Seawind 1000 XL Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Seawind 1000 XL means looking at Richard Ward's 35-foot 6-inch catamaran built by Seawind Catamarans from 1996 onward, with a beam just over 19 feet and twin Yamaha outboards. The XL is the aft-extended evolution of the 1000, and used examples show a mix of owner and charter histories that shape what you will find at a viewing.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both owner and charter versions are available, and ex-charter examples are common. Below decks sleep eight across the two hulls in either configuration. In the owner's version the port hull holds a roomy aft stateroom with a large bed, and the starboard side runs double berths fore and aft around a central galley. The integrated cockpit and saloon reads as one large social space with seating for eight or ten.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems on these boats commonly include a freezer, solar, hot water, lithium batteries, an inverter and a chartplotter; the targa frame originally mounted two 120 W solar panels feeding three deep-cycle batteries, so later lithium and added solar are meaningful upgrades. Sail-handling gear commonly seen includes a furling main, bimini, dinghy davits and often a gennaker or asymmetric spinnaker, with electric winches and an autopilot frequent on ex-charter boats. A short-handed setup is often present. Less common owner upgrades include a code zero, hardtop, trampoline or teak decks, and some boats carry radar, AIS or EPIRB and have completed ocean passages.
What to Inspect
On the 1000 XL the end-boom mainsheet car runs nearly the whole width of the aft beam and can strike seated targa passengers; verify the car and track clear the seat line and that the track shows no leg-wear scoring. The optional screacher on the apex bowsprit is not UV resistant like the furling jib and must be stowed below after use, so inspect that sail for sun damage if it has been left on the bowsprit. Light-air sluggishness is inherent: with the wind under eight knots the helm goes tight and heavy and the small jib loses drive when squared away, so test-sail or motor in calm conditions to confirm you can accept the handling.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Seawind 1000 XLs turn up in the United States and Australia. Before you commit, run through a short list:
- Confirm both hulls and saloon layout match owner or charter need
- Verify lithium or original battery bank and solar output
- Check mainsheet car clearance at the targa seats
- Inspect screacher for UV damage if left rigged
- Lift each outboard on its spring mount to confirm easy service access
- Sail in light air to judge helm weight acceptance
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Seawind 1000 XL. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $149,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 4 | $174,900 | +17.4% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $174,900 | 0.0% |
| Feb 26 | 5 | $214,246 | +22.5% |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $192,749 | -10.0% |
| May 26 | 2 | $180,927 | -6.1% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $168,387 | -6.9% |
Where they're listed
Seawind 1000 XL listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 11 (57.9%), followed by Australia.
Country view
19 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $174,900 | 11 | 1 | 57.9% |
| Australia | $180,568 | 8 | 2 | 42.1% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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