Seawind 1260 | The Ultimate Blue Water Cruiser for Adventure

Would you navigate the rugged Australian coastline or set a course for the remote islands of the South Pacific? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Seawind 1260 © Seawind Catamarans Length overall: 12.45 m (40 ft 10 in) Beam: 6.80 m (22 ft 4 in) Draft: 1.16 m (3 ft 10 in) Displacement: 8,200 kg (18,078 lb) Engines: 2 x 29 hp to 40 hp diesel Fuel capacity: 480 L (127 US gal) Water capacity: 700 L (185 US gal) Sail area: 104 m² (1,119 sq ft) Cabins: 3–4 Berths: 6–8 persons The Seawind 1260 is widely regarded as one of the best-designed 40-foot cruising catamarans in the world, specifically engineered for blue water passages and live-aboard comfort. It features Seawind's legendary tri-fold door system, which seamlessly merges the saloon and cockpit into a massive, single-level living space protected by a permanent hardtop. The dual helm stations provide the skipper with 360-degree visibility while remaining under the protection of the roof, a vital feature for long-distance voyaging. Inside, the layout is functional and refined, featuring a "galley-up" or "galley-down" configuration that caters to different cruising styles. The high-performance hull design and protected rudders allow for spirited sailing performance and the ability to tuck into shallow anchorages. Known for its robust build and exceptional ventilation, the Seawind 1260 was named "Best Cruising Catamaran Under 50 Feet" by Cruising World Magazine, solidifying its reputation as a premier choice for serious sailors who refuse to compromise on safety or luxury. #Seawind1260 #SailingCatamaran #BlueWaterCruiser #HarbourMasters

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Catch up with our 49er sailors, Nathan Outteridge & Iain "Goobs" Jensen before their racing begins on Friday here (early Saturday morning AEST). ‪#‎OneTeam‬ ‪#‎GoAusSailors‬ Video by Beau Outteridge

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► You frequently see sailors on social media criticizing all the new boats they consider unsuitable for open seas in winds of over 50 knots... For us at Multihulls World, this kind of criticism makes no more sense than pointing out that an RV isn’t the thing for the twists and turns of a snow-covered mountain road... The success of pontoon boats, despite not being the most seaworthy of craft, but great at anchor, shows that many boaters don’t necessarily want to set off on a round-the-world trip, and prefer the comfort of a platform on the water over its performance. With this in mind, we’d like to present the Smart Cat S280, a catamaran we saw alongside the HopYacht 30 at the Miami International Boat Show. This compact unit is based on the open cockpit/nacelle principle popularized on Edel Cat, Corneel 26 and Kat 28 from the 1980s - but also on the small Aventura from the 2000s. The galley is located in the starboard passageway. There are 3 berths and one bathroom, or 2 berths and 2 bathrooms. As the disclaimer preceding this presentation suggests, the S280 has no pretensions to performance under sail: it is relatively heavy, moderately canvassed and its hulls are reasonably beamy at the waterline. But this little catamaran has the advantage of being dismountable to fit into two 40-foot shipping containers. The S280 can be fitted with a variety of engines (inboard, outboard or electric), and can even do without a rig. ► TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: S Com Tech - South Korea Length: 28’ (8.50 m) Beam: 17’5” (5.29 m) Draft: 2’10” (0.89 m) Displacement: 10,000 lbs (4.5 t) Mainsail: 417 sq ft (38.8 m²) Genoa: 344 sq ft (32.2 m²) Engines: 2 x 10 or 2 x 25 HP outboards or 2 x 21 HP inboards Fuel: 27 US gal (102 l) Water: 36 US gal (135 l) ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multicoquesmag #multihullsworld #catamaran #multihull #multicoque #dominicsalander #miamiinternationalboatshow #smartcat #smartcats280