Seawind 1000 XL Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Richard Ward·1996·Seawind Catamarans
Seawind 1000 XL drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
35.5' · 10.82 m
Displ.
10,000 lbs · 4,536 kg
First year
1996

The Seawind 1000 XL represents the definitive evolution of one of the most successful production catamarans in maritime history. Launched in 2007 as a significant update to the original 33foot Seawind 1000, the XL model added 2.5 feet of waterline length through integrated transom extensions, or "sugar scoops." This design modification was born from ownerled innovations in the North American market, where sailors sought increased speed and reduced pitching. According to Cruising World, these extensions provided the added buoyancy necessary to dampen the "hobbyhorsing" motion common in shorter multihulls while simultaneously increasing the theoretical hull speed. Built with a vinylester resin and foamcore sandwich construction, the 1000 XL balanced structural rigidity with a displacement of approximately 12,125 lbs, making it a capable coastal cruiser and a proven bluewater platform for disciplined voyagers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 174,900
Ask, not sold · 20 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
20 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+10.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (57.9%) · Australia (42.1%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Seawind 1000 XL listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (57.9%), followed by Australia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

19 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 174,90011257.9%
Australia$ 182,3998442.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Excess 1137.17'$ 464,23011471
Jeanneau 1445.83'$ 645,8519448
Seawind 116038.06'$ 399,9005124
Robertson and Caine 3837.5'$ 238,0003719
Seawind 100032.81'$ 121,1212913
Seawind 126040.85'$ 510,0002616
Seawind 160051.64'$ 999,0002415
Seawind 137044.95'$ 995,000229
Seawind 1000 XLYou are here$ 174,900207
Maxi 100033.46'$ 45,715148
Outremer 4X48'$ 1,071,467103

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Seawind 1000 XL cost?+
The median asking price for a used Seawind 1000 XL over the past 12 months is $174,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Seawind 1000 XL sailboats are for sale?+
7 Seawind 1000 XL listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 20 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Seawind 1000 XL prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Seawind 1000 XL has increased by 10.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Seawind 1000 XL sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Seawind 1000 XL listings over the past 12 months are United States (57.9%), Australia (42.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Seawind 1000 XL?+
Comparable models include Excess 11, Jeanneau 14, Seawind 1160. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.