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Friday, December 15, 2017

Used 2001 Intermarine Motor Yacht, Portsmouth, Va - 33401

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Measurements
  • Cruising Speed: 12 kn
  • Max Speed: 15 kn    
  • Fuel Tanks Capacity: 7443 gal
  • LOA:118
  • Beam:  23'6"
  • Max Draft: 6 ft 5 in  
  • Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 1500 gal
  • Number of Cabins: 5 cabins plus 4 crew cabins
Accommodations

Sleeps up to 10 Guests in 5 Staterooms plus up to 7 crew in 4 cabins.

Boarding from the large swim platform, molded stairs port and starboard lead to the expansive AFT DECK with bench seating aft, twin varnished teak dining tables on pedestals with additional teak chairs and a fully equipped L-shaped wet bar with custom Stainless bar stools; the ideal location for alfresco dining or enjoying libation after a day playing with SAVANNAHs many water toys. Molded stairs to port lead to the sundeck while access is also provided to the main salon.

The main SALON offers a timeless blend of old world craftsmanship with modern fabrics, as directed by award winning designer Luis DeBasto, featuring American Cherry woodwork and generous windows allowing for maximum visibility to your surroundings. Occasional chairs, large sofa, coffee table and gaming table with chairs provides multiple seating groups while a full service bar along the forward bulkhead provides another conversation area while insuring no guest ever goes thirsty! Generous storage is found within the outboard cabinetry of the salon while the well- equipped entertainment center will keep both audiophiles and movie watchers happy.

The Day Head/Powder Room is forward to port, while moving forward from the salon along the starboard side leads to the guest accommodation stairwell, raised pilothouse and formal DINING SALON with the spacious galley immediately forward; port and starboard doors provide access to the forward side-decks. The GALLEY features all the appliances, storage and counter space to please the most demanding Chef, while providing the service crew the necessary space to assist without interfering. A large banquette table with seating provides an intimate location for morning coffee or learning the latest cooking techniques from your Chef. A stairwell forward to starboard leads down to the crew quarters with four separate crew cabins (2 of which are en-suite & 2 share a large bath).

The PILOTHOUSE provides all the latest electronics for safe and comfortable cruising in any weather or cruising location you plan to visit. Wonderful visibility, good storage and an observation lounge will keep the Captain happy while providing the maximum level of safety to crew and guests alike. Steps leading to the sliding hatch allow access to the immense flying bridge/sundeck.

Stepping down the GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS stairs gives access to the accommodations foyer. The MASTER STATEROOM is forward, taking advantage of the yachts full beam and providing a King pedestal berth, three hanging wardrobes and drawer storage throughout. Twin nightstands with sconce lighting, entertainment center and a seated vanity provide the most luxurious setting while His & Hers baths forward meet at the oversized, glass walled twin shower, while separate vanities with storage and sink and twin toilettes are surrounded by rich woodwork and Italian marbles.

To port off the foyer is a TWIN GUEST STATEROOM with two twin berths, nightstand, wardrobe storage and en-suite bath with shower, vanity with sink and storage and toilette.

Starboard of the foyer is a guest laundry center and a stateroom offering upper and lower bunk beds with wardrobe storage and en-suite bath with shower, vanity with sink and storage and toilette. There is optional joinery available that allows this area to be converted to a full laundry room with commercial rolling iron and storage, if desired.

Aft off the foyer is PORT and STARBOARD GUEST STATEROOMS, the port stateroom offering wardrobe storage twin nightstands and twin lower berths that may be joined to form a Queen berth when desired; the en-suite bath provides shower, vanity with sink and storage and toilette. The starboard stateroom offers a Queen berth with twin nightstands, wardrobe storage and en-suite bath providing shower, vanity with sink and storage and toilette.

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Construction

Fiberglass hull and superstructure with teak aft deck.

Capacities
  • Fuel Capacity: 7,443 US Gallons (28,171 liters)
  • Water Capacity: 1,500 US Gallons ( 5,677 liters)
  • Watermakers: (1) Neptune 2,400 US Gallons per day
  • Lube Oil: 100 US Gallons (378.5 liters)
  • Waste Oil: Grey: 453 US Gallons
  • Waste Water: Black: 260 US Gallons plus Headhunter Tidal Wave type II MSD
  • Speed Consumption per hours Range RPM
    15.0 Knots 80 US Gallons 1200 nm 2,300
    12.0 Knots 60 US Gallons 1,400 nm 1,700
    10.0 Knots 25 US Gallons 2,400 1,200
Other Machinery
  • Watermaker: FCI 2400 GPD model# NM 254263-SS  
  • Stabilizers: Naiad 12sqft    
  • Bow Thruster: Naiad 16 LHT; 62hp    
  • Steering System: Jastram B2-300-12-2-35  
  • Emergency Steering: Jastram electro-hydraulic dual system  
  • Fuel Separator: Dual Racor 1000s (Mains)  
  • Racor 500s (Gems)    
  • Filtration: Parker RVSF-1 Transfer filter  
  • Sewage System: Parker RVSF-1 Transfer filter  
  • Fresh Water System: (2) Headhunter Mach5  
  • Bilge Water System: Heli-Sep 500 OCD    
  • Helm Control: (3) (Pilothouse, Port & Starboard Flybridge)Anchutz Tiller Follow-up (Pilothouse & Flybridge), (2) 220v Bilge Pumps, DC bilge pumps w/ alarms throughout, Generator Dry Stack Exhaust Bypass; Kobelt engine controls    
Machinery
  • Main Engines: (2) Caterpillar 3412C @ 1,350hp each
  • Engine Hours: 0 - Complete Overhaul 2/2017
  • Gearboxes: ZF BW255A, Ratio: 2.960:1
Generators and ElectricityAir Conditioning
  • Type: Aqua Air; 20 tons; 264,000 BTU; 23 air handlers; fresh air make up; Aqua Air AQFAH 02C 200 CFM
  • Misc.: All chillers 2014 or newer; All air handlers 2015
Communications
  • SatCom(s): KVH V7 24 broadband system, plus Trac phone, 25 Mini-M (2008), Iridium with base station antenna +, PC connect card, Wi-Fi throughout.
  • Telephone System: Panasonic KX-TD 1232 with/15 extensions
  • Cellular Phone System: Tellular SX5E
  • SSB: SEA 235
  • VHF Fixed: (1) SEA156 (pilothouse) (2) Icom M604 (Pilothouse, Flybridge)
  • Intercom System: (1) Standard Horizon Nova + (Galley)
  • Ships Computer: Dell for navigation
  • Ships Printer: Brother MFC-J4510DW
  • Telefax: HP G-85
  • Misc.: Dell work computer (doubles as back up nav computer)
Navigation System
  • Radar #1: (2) Furuno 1500mk III X band with ARPA; 96nm (Pilothouse)
  • Radar #2: Furuno FR 1731 slave radar with ARPA; 96nm (Flybridge)
  • Autopilot: Raytheon Pilotstar D (Pilothouse) w/ repeater (Flybridge)
  • GPS #1: Northstar 941X
  • GPS #2: Furuno GP-37 DGPS w/ WAAS (Pilothouse)
  • Plotter Software: Nobeltec VNS Max Pro (2008)
  • Depth Sounder(s): (4) B&G HS 2000 multi-function (Pilothouse & Flybridge)
  • Video Sounder: Furuno FCV-667
  • Gyrocompass: Anschutz KVH Azimuth ADGC
  • Magnetic Compass: 6" Danforth Constellation (Pilothouse)
  • AIS: Simrad A150 Class B (Pilothouse)
  • Navtex: Furuno NX 700 (Pilothouse)
  • Wind Indicator: B&G analog wind indicator (Pilothouse)
  • Speed Indicator: (4) B&G HS 2000 multi-function (Pilothouse & Flybridge)
  • Misc: (2) 19" Dynex Monitors (Pilothouse)
Entertainment System

Video Equipment:

  • TVs: (1) Panasonic 42 Flat Screen (Salon), (1) Samsung 32 Flat Screen (Aft Deck), (1) Sharp 31 Flat-Screen (Galley), (1) Samsung 26 Flat Screen (Master), (3) Samsung 21 Flat Screen (Port & Starboard Guest S/Rs)
  • Audio Equipment: Audio/Visual systems upgraded to iPad 10.12
  • Central Ships Audio: Sonos Speaker System (Salon, Aft Deck, Dining)
  • VCRs: Sony SLV-M20HF (Salon, Master), Sony (Galley) built into TV
  • DVDs: Acesonic BDK-2000 BluRay/Karaoke Player (Salon), Sony DVD/CD DVP-S330 (Master), (2) Samsung (Port & Starboard Guest S/R's), (1) Sony DA-2400ES (Master), Denon AVR 3313CI receiver (Salon), (1) Sony DA-2400ES (Master)
  • Stereo's: Denon AVR 3313CI receiver (Salon), (1) Sony DA-2400ES (Master), Fusion MS-IP7001 (Flybridge), Stereo players w/CD (Crew, Galley, Guest S/R'S)
  • IPod Stations:Throughout
Galley and Laundry Equipment
  • Range: Miele 5 Burner Cooktop
  • Oven: (1) Gaganau EB 388-610, (1) Miele
  • Grill: Jenn-Air electric (Flybridge)
  • Microwave: Kitchen Aid KCMS1555
  • Refrigeration: GE Profile Performance side by side2-SubZero refrigerated drawers
  • Freezer: Haier deep freeze (Flybridge)
  • Icemaker(s): Electrolux Icon (Salon), U-Line Echelon (Aft Deck)
  • Wine Cooler: Avanti (Salon)
  • Small Fridge: Sub-Zero 249RP (Salon, (2) Flybridge, Aft Deck)
  • Dishwasher: Hobart LX18H
  • Misc. Galley: Cuisinart ice maker
Tenders and Toys
  • Main Tender: 19 Zodiac Eclipse w/2007 Yamaha F150TXR 4-stroke
  • Waverunners: (2) Yamaha VX Deluxe (2014)
  • Dive Gear: (8) sets of dive equipment, (10) sets of snorkeling equipment
  • Misc.: Jacuzzi on Flybridge for 6
Deck and HullSecurity Equipment
  • CCTV System: Elbex
  • Cameras: (6) (Mast, Engine Room, Port & Starboard Aft Deck & Side Decks)
  • Monitors: (3) 10 Orion, 10 Viore (Pilothouse) 15 Orion (Galley)
  • Ships Security System: Yes
  • Ship Safe: Yes

Fire Fighting EquipmentSafety Equipment
  • Life Rafts: (2) Givens 19 person (E-Plus)
  • Life Rings: (4) Life Rings w/ ACR Bouy Lights
  • EPRIB(s): ACR RLB-32, (2) Signature Fastfind Max-G
  • Flares: Full U.S.C.G Safety Package
  • Medical Kit: Yes
Remarks

Savannah has just undergone a complete main engine overhaul.  The interior carpeting and soft goods have been replaced in 2017.  Managed and maintained by her experienced captain and crew, Savannah has enjoyed constant upgrades and care.  Ideally suited for island cruising with her spacious layout and expansive exterior areas.  Quality American craftsmanship, composite construction, ABS classification and her top shelf equipment list make Savannah a MUST SEE!

Exclusions
  • Detailed list of Exclusions provided upon request.
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Winter Custom Yachts 60 Wolverine Boat Review

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I met Tim Winter and Capt. Rocky Hardison in Morehead City, North Carolina, as Winter was finishing up the last details prior to delivering Wolverine, his newest 60-footer, to the Fletcher family, and before it made its public debut at the Palm Beach Boat Show in March.

Wolverine’s curved transom, flowing broken shear line accentuated by her intermediate bumper, and beautiful Carolina flare met my expectations the moment I stepped on the dock. The sight of Hull No. 22 from Winter Custom Yachts triggered the special place in my heart for custom Carolina boats. I had watched the progress of the build for the past few months and eagerly awaited stepping aboard the ­beautiful rig to see what Winter had done with his ­latest creation.

Specs:

LOA: 60'6" | Beam: 18'3" | Draft: 5' | Disp.: 79,500 lb. | Fuel: 1,925 gal.
Water: 250 gal. | Power: Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT 1,700 hp diesels

“We built Wolverine to be a traveling boat as well as a family boat. They will fish tournaments as a family, and it’s not important to them whether they win or lose, as long as they’re all spending time together,” says Winter. “Wolverine will spend time in the Bahamas, and then fish the tournaments in North Carolina and Bermuda. She will head for the Pacific next year. The Fletchers wanted a boat capable of extensive travel with extra fuel, the ability to fish for multiple species, and all the amenities of home so they can live aboard.”

Cockpit

Wolverine’s cockpit is built to allow the family to have plenty of room to fish and have a good time together. A Release Marine chair with a massive eight-hole rocket launcher and tray is the ­centerpiece of the cockpit. Winter is a man of details: He placed tuna tubes on both the port and starboard gunwales with lids that are a positive fit into the tuna tubes. This simple design element will eliminate rattling and movement while underway. There are also tuna tubes on the transom within the combination livewell/fish box. The mezzanine is complete with gaff, mop and chamois storage below the seat, and also features cockpit freezers on both sides. There is additional storage, including a teak tackle locker to starboard under the overhang. The ice maker dumps into an upper compartment beneath the seat and flows down into a lower box within the step.

Accommodations

Upon entering the spacious salon through the teak sliding door, you immediately notice the beautiful teak veneer work, which was cut from the same log to produce a consistent grain throughout the living areas. A flat-screen TV is tucked inside a teak cabinet to starboard. The aft end of the cabinet contains a storage area for cameras, and is heated by the engine room to minimize lens fogging when traversing from the cool salon to the cockpit on a hot day. Built into the forward end of the cabinet is a comfortable bucket jump seat facing the L-shaped sofa to port. A raised settee sits forward on the starboard side. Below the settee are two drawers that can house an assortment of lures and teasers.

The galley is forward to port and features a pair of Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer combos. A Keurig coffee maker rises up from under the countertop to utilize space that is typically wasted. A cooktop sits forward, along with a microwave in the forward cabinets; the upper cabinets contain custom CNC-cut dividers for cookware and pantry items.

The three staterooms below are accessed by a stairway: To port is the master with a queen bed and an accompanying bath with full-size shower. Moving forward is an over/under berth that is full of storage for rods, clothing and linens, and the day head is just aft. A tackle/rod storage closet sits between the laundry closet and the starboard bunkroom with three bunks. Typically, bunks fold up to allow access to storage, but Winter designed drawers onto the face of the bunks to make accessing this usable space easier. Winter incorporated another unique feature that affords an extra bunk: One of the lower bunks extends below the stairwell to create an additional sleeping area.

Engine Room

The Seakeeper 16 is located directly below the access to the engine room from the mezzanine. Wolverine’s engine room is spacious, allowing ample room to access the outside of the engines. All wiring is concealed behind accessible panels, creating a clean, visually appealing snow-white engine room. The dual 21.5 kW Caterpillar generators are aft of the engines and are easily accessed, just like the rest of the systems on board.

Bridge

The helm console sits port to center with a faux-teak electronics console, pod and dash. Winter typically mounts the electronics under a door, but Wolverine has three Simrad MO19-T monitors mounted to a black acrylic background with two rows of Bocatech switches for pumps and lights, producing a sleek array of electronics. A lid to port of the helm pod houses the Simrad autopilot, trim tabs, FLIR camera and the VHF command mics. Two Release Marine helm chairs sit behind the helm, and bench seating is forward of the console and on the starboard side of the bridge. A freezer under the forward bench can accommodate plenty of bait or food for when the boat is ­traveling. Other handy features include an air compressor to fill polyballs, as well as a separate washdown for cleaning the bridge after a long day of fishing.

Construction

Boatbuilding methods have advanced in recent years, but many builders continue to utilize plywood hulls. Wolverine is no exception, incorporating a triple-plank fir bottom and fir stringers. The remainder of the boat is constructed from Diab closed-cell foam to create a strong and light structure, and all of the hatches and hatch gutters are molded fiberglass. All areas of the boat are ventilated with forced air; Winter also utilizes an Arid dry-vacuum system to keep all bilge areas completely dry.

Performance

A pair of 1,700 hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines matched with ZF gears turns the set of Veem propellers to provide the power for Wolverine.

As we approached Beaufort Inlet, Capt. Hardison eased the throttles forward, and she quickly raised out of the water and accelerated with no bow lift. She settled into her cruising speed of 31-plus knots at 1,900 rpm while burning 118 gph; wide open, Wolverine makes 42 knots at 2,360 rpm with a fuel burn of 180 gph.

It was a calm day, so we were unable to observe how she handles in rough water. However, as any Winter owner will attest, the boat will exceed your ­expectations in any sea condition.

“Wolverine is a culmination of all I have learned in the previous 21 boats, and I could not be prouder,” said Winter as we returned to the dock. In the custom-boatbuilding arena, Winter is proving to be a hard worker with a talented team of craftsmen seeking to learn and make each boat better than the last.

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Sunday, December 10, 2017

2013 Jayco Seneca 37FS - RV Magazine

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Reviewing Jayco’s Spacious Super C

Jayco discontinued the Seneca after the 2010 model year absence when Chevrolet discontinued the Kodiak medium-duty truck chassis. Reborn in 2012, the Seneca now features a Freightliner M2 Business Class chassis. The 2013 Seneca offers a host of upgrades and improvements and really raises the bar. While it’s available in four different floor plans, including a 37RB rear bath model and a 36FK model with fireplace and large mid-coach entertainment center, the particular floor plan we reviewed was the popular 37FS bunk bed model that can sleep up to eight people.
Photo 2/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs front Three Quarter
Construction
For 2013, the Freightliner Business Class chassis features a front leaf spring suspension and a new fully automatic air-ride rear suspension system that gives this Super C a smooth ride reminiscent of a diesel pusher Class A motorhome. A 55-degree wheel cut allows for excellent maneuverability in tight spots.
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Polished aluminum rims help set off the stunning full-body paint. Our particular coach came with the Espresso exterior paint décor and was protected against stone chips by a Diamond Shield paint-protection film.
Exterior
The massive three-piece chrome bumper gives the Freightliner chassis a real “big rig” look, plus you won’t need to replace the entire unit if you damage it when parking. Chrome heated and powered mirrors are augmented with rear and automatic side view cameras, which will display on the entertainment/navigation system by selecting that option on its touchscreen. A Carefree power patio awning provides plenty of shade in your patio area, and a keyless entry pad conveniently located near the entry door controls both the cab and entry power door locks. Deep tinted flush-mounted dual-pane windows give the motorhome a clean look and minimize wind noise. The front and rear fiberglass caps have a unique molded design with no corner seams to cause any leaks. Dual slide-outs are fitted with enclosed awning toppers for protection against debris and the elements.
optional exterior entertainment center includes a 32-inch LCD TV, AM/FM radio, and DVD player and is located behind a weatherproof cover in the patio area."> Photo 3/18   |   An optional exterior entertainment center includes a 32-inch LCD TV, AM/FM radio, and DVD player and is located behind a weatherproof cover in the patio area.
Living Area
Our Seneca was outfitted with the Mocha décor, which is one of three available décor packages. The wood floors and Washington Glazed Maple cabinetry with hidden hinges adds a warm look to the attractive interior and attention to detail, and the quality construction exceeds the fit and finish of some Class A motorhomes we’ve seen. The dual slide-outs in the 37FS open up the living and bedroom areas to provide plenty of floor space, and an 84-inch ceiling height ensures that you won’t be bumping your head. The soft-touch vinyl ceiling contains recessed halogen lighting throughout and a network of adjustable ceiling vents duct air from the dual 15,000 BTU air conditioners with heat pumps.
Photo 4/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs living Area
The large front cap area sports a queen-size bed with a 32-inch LCD TV mounted on a powered swivel mechanism on the passenger side of that area. A rocker switch effortlessly allows the TV to swing out for whole-coach viewing or remain flat against the wall for bunk-area viewing or when not in use. A removable ladder affords easy access to the overhead bunk, and curtains can be used to separate that area from the rest of the motorhome. One optional feature, not included on this particular RV, replaces the overhead sleeping area with an entertainment center complete with 32-inch LCD TV and large storage cabinets to each side of the TV.
The driver-side Hide-a-Bed sofa located in the main slide-out makes into a bed for additional sleeping capacity. The Dream Dinette features a legless table that also makes into a bed by releasing a lever to effortlessly raise or lower the table. The comfortable booth seats are hinged to expose storage area beneath while a swivel recliner chair is located opposite the couch. The Flexsteel furniture features attractive UltraLeather upholstery, and seatbelts are provided at all locations, including the booth dinette.
The bathroom is equipped with a Thetford porcelain stool with foot flush and the shower is fitted with a circular enclosure with sliding frosted glass doors that prevent water from dripping on the floor when open. An overhead skylight provides warm, ambient lighting and additional height in the shower stall. The bathroom vanity also features a Corian top and a sink with an overhead medicine cabinet.
The bunk bed area is what separates this motorhome from the rest. The two stacked bunk beds are bound to be a big hit with young RVers. Each sleeping area has individual lighting, windows, and privacy curtains. A pair of optional entertainment centers is mounted in the ceiling above each bunk. Each flip-down display has an integral DVD player so that each occupant can view his or her own movie. External jacks for those all-important game consoles and headphones are provided as well as a storage pouch to place any auxiliary equipment to keep them out of the way. A cavernous drawer fitted with ball-bearing slides is located beneath the bunk beds and offers plenty of storage space for bedding or other large items.
The rear bedroom is equipped with a king bed with a comfortable pillow-top mattress. A large mirrored wardrobe complemented by a number of huge drawers in the bedroom slide-out at the foot of the bed provides tons of room for clothing. A 26-inch LCD TV is also placed there and is mounted on hinges to expose a deep storage area behind the flat screen. A large window located in the rear cap also serves as an emergency exit if needed.
Cockpit Area
The cockpit area is the typical Freightliner business class layout. The switches operating the cruise control are found on the dash. We would have preferred if they were mounted on the steering column for easier access because it was a bit inconvenient to reach. The Allison transmission’s T-handle shift lever is dash-mounted to the right of the steering column. The center dash area contains an entertainment and navigation system that uses a touchscreen to control the GPS navigation functions, radio, DVD, iPod, or rear-view camera functions. Immediately beneath this is the control panel for the Power Gear leveling jacks. A side cabinet located above the recliner contains the various controls used for the coach accessories, such as the Onan EC-30 automatic generator start module and a control panel for a Xantrex 1,800-watt true sine wave inverter that supplies power for the microwave oven and the RV’s entertainment systems. A holding tank monitoring panel and the slide-out operation switch are also placed here. Six-way power seats provide comfortable seating for both the driver and copilot. Power windows are also standard.
instrument panel includes a T-handle shift control for the Allison transmission as well as a radio/DVD/GPS system and controls for the Power Gear automatic leveling jacks."> Photo 5/18   |   The instrument panel includes a T-handle shift control for the Allison transmission as well as a radio/DVD/GPS system and controls for the Power Gear automatic leveling jacks.
Basement Area and Utilities
The basement storage space on the Seneca is nothing less than amazing. Every time I opened one of the side-hinged compartment doors, a spacious compartment made of tough, leak-proof Rotocast composite material was displayed. If you are one of those RVers who never has enough room to store your cargo, you’ll be very pleased with the Seneca. Excellent compartment height and wide swinging doors made it an easy task to load or unload cargo.
Photo 15/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs basment Storage
A bank of four batteries is located in a forward driver-side compartment. These batteries are mounted on a slide-out tray for easy access when performing battery maintenance. The rearmost driver-side compartment houses an 8,000-watt Onan Quiet Diesel generator while a power cord reel makes quick work of rewinding the 50-amp power cord. A 10-gallon propane/electric hot water heater is located at the driver-side rear of the coach, while the 40,000 BTU propane furnace is located on the passenger side. A 56-pound chassis-mounted LP tank provides fuel for the water heater, furnace, and cooktop.
The plumbing service bay is spacious, offering plenty of room to store sewer hoses, fresh-water hoses, or a macerator pump. A whole-house water filter feeds the coach’s fresh-water system and an array of valves and controls offers access to operations such as filling the fresh-water tank, bypassing the water heater during winterizing, or operating the water pump. A paper towel holder, outside handheld shower attachment, black-tank flush attachment, and dump valves for the black and gray tanks complete that area.
storage bay features a long pass-through area that reaches to the far side of the RV for storing ladders or other tall items."> Photo 16/18   |   Basement storage space is cavernous in a Seneca. This particular storage bay features a long pass-through area that reaches to the far side of the RV for storing ladders or other tall items.
Driving the Seneca
Driving the Seneca imparted more of a big-rig feeling than in your typical Class C motorhome. The aerodynamically sculptured fiberglass hood tapers down at the front, which makes it easy to judge distances. The 340-horsepower Cummins diesel brought us up to speed rapidly, and the crisp handling of this chassis made the Seneca feel quite sporty for an RV. The hydraulic brakes were adequate to bring this 21,000-pound vehicle to a stop in short order, although it does take a bit more pedal pressure than the air brakes I am used to from driving Class A diesel pushers. This is a front-engine diesel chassis, so you won’t get the quiet sound of a rear engine diesel pusher, but I didn’t find the noise to be objectionable at highway speeds.
Photo 17/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs floorplan
The change to the air-ride suspension that Jayco made during the 2013 model year is a welcome improvement. The fully automatic air-ride rear suspension system provided a much smoother ride. This is a big step forward for the Seneca and will probably make for an enticing upgrade to owners of earlier models with rear leaf spring suspensions.
The Seneca fills a sweet spot between typical Class C motorhomes and their more expensive Class A cousins. The Seneca is a great choice for Class A owners who want to downsize but don’t want to lose the quality, amenities, and storage that they are accustomed to. From its solid surface countertops, to its wood floor, to hardwood cabinetry with screwed stile construction, they may even find it exceeds what they were accustomed to. While large in size, most Class A motor-home floor plans aren’t designed to sleep many people. The 37FS Seneca can easily sleep eight, so large families will find this particular floor plan very desirable. For a couple who travels alone, the rear bath 37RB floor plan is another popular choice.
The torque and power of the Cummins diesel combined with a 10,000-pound trailer hitch means you won’t have any trouble hauling anything you need. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of the Seneca is its huge amount of storage space. With a generous cargo-carrying capacity in excess of 4,000 pounds, you can feel free to load it up.
Jayco has equipped the Seneca with a ton of upgrades as standard equipment. In fact, our well-appointed Seneca only had two options—a larger 8kW generator and the DVD players in the bunk beds. The only other available options that were not selected were a choice of combo or stackable washer-dryer and a front entertainment center to replace the overhead bunk. This pricing method is a plus at resale time because RV dealers generally look at base price without options when determining a trade-in value, so the Seneca should fare well when it’s time to trade up. Jayco backs the Seneca with a two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, which is also a plus when comparing it to other motorhomes and does add a testament to the quality they put into this unit. With all these features packed into an attractive motorhome, the Seneca will be a tough act to beat.
Photo 18/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs onan Generator
At a Glance
Base Price: $216,720 (MSRP)
Standard Features:
• Full-body paint
• Accuride aluminum wheels
• 32-inch exterior LCD TV in galley slide
• 1,800-watt true sine wave inverter
• 32-inch LCD TV in main living area
• 26-inch bedroom LCD TV
• 40,000 BTU LP furnace
• 10-gallon gas/electric DSI water heater
• King bed with pillow-top mattress
Customer Value Package
Includes:
• 12-cubic-feet refrigerator with ice maker
• Two 15,000 BTU ducted air conditioners with heat pumps
• Backup and side view cameras and monitor
• Convection microwave oven
• Power electric cord reel
• In-motion Minimax satellite dome
• Touch screen in-dash CD/DVD/MP3 sound system with GPS navigation
• Flexsteel UltraLeather driver (powered) and passenger (no power) seats
Optional Features:
• Onan 8,000kW Quiet Diesel generator (6kW standard)
• Dual CD/DVD players in bunk beds
Price as Tested $218,779 (MSRP)
Specifications
2013 Jayco Seneca 37FS
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR): 26,000 lbs
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): 33,000 lbs
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): 4,639 lbs
Wheelbase: 275 in
Overall Length: 39 ft, 1 in
Overall Width: 102 in
Overall Height: 151 in
Interior Height: 84 in
Fresh Water: 81.5 gallons
Gray Water: 41 gallons
Black Water: 52 gallons
Chassis: Freightliner M2 Business Class front-engine diesel
Tires: Michelin XZE2 275/80R22.5 14 Ply Load Range G
Front Suspension: 8,000lb Taperleaf leaf springs
Rear Suspension: 18,000lb Airliner fully automatic air-ride suspension
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear
Fuel Tank: 30- and 40-gallon saddle tanks (74-gallon total), plus 6-gallon DEF tank
Trailer Hitch Capacity: 10,000 lbs
Engine: Cummins 6.7L ISB with exhaust brake
Horsepower: 340 hp @ 2,800 rpm
Torque: 660 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission: Allison 2500 six-speed automatic
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