Seawind 1000 XL Buyer's Guide
The used Seawind 1000 XL is a 35.5-foot catamaran whose aft hull extensions and integrated cockpit-saloon layout make it recognizable against the earlier 1000; both owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin versions are well represented, with ex-charter examples common. Shopping one means weighing the documented structural and rig details against a few known ergonomic and light-air shortcomings.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner's and charter layouts both sleep eight, four per hull, and ex-charter four-cabin boats are common alongside owner three-cabin examples. The owner's port hull typically shows a large aft bathroom and big bed, while the starboard hull carries double berths fore and aft around a sizable galley with full-height cupboards, a two-burner gas cooker and two-bowl sink. The dinette converts to a king-size bed and the forward berth could be optioned as an office module for liveaboard use. The integrated cockpit and saloon read as one space, with front windows on gas struts and canvas clears to close it in.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Freezer, hot water, solar, lithium batteries, inverter and chartplotter are commonly fitted, and the targa frame's two 120W solar panels feeding three 120amp/h batteries reflect that solar is standard thinking. Often-seen gear includes watermaker, gennaker, asymmetric spinnaker, furling main, electric winches, bimini, dinghy davits and cockpit shower. A Yamaha 9.9hp High Thrust outboard in each hull on raise/lower mounts is the established propulsion, and an optional 'apex' bowsprit for a furling screacher or the asymmetric spinnaker tacked between both bows appears on many. Less common are code zero, hardtop, radar, AIS, autopilot and short-handed setup as owner upgrades.
What to Inspect
The mainsheet car travel can conflict with targa-seat passengers' legs, and the mainsail track impedes targa seat legroom — check the aft beam car and track for wear from that interference. Confirm the laminate condition beneath the gelcoat given the vinylester osmosis-resistant tie layer, and inspect the five through-bolted aluminium beams, especially the one under the mast step. The optional screacher is not UV resistant like the furling jib and needs stowing below after use, so examine any screacher for UV damage. Light-air sluggishness and a heavy helm below eight knots are documented, so sail the boat in soft breeze if possible.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The 1000 XL turns up in the United States and Australia. For a buyer, the short list is: confirm owner versus ex-charter layout and cabin count; verify twin outboard mounts and beam integrity; check mainsheet track and targa seating conflict; inspect screacher for UV exposure; and sail in light and moderate breeze to judge the documented helm weight.
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 · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $ 149,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 4 | $ 174,900 | +17.4% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $ 163,918 | -6.3% |
| Feb 26 | 5 | $ 208,559 | +27.2% |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $ 187,633 | -10.0% |
| May 26 | 2 | $ 176,124 | -6.1% |
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 | 0 | 57.9% |
| Australia | $ 175,776 | 8 | 4 | 42.1% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Seawind 1000 XLYou are here | — | $ 174,900 | 20 | 4 |
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