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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Would you change seacock valve 65cm below the water line whilst afloat?! It might not be as scary as you think. This valve body seized up (despite only being 3-4 years old) so I unscrewed it, popped in a wooden bung, bought a new one and screwed it on. The trick is to be prepared. I had all my wooden bungs on hand, covered any electrical equipment and was ready for the worst case scenario. Fortunately, because it was a fairly new fitting, it came undone relatively easily and the job was pretty straight forward 😊💦 And what’s the worst case scenario I was prepared for? The worst case scenario is the thru hull fitting itself breaking off when I attempt to unscrew the valve. What would I do about it? Just tap in one of my many wooden bungs and then arrange to get the boat lifted out! That scenario was quite unlikely but it helps to think through what could happen. What also helped me is that, from previous experimentation on another boat, we have pumps that I know could easily outrun the water coming in through that hole. An uncontrolled inflow through that fitting wouldn’t be good as it would spray seawater everywhere but it’s good to know that the pumps could cope. It’s always counter intuitive and panic inducing to see water flooding in to the boat and I know many people don’t like to pull out their paddle wheel log transducers for that very reason however staying calm and knowing that it would actually take quite a long time to sink through a 3/4” hole means it may not be as bad as you think. Always worth thinking what else could help. Whilst away, shopping for parts, I left Kate armed with cushions as well as wooden bungs as a cushion pushed hard over a hole will slow the flow enough that most bilge pumps would cope. Despite my previous experiments I was even surprised how little water we took on but the point is that, with a little thought and prep, changing a valve or pulling that paddle wheel so it doesn’t foul up needn’t be that stressful or require an expensive lift out. Luckily for me everything went super smoothly this time so no need for backup plans! It does get the heart pumping a bit when you haven’t done it for a while though! 😊💦 #followintrepidbear #sailinglife #sailing #sailor #liveaboard #sailboat #boatlife

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