Seawind 1370

A catamaran that’s Easy-as

The Seawind 1370 heralds a new era for builder Seawind, founded in Australia over 40 years ago. A new, more modern design combined with an increased production capacity augurs well for the success of this model. But does this performance cruising catamaran retain the legendary build quality of her older siblings? We went along to find out…

Arguably the prettiest Seawind yet after the flagship 1600, the 45-foot 1370 is designed in collaboration with company founder Richard Ward and French Naval Architect Francois Perus.
Tropical waters sailing allows you to make the most of the regular tradewinds. In these conditions, the asymmetric spiis ideal for lengthening the stride, even for a short-handed crew.
The Seawind 1370 is a successful evolution of the popular 1260, which ensures its pedigree as a bluewater cruiser. The simple sailplan includes a self-tacking jib.
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Test location: Pattaya – Thailand Conditions : wind 11 to 14 knots, slight chop Seawind continues to produce capable cruising boats from its Vietnam yard, after relocating there from Australia a decade ago to improve its supply chain. The range now comprises models from 39 to 52 feet and it’s currently the mid-range boats that are really pushing the brand’s popularity, both in Australia and in its largest overseas market, the USA. The stand-out has been the newly designed 45-foot 1370 which has more than 70 orders as we go to press. For 2024, it is joined by the 39-foot 1170 that company owner…

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MM233 - octobre-novembre 2025

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