The V-Sea could be described as a mini Victory. The cuddy is higher and wider than the previous generation V-Sea, delivering more room inside the cabin, and at the same time delivering more protection to the helm area. Inside the cabin the hatch has been enlarged to improve access to ground tackle and the foredeck rope locker. The popular internal step has been retained to assist in this area. The rope locker itself is oversized, and in keeping with standard Seafarer policy all hardware is first quality stainless steel and substantial in size. A short bow sprit is included to keep anchors and chain clear of the gel coat. The cabin storage lockers now feature quality cushions produced in the Seafarer factory, and wide side shelves and back rests are also padded in matching material. For those who wish to have their radios in the most protected part of the boat, it is possible to flush-mount them in the starboard shelf. The helm console is now a duplicate of the brilliant Victory layout, which is considered to be state of the art industry wide. It is now possible to have up to two Lowrance electronics units flush mounted side by side in the dash immediately behind the wheel where they are within easy reach. A custom switch panel runs the width of the dash behind this area, and above that is a dedicated area for the exclusive white Seafarer gauge cluster. The flush mounted compass sits on its own pad immediately above the gauges. Everything is right under the helmsman's eyes and within seated reach. As part of its dedication to quality control, Seafarer now fits the wiring loom and switch panel in the factory. On the passenger side there is a handy storage recess in the dash top with a substantial stainless grab bar, and to port a large cutout pocket for further storage of items that need to be kept at hand. Side pockets run the full length of the cockpit; so the forward section of the pocket is also accessible from the helm and companion seats. Seafarer produces its own seats and these have been remodeled at the sides to allow the helmsman to sit comfortably side-on in the seat. This lets him keep an eye on both the helm console and the lures behind the boat. Bucket style swivel seats have firm, contoured upholstery, designed to support the body in rough conditions as well as the smooth days. Also new, is the high curved three piece windscreen with its substantial frame and heavy duty stainless grab rail, set immediately inside the frame where it will not obstruct forward vision. The cockpit is both spacious and body friendly. Freeboard at the cockpit has been increased by 125mm in keeping with customer requests. All surfaces are contoured where possible, and there is plenty of thigh-height side support, as well as room for toes under side pockets and the rear lounge when the seat is lowered. The rear lounge has been designed to provide comfortable seating when required, but the scat folds down flat for fishing, leaving a deep padded bolster across the stern coaming. Good access is available under the lounge to the bilge area below, as well as batteries, oil bottles and the bilge pump. Take time to observe the details. Four stainless rod holders in the side decks, offset and recessed horn cleats, recessed stainless cockpit grab rails. There is side pocket racking for four rods, an 80 litre stainless steel fuel tank with deck filler, and navigation lights are standard, as are cutting board lids on the new extra large bait wells in the aft quarter decks. The wells have also been given curved interiors to keep bait lively and healthy. The standard boat is presented essentially as a hard core fishing boat with the rear lounge giving it the ability to double as a family or social boat when required. For those who desire a more luxurious fitup, please refer to the accompanying list of optional extras. |