Basic Information
- Builder:
- SEAWARD
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Model Year:
- 2011
- Year Built:
- 2011
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 34' 7" (10.54m)
- LWL:
- 30' 7" (9.32m)
- Beam:
- 10' 6" (3.20m)
- Min Draft:
- 1' 8" (0.51m)
- Max Draft:
- 6' 5" (1.96m)
- Clearance:
- 43' 0" (13.11m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 8300 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 65 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 30 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 20 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 4
- Total Heads:
- 1
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Yanmar
- Model:
- 3YM30
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
This is a well maintained and upgraded Seaward 32RK, ready to sail to the Bahamas or take out for a fun weekend exploring nearby.
Recent 2019 and 2020 upgrades to Southern Comfort include:
- New Raymarine Axiom touchscreen chart plotter
- New 16K BTU Dometic reverse cycle air and heat
- Vetus 4512D Bow Thruster (very powerful)
- There is also a Code Zero foresail on a 2 nd roller furling and Flexfold folding prop.
This trailerable sailboat is famous for its retractable ballasted keel, which draws as little as 1 ft 8 inches but allows 6 ½ ft of draft for open waters. Her design is ideal for the shoal draft waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Bahamas or bellying up to your favorite sand bar anywhere. Perfect for your own dock in a shallow canal. The Seaward 32RK is the perfect performance/cruiser combination.
Overview
ENGINE /ELECTRICALYanmar 29hp 3cyl fresh water-cooled diesel engine with less than 400 hours . There is great access to the engine
- Flexfold sailboat propeller
- Circuit breaker panel (A/C D/C)
- Batteries: (3) 12v AGM batteries (two house & one start)
- Battery charger with high output alternator
- Battery selector switch
- (1) 12vdc outlet below
- (3) 110vac shore power outlets below (1-galley; 2-salon)
SAILS/RIGGING
- Fully battened mainsail w/lazy jacks and stack pack cover
- Roller furling 110% jib
- Code Zero on a furling system
- Storm jib
- Harken mainsheet system with coach roof traveler
- Andersen 40ST primary winches P/S
- Andersen 12ST secondary winches at companionway P/S, w/line clutches
COCKPIT
- Dodger & Bimini Top
- Retractable cockpit table w/custom drink holders
- Stern rail with "catbird" seats
- Swim ladder and swim shower at transom
- Easy access to the swim platform and boarding ladder
- Open transom; eliminates need for cockpit scuppers
- Access to starboard side storage below
- Corner ice box w/ bottom drain
- Vented propane locker w/electric safety shutoff
MISCELLANEOUS
- Yanmar 3YM30 Diesel 29HP less than 400 hours on engine (hour meter currently nonfunctional) was looked over thoroughly by Troendle Marine, deemed to be in excellent condition
- Upgraded to Flexfold sailboat propeller
- New Upgraded Johnson bilge pump w/electromagnetic switch
- Canvas Helm Cover
- Cockpit cushions
- Air Conditioning- Upgraded to NEW 16,000 BTU dometic, w/ reverse cycle for heating
- Bow Thruster NEW 12v w/touch panel upgraded to Vetus 4512D -Very powerful, 99.2 ft/lb of force
- Macerator
- Windlass (one delta anchor included with chain and line)
- 4 speakers, cockpit and interior
- Chart plotter- New touchscreen Axiom 9 Raymarine chart plotter
- Autopilot- Raymarine smart pilot x5
- Upgraded Stereo System- Bluetooth
- Depth finder built into Axiom 9
- Shore power inlet
- Water Heater
- Electric bilge pump
- Refrigerator/Freezer
- Propane Stove
- Two fans
- Cockpit shower (hot and cold)
- Cockpit cushions
VESSEL WALKTHROUGH
Below decks, accommodations are comfortable and intelligently planned, whether for sleeping, sitting and reading, cooking or showering. There's room for four adults and their gear for vacation cruising. The cabin is bright and well ventilated, with eight opening ports and two deck hatches.
Master Cabin
The master cabin with double berth and privacy door is forward. Under the berth are storage drawers and to starboard is a hanging locker. There are two reading lights P/S.
Head
The head is on the port side aft of the master cabin. There is a nice-sized separate shower with a seat; Jabsco commode; vanity and an opening port providing ventilation.
Salon
The salon is very bright and airy with a large table to port and a convertible settee to stbd. The table may be extended with its drop-down leaf raised; there is an extra seat which folds up to accommodate that diner.
The salon table to port also lowers to make a double berth.
The two seats on the starboard side, with table between, easily convert to a settee.
Outboard are 2 storage lockers and a handy shelf area for books.
Galley
The galley is L-shaped and located at the base of the companionway to stbd. Aft of the galley is a large storage area extending aft.. More details on this below.
Nav
The navigation station is conveniently located at the base of the companionway on the port side.
Quarter Berth
Aft of the nav area on the port side is quarter berth sufficiently spacious to accommodate two adults.
Additional Features:
- Stainless opening ports with screens (8)
- Interior cushions with upgraded deluxe fabric
- Deluxe hatches (2)
- Teak and holly sole in salon
DESIGNERS COMMENTS
"The premise that led us to build the first 32RK arose from our desire to have a boat that would suit the water geography of south Florida, where we have vast expanses of quietly beautiful, but extremely shallow water. Our premise became more complex when we also wanted our boat to take us comfortably and confidently across sixty or so miles of open ocean, across the Gulfstream to the Bahamas and Abacos. Once to the islands, shallow draft would again be an important plus. That thinking led us to the 32RK. The 32RK may be the perfect boat for sailors everywhere wanting to get out of the marked channel and into quieter and less traveled waters, but at the same time, don't want to give up the stability and confidence that a deep keeled boat offers when venturing offshore. She's a wonderful fast cruiser even more compelling when you consider the possibilities offered by the variable retracting keel and rudder. Draft range is between 20" and 6' 5", making it possible to walk to shore from your boat without getting your shorts wet. And with the keel down (there's a lead ballasted torpedo-style bulb at the keel's lower tip), you can go almost anywhere. The possibilities are endless".