We talk to Kristin and Fabio who recently purchased a brand new Seawind 1600 named “S/V Wanderlust.” Follow them on their YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram channels all under the handle “Harbors Unknown.” In this interview they tell us about the new order process, why they chose the Seawind 1600, what they would change about the boat, and where they have been. A big thank you to them for sitting down with us! Executive Summary Live aboard their Seawind 1600 in Fort Lauderdale where catamarans are much more suitable than monohulls because of shallow waters. Used to have Beneteau 473 and Dragonfly 35 Chose 1600 because they wanted daggerboards, protected helm, and great visibility from helm. Considered also Catana 53, Outremer 45, Balance 526. Catanas have exposed helms. Outremer 45 is much smaller than you would expect from watching La Vagabonde. And the Balance is too spartan down below for their […]
| Specifications | |
| Make: | Seawind |
| Model: | 1600 |
| Length: | 52 |
| Builder: | Seawind Catamarans, Vietnam |
| Designer: | Reichel Pugh |
| Construction: | Fiberglass/GRP |
| Build Start: | 2019 |
| Loa: | 51.8 ft |
| Beam: | 25.9 ft |
| Headroom: | Over 6' 4" |
| Draft: | 2.1 to 8.5 ft |
| Displacement: | 28600 lbs |
| Mfg Accommodations: | As Seawind’s flagship blue water cruiser, this catamaran offers state of the art equipment and a world class luxury fitout. The 1600 interior will be offered in both “European” as shown in the images included here, and “Traditional” finishes. The overall aim is for a level of construction, workmanship, equipment, fitout and style that surpasses any other comparable catamaran available in the market at this price range. |