Here is the link to a Seaclipper 16 that is for sale while still under construction. Although not typical of a boatbuilding project, this type of situation isn’t unusual.
Sometimes project are never completed, for one reason or another. The builder in this case — a very nice gentleman named Dave, has a good reason. So now, with this boat, the question becomes, “Who will finish it off and enjoy all of the hard work already put forth by the one who first got bit by the bug to build this terrific boat?” (Check out other Seaclipper 16 models posted here by using the search box on this site.)
The seller is, Dave Bredemeier, of Longmont, Colorado, writes:
I’m writing because I’ve had to give up work on my Seaclipper 16 trimaran. Sadly, I’m going to have to offer the project for sale because I’ve “run out of youth” at 82 years. (I find I’m no longer able to stand for long periods, as I did when I built a Bolger Anhinga sharpie from scratch, or my CLC 18 kayak from the kit.) Readers of this blog should be real familiar with this boat that has been shown here many times. You can see finished Seaclipper 16s sailing on You Tube and in the Jan 2017 edition of Small Boats Monthly, in addition to the pics shown here. What is actually for sale is the main hull ready for fiberglassing and painting, plus several sheets of marine plywood, misc. parts already cut out, and several; gallons of the West system epoxy resin and glass cloth needed to finish the boat. The provided plans are as new. The amas, crossbeams, decks and details still have to be built. It uses the rig and trailer from a Hobie 14, which I’ve not bought yet. I have $2400+ invested in materials & supplies, and am asking $1400 for everything connected to the project. Its all at my house in Longmont, CO. I figure its not that hard to move by buying a used boat trailer for it and reselling it when the trip is done. If you are serious about building small boats, and interested in taking over this project, I’m sure you’ll have lots of questions about it- and I’ll be glad to reply by email or phone. Thanks for taking a look!
The complete post, including contact information for Dave, can be found at the following URL: https://smallboatsmonthly.com/acadp_listings/seaclipper-16-trimarin-project/
(Thanks to Edward Hiestand for sharing this link with us!)
