deck) Displacement 3,920 lbs (c/b), 3,910 lbs (keel) Ballast 1,407 lbs (c/b), 1,400 lbs (keel) Sail Area 257 sq. ft. Vertical Clearance 30'5" Berths 5 M.O.R.C. rating 17.7 (est.) (keel) I.O.R. rating 19.6 (est.) (keel) Hull Laminate Alternating layers of 1.5 oz. matt and 24 oz. woven roving hand laid up fiberglass, maximum layers on centerline, .5" thickness.

Keel Hull. The high performance, modern Seafarer 24 keel hull is simple, strong and efficient. Upwind sailing is faster than with the centerboard hull- because the keel shape has superior fairing and no open centerboard slot. Handling is easier because there is a full skeg ahead of the rudder to promote easy tracking. Both M.O.R.C. and I.O.R. rules favor the keel hull for racing.

Centerboard Hull. The Seafarer 24 centerboard hull has positive self-righting ability regardless of centerboard position. This is because 85% of the ballast is fixed, only 15% is in the centerboard. With the centerboard up it is possible to sail in shallow areas where deep keel boats just can't go. Shoal draft also facilitates launching from a trailer. Downwind performance is superior to the keel model because with the centerboard retracted wetted surface is minimized.

Classic Deck. The Seafarer 24 Classic deck presents an attractive low profile which is especially popular for day sailing and racing. Halyards and downhaul can be adjusted from a standing position within the large main hatch. The cockpit is low, yet visibility is excellent. Headroom throughout the sole area of the main cabin is unlimited with the hatch open and a dodger can be added to provide a weather-tight enclosure if desired.

Futura Deck. The Futura deck provides a spacious interior with full headroom in the main cabin. The enhanced interior space makes possible a more divided layout with increased privacy in the toilet room and forward cabin sections. The side decks are wide and the smooth transition at the forward end of the cabin trunk provides extra deck space forward. Either deck is available with either hull.

McCurdy & Rhodes. The most important requirement of any sailboat is sailing performance- ease of handling, safety, seaworthiness, speed. Other considerations should come second. Top sailing performance is a result of design. McCurdy and Rhodes, designers of the Seafarer 24, are world famous naval architects having produced such famous race winners as CARINA, KAHILI, ZEST, and SITZMARK. Their proven record of success is your assurance of sailing satisfaction and long-term value.

Unit-Bonded Fiberglass Structure . Seafarer was one of the first producers of fiberglass sailboats and has 15 years experience with fiberglass construction. The lay-up specification of each major part of the Seafarer fiberglass structure is appropriate to the stress requirements of that part of the structure. All Seafarer hulls are hand lay-up using alternating layers of 1.5 oz. mat and 24 oz. woven roving fiberglass. Interiors are one-piece fiberglass designed to provide an element of give when a major impact occurs yet with the strength necessary to maintain hull deflection. The unique Seafarer hull-deck joint is made by building a box section fiberglass girder around the entire sheer line integral with both the hull and deck moldings. A teak cap is fastened to the top of the girder. The result is a good looking toe rail which accentuates the beautiful lines of the boat, yet is extremely strong, completely leak-proof and requires absolutely no maintenance-ever.

Sea-Lux Interior Finish. All surfaces in Seafarer interiors are smooth, beautiful and easy to maintain. Wood trim is solid teak. Wood panels are finished using a sophisticated vacuum form vinyl clad process using 240 degrees of heat and 38 lbs per square inch of pressure. This modern process results in panel surfaces which have three times the abrasion resistance of Formica, yet retains the texture and grain colors of natural teak. The interiors of all lockers are smooth fiberglass lined to stay dry and clean, permanently free of condensation and dirt. This is Sea-Lux, beautiful to look at and even better to live with!

Seafarer Kits. Seafarer invites you to participate in the building of your yacht. Seacraft Kits are available either to leave some of the basic building work on a new boat to you- or as optional equipment so you can add equipment as your requirements change after you own your Seafarer.

There are four interior options available for the Seafarer 24 which work with almost any hull and deck configuration.

The dinette is the athawartships type with plenty of headroom and elbowroom. The toilet is semi-enclosed forward of a divider. A hanging locker is opposite. The forward cabin features a berth 5' wide at its aft end and 6'2" long to provide comfortable sleeping space for two adults or three children. There is an optional built-in wash-basin in the toilet room. The main cabin is well laid out for efficient cruising with a dinette/double berth to port and a settee/single berth to starboard. Two more can sleep under an awning in the cockpit if the popularity of your boat demands! The huge port cockpit locker provides ample storage for all sails, while the outboard fuel tank and battery are safely located in a special sealed compartment under the starboard cockpit seat. The big cockpit has high, wide comings built at the correct angle for comfortable sailing. Provision for Dorade ventilators is built into the cabin top.

Same as above, except: the dinette in this interior is the popular U-shaped configuration, which allows fullest use of cabin interior for family get-togethers or entertaining friends. A two-way table top is available as an option to increase table size, if required. Bulkheads and a divider door are available to enclose the toilet.

Same as above, except: the dinette seats face each other and the table is larger. The toilet/dressing room compartment is separated from both forward and aft cabins by handsome teak grain bulkheads.

Same as above, except: The dinette is the U-shaped configuration and bulkheads and a door divide the interior into three separate areas- main cabin, toilet room and forwards cabin -made possible by the increased interior space of the cruise deck (Futura deck)

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT

Construction. Solid, one piece fiberglass construction using high tensile woven roving engineered for stress distribution, impact resistance and flexural strength. Entire hull, deck, and complete interior accommodation structure of reinforced fiberglass Unit-Bonded into a monocoque structure of immense permanent strength. Hull molded with an integral fiberglass "backbone" to resist bending loads of race-taut head/back stays. Sandwich construction deck using end-grain balsa core for lightness and maximum stiffness. Deck structurally laminated to hull. Seafarer easy clean non-skid pattern on all walked-on surfaces. Dorade vent boxes, full cockpit length, competition-size sheet winch base/coamings and Sea-Flair wraparound spray rail molded integrally with deck. Recessed cove stripe. ColorSpectrum unlimited optional choice of hull, cove stripe and boot top colors.

Ballast. Fixed lead ballast, total weight 1,200 lbs (c/b), 1,400 lbs (keel). Hydro-dynamically streamlined fiberglass centerboard on centerboard model weight 342 lbs. incorporates 207 lbs. additional lead ballast and is worm gear winch operated to provide positive continuous position control at all times. Centerboard swings up if it hits an obstruction and can be removed for painting from the outside the boat without any risk of leaks. Lead ballast custom cast and weighed by Seafarer, structurally laminated to hull and centerboard.

Rig. Modern, powerful masthead rig. Large foretriangle, high aspect ratio. Easy to handle.

Chainplates and Tracks. Chainplates 5/16" polished 18-8 stainless steel through bolted to hull. Genoa and traveler tracks, if installed, hard anodized aluminum with stainless steel fastenings.

Deck Fittings. Solid bronze and stainless steel throughout. Two 8" bow cleats, two 6" jib sheet cleats, cam action main sheet cleat, two working jib fairleaders. Provision for two Dorade ventilators is built into cabin top. All hardware through-bolted. All fastenings stainless steel.

Joinerwork. Yacht quality joinerwork in selected Burma teak and teak grain finish throughout. Teak toe-rails, taffrail and entry trim. All exterior parts joined to deck with stainless steel fastenings. Sea-Lux interior with bulkheads, counter tops, locker doors, trim etc., in teak grain with wood surfaces protected by vinly fused to wood with heat and pressure. Interiors of all lockers insulated from hull and isolated from dirt and damp by mirror smooth fiberglass liners. Dish stowage rack out-board of galley counter.

Hatches and Ports. Huge reinforced one, two or four part fiberglass main hatch, opens up cabin interior. Optional folding seahood provides 6'3" cabin headroom on centerboard model. Hatches port and starboard in cockpit. Teak grain closure boards on entry. Modern ABS rim plexiglass ports. Four lockers inside coamings optional. Cabin hatches lockable. Hatch tracts and entry sill aluminum. Main hatch is sliding or sectional-lift-off, according to owner choice.

Spars and Rigging. Mast, boom and spreaders 6061-T6 aluminum- the strongest, most weather resistant alloy available -custom made in our own shops. All mast fittings including masthead, type 304 stainless steel. Roller reefing on boom. Standing rigging 3/16" 1x19 stainless steel, custom swaged by Seafarer. Turnbuckles 3/8" forged bronze or stainless steel type with positive lock. Divided backstay to provide rapid tension adjustment for racing. Halyards 1/8" 7x19 stainless steel, with Dacron tails. Dacron mainsheet, jib sheet, outhaul and downhaul with all necessary blocks. Dacron boom lift. Blocks maintenance-free light weight black anodized aluminum or stainless. Spars anodized.

Rudder and Tiller. Fiberglass rudder is carefully faired to minimize drag. Stainless steel rudder post and heel fitting. Tiller beautifully laminated in woods of contrasting color. On centerboard model, exclusive Vari-Rudder lifts vertically to reduce wetted surface and increase boat speed according to changing wind conditions. On keel model a skeg is ahead of the rudder for sailing efficiency and easy tracking.

Plumbing. Quick-action bronze seacocks on below water line openings. All hose clamps stainless steel. Fresh water piping, if installed, clear plastic throughout. Cockpit self-bailing. Optional installed marine or self-contained toilet. Top opening 50 lb. icebox, and fresh water system with 20 gallon tank, rocker action galley pump and galley sink. Level of water in tank can be visually checked at all times.

Auxiliary Power. A stainless steel removable bracket for an outboard motor is provided on the transom, allowing motor to tilt when not in use. A safe, scuppered locker for the remote fuel tank is located under the starboard cockpit seat, with hinged hatch cover. Inboard power available at extra cost.

Federal Documentation. The keel model can be federally documented and a Master Carpenter certificate will be provided on request at no extra charge.

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Seaway 24 Seafarer

Traditional new england bass boat.

Seaway’s 24 Seafarer follows the traditional look of the New England “bass boat” with a cuddy cabin, large protective windshield and a canvas “Navy top” all built on a seaworthy, efficient workboat hull with a proud bow, low sides aft and a self-bailing cockpit. The bass boats were originally built for guides carrying anglers to fish the legendary tide rips around Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cuttyhunk, but people soon realized how useful their layout is for day-cruising and overnights. The 24 Seafarer performs well too, with an efficient but powerful 150-hp outboard, offering easy cruising speeds of 18-25 mph with a top speed in the low 30's.

Specification highlights

Versatile And Able Package

This bass boat can fish if asked, with under-gunwale rod holders standard and gunwale-mounted vertical holders optional. Another virtue of the 24 Seafarer is trailerability. Her 8’6” beam fits the regulations for all states, without necessitating wide-load permits. Thus if there’s a tidal river/sound system that begs for exploring, just hitch up, pull her out, and go.

Recommended Power: Single 150 hp Outboard

Key Features

• L-Shaped Lounge
• Cuddy Cabin
• Self-Bailing Cockpit
• Freshwater System
• Versatile Design
• Loads Of Options

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Equipment List

• Hand Laid Fiberglass Hull
• Self Bailing Cockpit w/ Scuppers
• One Piece Stringer Grip w/ Foam Floatation
• Composite Fixed Windshield
• SS Bow Rail
• SS Coaming Board Caps
• Black Rub Rail
• Spray Rails (Black or White)
• Quarter Guards (Black or White)
• Composite Trim & Handrails
• Inspection Deck Plates
• SS Pop Up Rear Cleats
• 10" Fixed SS Bow Cleats
• SS Bow Chocks
• SS Rod Holders (Pair)
• Anchor Roller & Deck Pipe
• Hinged Helm
• Boot Stripe
• Color Matched Cove Stripe
• Synthetic Marine Foam Flooring
• Standard Hull & Deck Colors (White or Black)
• Bi-Fold Cabin Door
• Marine Head w/ Holding Tank & Pumpout
• 19 x 19 Cabin Hatch w/ Screen
• Opening Cabin Ports w/ Screen (4)
• Teak Interior Trim
• 64 Gallon Fuel Tank
• 13 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
• Water Separating Fuel Filter
• 12v LED Navigation Lights
• 6 Gang Electrical Switch Panel
• 12v/USB Accessory Plug
• V-Berth LED Dome Light (White)
• Classic Analog Fuel Gauge
• Hydraulic Steering
• Electric Bilge Pump & Auto Float
• Dual Batteries & Switch
• Electric Horn
• Upholstered Helm Seat
• L-Shaped Lounge Seating w/ Sink
• V-Berth Seating w/ Cushions
• Sunbrella Upholstery
• Dark Hull Color Upgrade
• Pastel Hull Color Upgrade
• Anti Fouling Bottom Paint
• Outboard Full Width Engine Bracket
• Color Matched Full Width Swim Platform
• Bow Thruster
• 3 Step Bracket Mounted Ladder
• Transom Mounted Boarding Ladder
• Oiled Teak Package
• Varnished Teak Package (Gloss Finish)
• Dockside Pumpout
• Raw Water Washdown
• Spray Rails Color Matched to Hull
• Additional SS Rod Holders (Pair)
• Shore Power w/ Battery Charger
• Anchor Windlass W/ 15' Chain & 200' Rode
• Dual Batteries w/ Switch
• 12v/110v Refrigerator
• Additional 6 Gang Switch Panel
• Additional 12v/USB Accessory Plug
• Windshield Wiper (Each)
• Macerating Overboard Discharge
• Rear Box Seat w/ Backrest & Cushions
• Cockpit Table
• V-Berth Filler w/ Cushions
• Offshore Hardtop Package
• Bimini Top w/ Boot
• Side & Aft Curtains
• NMEA 2000 Connectivity
• Electronics Packages
• Stereo Packages
• Load Rite Trailer Option

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2008 Seaway 24 Seafarer

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A well cared for Seaway Seafarer 24 Cuddy Cabin. Seaway's 24 Seafarer follows the traditional look of the New England workboat hull. It sports a proud bow, low sides aft, and a self bailing cockpit. These boats were originally built for guides carrying anglers to fish the legendary tide rips around Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk for striped bass. Their layout and seaworthy characteristics soon became very popular for day cruising and over night trips. This classic look is an eyecatcher, you won't be disappointed. Suzuki Four Stroke Outboard Power has less than 200 hours. 

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• Navigation Lights
• Stainless Steel Cleats
• Spring Cleats
• Spray Rails and Quarter Guards
• Stainless Steel Rod Holders
• Under Gunnel Rod Racks
• V-Berth Filler with Cushion
• Cabin Light
• Marine Head with Dockside Pump Out
• Opening Port Windows with Screens
• Cabin Hatch with Screen
• Hinged Dash
• 12 Volt Outlet
• Dual Batteries with Switch
• L-Shaped Lounge with Storage, Cutting Board, Sink, Freshwater System, Single Burner Butane Stove
• Stainless Steel Bow Rail
• Hydraulic Steering
• Poly Safety Glass Windshield
• Fresh Water Washdown
• Captains Seat on Storage Box
• Anchor Roller with Deck Pipe
• Electric Windless for Anchor
• Sunbrella Upholstery
• Rear Seat with Backrest and Cushion including Storage
• Garmin 3205 GPS/Depth/Speed
• Standard Horizon VHF Radio Matrix GX3000S
• Pro Mariner Pro Sport On Board Battery Charger
• Side Power Bow Thruster

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SEAFARER 24 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SEAFARER 24. Built by Seafarer Yachts and designed by McCurdy & Rhodes, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 7.34. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.68. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

SEAFARER 24 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SEAFARER 24 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the seafarer 24.

SEAFARER 24 was designed by McCurdy & Rhodes.

Who builds SEAFARER 24?

SEAFARER 24 is built by Seafarer Yachts.

When was SEAFARER 24 first built?

SEAFARER 24 was first built in 1974.

How long is SEAFARER 24?

SEAFARER 24 is 6.32 m in length.

What is mast height on SEAFARER 24?

SEAFARER 24 has a mast height of 7.32 m.

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Seafarer 24

The seafarer 24 is a 24.08ft masthead sloop designed by mccurdy & rhodes and built in fiberglass by seafarer yachts since 1974..

The Seafarer 24 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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1974 Seafarer 24

1974 seafarer 24 specs.

• Boat Type : Monohull Sailboats
• Hull Material : Fiberglass
• Beam : 7'10"
• Length : 24'
• Net Weight : 4000 lbs
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Considering Buying a 1974 Seafarer 24

• Thread starter Christian Sailing
• Start date Feb 24, 2013
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Christian Sailing

I'm considering the purchase of a 1974 Seafarer trailer sailor but I'm not familiar with the seaworthiness or other associated concerns. It's listed on Craigslist in Knoxville for $1900. The cost is good and the story is "laid off from work and needs the boat gone". The owner was very nice but has never sailed the boat. Any advice is appreciated. Bryan www.christiansailing.com  

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Bryan, I am owner of a 1974 Seafarer 29, and I'm administrator of the Seafarer Yacht Group on Facebook. The Seafarers were made in Huntington NY and were designed by the most notable naval architects of the time. They were solid made boats. Here's a few links that will be of help. SEAFARERS on SAILBOATDATA.COM http://sailboatdata.com/view_builder.asp?builder_id=8 SEAFARERS on SAILBOATJOY.COM http://www.sailingjoy.com/sailboat_specs SEAFARER RESEARCH CENTER http://www.seafarer-research-center.com/ Unfortunately, this web site is not maintained on a regular basis. There is a forum available and the information on the site is very good. SEAFARER YACHTS GROUP on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/groups/seafareryachts/ SEAFARER FORUM ON SAILNET http://www.sailnet.com/boatchk/showcat.php?cat=all&stype=1&si=Seafarer SAILBOAT RATIO CALCULATOR http://www.image-ination.com/sailcalc.html SEAFARERS FOR SALE on YACHTWORLD.COM http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/category/type/Seafarer GOOGLE IMAGES for SEAFARER 24 https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...1041.4j6.10.0...0.0...1ac.1.4.img.qXehEUug7B0 Obviously, you need to do your own due diligence pertaining to boat condition, but you don't have to be concerned about the quality or reliability of the Seafarer brand. They were a production boat from a company that aspired to bring an affordable well designed boat to their customers. Like most manufacturers of that period they just couldn't survive the economic time. If you have any other questions just let me know. BTW, here's a link to my blog which has a lot of good info on web links as well as upgrade projects on my boat. ROMA - SEAFARER 29 Coastal Cruising with Hugh & Suze http://www.sailblogs.com/member/hugh17/ James  

James, Many thanks for your response. I'll check out the info you sent and hope to make a decision later thus week. Bryan  

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Seafarer Yachts

Seafarer Fiberglass Yachts, Inc., of Huntington, New York began as the US distributor for the SWIFTSURE, MERIDIAN, and RANGER, all designed by Philip Rhodes. These were first built at the Amsterdam Shipyard, Inc., by G. DeVries Lentsch, in the late 1950’s. In 1965, however, all production moved to a new plant in Huntington, NY. At around this same time, production of a Bill Tripp designed 31 footer began. A Tripp 39 footer was later added to the group. During the ‘70’s, most designs were from McCurdy & Rhodes. These were probably the largest group of models produced, including another popular SWIFTSURE. Other yachts included 48 and 23 footers by Sparkman and Stephens. Seafarer also built some of the 31’ ATLANTIC Class sloops, designed by Starling Burgess. They also offered many of their models in kit form. No longer in business.

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• McCurdy & Rhodes
• Philip Rhodes
• Sparkman & Stephens
• William H. Tripp Jr.
• W. Starling Burgess

34 sailboats built by Seafarer Yachts

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Seafarer 31 MKI Yawl

Seafarer 26

Seafarer 30

Seafarer 38C

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Seafarer 36C

Seafarer 22

Rhodes Ranger 29

Seafarer 23 kestrel (daysailor), seafarer 46.

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Seafarer 23 Challenger

Seafarer 29 CB

Seafarer 37

Seafarer bahama 35 ms.

Seafarer 31 MKII

Seafarer 23.

Seafarer 34

Seafarer 31 MKI

Seafarer 48.

Seafarer 38C KR

Seafarer 29

Seafarer 24

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Seafarer 24 swing keel, keel pivot? Sailing qualities?

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i have a santana 23 with a swing keel, you will not regret it . There is maybe one place that i cannot go in the area i sail. otherwise with keel and rudder up, i can operate in 12 inches of water.  

We love our swing keel, we can go almost anywhere we want! I'd get a "will do" trailer at first unless you plan on dry sailing, we use our trailer only a couple times a year and thats only for seasonal transition and we did pull out for Irene. We will be in a larger boat within a few years but there are many things I'll miss about out current boat...one is the swing keel and rudder.  

lillia28 said: Now I have a depth sounder, and worry more Lou Mariner 28 Fair Haven NJ Click to expand...

Congratulations on the S24 purchase Skygazer, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the quality and performance of the Seafarer 24. The boat and manufacturer has quite a history. She was built in Huntington, NY and was designed by Philip Rhodes & James McCurdy. Sailboat Designs of *McCurdy & Rhodes I wouldn't be too concerned about the Stainless Steel pin for the swing keel. It is (if it's the same as the Seafarer 29) permanently embedded in the fiberglass trunk. I'm not aware of any issues with the pin. The keel cable is another matter. If it is stainless steel I highly advise replacing it with a synthetic line like Kevlar. Stainless steel cable will deteriorate in salt water within a matter of weeks. The last thing you want is a weighted keel crashing down when the cable breaks. There are documented occurrences of this happening and severe damage to the fiberglass hull, loss of the keel completely, and near sinking has resulted. I also have a swing keel (Seafarer 29) and I do not raise the keel unless I've hit bottom or grounding is eminent. As soon as I have sufficient water under the keel, it goes back down. I switched to a Kevlar cable and it's been on my boat for 10 years, and I'm in salt water. There is some information on the S24 available at SailboatData.com. SEAFARER 24 sailboat on sailboatdata.com I also suggest joining two online resources for Seafarer owners. Sailnet Seafarer Forum Seafarer - SailNet Community Seafarer Yacht Group on Facebook. Log In | Facebook You may also find some helpful information at the Seafarer Research Center. Unfortunately, the owner hasn't updated the web site in some time, but there is still a lot of good info available. Seafarer Research Center I hope this is helpful.  

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Congrats to purchasing the Seafarer. I have owned a similar one for many years and was very pleased with it. I would be happy to share with you photos etc - things i have done on my boat - if you are interested. You can contact me directly at [email protected] cheers Zoran, Montreal  

Thank you Mornar, I may take you up on that. Do you have a photo of the skylight over the galley? My boat has a few solid fiberglass panels that slide in a long track from the companionway entrance to almost the mast. The last section near the mast is a skylight, it looks old but looks like it's not original or no longer has the original flashing or weather proofing. I need to do something to tighten it up against the weather. It is screwed down by perhaps five very long stainless screws along the forward edge. It is shimmed up so high that the mast could not be rotated down on the tabernacle hinge to a low position. It seems to me that the original skylight (if it was a light) would also be able to slide in the track.  

Good boat...nice looking boat too if it's traditional deck...Mine was a racer for most of it's life and was rigged custom by original owner who knew what he wanted,,split adjustable backstays,all lines to cockpit,etc....some were kits where the owner added rigging.... I owned one for a year before moving onto a C-29 as I needed more headroom. I had the traditional deck...which only had 4'11 headroom...the "futura" deck version gives you almost 6-foot headroom I hear...Congrats and enjoy...those boats can take a beating for their size...just have a drop board or three in and the hatch closed when it gets to blowin as the companionway thresh-hold is fairly low...I still miss her a bit I'll say and here's a few pics i have of her..  

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Wow, your boat is a lot nicer inside than mine. Actually, the other Seafarers I've seen were also impressively nice, mine must have had the cheap interior. Nevertheless, the overall boat seems solid and well thought out. I have your picture of the rigged boat as my desktop, glad you mentioned the split adjustable backstays, I wondered about that. I have the traditional look, but would probably be glad to have the headroom in the uglier "Futura" model.  

as a pipefitter I see some nasty chemicals run in ss pipe at some high temps. What grade or type of SS is used in marine practice? When you mix metal or let them have contact with each other I will buy into the idea of rapid failure. I am new to this salt water eats SS like candy. I know Divers are told to wash the dive knife. I would like to know more about how fast and what is the life span of SS in marine use But this is off subject So I hope you have a good time with your new boat keep us in the know on how well she preforms  

oysterman23, good point about cutting and abrasion resistance of steel versus synthetic line for the centerboard pennant. Also, a good point about the electrical potentials in marinas. The abrasion/cutting idea makes me think I'll just keep what I have for awhile.  

Yeah she had some nice features inside.., I added a wood floor of sorts made from wooden venetian blinds encapsulated in epoxy...the one photo was taken before I finished painting the cabin sole forward...I loved the sturdy old compression post they put in her and the bronze winch and pedestal arrangement worked well...she also surfs downwind very well with that aerodynamic ballasted swing keel. Enjoy that boat...and toast one to McCurdy/Rhodes...  

I second Oysterman's recommendation. If you weigh the ease of doing it when the boat is out of the water, vs in the water, a routine replacement every 3-5 years seems logical, regardless of stainless or synthetic. My keel pendant broke,the unrestrained keel punched a hole in the trunk, and I ended up getting the boat hauled, as I couldn't get it back on the trailer. Comparing that to the 20 minutes or so it takes while on the trailer makes preventive maintenance preferable. I am told that the "blue steel" synthetic line is "chafe proof", but have not used it. I am planning on experimenting with a synthetic mooring cable this season. lou  

From a couple previous posts there seems to be some skepticism concerning my comment about the SS cable "parting," apparently due to electrolysis. This was not a second-hand report. It happened to me in 2000 when I launched my Seafarer 29.' ROMA had been in the water about a month when I noticed the loose SS cable on the winch in the cockpit. When I pulled it up the cable appeared to be "parted" about mid-length as if I had pulled from each end until it broke. Imagine a cheap cotton rope that you can pull apart. Since this cable was installed by the previous owner prior to my purchase I assumed it was just a bad cable or not a good quality SS. I had a diver coming the same day to clean the bottom so he disconnected the other end and I took the broken SS cable to West Marine and had it send to their rigging shop to make another one. I also made sure they knew how it was going to be used. After installing the new cable I thought I was home free until about a month later the same thing happened. I started reading and asking questions and the consensus was that the fine strands of the SS cable were subject to natural electrolysis since Stainless Steel is actually an alloy and thus contains metals of different nobility. The fine strands of the SS cable apparently allow the electrolysis process to accelerate. I was also concerned about stray electricity around my boat so I reported the issue to the marina management and they promptly had their electrician check out the area and found no problem. When I took the second SS cable back to W. Marine their rigging shop suggested Kevlar, which is actually stronger than SS for the same size line. 11 years later the Kevlar cable is still on ROMA and performing well. I have the bottom cleaned every month to 6 weeks, and I've cleaned it many times myself. Yes, barnacles and slim sometimes do grow on the Kevlar cable but can be removed by rubbing with my glove. There is no sign of any abrasive wear on the Kevlar cable. Interestingly, try to cut a piece of Kevlar with a knife or wire cutters. You will find it difficult to cut even a small stand. After all, this is the material used to make bullet proof vest so the fibers are extremely strong and do not easily cut. Wonder what would happen to a bullet proof jacket made of SS cables? When I had ROMA pulled a couple years ago I had asked the boatyard to replace the Kevlar cable, but they forgot. So that original Kevlar is still on the boat. I do occasionally have to winch up the keel, and I have a chance to inspect the line on the drum. Other than being a little stained it still looks fine. The bottom line is that I do not completely understand the science or the exact nature of the issue that took place with the two SS cables. I do, however, completely understand the reality of the situation as it occurred on my boat, and I try to share this experience any time the subject come up. Unfortunately, there have been several documented cases of weighted keels tearing the bottom out of sailboats because the keel cable broke. Your guess is as good as mine about whether electrolysis was the cause or there was another issue. Since I had my original Kevlar cable made by West Marine, the newer Amsteel Blue Synthetic lines have come to market. And they have superior ratings over SS or Kevlar, so next time I'll probably switch to this material. I hope this was helpful to anyone interested.  

jamesnewsome said: After installing the new cable I thought I was home free until about a month later the same thing happened. I started reading and asking questions and the consensus was that the fine strands of the SS cable were subject to natural electrolysis since Stainless Steel is actually an alloy and thus contains metals of different nobility. The fine strands of the SS cable apparently allow the electrolysis process to accelerate. Since I had my original Kevlar cable made by West Marine, the newer Amsteel Blue Synthetic lines have come to market. And they have superior ratings over SS or Kevlar, so next time I'll probably switch to this material. I hope this was helpful to anyone interested. Click to expand...

jamesnewsome said: I was also concerned about stray electricity around my boat so I reported the issue to the marina management and they promptly had their electrician check out the area and found no problem. Click to expand...

james, I hope my post was not one you deemed doubting. I am cautiously experimenting with replacing a lot of steel products with synthetic, and I appreciate your comments. My point was that replacing a cable when the boat is out of the water is so much easier and cheaper than changing in the water that it "pays" to be conservative. With the haul out and trunk repair, it was several hundred $$ vs. $30.00 or so for the cable. I've outlived enough lifetime warranties to be skeptical of of pretty much everything. That is more in line with Mark Twain's comments on learning from experience, that a character judgement. Sorry if I expressed myself badly. Lou  

james. Please excuse did not intend any personal slight and do understand that the ss cable issue is not simple. I was reading up on it last night actually...I almost went with the new line as well and may do so this spring if I see any trouble down there at all. The notion that the small diameter steel strands are prone to the pitting effect corrosion that is often noted with the ss underwater makes plenty of sense to me so forgive any unintended slight and lets use my boat as another lab rat since we already have your valid and kind of alarming example let me tell you I dont want to be around for another centerboard letting go! Once is enough thanks anyway pax and best sailing in the Seafarer! Cod  

I may be the one that is deemed doubting and that is ok because I have little experience with salt water and cable. This is a great fourm for learning and it may save me a lot of $. Someplace along the way I may learn a thing or two. The world needs less yes men and more civil expressions ! Now I would like to know more about the grade of SS cable in use and more about Synthetics  

I am looking at a Seafarer 24 with the swing keel. Any idea how much of the keel is exposed when fully retracted? I am trying to determine if the trailer I am looking at would have sufficient clearance.  

Mine is just over 6 inches from the belly of the hull. I think I allowed 10 inches, and when the boat was tipped going onto the trailer it rubbed, then was free and clear after it cleared the end of the trailer. I was dry loading on land, not floating it on.  

James, thank you for that link. "Satori" is my boat now, purchased her last fall. I didn't know about these pictures, which should be very helpful when I try to rig it for the first time. Needs some work first. First thing I did was measure the drop of the fully raised keel so I could fit it onto my heavy equipment trailer. It was very close to exactly 6 inches, just a bit over at one point on one end. One picture on that site shows a separate forestay and roller furling headsail. I have zero experience with a roller furler, and actually hate the idea. I like to change jibs according to the wind conditions (hank on). If however one could furl the Genoa and hank on a working jib to the forestay, that might be OK. Do you (or anyone) have any experience with this?  

I have a Shaffer wire furler which does allow for easily dropping the furled sail and replacing with a hank-on while under way. The wire furlers were some of the earliest furling system, and fell out of favor but are making a comeback because of sail-changing while underway. I'll try to find some links and post.  

I enlarged the photo and see that the furled Genoa is quite large in the center, and would likely disrupt airflow with a hanked on jib. Would this matter much if I was only doing it because there was too much wind?  

Hey, I am new and have a question for you guys. I bought a Seafarer 34 a few months ago and am tackling the task of getting the original centerboard out. It is completely rotten and not much is left but if I can get it off the pin it should all come out. That's the question, how do you get these things off the pin? The pin is not removable so there must have been something that bolts up over a slot it fit into? Please any help would be appreciated!  

I've posted your question about the swing keel pin on the Seafarer's group on Facebook and asked someone with knowledge of this model to come over and answer your question. Do you have a Seafarer 24 or Seafarer 34? You state "24" in the subject line, but "34" in the message body?  

Thank you! My vessel is a 34cb. I posted it here because there is literally no information on this boat anywhere on the net. I thought anyone with a seafarer might know something. I should join up with the Facebook group. Hopefully someone out there has one of these.  

We have a Seafarer 34 with a swing keel. We just finished fixing up our keel a couple of weeks ago as it had become quite pitted: Swingin' Sailing Chance | Sailing through the Caribbean | Sailing Chance | Sailing through the Caribbean The facebook group that was previously posted has been EXTREMELY helpful when working on our boat, and we've been pretty much rebuilding her completely. Here's the link again. https://www.facebook.com/groups/seafareryachts/ Kelley Sailing Chance | Sailing through the Caribbean | Sailing Chance | Sailing through the Caribbean facebook.com/sailingchance  

Thank you very much for the response and link to your site. I found your site a few months ago when my girlfriend and I first purchased our boat but did not see the extensive section you had up documenting your construction. You confirmed what I already guessed (and dreaded) about the centerboard, what were they thinking?! Thanks again for the help!  

I found this information about the centerboard being removable on the Seafarer 24: " Centerboard swings up if it hits an obstruction and can be removed for painting from the outside of the boat without any risk of leaks." This implies that there is a certain way to swing/lift, push forward or whatever puzzling move to unhook the board, even though the pin is fixed. Of course, pins wear out also, but perhaps the idea is to prevent the need for leaky old gaskets around a removable pin. I have not tried to remove mine so I have no idea what the "secret" moves are that allow the board to come out "from the outside". If anyone knows the moves please share with us! This information comes from the site at this link, scroll down almost to the end: The Seafarer 24 I just checked, a similar statement is made for the Seafarer 34. "since the centerboard on the Seafarer 34 can be removed from outside the boat with no risk of a leak, maintenance is no problem." The Seafarer 34  

Some Seafarer centerboards/swing keels can be removed from underneath the boat, but other cannot. One of our Seafarer 34 members on the Seafarer Yacht Group on Facebook just commented on this a couple weeks ago. Here's a link to their blog - Sailing Chance | Sailing through the Caribbean | Sailing Chance | Sailing through the Caribbean We believe that there are more than one generation of the Seafarer 34 because several owners have noted the differences in their boats. Jason & Kelly will be very helpful. Just reach out to them through their blog or through the Facebook group. I tipped them off this morning about your post so they may have already tried to contact you. I'll also be glad to send you any pdf file I have that lists the S34. Just let me know. James  

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(SOLD) 2007 Seaway 24 Seafarer

"Rosie" is a fine example of the Seaway 24 Seafarer.  Beautifully styled with a blend of classic flare and modern design, this vessel is not to be missed!  Her owners have kept her well, and she is ready to take you and your crew out for a cruise.  Be sure to click on the Full Specs tab for all of the details on this vessel!

• Manufacturer: Seaway
• Model: 24 Seafarer
• Category: Power
• Condition: Used
• Location: Churchton US
• Vessel Name: Rosie
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Make: Suzuki
• Engines(s): 1
• Engine Type: Outboard 4 Stroke
• Fuel Type: unleaded
• Horsepower: 150|horsepower
• Total Heads: 1
• Length: 24 ft
• Beam: 8.5 ft
• Draft - max:
• Fuel Tank: 32|gallon
• Fresh Water Tank: 13|gallon
• Holding Tank: 32|gallon

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Accommodations & Layout

The Seaway 24 Seafarer offers an elegant platform in a stout package.  Following the classic New England "Bass Boat" design, the Seaway 24 Seafarer is both sea-kindly and sure to catch everyone's eye with her unique, yet traditional styling, rolled in to a modern package.  She offers a single outboard mounted on a bracket which provides maximum cockpit space, and is economical to run. 

Starting below, there is a large V-berth with a filler cushion with shelves above and storage below.  Aft to starboard is the Norcold AC/DC refrigerator with shelf above.  Opposite to port is the enclosed head with electric flush and a marine holding tank.

Stepping up into the helm deck area, there are custom captain & mate seats which offer great visibility.  Bimini with soft enclosure allows for protection from the elements if needed.  Next to the mate seat is the lower crew seating area, with the area just behind it offering a sink, pull-out single burner butane stove, beverage holder, and additional storage.  Optional rear bench seat rounds out the comfortable cockpit.

In addition, there is a custom mooring cover which covers the foredeck and windshield when the boat is at rest. 

Vessel Notes

 This vessel has been lift-kept by her current owners.  Original owners kept her in a high and dry facility indoors when not in use.  Boat is in nice shape and has had a lot of care from both her current and previous owners.

Factory Options Installed

• Flag Blue Hull
• Oyster White Deck
• Sunbrella bimini/covers in Toast color
• Enclosure for helm area
• 150 HP Suzuki with 400 hours on factory Armstrong bracket
• Armstrong swim ladder
• Electric windlass
• Port & Starboard windshields open
• Manual wipers
• Garmin 3205 GPS
• Lowrance Elite-4 DSI Fishfinder/Depth sounder
• Icom VHF radio
• Norcold AC/DC refrigerator
• Freshwater washdown
• Single burner butane stove
• 30 AMP Shore power connection with battery charger
• Custom captain & mate seats
• V-berth filler cushion
• Electric flush enclosed head
• Owners personal gear and accoutrements are excluded from the sale of this vessel.

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