Gone with the Wind

Sloop Gone with the Wind

Introducing “Gone with the Wind”, a Seaward 32RK. The Seaward 32Rk is a recreational lifting keel boat known for its versatility and shallow-water capabilities.

Here are some key details about this vessel:

Design and Construction:

The Seaward 32RK is predominantly constructed of fiberglass, with wood trim.

It features a masthead sloop rig, complete with a bowsprit.

The boat’s design includes a plumb stem, a vertical walk-through transom, and a lifting, transom-hung rudder controlled by a wheel.

Notably, the Seaward 32RK boasts a lifting keel with a weighted bulb, which can be adjusted using an electric winch. Stainless steel wire used to lift the keel was replaced with Dyneema when Nick Hake added a customized full-bulb keel to her.

Retracting Keel: The “RK” in its name stands for “retracting keel.”

This innovative feature allows you to lower your keel to your desired depth (within reason) and raise it again when water conditions become shallower.

A simple electric winch facilitates the keel’s movement, making it easy to adapt to varying depths.

Trailerable and Self-Contained:

The Seaward 32RK is designed for ease of trailering. She comes with a 2017 Sail Trailer 14,000 lbs. trailer and customized rigging for the mast which adds to the versatility of the vessel.

A couple can hoist the mast and launch the boat without needing a boatyard or additional assistance.

 If you want to sail and gunk-hole too, this is the boat for you. This shoal draft lifting keel boat will take on some amazing adventures. Drawing only 1 ft. 8 in. with the keel all the way up and 6 ft. 5 in. when fully lowered you can go from the beach or up creeks to open water and anywhere in between.

Explore the Chesapeake Bay, Florida Flats, Barnegat Bay, Biscayne Bay, Pamlico Sound or any draft challenged area in Gone with the Wind....effortlessly change drafts with the electric keel winch (operable from cockpit with remote).

She has a myriad of upgrades and is well maintained!

You must see this gem to appreciate the fine quality, versatility and amazing upgrades:

2017:

Replaced:

·        All new canvas and eisenglass

·        Engine/generator pump impellers and belts

·        Frigo Boat W35F compressor/condensing unit

·        Edson engine control cables

Installed:

·        Solar 200-watt flex panels (bimini mount)

·        Ray Marine EV100 autopilot

·        Ray Marine Smart Controller wireless remote

·        Garmin GPS 741XS plotter

·        BMU-702 battery monitoring unit

Serviced:

·        Heat exchanger

·        Sails cleaned and serviced by Sail Care

New trailer: 14,000 Sail Trailer, LLC

2018:

Replaced:

·        Hatch and port gaskets

·        Macerator pump

·        Maxwell windlass pressure arm

·        316 stainless steel anchor chain (32’) and rode

·        Prop shaft/flange/cutlass bearing/PSS shaft seal

·        4D AGM house battery

·        Frige door gasket

·        A/C water pump

·        Richie Helmsman Compass

·        Edson rudder boot

·        Promariner 30-amp charger

·        Yanmar engine control panel (old one is available for previous engine hours)

Installed:

·        Instrument Pod

·        Shower stall port visor

·        Garmin GM120 G wind (wired)

·        Garmin GMI 20 Display

·        Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF with AIS and remote microphone

·        Maxwell windlass remote

Serviced:

·        Jabsco toilet pump

·        Engine/generator oil fluids/filters

2019:

Replaced:

·        Halyard assembly (FF6)

·        Mantus 35lb. anchor with swivel

·        All Thru Hulls

·        Engine/generator impellers

·        Engine belts

Installed:

·        Mack Pack (Mack Sails)

·        Code 0 (Mack Sails)

·        Helm cushion

·        Tri-reacher whisker pole

·        Fortress aft anchor

·        Locator beacon

·        Bow thruster Lewmar (TT140)

·        Shaefer exit box 2” sheave

·        Customized mattress topper V-Berth and quarter berth

Cleaned:

·        Sails cleaned and serviced by Sail Care

·        Engine/Generator oil/filter

Additional:

·        Bottom soda blasted, new barrier coat (Interprotect), bottom paint.

2020

Replaced:

·        Raw water pump assembly

·        Fischer Panda P4 control panel

·        Head sink faucet

·        Fuel filter/water separator

Cleaned:

·        Engine/Generator oil/filter

2021

Replaced:

·        Engine/generator pump impellers

·        Whale water heater

Installed:

·        Strong sail track system

·        Whale water filter to galley sink

·        Bow thruster remote

Cleaned:

·        Fresh water tank

·        Sails cleaned and serviced by Sail Care

·        Engine/Generator oil/filter

Modification:

·        Nick Hake keel design

2022

Replaced:

·        Mermaid 12,000 BTU AC (electric heat)

·        Maxwell windless oil seals/oi change

·        Engine/Generator oil/filter

Spare parts:

·        New solar panels (never used)

2023

Replaced:

·        Masthead sheaves (main)

·        Engine/generator pump impellers

·        Jabsco toilet pump/joker valve

·        Engine/Generator oil/filter

·        Engine/generator belts

2024

Cleaned:

·        Sails cleaned and serviced by Sail Care

·        Engine/Generator oil/filter

2025

Replaced

·        Starting battery