Usually, a boat turns heads because of its undeniable beauty. But occasionally, as in the case of the Seapiper 37, it draws eyes because it’s just plain different.
There’s no denying there is a real buzz about the Seapiper 37—originally the Seapiper 35—especially among online communities. The buzz is in part due to the 2023 merger between the builder and Seattle Yachts, a boat dealer and brokerage firm with offices in the U.S. and Canada. For the first time the Seapiper will be built domestically, and the brand will benefit from a large broker network.
The Seapiper 37 has a fascinating origin story. Her concept began in the imagination of professional designer and CAD engineer Ritzo Muntinga, who started fleshing out his vision around 2010. “I’ve always liked self-contained systems for living in,” says Muntinga. “You know, things like log cabins. I am attracted to those for some reason.” He started noodling a design for a cruising boat with a mid-cockpit as a passion project. A central aspect of his design was a large sliding door that separates the center cockpit from the helm. When the door is open, the pilothouse and
