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Seawind 1600 Boat Review

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: July 20, 2020

One of the things I like best about baseball is watching a batter swing for the fences, and at the crack of the bat, he knows that he can afford to take a leisurely jog around the bases because he just hit the sweet spot.

I had that same kind of feeling one day this past February when I stepped from the dinghy onto the transom steps of the new Seawind 1600 catamaran . Right away, I knew I was about to go for one fine sail—and on a near-perfect day to boot. Blue sky. Thirteen knots of breeze. Could it get better? Not until the sails were up.

Built in Vietnam, at 52 feet LOA the 1600 is ­Seawind’s largest catamaran. It was ­designed by Reichel Pugh as a luxury catamaran with equal measures of cruising comfort and sailing performance. Let’s talk about the sailing first.

The 1600 sports a square-top full-batten main and solent rig with a screecher for light-air reaching and a self-tacking jib for heavier breezes or sailing upwind. There’s an option for an inner forestay and furling storm jib, and also a sprit for flying a spinnaker, which we did on our test sail (more on that in a moment).

Headsail sheets are led to winches adjacent to each helm station. There is no traveler. Instead there are two mainsheets that run through blocks on either side of the stern and then to a central winch on the transom, where reefing lines are also led. This mainsheet arrangement provides lots of control over a big and ­powerful sail.

On a beam reach with the screecher set, our GPS speed hovered in the high 7-knot range, and when the chute went up, so did our speed, to 8.5 knots and a little higher in any puff we caught. The 1600 uses Lewmar Mamba steering, and the helms felt as smooth as could be. Headed ­upwind and home, we rolled out the self-tacking jib and still made a respectable 6.6 knots, and thanks to ­retractable ­daggerboards, were able to point quite well.

So now, on to the comforts.

The Seawind comes in either a three- or four-cabin layout. On this boat, the owner’s hull was to starboard and included a queen bunk aft, lots of storage, and a spacious head and shower up at the pointy end. The opposite hull had two cabins. The forward one felt a bit narrow because of the fine entry of the bows, but still, it had a double berth and adequate storage space. The aft cabin had two single berths and a filler that turned them into a double. A shared head was amidships.

With windows all around, the saloon was a bright and sunny place to be. ­Opening ports forward allow a breeze to blow through, and large ­sliding windows at the ­aft-facing ­galley permit the cook to join any party ­taking place at the large dining ­table located to starboard out in the cockpit. There’s an ­indoor table with U-shaped seating as well to port of a ­forward-facing nav station.

The cockpit is covered by a Bimini that is supported by stainless posts aft and short carbon-fiber risers forward. It provides lots of shade, and the breeze blows through the space between the hard awning and cabin top. This space can be closed off, as can the cockpit sides and back with clear panels. Eight solar panels sit atop the Bimini and keep the battery bank fed (though AGM batteries are standard, the boat we sailed had an ­optional lithium-ion system).

Furniture throughout the boat is built using a honeycomb foam core and ­veneers to save weight and for strength. Hulls, deck and Bimini are all cored and infused using vinyl ester resin. An outside layer of Kevlar is added to the hulls for protection and to strengthen the areas around the daggerboards; carbon fiber reinforces the chainplates, bulkheads and stiffeners.

For power, the 1600 comes standard with 57 hp Yanmar diesels; the boat in Miami had a pair of optional 80 hp Yanmars that pushed us along at just over 8 knots at cruising speed and better than 9 in get-home-fast mode. With the larger engines and lots of other options, the 1600 carries a price tag of right around $1.2 million, delivered to the US East Coast. For that, you can enjoy your own sweet spot.

Mark Pillsbury is CW ’s editor.

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Seawind 1600

Description

Seawind Catamarans is an Australian multihull brand that is fast gaining a great reputation among sailors for their designs. There are some great catamaran designs coming out of the southern hemisphere (read our McConaghy MC50 review for another example) – Seawind are definitely in the vanguard.

They moved their yard to Vietnam to become more competitive on costs, and this stylish 52 footer sets the new standard – it’s a completely new design from iconic supermaxi designers Reichel Pugh.

When you first step onto the Seawind 1600 , you’ll note the sheltered aft deck with twin helms outboard behind the coachroof and the wide decks forward to the bows and trampolines. She has dagger boards in each hull that are flush with the deck when in the raised position and the overall look is very sleek. Retractable rudders aft are easily removed if you want to go really shallow. This design really moves the bar versus older competitors in this market (read our Catana 47 review for example).

• Those twin helms are set in a mid position and tuck halfway under the bimini: they are a real USP for this boat. They give you a fantastic combination of sailing feel and protection when you need it.
• This boat is good value for money. She is priced at around the same level as her major competitors (Outremer, ITA 14.99 etc), but I would say that the quality of the finish on this yacht is at the  top end of the scale.
• The fully integrated daggerboards give her a great profile and deliver on performance.
• The running rigging is very well organised. The plan is similar to a Catana (tried and tested), with two mainsheet tackles and a central electric winch on the aft beam. The mainsail halyard, 3 reefing lines, topping lift and the solent sheet are all fed through a duct beneath the nacelle and fed to the mast foot. Very tidy and easy to manage with few hands on the ropes.
• The daggerboards are raised and lowered with lines again hidden beneath the deck.
• We also love the forward facing nav station / control centre. The visibility is great from here.
• Those Flexiteek covered side-decks are a head turner and feel great to walk on.
• The aft cockpit and saloon are on different levels, so you don’t get that big open space that you see on many modern cats. The flip side is that the interior feels cosy.
• The outside dining area is smaller than many boats we have seen of this size. She’s aimed at long distance cruisers.
• The price of this yacht starts to run away  if you start opting for some of the carbon options (like the mast). But that is true of the competition I guess.
• This yacht has finely shaped hulls, so don’t expect a palatial cabin. But it is surprisingly roomy down below, you don’t really notice space being taken up by the daggerboards.
• The forward cabin(s) in particular are small. They are cosy queens, at best , we would say.

The Rig and Lines

There’s a track for the self-tacking jib and most of the lines run tidily from here via a channel under the nacelle and back to the winch at the transom.

There are double sheets to control the main, which do the job as both trim and preventer without having to have a track (similar to a Catana set up). All lines including those for reefing come back to the cockpit for short handed sailing.

Most of the competition score highly in this regard, but the Seawind 1600 is particularly well organised (read our Outremer 55 review for another cat design that scores highly).

There are some neat touches in the running rigging set-up: the main halyard runs to the central aft pod electric Harken winch- again this reminds me of a Catana set up – and you can step out onto the side deck to make sure your mainsail  clears the lazy-jacks when you are hoisting.

If you are single handed, you can use the remote buttons for this central winch to pull up the main, and the self-tacking jib unfurls nicely when you come off the wind. The furling line runs in a tube along the port side of the boat – very neat.

Once you are up and running, you’ll have the genoa sheet running to the central winch for easy trimming and the twin sheets running to the winches on wither side, port and starboard on the transom. If the wind picks up, it’s an easy job to centralise the mainsail if you need to gybe, for example, using the winches on each side on that twin sheet set-up. The jib is a piece of cake, of course, as it’s self tacking.

She’s powered by twin Yanmar 80HP engines that sit in some very neatly designed bays aft. There’s plenty of workspace around each engine with all systems and service points above the bilge level.

You can see the quality of the steering system down here with large stainless rods to the rudders and a 54L/ph water maker (with air conditioner in another locker on the aft deck). I’d probably have a water maker retro fitted to a 100L per hour model.

Power is supplied from the engine alternators, and 800w of solar panels on the bimini, plus a bank of Mastervolt AGM batteries in the saloon with a 2200w Mastervolt inverter.

The decks are nice and wide, and all of the hatches are flush, so moving around the boat feels safe. This catamaran does have boards, but they are recessed, so you don’t have those as an obstruction as you are walking forward.

There are plenty of hand-holds and clip on points distributed around the boat- the builders have obviously put a lot of thought into maximising safety at sea. All the lines lead back to the cockpit and both helm stations have controls for the engines- you won’t need to spin the boat around to come in on the same side every time.

The aft cockpit is going to particularly appeal to sailors in warmer climes, it looks very “Ibiza Lounge”.

The saloon has four forward facing hatches- so there’s plenty of light and ventilation. The wrap around windows give you fantastic visibility forward and around. To port you have a big U-shaped sofa with a coffee table that folds out into a dining table: there’s plenty of space for entertaining.

On the starboard side is a forward facing nav station from which you can see your sails- a handy place to hang out on watch if the weather turns nasty. Behind the nav station is an ample galley with burners and a double sink. The design lends itself to being able to wedge yourself in if things get rough with a front loading fridge and a top loading freezer.

We like the way that you can throw open the large windows between the cockpit and the saloon. The Seawind is slightly unusual in today’s market in that you step down into the saloon- most cats these days have the saloon and cockpit on one level as one big open space. It definitely helps to give the boat more zones, although once those windows are thrown open, the two areas are pretty well connected.

Guests will head down into the port hull which you can configure with twins aft or a queen size. There’s loads of storage down here and the quality of the finish, just like the saloon and cockpit, is very high.

There is another berth forward, and this is the big compromise for us, as this would have to be classified as a single rather that a double. That’s the price you pay for those slender hulls I guess.

In the master hull to starboard, the space forward is taken up by a roomy shower-room, and there are plenty of options for storage / washing machine etc down here. But all in all, you might be surprised at the size of the living accommodation down below – you just need to keep reminding yourself that this is a performance cat.

The forward guest cabin in the port hull is the big compromise – it’s going to seriously reduce your options if you have guests onboard.

The big news on the specs front is that boards up draft which comes in at a skinny 0.54m or 2’1″ : you can pull up the rudders as well, just like a Gunboat. Those rudders will slide in a hinged carbon housing which you can get to from the sugarscoops.

Displacement is 13 tonnes.

The Seawind 1600 is an out and out performance cruising catamaran that is targeting speeds in the high teens and even over 20 knots in the right conditions on a broad reach.

With those daggerboards, she points well into the wind like an Outremer and is comfortable at an AWA as low as 35 degrees. Displacement is just 13 tonnes light, so she gets moving quickly and sails well in light airs.

Seawind 1600 Polar Digram

The base price for a Seawind 1600 (Dec 2019) is around €780k and this jumps to around €850-900k once you have all of the options added. It will depend on what you go for I guess.

There is plenty of competition in this category with the Balance 526, Outremer 52 and HH50 all vying for honours in this 50 foot performance range. The Seawind 1600 is going to take some beating on the value for money stakes even if it still is a million dollar boat. You get a lot for your money – this is a very well thought out performance cruiser, our one big reservation is the size of that forward guest cabin.

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The Seawind 1600 is a blue water cruiser designed to have a balance of sailing performance and cruising comfort. It is built with the latest techniques using a composite construction, and a great effort is made to save weight, making this catamaran fast and practical.

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DESIGN – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

The Seawind 1600 was designed by renowned naval architects Reichel Pugh and built by Seawind , an Australian based company that recently moved its production facilities to Vietnam. Designed with performance and weight saving in mind, it’s hulls are narrow and reinforced with Kevlar and carbon. The interior has a minimalist design and is offered in two finishes, “European” and “Traditional.”

The retractable rudders and daggerboards give a maximum draft of 8’6″ / 2.6 m down to 2’1″ / 0.54 m, which is ideal for accessing shallower areas typically reserved for smaller boats and allow beaching on the sand if needed. The engines are easily accessed, and the excellent space in the engine room makes performing maintenance very comfortable. Locker lids on the deck are solidly constructed, as is the walkway between the trampolines and should last the owner many years. Solar panels on the roof are recessed and designed with a guttering system to collect fresh rainwater, adding to the practicality of this boat as a blue water cruiser.

Visibility from the twin helms is exceptional, though taller sailors may find the hardtop a little low when standing. Being located outboard with such excellent visibility also means the helms are slightly exposed to the elements and can make the captain’s life uncomfortable when on watch in wet weather. Having engine controls in this position at each helm makes docking and maneuvering safe and easy.

The large opening lockers on the floor and under seating provide adequate storage space. The cockpit coffee table folds out into a dining table with the wrap-around L shaped lounge providing accommodation for eight people. A huge triple sliding window allows access from the galley to the cockpit lounge, making communication and delivery of food and drinks a breeze. Features such as bracing points, handholds, and attachment points are in good supply in the cockpit for added safety and security.

The Seawind 1600 is a performance catamaran with daggerboards, but conveniently don’t protrude through to the deck. This makes moving about on top much easier and safer, especially when offshore. The mechanism for operating these is in the cockpit for ease of use and safety. All lockers and hatches are well designed and finished flush to the deck. The main sheet is controlled by winches on either side of the rear seat in the cockpit. Also, for safety and practicality, most other lines are controlled by a power winch in the center of the cockpit, with the lines tailing into bins, keeping the area neat and uncluttered.

Moving from the cockpit to the saloon is unobstructed, through a good-sized sliding door and down two steps. The interior is bright and minimalist in design. Four forward-facing opening hatches provide good ventilation, and combined with wrap-around windows, the sailor has exceptional visibility. The navigation station is located up and forward on the starboard side. From this position, you have excellent 360-degree visibility all around and are also able to see the sails. The outstanding visibility makes the saloon suitable and safe for being on watch during poor weather.

A large U shaped lounge offers plenty of comfortable seating for up to eight, with a coffee table that folds out, converting into a dining table. The large flat-screen TV makes this space great for movie night. Communication with those outside is easy through the extra-large window adjacent to the galley. While the cabinetry could have slightly larger rounded corners for safety, they’re all solidly constructed with quality materials.

The galley is mounted up in the saloon on the starboard side in an enclosed U shaped configuration, suggesting it would be a safe, secure space during rough weather. With a large amount of bench space, deep double stainless sink, three burner stovetop, 130L front-loading fridge, and 90L top-loading freezer, this is a practical cruising galley.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Two accommodation configurations are available in the Seawind 1600. Four cabins with two in each hull, or three cabins with the entire starboard side allocated to the owner’s berth. The forward guest cabin is quite small and is a single berth, which is a compromise given the narrow hulls of this performance catamaran. Although the master cabin is quite comfortable with four opening hatches for natural sunlight and ventilation. The master has a vanity with a chair that can be used as a desk and a good number of drawers and storage space.

All cabins have recessed fans, which are a practical solution to ensure good ventilation. The separate showers have 2 meters, standing headroom, and the thoughtful opaque windows in the ceiling illuminate the area well but, most importantly, provide privacy from those on deck. The lighting is aesthetically pleasing and useful throughout, with recessed LED lighting utilized in many places. Although this catamaran doesn’t have the luxury of production cruising catamarans, the accommodation is functional and practical.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Overall Length: 51’8″ / 15.74 m
• Waterline Length: 51’6/ 15.7 m
• Beam: 25’10” / 7.9 m
• Min. Draft: 2’1″ / 0.54 m
• Max. Draft (boards down): 8’6″ / 2.6 m
• Displacement: 28,000 lbs / 13,000 kg
• Diesel Saildrives: 2 x Yanmar 57 hp / 43 kw
• Fuel: 200 US gal / 750 litres
• Fresh Water: 155 US gal / 600 litres
• Mast Height: 71’ 8” / 22.8 m
• Steering System: Lewmar Mamba
• Underwing Clearance: 2’4″ / 0.75 m
• Upwind Sail Area: 1,558 sq ft / 144.5 sq m
• Mainsail: 1,080 sq ft / 100 sq m
• Jib: 478 sq ft / 44.5 sq m
• Screecher (optional): 990 sq ft / 92.5 sq m
• Spinnaker (optional): 2,370 sq ft / 220 sq m  

PRICE RANGE

The Seawind 1600 starts at $889,000. Although after adding some of the optional extras, the price rises up to $990,000, which is comparable to other catamarans of similar size and type.

With a thoughtful design such as a recessed daggerboard that doesn’t impede in the interior or deck and a minimalist interior, this catamaran suits the sailor who wants to be able to make fast passages while in comfort. This is a fast, performance cruiser, and some volume for storage and living space is compromised with the narrow hull widths to achieve the increase in sailing performance.

With a large cockpit and saloon that has many opening windows provide superb visibility from the helm and saloon for convenience and ease of communication. The forward-facing navigation station is a safe location when on watch, with the amazing visibility to see both the headsail and mainsail. Overall, the Seawind 1600 would suit those who want to travel fast and are happy to compromise space for performance and sailing ability.

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Seawind 1600 Passagemaker Catamaran

Comfort and performance.

Designed by world renowned naval architects Reichel Pugh, this 52 foot luxury catamaran is the perfect balance of cruising comfort and performance sailing. Using high end composite construction materials and techniques, the Seawind 1600 is pitched at the sailor who is looking for something a little extra.

Blue Water Performance

With simple sailing systems, twin protected helms and a large open cockpit space, this blue water luxury cruising catamaran sets the standard for offshore sailing. With daggerboards, narrow hulls, performance sails and light weight construction she is guaranteed to sail quickly and smoothly.

Indoor/Outdoor Seamless Living

Seawind Catamarans are known for their open plan layout, great ventilation and indoor/outdoor living. The Seawind 1600 is no exception. Her large cockpit is fully cover with a raised hardtop, has a cockpit table and seating which adjoins both the starboard helm station and galley through a large sliding window.

Saloon and Galley

Her large saloon contains a convertible table with seating for eight, navigation station and fully equipped galley up. There is a large sliding window above the galley which connects to the outdoor dining in the cockpit making it easy pass food out.

Comfortable Accomodation

With options of a 3 or 4 cabin layout, she can comfortably sleep 8-10 people. In the owners version 3 cabin layout, with the owners to starboard, there is a queen size bed, desk and dressing area with a full size bathroom. The port hull contains another queen berth cabin as well as a cabin with 2 single berths which can be converted to a double and another bathroom.

• Draft 0.6m- 2.6m
• Displacement 13,600kg
• Underwind Clearance 0.75m
• Inboards 2 x Yanmar 57HP

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The Seawind 1600 is designed by world-renowned naval architects Reichel Pugh, this 52-foot luxury catamaran is the perfect balance of cruising comfort and performance sailing.

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SEAWIND 1600 Passagemaker

The superbly equipped flagship.

Incredibly spacious and ideal for offshore cruising.

Seawind’s flagship, the Seawind 1600 Passagemaker, was designed by famed naval architects Reichel Pugh for spirited, yet refined bluewater cruising. It’s superbly equipped and finished and should be high on the list of those looking for a modern 50 ft+, high performance cruising cat.

The decks of the Seawind 1600 are clean and easy to walk, with the dagger boards kept below deck and each controlled by a single continuous line run back to the cockpit. Her spacious cockpit features twin helms under her hardtop making life easier for the skipper as well as offering protection from the weather.  The saloon features an eight person dining table, drop down television and built in surround sound. There is also a separate nav station with clear views through the windows. The spacious owner’s suite to starboard features queen bed and a bathroom with dedicated head and large walk in shower, while crew share two cabins on the port side, with the aft cabin convertible to double or twin beds, and a forward cabin featuring a king single.

Seawind 1600 Specifications

The overall aim is for a level of construction, workmanship, equipment, fitout and style that surpasses any other comparable 50′ catamaran available in the market at this price range.

• Overall Catamaran Length 51’ 8” / 15.74m
• Waterline Length 51’ 6” / 15.70m
• Beam 25’ 10” / 7.9m
• Max. Draft – Dagger Boards Fully Down 8’ 6” / 2.6m
• Sailing Draft – Rudders fully Down 5’ 3” / 1.6m
• Min. Draft – Dagger boards & Rudders up 2’ 1” / 0.54m
• Displacement – light weight 28,600 lbs / 13 tonnes
• Underwing Clearance 2’ 4″ / 0.8m
• Mast height above water 71’ 8” / 22.8m
• Diesel Sail Drives 2 x Yanmar 57hp (43Kw)
• Fuel 200 US gal (750 litres)
• Fresh Water 155 US gal (600L)
• Mainsail 1,080 sq ft / 100 sq m
• Jib 478 sq ft / 44.5 sq m
• Code 0 (Optional) 990 sq ft / 92.5 sq m
• Asymmetric Spinnaker (Optional) 2,370 sq ft / 220 sq m

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Brand: Seawind 1600

Designed by world renowned naval architects Reichel Pugh, this 52 foot catamaran is the perfect balance of cruising comfort and performance sailing. Using high end composite construction materials and techniques, the Seawind 1600 is pitched at the sailor who is looking for something a little extra. With simple sailing systems, twin protected helms and a large open cockpit space, this blue water cruising catamaran sets a new standard for offshore sailing.

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SEAWIND 1600 Reviewed by Pacific Yachting

A winner in the luxury performance cruising “cat”egory.

The “luxury performance cruising cat” has been an elusive animal for decades. Upwind agility usually loses out to the added weight of all those “luxuries” like extra volume, multiple refrigerators, huge battery banks, large engines and classy finishes. The term itself holds a vague promise, but to most  keptics it’s a flat-out misnomer. But intrepid builders keep trying to find the ideal marriage of comfort and speed and  that’s a good thing. With each effort, we get closer to that “perfect” combination and that’s why I found so much to like on the new Seawind 1600. – By ZUZANA PROCHAZKA

Pacific Yachting came out for a sail on board a new Seawind 1600, and the article dives into excellent technical details. Therefore we highly recommend a profound reading. The author finds Seawind 1600 a good-looking and fast cruiser.

The article dives into excellent technical details, therefore we highly recommend a profound reading. Zuzana Prochazka from Pacific Yachting found the 1600 to be a good looking and fast cruiser. And he clearly loved C-shaped gallery which was thoughtfully designed to allow chefs cooking offshore regardless conditions.

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“ENGINE AND SYSTEMS  How does a performance sailing cat do under power? At wide-open throttle and 3,200 rpm, we motored at 9.2 knots with upgraded, three-blade Gori folding propellers. A more economical cruising speed was at 2,200 rpm  and 8.2 knots where speed took only  a slight ding but fuel consumption improved nicely. With a nearly 26-foot beam the 57-horsepower Yanmar diesels are set wide apart so manoeuvring is easy and the visibility from the helms is excellent. There’s an option for engine controls at both helms so no matter which way you need to dock in a tight space, the sightlines are great. That may be listed as an option but any serious sailor will put that at the top of the wish list.” How the Seawind 1600 reviewed by Pacific Yachting

The article is available in the November 2020 issue by Pacific Yachting.

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Designed by world renowned naval architect Reichel Pugh and backed by Seawind's 35+ years of experience producing high quality cruising catamarans, the 1600 is at the top of the world’s best performing high end luxury catamarans. Using advanced composite construction materials and techniques, this 52’ vessel is the perfect balance of cruising comfort, safety at sea, and performance, while still maintaining ease of operation. This blue water cruising catamaran sets the standard for offshore sailing.

Large Sliding Door Between the Cockpit & Saloon

The saloon & galley are on the same level with beautiful light-oak finishes & walnut flooring throughout, (teak interior option also available).  Floor to ceiling pantry, top-loading freezer and built-in wine storage (10 bottles) are among the elegant features within.  Separate shower stalls and vessel sinks fancify both heads.

Controls Near Each Helm Station

Fully recessed within the hulls, the infused carbon fiber dagger boards do not protrude through the deck leaving a clean flush surface without obstruction. When fully retracted, the Seawind 1600 draws only 2’ 1”, and when the dagger boards are fully deployed, it has a draft of 8’ 6” inches providing maximum windward performance. Dagger board controls, both up & down, are by a continuous line drive winch located near each helm position.

Three or Four-Cabin Layout

A wardrobe style closet and seated vanity area in the Owners cabin allows for greater storage and an enhanced living space.  The port side guest aft cabin has two twin beds or can convert to a queen size bed.

Seawind 1600 (16.1 METERS / 52.8 ft ) PASSAGEMAKER EDITION

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT – OWNERS 3 Cabin Version

• GENERAL: The Seawind 1600 Passagemaker is built to the highest standards of a luxury world-class yacht of this size and type. Only the highest quality materials & equipment are used throughout, with special care and attention to delivering first class finishes and solutions for serious cruisers.

The overall aim is for a level of construction, workmanship, equipment, fitout and style that surpasses any other comparable 50′ catamaran available in the market at this price range.

Designed by world renowned Designers Reichel Pugh and backed by the 30+ year success of Seawind Catamarans in building high quality, cruising, performance catamarans, the 1600 takes its place as one of the world’s best performing high end luxury catamarans.

• CONSTRUCTION:

Finish: Full female moulded hulls & decks, exterior gelcoat finish with moulded-in non-slip surface on deck areas.

Hull & Deck Laminate: Vinyl Ester (Modified epoxy) resin infused laminate throughout. Composite PVC sandwich construction to Designer Reichel Pugh specifications. Engineering by Reichel Pugh to CE & ABYS Standards. Extensive carbon & Kevlar aramid reinforcements in specified areas. Bulkheads in high density PVC cored composite panels with vinyl ester resins. Chainplates and high load areas in carbon.

• MAST/BOOM/SAILS:
• Clear anodised aluminium mast and boom. Double Spreader, 7/8 rig.
• Standing Rigging – Stainless Steel 1 x 19 Dyform wire.
• Halyards – Main halyard: 2:1 in 12 mm Spectra rope : Heavy duty shackle.

– Genoa halyard: 12 mm Spectra rope. Heavy duty shackle.

– Screacher halyard 2:1 in 12mm spectra rope. Heavy duty shackle.

– Topping lift: 12 mm Double Braid. Heavy duty shackle.

– Spinnaker Halyard: 12mm Double Braid with snap-shackle spliced to end.

• Boom outhaul.
• 3 x mainsail single line reefing fitted, all running aft into the cockpit.
• Mainsail control by two winches located on aft beam.
• Fully battened mainsail. Luff adjustable batten end caps. Fibreglass sail battens ( 7 ).
• Cruising mainsail cover with integrated lazy jack system.
• Self-tacking headsail with headsail furler. Curved headsail traveller track with end stops. Control sheet lead aft to cockpit.
• DECK EQUIPMENT:
• Deck Hatches & Portholes ( 22 in total )

2 x Forecabin hatches 510mm x 510mm.

2 x Saloon Hatches 510mm x 510mm.

2 x Underwing Escape Hatches 500mm x 500mm.

2 x Aft Cabin Hatches 200mm x 200mm.

2 x Fwd Windscreen Hatches 430 x 430.

2 x Fwd Windscreen Portholes.

8 x Hullside opening portholes.

2 x Inboard aft cabin portholes.

• Fibreglass Flush Mounted Deck Hatches:

1x Anchor winch & chain hatch – fore deck.

2 x Forward large storage hatches.

2 x Bow large storage hatches.

2 x Aft deck engine hatches 700mm x 700mm.

2 x Cockpit sole storage hatches 1160mm x 870mm.

• Cockpit under seat storage hatch.
• Cockpit gas locker.
• Companionway storage cupboard.
• 8 x Docking cleats. 4 Each side : bow, stern & amidships.
• 12 x Rope clutches
• 2 x small cleats inboard transom for dinghy.
• All halyards & sail controls to cockpit.
• 12 x Rope clutches.
• Mainsail Sheet winches: 2 x size 50 – 2 speed self tailing.
• Jib Sheet, main halyard and main reefs are controlled at main size 50 electric winch.
• Heavy Duty ball bearing blocks.
• Mainsail Double Sheeting System.
• Stanchions/Rails: High quality stanchions with double life-lines. Deck stanchions 600mm high for maximum safety.
• Bow Pulpits with seating for 2 people.
• Synthetic lines across bow with pelican hook releases.
• 2 x transom access gates with pelican hook releases.
• 2 x side access gates with pelican hook releases.
• 2 x coach roof hand rails.
• Aft swim ladder : pull out stainless aft swim ladder on starboard side.
• NAVIGATION:
• 2 x Steering compasses.
• B&G: Log, speed, depth.
• B&G: DSC VHF radio.
• FORWARD BEAM, CATWALK AND TRAMPOLINES:
• Alloy Forward beam. Adjustable pelican striker and cable.
• Catwalk/longaron in foam-sandwich fibreglass and molded non skid finish.
• 1 x mooring self launching anchor roller integral into composite catwalk/longaron.
• Hinges covers to access anchor and bridle.
• Open weave trampolines.
• AFT BEAM & COCKPIT & DECK:
• Moulded cockpit sole with large sliding door to saloon. Large sliding window access to saloon & galley.
• Cockpit seating (upholstered) & cockpit table.
• Hard composite Bimini top over cockpit. Mounted solar panels. Rain water catching system.
• Non skid deck with water tight engine hatches with SS gas struts.
• Overhead lights & courtesy step lights – all LED.
• UV quality upholstered seating for 8 people.
• Halyard pockets.
• Walk up transom entry port & starboard.
• Pull out SS Boarding ladder enclosed in transom.
• Carbon fibre Davits with pulley system for Dinghy.
• 2 x manual bilge pump flush mounted.
• 2 large under cockpit floor lazarettes with gas strut assisted hatches.
• HELM & RUDDER SYSTEM:
• Twin helm stations under aft corner of hard bimini. Upholstered double raised seats with backrests & footrests.
• High quality, lightweight composite steering wheels 840mm diameter.
• Twin magnetic compasses.
• Pedestal navigation instrument panels.
• Balanced Dagger rudder blades in hung carbon fiber rudder cases. Fully retractable.
• Gas strut assisted hatches over rudder blades.
• DAGGER BOARDS:
• High aspect dagger boards.
• Fully recessed within hull & deck. No extension through deck. Access to boards via deck hatch.
• Dagger board controls – both down & up – by a continuous line drive winch located near each helm position.
• Lightweight interior. All panels are lightweight foam cored construction with gloss gelcoat or timber laminate surface.
• Sides and cabin top lined with vinyl or white gloss finish.
• Floors : Simulated timber throughout.
• Insect screens on all portlights.
• Ornate polished timber dining table: Slides out for easy access to saloon seating.
• Upholstered surround settee for 8. Access to electrical under cushions plus storage space.
• Polished timber navigation table & upholstered seating. Extensive cupboards & shelving for computer / printer / office equipment.
• Movable upholstered extension seating to navigation seat. Built-in wine storage.
• Forward opening hatches above.
• 2 x 510mm x 510mm. 2 x Opening ports behind mast.
• Entertainment area with space for flat screen TV; speakers and sound system; etc. Shelves and draw.
• Saloon/cockpit door: framed sliding door.
• Large sliding window opening to cockpit.
• Vinyl headlining with polished timber accents.
• LED lighting throughout.
• Spacious galley with solid co-ordinated lightweight granite effect counter surfaces, timber accents. Island counter.
• Three (3 ) burner LPG stove with oven. Stainless steel pot holders. Flame failure device to shut off LPG immediately in event of flame going out. LPG solenoid control in galley.
• Stainless steel double sink & cutting board.
• Pressure hot & cold fresh water system. Single lever mixing tap.
• Refrigerator / Freezer: 130L Fridge & top load 110L Freezer (approx) under island counter.
• Numerous under bench storage with door fronts & cutlery drawers.
• Large floor to ceiling pantry locker.
• Concealed slide out rubbish / trash bin.
• Simulated timber flooring.
• OWNERS STATEROOM:
• Starboard hull dedicated to owner’s stateroom.
• Sliding privacy door from saloon. Latched in opened or closed position.
• Queen sized island bed – aft cabin. Huge drawers under.
• Mattresses 150mm ( 6” ) quilted foam upholstered.
• Vanity / book case. Large mirror & lighting. Cushioned seat.
• Large volume cupboards & storage.
• Cabin, companionway walls & ceiling vinyl lined or gloss white.
• Recessed 24volt LED lighting.
• 2 x reading lights over bed.
• Simulated timber flooring. Flush access hatches to under floor areas & bilge.
• Removable solid timber staircase with access to escape hatch.
• Huge owners head / bathroom forward. Elegant furnishings including vanity cupboard.
• PORT SIDE / GUEST CABINS
• Aft Cabin: Twin beds aft / convertible to queen sized bed. Privacy door.
• Forward cabin: Single / small double bed forward. Privacy door.
• Cabin & companionway walls & ceiling vinyl lined or gloss white.
• Removable staircase access to escape hatch.
• Central head with wash basin & shower.
• LIGHTING / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24 VOLT:
• High quality DC electrical switch panel with circuit breakers, LED indicator lights and digital ammeter & voltage display.
• Marine grade tinned electrical wiring with extensive use of heat sealed connectors.
• Batteries x 4 comprising: House System (total 600 amp hrs) 3 x 200 amp hr AGM (Absorbed Glass Matt) deep cycle / heavy duty batteries. One battery – 100 amp AGM.
• 2x 200W solar panels with 40 amp 24 volt MPPT solar regulator.
• 24V LED lighting : Numerous 24V LED interior lamps and courtesy lights throughout including recessed lights in cockpit. Dome lights in cockpit.
• 4 x 24V Outlets.
• International standard LED navigation lights. Port & Starboard mounted on bow rails. Stern mounted on davit and steamimg light on mast.
• Deck floodlight mounted on mast.
• Mast head tri-colour and anchor light.
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 240V / 110V:
• Shore power connection with 20 meter lead.
• Choice of 240v/110v installation with switch panel, isolator and galvanic blocker.
• Mastervolt 100amp/2500w charger inverter unit.
• 3x240v/110v Double power outlets
• PLUMBING / FRESH WATER SYSTEM / SALT WATER SYSTEM / LPG:
• Pressure hot & cold water system. Hot water storage system (10 US gal/40 L). Hot & cold water to galley, both bathrooms and transom shower.
• Galley fresh water tap is lever type.
• 2 x Fresh water tanks: Approx. 164 US Gal/620 litres in total. Remote deck fillers. Fresh water tank gauges.
• Fresh water automatic pressure pump.
• All fresh water piping in rigid tubing to international fresh water standard.
• LPG (Propane) to Galley & optional BBQ.
• 2 x LPG cylinders – 10lb/4.5kg cylinder. Located in cockpit separate locker with venting to outside under boat. Space for spare cylinder.
• HEADS – STBD FORWARD & PORT MID :
• Solid lockable doors.
• Fully composite molded bathroom with non skid on floor and built in floor drains.
• Electric quiet flush toilet plumbed to sea water. Discharge via holding tank.
• Holding tanks (2 x 16 USgal/60L) built in. Discharge by Pump out shore station or self draining directly overboard.
• Skin fittings and sea-cocks are easily accessible.
• Vanity basin with pressure hot & cold water.
• Wall mounted shower head & mixer tap.
• Electric shower sump pump with direct overboard discharge.
• Cupboards / shelves to very high quality.
• Toilet roll holder, towel rack & clothes hooks, mirror mounted.
• BILGES / EMERGENCY PUMPING:
• Electric bilge pumps with built in float switches (4) with controls mounted at navigation station. One in each engine room and one in each center bilge.
• Manual bilge pumps (2) one in each hull. Flush mounted in cockpit.
• “Marlon” thru hulls and sea cocks used thru out.
• Twin Yanmar 53hp saildrive diesel engines. Fresh water internal cooling with sea water cooling thru heat exchanger, rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fibreglass bed with integral oil drip pan.
• Sound & Fire insulation engine room bulkhead.
• 3 blade fixed propellers.
• Electronic engine controls with remote electric key start for engine controls.
• Fuel tanks: Total 800 liters (211 US Gallons) in one polypropylene tank. Fuel gauges and shut off valves fitted.
• Water intakes for engines protected by external strainer. (1 per engine)
• Dual primary  water separator/fuel filters, secondary engine fuel filters. Engine, fuel tank & fuel line installation to International standards.
• Port side Console mounted engine instruments with electric tachometers, engine monitoring & warning systems, engine hour meters.
• ANCHORING / MOORING:
• Electric anchor winch with gypsy and capstan. Located under locker to give clean deck. Primary anchor is 35 kg galvanized Delta type with 230’ (70mtrs) x 3/8” (10mm) short link galvanized chain and swivel. Self stowing bridle also thru anchor roller.
• Primary anchor is stored in a specially designed anchor roller under the forward beam.
• Anchor winch has foot switch at the winch with up/down control at the helm station.
• 4 x PVC Inflatable fenders with spliced line.
• 4 x Mooring lines.
• ANTIFOULING / STRIPING:
• Epoxy barrier coat plus 2 coats of high quality antifouling bottom paint.

DISCLAIMER : The specifications above may change at Seawind Catamarans discretion.

Specifications

Overall Length

52’8″ / 16.1 m

Waterline Length

26’6″ / 8.1 m

1’9″ / 0.6 m

Max. Draft (boards down)

8’6″ / 2.6 m

Displacement

29,982 lbs / 13,600 kg

Diesel Saildrives

2 x Yanmar 57 hp / 43 kw

200 US gal / 750 litres

Fresh Water

174 US gal / 658 litres

Mast Height

71’8″/ 22.8 m

Steering System

Lewmar Mamba

Underwing Clearance

2’4″ / 0.75 m

Upwind Sail Area

1,558 sq ft / 144.5 sq m

1,080 sq ft / 100 sq m

478 sq ft / 44.5 sq m

129 sq ft / 12 sq m

Screecher (optional)

990 sq ft / 92.5 sq m

Spinnaker (optional)

2,370 sq ft / 220 sq m

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