At the Miami International Boat Show last February, I had the good fortune to get to see the brand new Seawind 1600 in the flesh. We’ve been looking at the drawings and photos of the boat for a while, so it was a pleasure to climb onboard. The 1600, which is 50 feet long, is a big step up for Seawind Catamarans. They have specialized in somewhat smaller cats that appeal to cruising couples who embrace an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, simplicity and fine sailing characteristics.
The 1600 is a true offshore performance cruising cat that is big and bold in every way. The Reichel Pugh designed hulls are fairly narrow for enhanced performance with plumb bows and squared off transoms. The bridge deck has ample clearance above the water so you will rarely be troubled by waves spanking the boat in a seaway. Read More
