2015 seahunter 41 - build thread
04-07-2015, 09:34 AM
#1
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2015 seahunter 41 - build thread
Thought I would share my new build. I looked at all the big CC and the 41 SH just made the most sense for me. I wanted a bigger boat, with more seating (not forward seating), no more than triple outboards, tons of fish storage, big range and a place to lay down with microwave... Sea hunter/ eddie leon has been great to work with and May cant come soon enough!
Specs
triple merc 350's
ice blue hull color
windlass
xtra saltwater washdown in stern
xtra house battery (3)
battery charger/inverter
microwave/toilet
30 additional rod holders
ac/heat
rigid underwater lights green (3)
bow thruster
garmin electronics
2 7616 and 1 8212 or 2 8215 and 1 7612 (if 7616's are available)
gsd 26
b275hlw
6kw open array xhd2
reactor autopilot
satellite weather
grid remote
dual icom m506 (on with ais)
flir md 625
fusion stereo with wetsounds speakers
tv/dvd in cabin
Custom pompanette rocket launcher
taco outriggers and center rigger........
Specs
triple merc 350's
ice blue hull color
windlass
xtra saltwater washdown in stern
xtra house battery (3)
battery charger/inverter
microwave/toilet
30 additional rod holders
ac/heat
rigid underwater lights green (3)
bow thruster
garmin electronics
2 7616 and 1 8212 or 2 8215 and 1 7612 (if 7616's are available)
gsd 26
b275hlw
6kw open array xhd2
reactor autopilot
satellite weather
grid remote
dual icom m506 (on with ais)
flir md 625
fusion stereo with wetsounds speakers
tv/dvd in cabin
Custom pompanette rocket launcher
taco outriggers and center rigger........
Last edited by fishbone24; 04-08-2015 at 05:16 AM. Reason: Added something
04-07-2015, 10:46 AM
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just a few tips from experience:
have them mount the VHF's inside the console, and only the microphones outside in the box. It frees up alot of space in the electronics box for wallets, cell phones, etc...
I think twin 7616 with an 8212 is the best set up, if not triple 8215 would be nice
get the external remote for the garmins so you can still have control even when the acrylic is closed; much easier versus opening both latches and using touchscreen when its rough!
and lastly, dont do the bow thruster. Get the joystick system from seastar if possible. It works great on this boat while docking
goodluck and share photos when you get them
have them mount the VHF's inside the console, and only the microphones outside in the box. It frees up alot of space in the electronics box for wallets, cell phones, etc...
I think twin 7616 with an 8212 is the best set up, if not triple 8215 would be nice
get the external remote for the garmins so you can still have control even when the acrylic is closed; much easier versus opening both latches and using touchscreen when its rough!
and lastly, dont do the bow thruster. Get the joystick system from seastar if possible. It works great on this boat while docking
goodluck and share photos when you get them
04-07-2015, 10:53 AM
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Thread Starter
thx for the advice. I don't think I can get the joystick as it comes "on the engines" with mercury and they should b arriving any day now????. I don't think ill need the bow thruster but want it "just in case". im hoping the 7616 will b an option... I don't like the trip 8215 in the electronics box as the outer screens seem a bit cutoff on the edges. so with a 12 in the middle I feel like they can move them in a bit? I want at least 1 7600 screen to have the wifi option. I am getting the grid remote. as far as the radios are concerned that's a good idea... I am getting the glove box for wallets and keys though
Originally Posted by Captllama
just a few tips from experience:
have them mount the VHF's inside the console, and only the microphones outside in the box. It frees up alot of space in the electronics box for wallets, cell phones, etc...
I think twin 7616 with an 8212 is the best set up, if not triple 8215 would be nice
get the external remote for the garmins so you can still have control even when the acrylic is closed; much easier versus opening both latches and using touchscreen when its rough!
and lastly, dont do the bow thruster. Get the joystick system from seastar if possible. It works great on this boat while docking
goodluck and share photos when you get them
have them mount the VHF's inside the console, and only the microphones outside in the box. It frees up alot of space in the electronics box for wallets, cell phones, etc...
I think twin 7616 with an 8212 is the best set up, if not triple 8215 would be nice
get the external remote for the garmins so you can still have control even when the acrylic is closed; much easier versus opening both latches and using touchscreen when its rough!
and lastly, dont do the bow thruster. Get the joystick system from seastar if possible. It works great on this boat while docking
goodluck and share photos when you get them
04-07-2015, 11:01 AM
#8
Admirals Club
if you are taller, if could be hard to see the top of the triple 8215 set up (im 6'4")
ideally the 8212///7616 is what I would do.
Make sure and install a drain in the glove box, wouldn't want to put your phone/wallet in there and give them a nice bath. I've seen other manufactures install them with no drain = moldy, musty, and a place for junk to collect
just the small things that count.
another cool thing is to have the boat name engraved in the hardtop fluorescent lights and on the live well lids. looks nice when lit up at night
ideally the 8212///7616 is what I would do.
Make sure and install a drain in the glove box, wouldn't want to put your phone/wallet in there and give them a nice bath. I've seen other manufactures install them with no drain = moldy, musty, and a place for junk to collect
just the small things that count.
another cool thing is to have the boat name engraved in the hardtop fluorescent lights and on the live well lids. looks nice when lit up at night
04-07-2015, 12:01 PM
#9
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Thread Starter
yea I'm 6'5" so that's exactly what I'm thinking with the screens, drain in the glove box is a great idea! wish I had one in the freeman glove box!
04-07-2015, 12:45 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by fishbone24
yea I'm 6'5" so that's exactly what I'm thinking with the screens, drain in the glove box is a great idea! wish I had one in the freeman glove box!
Originally Posted by knot right
Sbc lazer .. Have nick do your live well lids and light covers . I get compliments all the time
04-07-2015, 04:01 PM
#14
Originally Posted by Captllama
it's all the small shit that adds up, if I come up with anymore ideas I'll let you know. I ride around on 2 of them pretty frequently.
did you order 350's yet?
did you order 350's yet?
04-07-2015, 04:23 PM
#15
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Looking good, can only dream of building one myself. Keep up with the pics! Windlass or no? It's a strange thing to see so many boats without it, but I guess we do more anchoring in the Caribbean than you guys do up there? Fun fact: My Seahunter 35 doesn't have a windlass 
I bought it second hand though haha.
I bought it second hand though haha.
04-07-2015, 05:27 PM
#18
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Yes on windlass, doing 500' line 20' chain, we do a lot of wreck fishing up here.
Originally Posted by Spectrum2002
Looking good, can only dream of building one myself. Keep up with the pics! Windlass or no? It's a strange thing to see so many boats without it, but I guess we do more anchoring in the Caribbean than you guys do up there? Fun fact: My Seahunter 35 doesn't have a windlass I bought it second hand though haha.
I bought it second hand though haha.
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04-08-2015, 05:13 AM
#20
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Thx, stay tuned....
QUOTE=Kodiak08;7737650]Really impressed with this boat at the Miami show. Congrats on the build, looking forward to seeing it come together[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=Kodiak08;7737650]Really impressed with this boat at the Miami show. Congrats on the build, looking forward to seeing it come together[/QUOTE]
