[PTA SC] Seaswirl Striper 1851; three boats in one.

It turned out to be a good choice. Despite its modest size — 18-feet, 6-inches long and 7-feet, 6-inches wide — the layout was unobstructed and open, making the boat feel larger than its dimensions.
The 1851 tracks well in tight turns and is a pleasure to drive.
The 1851 tracks well in tight turns and is a pleasure to drive.
This was especially true in the aft cockpit. Anglers will appreciate the uncluttered fish-fighting space. Families will appreciate a layout that can accommodate four adult passengers: two in helm seats amidships and two in jump seats. (The dual console version is also available with a back-to-back jumper seat on the port side.)
A forward area allows two kids to lounge in the bow, but adults will find it snug. Optional snap-on cushions help make it comfy. The bow area also contains a mount for a pedestal seat that can be used while casting or as a fish-fighting chair.
Selected standard features include:
Sandpaper-pattern non-skid decking
Two swim steps on either side of the splashwell
Three-step boarding ladder and raw-water washdown to port
In-transom, 25-gallon baitwell with aerator
Built-in tackle box in port console with two removable trays
12/24-volt receptacle for a trolling motor located in bow
Three stowage compartments and an anchor locker in bow
Dual batteries
Walk-through windshield
Sunbrella Bimini top
Compass
Flush-mounted rod holders in gunwales
Hydraulic-assisted steering
Smooth operator
Although rated to handle a Johnson or Evinrude 175-hp engine, the test Striper 1851 was equipped with an Evinrude 135. Base engine is a 115 Johnson or Evinrude. (Note that Evinrude engines come with advanced, clean-burning Ficht technology.)
Time to plane was nearly instantaneous. There was so little bow rise that I suspected the boat was propped to favor hole-shot performance. As proof, acceleration time 0-25 mph turned out to be a lightning 4.8 seconds. This is quick by any standard.
Further proof came during top-end runs. Here, the boat turned in a speed of 41.5 mph at 5400 rpm. Typically, a prop that is geared for acceleration reduces top-end speed. Evidence of this can be seen in the rpm reading, which was below the 5500-5700 rpm range that most boats target.
Allowing the engine to spool up to a higher rpm would have pushed top speed into the mid-40s, but at the same time it probably would have trimmed hole-shot time. Pick your poison. It’s always a trade off.
The bow area contains a mount for a pedestal casting chair.
The bow area contains a mount for a pedestal casting chair.
Max speed of 41.5 mph might seem slow to some, but it may not be for how this boat will be used. Most fishermen will launch within 10-15 miles of where they intend to fish, and the difference between running at 40 mph and 50 mph is just a few minutes at that distance. Families, of course, will find the speed perfectly acceptable. However, serious fishermen will probably want to spend more money and upgrade to the 150-horse engine.
Nominal top-end speed with the 135-horse outboard raises the question about how the boat will run with the base 115-horse engine. Asking price for the base boat ($24,516 MSRP with Evinrude 115) is lower than the test boat ($24,888 MSRP with similar engine), but performance will be lower, too. I’d probably upgrade.
Aside from raw speed, the Striper 1851 was a pleasure to drive. Its 18-degree deadrise felt comfortable in wind-whipped chop and nasty wakes thrown from bigger boats. Not a drop of spray was blown back into the cockpit, and the hull tracked like it was on rails while racing through wheel-lock turns.
(Note: Test data was gathered by making multiple runs in opposing directions with three adults aboard, half a tank of fuel and minimal gear. All speeds were recorded on the dash speedometer and checked by GPS. Conditions were windy with at least a foot of chop.)
Three’s company
The port console includes a built-in tackle box.
The port console includes a built-in tackle box.
After hopping out of the Striper 1851 Dual Console I strolled the marina until I found the center console and walkaround siblings. All three are good-looking craft. Fit and finish is smooth and precise. Construction features wood-free, composite stringers.
The center console design is intended for more serious fishermen. The emphasis is on an unobstructed, fish-fighting cockpit and a wide-open bow casting area. As such, it will be an ideal platform for stalking bays and inlets and even near-shore waters on relatively calm days. Price with the base engine is $23,842.
To many East Coast and Gulf Coast anglers, the walkaround edition of the 1851 will probably appear strange. Why eat up so much deck space with a cabin that’s too small for overnighting?
Well, if truth be told, the same question could be put to owners of most walkarounds. Few anglers I’ve known have ever overnighted on walkarounds up to 24-feet long. Maybe once or twice a long time ago, but not recently and probably not any time soon.
So, why did they buy them? Basically, for dry-storage capacity and protection from the elements. In the cool Pacific Northwest, where Seaswirl is based, dryness and shelter are highly prized qualities. So, while the 1851 Walkaround may not suit everyone, it clearly has its place. Suggested retail price with the base engine is $25,775.
The buzz this time around proved to be mostly on target. The hull of the 1851 is well designed and can handle multiple configurations. However, its greatest appeal will probably be in the center console and dual console models, especially when equipped with a135-horse or larger engine.
The Seaswirl Striper 1851 is an overachiever, especially for its size. Without doubt, it will find a niche — or should I say “niches?” — among anglers and family boaters looking for multi-use, affordably priced, saltwater fishing boats. At least that’s the buzz.

Sounddragon	maandag 10 februari 2014 @ 23:41
	Seaswirl Striper 1851 is three boats in one http://features.boats.com/boat-content/files/2001/06/img6838.jpg Seaswirl's Striper 1851 dual console model is an adept fishing boat as well as a family fun machine. Vissen in Vriesjchlandt. Ruimte voor haakjes, loodjes en reserve batterijen voor je peesmakert. Seaswirl Striper 1851 Can a leopard change its spots? Can a zebra change its stripes? Can a Seaswirl Striper 1851 change its layout to create three different fishing boats on a single hull? Hmmm. That was the buzz at the OMC product roll out in Dallas. According to the spin meisters, the 2001 Striper 1851 is not only a good entry-level, saltwater fishing boat, but a shape-shifter that’s available in three distinct models: center console, dual console and walkaround. Well, I’ve heard this claim before and was skeptical. Typically, when a boat is asked to perform multiple functions, it doesn’t do any one of them particularly well. But curiosity got the better of me and the only thing to do was go to the lake for a buzz test, I mean boat test. The dualist The marina was crowded at Joe Poole Lake, near Dallas. As a result, the Striper 1851s were scattered around the docks. I came upon a short waiting line for the 1851 Dual Console and decided to jump in. SPOILER: blaaaat It turned out to be a good choice. Despite its modest size — 18-feet, 6-inches long and 7-feet, 6-inches wide — the layout was unobstructed and open, making the boat feel larger than its dimensions. The 1851 tracks well in tight turns and is a pleasure to drive. The 1851 tracks well in tight turns and is a pleasure to drive. This was especially true in the aft cockpit. Anglers will appreciate the uncluttered fish-fighting space. Families will appreciate a layout that can accommodate four adult passengers: two in helm seats amidships and two in jump seats. (The dual console version is also available with a back-to-back jumper seat on the port side.) A forward area allows two kids to lounge in the bow, but adults will find it snug. Optional snap-on cushions help make it comfy. The bow area also contains a mount for a pedestal seat that can be used while casting or as a fish-fighting chair. Selected standard features include: Sandpaper-pattern non-skid decking Two swim steps on either side of the splashwell Three-step boarding ladder and raw-water washdown to port In-transom, 25-gallon baitwell with aerator Built-in tackle box in port console with two removable trays 12/24-volt receptacle for a trolling motor located in bow Three stowage compartments and an anchor locker in bow Dual batteries Walk-through windshield Sunbrella Bimini top Compass Flush-mounted rod holders in gunwales Hydraulic-assisted steering Smooth operator Although rated to handle a Johnson or Evinrude 175-hp engine, the test Striper 1851 was equipped with an Evinrude 135. Base engine is a 115 Johnson or Evinrude. (Note that Evinrude engines come with advanced, clean-burning Ficht technology.) Time to plane was nearly instantaneous. There was so little bow rise that I suspected the boat was propped to favor hole-shot performance. As proof, acceleration time 0-25 mph turned out to be a lightning 4.8 seconds. This is quick by any standard. Further proof came during top-end runs. Here, the boat turned in a speed of 41.5 mph at 5400 rpm. Typically, a prop that is geared for acceleration reduces top-end speed. Evidence of this can be seen in the rpm reading, which was below the 5500-5700 rpm range that most boats target. Allowing the engine to spool up to a higher rpm would have pushed top speed into the mid-40s, but at the same time it probably would have trimmed hole-shot time. Pick your poison. It’s always a trade off. The bow area contains a mount for a pedestal casting chair. The bow area contains a mount for a pedestal casting chair. Max speed of 41.5 mph might seem slow to some, but it may not be for how this boat will be used. Most fishermen will launch within 10-15 miles of where they intend to fish, and the difference between running at 40 mph and 50 mph is just a few minutes at that distance. Families, of course, will find the speed perfectly acceptable. However, serious fishermen will probably want to spend more money and upgrade to the 150-horse engine. Nominal top-end speed with the 135-horse outboard raises the question about how the boat will run with the base 115-horse engine. Asking price for the base boat ($24,516 MSRP with Evinrude 115) is lower than the test boat ($24,888 MSRP with similar engine), but performance will be lower, too. I’d probably upgrade. Aside from raw speed, the Striper 1851 was a pleasure to drive. Its 18-degree deadrise felt comfortable in wind-whipped chop and nasty wakes thrown from bigger boats. Not a drop of spray was blown back into the cockpit, and the hull tracked like it was on rails while racing through wheel-lock turns. (Note: Test data was gathered by making multiple runs in opposing directions with three adults aboard, half a tank of fuel and minimal gear. All speeds were recorded on the dash speedometer and checked by GPS. Conditions were windy with at least a foot of chop.) Three’s company The port console includes a built-in tackle box. The port console includes a built-in tackle box. After hopping out of the Striper 1851 Dual Console I strolled the marina until I found the center console and walkaround siblings. All three are good-looking craft. Fit and finish is smooth and precise. Construction features wood-free, composite stringers. The center console design is intended for more serious fishermen. The emphasis is on an unobstructed, fish-fighting cockpit and a wide-open bow casting area. As such, it will be an ideal platform for stalking bays and inlets and even near-shore waters on relatively calm days. Price with the base engine is $23,842. To many East Coast and Gulf Coast anglers, the walkaround edition of the 1851 will probably appear strange. Why eat up so much deck space with a cabin that’s too small for overnighting? Well, if truth be told, the same question could be put to owners of most walkarounds. Few anglers I’ve known have ever overnighted on walkarounds up to 24-feet long. Maybe once or twice a long time ago, but not recently and probably not any time soon. So, why did they buy them? Basically, for dry-storage capacity and protection from the elements. In the cool Pacific Northwest, where Seaswirl is based, dryness and shelter are highly prized qualities. So, while the 1851 Walkaround may not suit everyone, it clearly has its place. Suggested retail price with the base engine is $25,775. The buzz this time around proved to be mostly on target. The hull of the 1851 is well designed and can handle multiple configurations. However, its greatest appeal will probably be in the center console and dual console models, especially when equipped with a135-horse or larger engine. The Seaswirl Striper 1851 is an overachiever, especially for its size. Without doubt, it will find a niche — or should I say “niches?” — among anglers and family boaters looking for multi-use, affordably priced, saltwater fishing boats. At least that’s the buzz. Specifications Length 18’6″ Beam 7’6″ Deadrise 18 degrees Draft (drive down) 30″ Weight 2,290 lbs.(with 115-hp outboard) Max persons 7/1,245 lbs. Max load 1,900 lbs. Fuel capacity 62 gals. Engine as tested Evinrude 135 Top speed 41.5 mph at 5,400 rpm 0-25 mph 4.8 sec. Price as tested $24,888 Base price $24,516 Standard equipment: 25-gal. aerated baitwell, swivel driver seat, anchor locker, compass, composite stringers, flush-mounted rod holders in gunwales, full dash instrumentation, Sunbrella Bimini top, hydraulic-assisted steering, dual batteries, walk-through windshield, 3-step boarding ladder, raw-water washdown, built-in tackle box with two removable drawers, two aft jump seats Optional equipment: Snap-on cushions that create bow sunpad, trailer, canvas cover Standard power: 115-hp Johnson/Evinrude Optional power: Up to 175-hp Johnson/Evinrude Tjabbo's fleshlight Bojo's date begin----------Eind Ook_Gek avatar blunder quote: Op vrijdag 2 september 2011 12:40 schreef FkTwkGs2012 het volgende: dangel , geile chicka, neuckuh? doe jij eens een goeie gooi naar wat het thema van alex zijn boek is. Op vrijdag 2 september 2011 14:39 schreef Dangel het volgende: jij bent de ontsteking van de blinde darm die PTA SC heet quote: Op zondag 11 september 2011 21:47 schreef Anne het volgende: IK BEN LABIEL. quote: Op dinsdag 21 september 2010 18:39 schreef Anne het volgende: Ik reed gisteren wel even door een tunnel. En toen ik eruit kwam, kwam ik. quote: Op dinsdag 19 februari 2008 19:09 schreef BaraCuda het volgende: Ik heb ook een piemel quote: Op woensdag 12 mei 2010 21:54 schreef Sounddragon het volgende: sex en Lada in ��n zin _{mompelt iets over anticonceptie} Op woensdag 12 mei 2010 21:55 schreef Alexxxxx het volgende:* de enige auto waarin enigzins sexuele dingen zijn gebeurd met mij is anders mijn niva Op woensdag 12 mei 2010 21:56 schreef Sjoegerd het volgende: Herinner me er aan dat ik niet in jouw Niva ga zitten quote: @2cv: Op maandag 28 juni 2010 17:17 schreef Paladijn het volgende: Met de hoeveelheid onzin die je verkondigd is het geen wonder dat je geen PTA-mod meer bent quote: Op maandag 12 juli 2010 21:43 schreef Alexxxxx het volgende: mijn nagels zijn vandaag gelakt quote: Op vrijdag 13 augustus 2010 21:19 schreef BaraCuda het volgende: Je hebt nog gelijk ook m'n rechter tiet is verrekt quote: Op vrijdag 13 augustus 2010 22:09 schreef Anne het volgende: Nou en . Niemand komt zomaar aan mijn boobjens. quote: Op woensdag 9 februari 2011 21:33 schreef Barcaconia het volgende: Heb jij soms zin in aids tijdens je chemokuur? Op woensdag 9 februari 2011 21:37 schreef Alexxxxx het volgende: nee,ik drink (vrijwel) geen alcohol. quote: Op maandag 8 april 2013 12:08 schreef Alexxxxx het volgende: Als ik zou weten wat ik bedoel zou ik het waarschijnlijk niet posten. quote: Op zaterdag 14 december 2013 22:58 schreef Paladijn het volgende: Uiteindelijk houdt dit alleen maar in dat Alexxx de slimste man op aarde is. vorige deeltjes, statistieken, wie post er het meest enz enz http://www.piles.nl/fok/index.php?reeks_id=11
Sounddragon	maandag 10 februari 2014 @ 23:42
	http://www.zwemvesten.nl/?gclid=CPf06OvQwrwCFc_MtAodNhsApQ
2cv	maandag 10 februari 2014 @ 23:43
	Kuttopic, van water gaat m'n peesmakert roesten.
Sounddragon	maandag 10 februari 2014 @ 23:48
	Maar wel; quote: Op maandag 10 februari 2014 23:41 schreef Sounddragon het volgende: [ afbeelding ] Ruimte voor haakjes, loodjes en reserve batterijen voor je peesmakert.
2cv	maandag 10 februari 2014 @ 23:50
	Ja, en geen ruimte voor de lepel om het ding er uit te halen zeker
lipje	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 06:26
	goedemorgen
.Neovo.	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 07:53
	Op met humor Goedemorgen.
Duvel	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 08:31
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 07:53 schreef .Neovo. het volgende: Op met humor Humor.
Freezer	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 09:00
	Goedemorgen
Barcaconia	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 10:37
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 08:31 schreef Duvel het volgende: [..] Humor.
Duvel	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 11:35
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 10:37 schreef Barcaconia het volgende: [..] [ afbeelding ] "Ik haat smurfen!!!"
Anne	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 11:37
	Goedemorgen .
Anne	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 11:38
	Tandpasta en sinaasappelsap is geen goeie combinatie.
Anne	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 11:39
	Tandpasta met sinaasappelsmaak . !
Duvel	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 12:02
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 11:38 schreef Anne het volgende: Tandpasta en sinaasappelsap is geen goeie combinatie. Deze troep ruikt naar kauwgomballen:
Anne	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 12:07
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 12:02 schreef Duvel het volgende: [..] Deze troep ruikt naar kauwgomballen: [ afbeelding ] Dat vind ik dan weer niet erg .
Duvel	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 13:26
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 12:07 schreef Anne het volgende: [..] Dat vind ik dan weer niet erg . Ik hoef er mijn eigen tanden gelukkig niet mee te poetsen!
2cv	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 17:32
	* 2cv meldt zich ook. Even tekenen, aanwezigheidspremie innen en wegwezen.
Barcaconia	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 18:29
	Elektrische gordijnen zijn leuk als ze hangen maar ik krijg wat van dat afstellen.. De eerste ging prima maar de tweede heb ik 3x van het plafond af gehaald Uiteraard door onkunde, maar handleiding lezen is voor onzekere mensen.
Paladijn	dinsdag 11 februari 2014 @ 18:39
	quote: Op dinsdag 11 februari 2014 11:35 schreef Duvel het volgende: [..] [ afbeelding ] "Ik haat smurfen!!!" Zo zag het nieuwe vriendje van de buurvrouw er ook uit toen ik voor de tweede keer aangaf dat ik het niet zo op prijs stelde dat hij elke keer zijn auto bij andere buren (voornamelijk bij mij) voor de deur gooit Hij heeft me nu toegezegd dat hij'm elke keer voor mijn deur neer gaat gooien als de plek vrij is. Toch mooi dat we in zo'n kleine straat waar we rekening met elkaar houden nu een zwart schaap hebben