The Seidelmann 295 is an American

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that was designed by

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as a cruiser and first built in 1982.

Production

The design was built by

Seidelmann Yachts Seidelmann Yachts was an American boat builder based in Berlin, New Jersey. The company specialized in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats. The company was founded by Bob Seidelmann in 1977. History Bob Seidelmann was a sailma ...

in the

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, from 1982 until 1986, but it is now out of production.

Design

The Seidelmann 295 is a recreational

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, built predominantly of

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, with wood trim. It has a

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rig, a

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, a plumb

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, a transom-hung

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controlled by a

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and a fixed stub

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with a retractable

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. It displaces and carries of ballast. The boat has a draft of with the centerboard extended and with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water. The boat is fitted with a Japanese

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of for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds and the fresh water tank has a capacity of . The design has sleeping accommodation for six people, with a double

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in the bow cabin and dual fold-out settee berths in the main cabin, with a fold-away table. The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the

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ladder. The galley is L-shaped and is equipped with a two-burner stove,

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and a sink. The

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is located just aft of the bow cabin on the port side. The cabin sole is made from

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and

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. The design has a

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of .

References

{{Seidelmann Yachts Keelboats 1980s sailboat type designs Sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Bob Seidelmann Sailboat types built by Seidelmann Yachts

Production

Design

See also

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