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Seawind 1000 Catamaran Review

• Post author By River B
• Post date July 28, 2020
• 6 Comments on Seawind 1000 Catamaran Review

The Seawind 1000, designed by Richard Ward and Scott Judson, was first built in Australia in 1994. The debut model was the first catamaran ever to be awarded “Australian Cruising Sailboat of the Year.” Over 225 Seawind 1000 series boats have been built, and while many might scoff at a sub-35’ catamaran tackling long ocean passages and 80+ knot storms, this light, nimble catamaran just might surprise you.

After initially launching with an inboard Bukh diesel engine, charter companies requested a model with twin outboards for ease of maintenance and maneuverability. This outboard model was a clear success and so became the standard for the 1000 model family.

Since then, the Seawind 1000 was placed in Australian charter companies in the Whitsundays, Pittwater, Sydney Harbour, the Gold Coast, Darwin, Perth and Melbourne. The 1000 series has also been placed into charter in the U.S., Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Europe.

The Seawind 1000 series, which evolved from the Seawind 850, includes the 33’ Seawind 1000, 1050 Resort (launched in 1998), 35.5’ 1000 XL (launched in 2007), and 1000 XL2 (launched in 2012). As the 1000 series progressed, Seawind made the cats longer by extending the transoms for added buoyancy, stability, and speed.

In addition to some solid cruising and chartering chops, it seems she can win races as well. Recently, Larry Robertson single handed his Seawind 1000 catamaran to victory in the 2018 Shaka Challenge.

While popular among charterers, the 1000 model family is the first true “cruising catamaran” for the Seawind brand, and is characterized by 2-meter fixed mini keels, twin 9.9hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboards, an open salon/cockpit area, galley down and three cabins tucked into the hulls.

Some of the most popular features of the Seawind 1000 include:

• Lightweight FRP construction (newer models) – originally crafted as an all foam sandwich using uni-directional and bi-axial glasses, the Seawind 1000 displaces less than 10,500 out of the factory.
• 360-Degree Views – featuring panoramic windows with forward opening hatches, the Seawind 1000 provides nearly unfettered views, ample ventilation, and shelter from the elements.
• Single-Handed Sailing – with most lines running to the helm and the inclusion of a self-tacking jib, the Seawind 1000 is easy to sail single-handed or short-handed.
• Hinged Mast Base – this mast design allows the mast to be lowered forward with minimal effort, making it simple to clear bridges of just about any height.
• Stock Arch – provides space for adequate solar, seating, BBQ, and dinghy davits.
• Open Living Spaces – despite its relatively small size the Seawind 1000 provides an open living area, eliminating the division between salon and cockpit, with headroom accommodating individuals up to 6’4” comfortably.

Notes From the Sea

Theory is good for the classroom, but practical experience is the only way to tell whether that shiny boat in the slip is really what will carry you safely through whatever Poseidon throws at you.

With an LOA of 33-feet and a generous sail plan, the Seawind 1000 offers a nimble, lively ride in even the worst conditions. Designer Richard Ward notes that quite a few Seawind 1000’s were delivered to New Zealand and Hawaii after surviving 70-knot storms. Captain Royce Black once delivered a Seawind 1000 safely through a Cat-5 hurricane, achieving speeds over 25 knots on bare poles.

While not the standard conditions your average cruiser will encounter, it’s heartening to know that the Seawind 1000 can handle itself and its cargo in unsettled weather.

Ok, she can sail, but is she comfortable?

We asked this question of Joe Siudzinski, a veteran sailor and prior owner of Katiecat , a 2000 Seawind 1000. He and his wife Cathy put over 25,000nm under the hulls of Katiecat , including extensive coastal cruising in Australia and New Zealand, with passages to Fiji, New Caledonia, and more. Once of their highest compliments of the 1000 is that her layout is exceptionally comfortable.

With the three main living spaces, salon, cabin, and galley all located along the pitch axis of the boat, the crew remained comfortable and rested while on passage. Additionally, the Siudzinski’s found the 1000’s cockpit to be well protected from the elements, while still providing ample visibility.

“The most attractive feature of the boat that distinguishes it from all other boats is its sheltered main saloon with 360-degree visibility  when seated .”

~Joe and Cathy, SV Katiecat

Due to her short length and wide beam, the Seawind 1000 can experience some uncomfortable jerky motions in confused seas or when beating into strong seas. While bridgedeck clearance isn’t the sole indicator of slamming potential, with her 29” clearance, she experienced surprisingly low incidence of bridgedeck slams.

Of course, to maintain comfort and safety, some key things to remember, especially on smaller cats is not to overload the boat. To avoid hobby horsing, keep bows light. The aft can be a bit heavier, particularly when you’ve got a dinghy hanging out on davits, and that’s ok. Just de sure to store heavy things amidships and again–don’t overload.

“The Seawind’s performance doesn’t appear to be as sensitive to weight as other cats I’ve sailed on and we still have a few inches left below our anti-fouling waterline mark. For the two of us, recognizing its load-carrying limitations, I feel that our modified Seawind 1000 is a wonderful coastal cruiser and acceptable ocean passagemaker.”

After a few years of sailing on their Seawind 1000, the Siudzinski decided to have sugarscoop extensions (now stock on the Seawind 1000XL2 model) fabricated to add an additional couple of feet to the cat’s waterline. They found that the additional length helped dampen pitching motion in rough seas.

Let’s talk about those outboards, though.

After a brief experiment with a four-cylinder Bukh inboard diesel, charter companies asked Richard Ward to design the 1000 with outboards for easier servicing. Thereafter, the 1000’s were powered by 9.9hp four-stroke, Yamaha outboards with a hi thrust 3:1 gear ratio and extralong shafts, which are mounted on lifting brackets to keep the prop clean, safe, and reduce drag.

While this may be a feature for charter catamarans, does the same hold true for cruising catamarans that want to go farther and escape inclement weather faster?

Joe chimed in on this issue as well. No one really likes carrying large amounts of gasoline around due to the obvious fire hazard. The weight issue may be moot due to the savings of not dragging around twin diesels. So what it really comes down to is how far you can go and how fast you can get there. According to Joe, he was able to hit 7.8 knots with both outboards wide open in zero wind. This is far faster than a similarly-sized monohull with a diesel engine could accomplish.

Outboards may be notoriously unreliable, but the Yamaha has a great reputation, you can find parts available worldwide, and of course, you’ve got two. Safety in redundancy, right? Finally, the Yamaha 9.9 is fairly fuel efficient, averaging 1.2 liters per hour at an average speed of 4.5 knots.

One of the really thoughtful additions that Seawind provided on this model family is the retractable ladder stored between the trampolines for easy access to land when beached or for an easy exit from the water when swimming. Few other catamarans can boast this same feature.

The Wishlist

Seawind has a reputation for being responsive to owners’ input regarding issues and features. Some, like the sugarscoop extensions have been implemented, as well as the hardtop bimini. What could cruisers find useful though?

• Lithium Ion Batteries – and enough of them to make the boat self-sufficient in remote areas
• More Solar Capacity – 210 watts is the bare minimum (some might say completely insufficient) for a cruiser
• More Water-tightness – while any boat will become leaky over time, some have noted issues with the polycarbonate windows on the earlier Seawind 1000 models
• Better ventilation in wet conditions – again, an issue you may find with most other boats, however, a few strategically-placed, well-engineered hatches can provide ventilation without soaking the crew.

Not a long list, though some may have other wishes. As always, everything in life is a trade-off.

To Buy or Not to Buy

The Seawind 1000 has proven itself to be a sturdy, nimble vessel, suitable for longer passages. Should you pack up the family and set sail on one of these? Well, maybe if you’ve got a small family. The Seawind 1000 is still a smaller vessel, perhaps more suitable for a couple with the occasional low-maintenance guest. And, if you’re hoping to avoid testing your new vessel to her limits, consider adding an SSB or satellite-based weather reporting to ensure you get accurate weather wherever you are.

References :

Katiecat – http://www.katiekat.net/Welcome.html

Seawind 1000XL2 – There is a reason – https://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Seawind-1000XL2-%e2%80%93-There-is-a-reason/-116060?source=google

Seawind 1000 – https://www.boatsales.com.au/editorial/details/seawind-1000-8839/

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River is a licensed USCG Captain with a lifetime of experience on the water. From the San Francisco Bay to the South Pacific, blue water to clear water, he’s sailed a wide variety of catamarans and crawled around in the bilges of more than he can count. You can follow his misadventures at www.tilted.life.

6 replies on “Seawind 1000 Catamaran Review”

Great review cause i just bought a second hand xl2 in Phuket and will sail it to philippines and live aboard. For sure im on the more solar. And batts. Maybe a rain man an porble honda genset.

There’s plenty of solar you can buy in the Philippines for cheap the Manila yacht club has a fuel dock as does the subic bay yacht club

Owner of a 2009 1000xl Would like to talk with other 1000 owners about their boats, compare notes and get answers as to how they improved their boats.

Hi Dave, Although an older version, I have been sailing full-time aboard my 2001 Seawind 1000…up and down the US, Bahamas and eastern Caribbean for 8 years. Recently I have taken the boat on a two-year voyage through the Panama canal, across the Pacific to French Polynesia and then north to Hawaii. She has received many nice upgrades and I’d be happy to trade notes on any aspect of owning a Seawind 1000. Cheers! Vince

Hi Vince, I’m considering buying a Seawind 1000 and would like to know the difference between one that’s been built to survey and one that hasn’t. Do you know anything about this? Do you know if there’s much of a price difference?

Hey Dave Waiting on a ratified contract on an ‘09 Seawind 1000 XL as I type. Located in eastern North Carolina and going to be in the Chesapeake in the summer months. Hopefully an owner soon enough.

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Seawind 1000XL

Seawind 1000XL is a 35 ′ 5 ″ / 10.8 m catamaran sailboat designed by Richard Ward and built by Seawind Catamarans starting in 1996.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

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This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Seawind 1000XL

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: August 15, 2008

In recent years, Seawind Catamarans of Australia has ramped up its presence in the U.S. marketplace, and its efforts have been rewarded both commercially and critically: Its 38-foot 1160 model was named Most Innovative and Best Multihull in CW’s 2007 Boat of the Year contest. Its latest offering is the Seawind 1000XL, a 35-foot-6-inch cat that packs a lot of boat into a relatively compact package.

The XL might well stand for “extra long,” for the new Seawind is actually an offshoot of a previous version, the Seawind 1000, a 33-footer that was first introduced Stateside in the mid-1990s and that resonated with cat sailors in Florida, where many of the 50 boats sold in the United States can be found. The 1000XL gained its extra 2.5 feet aft via a set of extended transom boarding steps with added buoyancy; to port, a folding swim ladder has been incorporated into the extension.

There are several other fresh features in the XL as well, including a pair of large windows forward in the main cabin that were formerly fixed but now open and close on gas struts; a boom cradle on the hardtop, so the spar can be cinched down tightly when motoring or at anchor; and a single-line reefing system that, like all other sheets and sailhandling lines, can be controlled from the helm station.

Other rather nifty items include the twin 9.9-horsepower outboard engines, which are stashed under the dual helm seats and can be raised or deployed quickly and easily; the retractable bowsprit for flying downwind sails; and the drop-down forward ladder that’s accessed through a hatch between the trampolines, a particularly handy feature when nudged right up on the beach.

The layout is focused around the central cabin, with a huge, U-shaped settee that can serve as a giant berth when the dining table is lowered and inserts are added. It’s a versatile space that merges directly with the cockpit in an open floor plan when sailing or on the hook, but it can be closed off with a curtain for privacy. In the port hull, there’s a large double berth amidships, with a second double forward. The galley, with a 12-volt refrigerator and freezer powered by twin 120-volt solar panels, is to starboard, again with double berths found in the bow and stern.

We sailed the boat last October on Chesapeake Bay, and while the breeze hovered in the 8- to 10-knot range, the boat’s performance potential was readily on display. Though we were sailing without instruments, we estimated speeds when we were heading upwind under the self-tacking jib at just around 6 knots. Cracked off on a beam reach, with the unfurled screecher as well as the jib, we easily coursed along at a good 7 or 8 knots. This is a boat that we’d love to sail in some breeze, preferably across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas, where it’s hard to imagine a better vehicle for a season in the islands.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. 1. GENERAL: The overall finish of the Seawind 1000 will be consistent with a luxury world-standard yacht of this size and type. Only very high quality equipment is used throughout The overall aim is for a level of construction, workmanship, equipment, fitout and style comparable to the best boats available in the market at this price range. Finish: Gelcoat finish with moulded-in non-slip surface on deck areas. Hull Laminate: Vinyl Ester resin is used in manufacture of the hulls for the fibreglass laminate between the gelcoat and the foam core. Laminate...

Seawind 1000XL2 Specifications August 2011 • 1 X manual bilge pump. (Survey boats have 3 manual pumps). • 2 X Bowseat pulpits with hinging teak slatted seats. • 2 X Padeyes mounted on each inboard bow for bowsprit retrofit. • Dining table: A folding timber table will be installed. Lowers down to also create a double • Upholstered saloon cushions and backrests. 8. FORWARD BEAM, CATWALK AND TRAMPOLINES: • Forward beam section 125 x 3mm. Painted. Adjustable pelican striker and cable. • 1 x Mooring rollers above foredeck. • 1 x Anchor roller under deck. Permanent stowage position for 35lb...

• Custom made electrical switch panel with circuit breakers. Very high quality throughout. • Tinned wire used throughout. • 3 X heavy duty 120 AH batteries. BESCO 487 (or equivalent). • 230amp heavy duty isolation switch. • Solar Panels: 2 x 120 watt solar panels. BP brand (or equivalent). • All cabins with individual lighting. • Galley/saloon area - 2 x fluoro lights. • Diffused lights over aft deck - 2 lights. • Centre cockpit lighting. 16. PLUMBING / FRESH WATER TANKS: • Fibreglass freshwater tank. 400 litres total. External filler at mast base. • "Whale" system colour-coded piping...

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Seawind Catamarans have long been Australia’s most popular cruising catamaran designs. With over 35 years experience in building the highest quality blue water catamarans. As already discovered by our growing family of adventurous and like minded Seawind fans the world over, a Seawind boat could be the ideal sailing catamaran for you and your family!

STATE OF THE ART COMPOSITES

What's in a seawind .

Seawind Catamarans is in continuous development with every new boat model, building on the knowledge and success of previous designs. Every catamaran yacht is the result of hundreds of collective years of multihull experience, and the best construction techniques the world has to offer. Seawind Catamarans uses Resin Infusion Technology to produce a lighter, stronger, and cleaner product. In partnership with High Modulus and DIAB technologies, the complex infusion implementation process was developed using a 3D simulated flow model (pictured here) to ensure that best quality and consistency is achieved with every new Seawind sailboat.

PROVEN RELIABILITY FIRST & FOREMOST

Every Seawind sailing catamaran is built for cruising practicality, but delivered on a platform of fast, performance hulls with a fine bow entry and strong stiff construction. Poise is combined with power in the shape of a relatively powerful sail area, providing a power to weight ratio to set pulses racing.  This additional power delivers the speed to bring significantly more destinations within reach, satisfying a modern market which may need to fit “extended” cruising into only a few weeks or months. But in all of the 600 catamaran boats launched, not one has ever suffered a rig failure or have we ever experienced a capsize.  Seawind catamaran yachts are built on a track record of success.

ERGONOMIC & PRACTICAL

Seawind Catamarans’ sustained success over so many years is built on key features which are part of our DNA. Huge cockpit doors open to combine the saloon and cockpit – a feature unmatched in the market, and which provide expansive and versatile living space.  The new Seawind 1260 enhances this feature further by adding a modular cockpit arrangement. Move chairs and seats to arrange the space as you need it, as circumstances demand.  Seat 8 people inside, and another 8 outside.  Or bring everyone in and make that a dozen inside or easily clear the cockpit for a long passage.  Every Seawind catamaran sailboat provides flexibility and luxury while sacrificing none of the practicality that made previous Seawind Cats models the success they are. Seawind boats also provide unparalleled entertainment space while sacrificing nothing in offshore safety.

PROTECTED SAFE STEERING

Dual helm stations are found on every Seawind Catamarans sailboat, and they offer 360-degree visibility, even on the largest Seawind 1600 model.  This allows the skipper to sail safely in crowded harbor conditions, and to keep an eye on the crew when offshore. Large targa tops offer protection from the harsh offshore conditions, both sun and rain, while panoramic opening windows provide ventilation as well as visibility.  Seawind Catamarans boats offer the protection of a pilothouse yacht, with the visibility and helming advantages of a sailing catamaran.

INDOOR/ OUTDOOR LIVING

The famous Australian indoor / outdoor, open lifestyle is entrenched in Seawind Catamarans designs, with an unbeatable living area complimented by brilliant natural ventilation, protected cockpit lounge, and social helm seats putting the skipper in control as well as in the conversation. Best of all, you can enjoy what many catamaran sailboats compromise on… visibility – for the skipper and crew, with 360 degree views from the helm and saloon seats all within the protection of the fiberglass coachouse and targa top.

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