A decisive choice was made early to put sailing performance before pure volume, which is not the case of many modern catamaran designers. Having the main beds above the bridge deck rather than in the hull  allows for narrower hull design resulting in hulls which cut through the water more efficiently and faster. This allows you to get to your destination quicker without becoming frustrated by the lag of performance in moderate to light winds.

The Seawind range is designed specifically to handle the toughest of offshore conditions. All Seawinds are engineered to Category A Offshore, a comforting thing even for weekend cruisers. All hull/deck joins, bulkheads and shelving are fully glassed in resulting in maximum bonding strength and longevity of your boat. With over 400 offshore cruising Seawinds on the water, we have never suffered a major structural failure or mast failure caused by hull flexing or under engineered rig design. Consequently this adds up to total comfort when sailing offshore in any weather. From the rig, to safety lines, to construction methods, Seawinds have always been slightly over-engineered for safety. These subtle features often go unnoticed, but result in a stiffer, safer and more reliable boat. Most noteworthy are some of the following:

• Three safety life lines all the way around the boat.
• Forward front beam reinforced with carbon and glassed into the deck / hull to form a very stiff monocoque structure on Seawind 1160 LITE.
• Vinyl Ester Resins exclusively used throughout the hull to eliminate blistering (Os mosis). Seawind has never had a case of osmosis which is a claim that few manufacturers can make.

Catamarans between 35 to 45 feet are easier to handle, maintain and manage. They offer a good balance of comfort and low cost of operation without a needing many crew to operate. First of all on Seawinds, all lines and controls feed back to the cockpit and the deck layout is optimised for one person to be able to sail comfortably. This results in ease for novice sailors to use and learn the ropes. This feature has enabled many of our owners to cruise as couples or single handed on countless ocean passages.

The Seawind dual helm stations on all our models are designed to offer 360 degree visibility with protection from the Australian sun and the inevitable bad weather that can occur offshore. Furthermore the twin helms allows the helmsman to safely sail the boat in crowded conditions without the need to rely on a leeward spotter, as well as the ability to properly trim your sails or dock with an optional twin engine control. Above all it is the only helm design in the world that offers unrivaled protection from the harsh southern sun, rain and wind by being located behind a major bulkhead.

Enjoy the spaciousness and freedom of a clutter free cockpit without permanent furniture reducing the cockpit in size. When needed, add a foldaway cockpit table and deck chairs. Then use the cockpit as a work space for setting up dive equipment or bring in fish to clean and wash away through the self draining deck. The result is that you have flexibility with an uncluttered cockpit to use however you need. Likewise it is also great for parties and larger guest numbers when entertaining.

No need for expensive air-conditioning and heavy generators due to brilliant natural ventilation thanks to extra large opening hatches in the saloon, removable tri-folding door and cross flow ventilation. These boats are designed to handle tropical conditions.

The galley on a Seawind is akin to the Butler’s Kitchen in many modern homes. Cook your meals on the BBQ upstairs with ice box/drinks fridge close by.  Keep your mess out of your living space and away from guests by hiding it in the open galley in the hull. This layout as a result gives you a much larger galley with storage and preparation space comparable to larger catamarans.  Furthermore your saloon lounge is huge and not impeded by a galley. The open design of the saloon effectively makes the galley part of the living space. This unique feature hence means that the meals can be prepared away from the living area but not at all isolated from the action. The end result is a living area and  lounge equivalent to a 50 footer and a galley that makes cooking for many a pleasure.