Cruising World Judges named the Seawind 1260
Best Cruising Catamaran Under 50 feet.

Cruising World Magazine named the Seawind 1260 as the Best Sailing Catamaran Under 50 feet in 2018. Learn more >>

Introducing the new Seawind 1260. A cruising catamaran specifically designed for serious bluewater cruising. The result was the Seawind 1260, 41ft of the best ideas, engineering, and craftsmanship accumulated by a team of expert builders. The 1260 is based on the prior 1250 with some new upgrades and refinements.

Indoor/outdoor, open lifestyle, with an unbeatable living area!

The new 1260 features the same unique ventilation system as on our other models – combining ventilation in the cabins, the forward opening windows, and the tri-fold doors to draw air through the boat even in the most serene conditions. 

Cruising World Magazine named the Seawind 1260 as the Best Sailing Catamaran Under 50 feet in 2018. We explore why by taking you on a test sail onboard the Seawind 1260 and show the unique twin helm design and other innovative characteristics that make the Seawind 1260 a winner.

Check out these informative Seawind 1260 videos.

Explore a Seawind 1260

The 41ft Seawind 1260 is a product of the best ideas, engineering and craftsmanship accumulated by the Seawind Catamarans team of expert builders and designers. With over 30 years’ experience in building high quality offshore cruising catamarans the 1260 combines the best of the company’s expertise and experiences into one of the world’s most practical and capable 40’ blue water cruising catamarans.

The Australian indoor/outdoor, open lifestyle is entrenched in this new design, with an unbeatable living area complimented with brilliant natural ventilation, protected cockpit lounge, and social helm seats putting the skipper in control as well as in the conversation. Best of all, you can enjoy what many cats compromise on… “visibility”‘ for the skipper AND crew, with 360 degree views from the helm and saloon seats all within the protection of the fiberglass coachouse and targa roof.

Twin helm positions are a must have for any true sailor, the Seawind 1260 offer the perfect balance between excellent 360 degree visibility and total protection from the weather in any conditions, whilst always offering the skipper full control and comfortable navigation around the cockpit.

ALL controls are at your fingertips and use Seawind’s refined short handed sailing optimization system to provide ultimate control from the helm, avoiding the need to go forward for virtually any task! When attempting long ocean passages with friends and family, this type of safety and design practicality gives owners confidence not only in their boats ability but also for the safety of themselves and their family.

Delivery Options...

If you would like to take delivery in North America or the Caribbean, 180 Marine will work with you. Popular delivery options include San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mobile, and Tampa.

Seawind is an Australian company that now builds its boats in Vietnam with the
sister brand Corsair Marine.

SEAWIND 1260 (12.45 METRES / 42ft) 

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT - 3 Cabin Version

GENERAL
 
The overall finish of the Seawind 1260 will be consistent with a luxury
world-standard yacht of this size and type. Only very high quality equipment
is used throughout.

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

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

Hull Laminate: Vinyl Ester (Modified epoxy) resin laminate of the hulls between the gelcoat and the foam core. Polyester resin elsewhere. Laminate specifications are to Australian survey compliant and international standards including European CE certification.
 

MAST/BOOM/SAILS

• Clear anodised aluminium mast and boom. Single Spreader, 7/8 rig.

• Standing Rigging – Forestay 3/8 (10mm) 1 x 19 Dieform wire.

• Side stays 3/8 (10mm) 1 x 19 Dieform wire

• Diamonds 5/16 (8mm) 1 x 19 Dieform wire.

• All fitted with turnbuckles and T-ball end fittings.

• Halyards

• Main halyard: 12 mm Spectra rope : Heavy duty shackle.

• Genoa halyard: 8 mm Spectra rope. Heavy duty shackle.

• Topping lift: 10 mm rope, Heavy duty shackle.

• Spinnaker Halyard: 12mm rope with snap-shackle spliced to end.

BOOM OUTHAUL

• 2 x mainsail single line reefing fitted.

• All halyards, reefing lines to be lead back to cockpit through turning blocks, rope clutches.

• Fully battened mainsail – Fibreglass sail battens.

• Mast adjustable ball bearing batten car.

• Cruising mainsail cover with integrated lazy jack system.

• Self-tacking headsail. Curved headsail traveller track with end stops. Control sheet to cockpit.

• Headsail furler.

DECK EQUIPMENT

• Aluminium Hatches & portholes (9 in total)

• 4 x Forward Hatches 470mm x 470mm

• 2 x Mid cabin hatches 470mm x 470mm

• 1 x Port Bathroom window hatch 507mm x 377mm

• 1 x Galley window hatch 507mm x 377mm

• 2 x Aft Cabin window hatch (1 x Port, 1 x Starboard) 507mm x 377mm

• Fibreglass Deck Hatches:

• Forward anchor & storage hatches x 5

• Cockpit storage hatches

• Cockpit Icebox & hatch

• 6 x Docking cleats. Each side: bow, stern & amidships.

• 1 x Heavy duty mooring cleat on forward walkway.

• Ventilation: 2 x forward cabin hatch vents.

• Mast base turning blocks. All halyards & sail controls to cockpit.

• 12 x Rope clutches.

• Manual Sheet winches: 2 x 46ST – 2 speed self tailing& 2 x 40ST – 2 speed self tailing.

• Stanchions/Rails: High quality stanchions, bow rails and stern rails with 3 life-lines. 700mm high to meet Australian survey requirements..

• 2 x transom access gates with pelican hook releases.

• 2 x side access gates with pelican hook releases.

• Aft swim ladder: folding stainless aft swim ladder.

FORWARD BEAM, CATWALK AND TRAMPOLINES

• Forward beam section 125 x 3mm.

• Adjustable pelican striker and cable.

• 1 x Mooring rollers above foredeck.

• 2 x Anchor roller under deck. Permanent stowage position for 45lb CQR anchor. (cheeks 75mm high).

• Catwalk in foam-sandwich fibreglass.

• Plastic coated open weave trampolines.

AFT BEAM AND DECK

• Moulded fibreglass Targa Bar with curved mainsheet track.

• Dinghy davits shall be fitted.

RUDDER SYSTEM

• Twin raised helm-stations (dual)

• 2 X 32” composite steering wheels.

• Both wheels independently linked to steering system. – system offers back-up redundancy.

INTERIOR FINISH

• Luxury finish interior.

• Sides and cabin top lined with vinyl or moulded gelcoat.

• Floors: Common area soles simulated timber.

SALOON

• Timber dining table: Lowers to create coffee table or double bed.

• Upholstered settee with day lounge

• Cocktail cabinet/storage under day lounge

• Timber chart table

• Forward opening windows in 10mm toughened glass in marine anodised aluminium frame. Side windows in 6mm toughened glass.

• Simulated timber flooring.

• Saloon / cockpit doors: Moulded gelcoat tri-fold doors. Complete with folding mechanism for folding into Targa walkway.

GALLEY

• Spacious galley with co-ordinated Polystone counter surfaces, timber accents.

• Three (3) burner LPG stove. Stainless steel pot holders. Flame failure device to shut off LPG immediately in event of flame going out.

• Double bowl stainless steel sink.

• Pressure hot & cold fresh water system. Single lever mixing tap.

• Refrigerator : Front opening upright fridge 130 litres.

• Under bench storage with timber door fronts & cutlery drawers.

• Inboard side of galley: Over-bench cupboard with sliding door fronts.

• Simulated timber flooring.

• LPG solenoid control in galley.

SLEEPING CABINS

• Timber doors on all private cabins.

• Port & Starboard fwd cabins : Each queen sized bed (2050mm x 1540mm)

• Aft Starboard cabin : Double bed (1990mm x 1230mm)

• Mattresses to be 150mm ( 6” ) quilted foam upholstered.

• Cabins lined.

• Recessed 12volt lighting.

• Storage/Cupboards.

• Simulated timber flooring.

PORTHEAD

• Timber lockable door

• Manual toilet. Discharge via holding tank

• Holding tanks built in. Discharge pump out by shore station or directly overboard Port 130L and Stb 110L

• Pipes, skin fittings and sea-cocks are easily accessible and to meet survey requirements

• Vanity basin with pressure hot & cold water

• Wall mounted shower head & mixer tap

• Electric shower bilge pump with direct overboard discharge

• Large quantity cupboards / shelves to very high quality

• Toilet roll holder, towel rack & mirror mounted

STARBOARD HEAD

• Timber lockable door

• Manual toilet. Discharge via holding tank

• Holding tank built in. Discharge Pump out by shore station or directly overboard

• Pipes, skin fittings and seacocks to be easily accessible and to meet survey requirements

• Vanity basin with pressure hot & cold water. Shower head and basin mixer tap with electric shower bilge pump

• Cupboard/shelves to very high quality

• Toilet roll holder, towel rack & mirror mounted
  
  

LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

• High quality DC electrical switch panel with circuit breakers, LED indicator lights and voltage display

• Marine grade tinned electrical wiring with extensive use of heat sealed connectors

• Batteries x 3 comprising: House System (400 amp hrs) : 2 x 200 amp hr AGM (Absorbed Glass Matt) deep cycle / heavy duty batteries. One engine cranking battery – 700 CCA AGM

• 230amp heavy duty isolation switch

• BEP Battery Monitor

• 12 V lighting: Numerous 12V LED interior lamps and courtesy lights throughout including recessed lights in cockpit. Dome lights in cockpit. (All lights except fluros are LED)

• 4 x 12V Outlets

• Survey approved LED navigation lights. Port & Starboard mounted on bow rails

• Deck floodlight mounted on spreaders

• Masthead anchor / riding light

• 2x 125w Solar Panels and 40 amp regulator
  
  

PLUMBING /FRESH WATER TANKS

• Pressure hot & cold water system. Hot water storage system ( 40 litre / 8.8 gallons) Hot & cold water to galley and both bathrooms

• Galley fresh water tap is lever type ( Flickmaster or similar)

• Fresh water tank: 700 litres ( 156 gallons). Remote deck filler

• Electric fresh water pump

• Electric bilge pumps (2) with controls integral with master battery switch panel Float Switches (2)

• Manual bilge pumps (2) in each hull

• Through-hull fittings to Australian & CE survey standard

• Manual toilets in each head

• Port bathroom with separate shower stall. Starboard bathroom with dual purpose faucet & shower

• Electric sump pump for shower drain

• 2 x LPG bottles – 4.5kg galvanised

• Fresh water tank gauge
  
  

ENGINES

• Twin Yanmar 29hp saildrive diesel engines. Fresh water cooling, rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fibreglass bed with integral oil drip pan

• Two bladed folding propellers

• Fuel tanks: Total 440 litres (98 gallons) in two survey approved pressure tested aluminium tanks. Fuel gauges fitted

• Water intakes for engines protected by external strainer. (1 per engine)

• Twin primary Racor ( or similar) water separator / fuel filters, secondary engine fuel filters. Engine, fuel tank & fuel line installation to Australian standards

• Console mounted engine instruments with electric tachometers, engine monitoring & warning systems, engine hour meters
  
  

NAVIGATION

• Twin steering compasses

• DSC VHF radio
  
  

ANCHORING /MOORING

• Electric anchor winch with chain & gypsy. Located under locker to give clean deck

• Primary anchor is 45 lb CQR type with 55 mtrs x 8mm short link galvanised chain.

• Primary anchor is stored in a specially designed anchor roller under the forward beam

• Anchor winch has foot switch at the winch plus a remote up / down control at the helm station

• 3 x PVC Inflatable Fenders

• 4 x Mooring lines (each 15 metres x 14mm).
  
  

ANTIFOULING / STRIPING

• Epoxy barrier coat plus 2 coats of high quality Altex antifouling bottom paint

• Seawind 1260 decals on each hull and stern

DISCLAIMER - The specifications above may change at Seawind Catamarans' discretion

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