In 1994, Seawind Catamarans launched the first Seawind 1000. A 33 foot cruising catamaran with a unique design and modern lines.  In that same year, the Seawind 1000 won the “Australian Cruising Boat of the Year”, the first time such an award had been bestowed on a Catamaran. Since then over 100 boats have travelled down the Seawind 1000 production line and into the hands of their new owners, anxious to begin cruising on their new dream boat.

Designed to cope with the rugged and variable conditions of Australia’s coastline, the Seawind 1000 is widely considered a great ocean going yacht due to design features such as flared hulls for additional buoyancy, triple point reefed mainsail to easily de-power, and foam core construction for additional strength, just to name a few. However the Seawind 1000 is also one of the best designs for entertaining guests or taking the family sailing as a result of the uniquely designed cockpit and saloon. 

The concept

Unlike any conventional yacht or catamaran, the Seawind 1000 avoids dividing the saloon and cockpit by combining the two into one large living and entertainment area with enough room to sail with up to 22 people aboard. Even the saloon table converts into a huge king size bed. The aft targa seating not only accommodates the all important BBQ, but also supports the solar panels that double as shade over the seats. The dinghy can also be raised onto davits supported by the Targa. 

Good performance in a cruising catamaran means a marriage of style, performance and function with an overall requirement for safety, security and people friendliness. The Seawind 1000 blends these features beautifully using modern lightweight materials and traditional boat building skills. With the Seawind 1000 you get a performance cruising catamaran with an interior second to none. 

Using an elegant blend of traditional timber craftsmanship and modern materials the Seawind 1000 interior is practical to use, easy to maintain and a joy to live in. The galley would do a 60 footer proud. Located in the starboard hull it is well away from through traffic and has huge panoramic windows to give a light airy workplace.

Luxury features such as LP gas stove, huge refrigeration and separate freezer, pressurised hot and cold water, unlimited storage in cupboards and drawers all combine to make this a galley to enjoy.

In both the charter and private versions the Seawind 1000 boasts four double berths. Located in separate areas of the boat they give privacy and spaciousness not seen on any similar sized yacht. In the private version the port hull is given over to the luxury of the owner with a huge master cabin located amidships (as shown) and the shower/toilet aft.

The Seawind 1000 also is fitted with a large shower/toilet compartment. This fully lined and fitted bathroom is a far cry from the small rooms often found in similar sized craft and is easy to use under way.

Up on deck is another area where the Seawind 1000 shines. The covered bridge deck offers 360 degree views and the covered cockpit offers security from the wind, sun and rain without isolating this area from the aft deck. The beauty of this design is that it integrates the deck saloon into the aft deck so that the group no longer separates into sailors and no sailors.

For the parents it means not having to worry about the kids who can play while you sail. On top of this the view forward is excellent unlike many other catamarans providing safer manoeuvring around the harbour and offshore. For the cruising sailor the covered bridge deck also makes very good sense. It gives a place away from the wind and sun where you can keep an excellent eye on what is happening whilst letting an autopilot steer you to your next anchorage. With the option of removable windows you can dial up the amount of ventilation you require to keep you snug when its wet and cool when its hot.

The Seawind packages all these features in a fast and very easy to sail catamaran. With its powerful but easy to handle rig and well laid out control systems the Seawind 1000 is a cinch to handle on your own. Sheets and halyards are easily accessible to both helm stations so you have full control at all times of your vessel. The mainsail is drives the boat well but is docile to handle with a wide traveller and powerful mainsheet system. Tacking is a breeze with the easy to handle blade jib. The underhung rudders, U-shaped sterns and efficient keels make the Seawind 1000 to do what you want it to.