Seawind 1000 Buyer's Guide
The Seawind 1000 is a 33-foot cruising catamaran designed by Richard Ward and Scott Jutson and first built in Australia in 1994. Over 225 of the series were produced, beginning with the original 1000 and growing through the 1050 Resort, the 1000 XL, and the XL2. On the used market you will find ex-charter hulls among both layout types, and the boat’s charter history explains why so many carry practical cruising upgrades rather than bare factory spec.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common configuration available secondhand, but the original three-cabin arrangement tucked into the hulls is also to be found. Ex-charter examples are common and often reflect heavy use, though the open salon-cockpit layout with galley down and panoramic windows was a constant through the series. The open living area removes the division between salon and cockpit, giving sheltered 360-degree visibility when seated and headroom to 6 foot 4. Buyers should note that the early three-cabin boats read as a couple’s vessel with occasional guest space, while the four-cabin charter versions trade some privacy for capacity.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are where the used fleet shows its charter DNA: solar, lithium batteries, an inverter, and autopilot are commonly fitted, and the stock arch already supports solar and dinghy davits so later owners built on that base. Navigation is usually centered on a chartplotter, again commonly fitted, with a hardtop often seen overhead. For sail handling, a short-handed setup is common and matches the boat’s self-tacking jib and most lines led to the helm; a spinnaker is often seen as an owner or charter addition, and a trampoline replacement is a frequent refresh. Less common but present as owner upgrades are electric winches and a bimini.
What to Inspect
The one documented weak point is the polycarbonate windows on earlier models, where some have noted issues with the glazing and a buyer should check for crazing or seal failure. Otherwise the known structure is sound: early hulls were foam sandwich with unidirectional and biaxial glass, later boats lighter FRP, and the 2-meter fixed mini keels and lifting-bracket outboards are straightforward to assess for wear.
Availability and Buyer’s Takeaway
These cats turn up across Australia, the United States, Denmark, Georgia, and New Caledonia. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm which layout fits your crew, verify the window condition on early hulls, check the outboard brackets and transom wear, and favor boats where the common solar-lithium-autopilot trio is already installed. The Seawind 1000 rewards a buyer who wants a simple, proven cruising cat without the overhead of inboard diesels.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Seawind 1000. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $126,890 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $138,611 | +9.2% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $99,000 | -28.6% |
| Jan 26 | 8 | $139,059 | +40.5% |
| Feb 26 | 5 | $143,723 | +3.4% |
| Mar 26 | 7 | $99,000 | -31.1% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $99,000 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 3 | $119,000 | +20.2% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $99,000 | -16.8% |
Where they're listed
Seawind 1000 listings appear across 3 countries. Australia has the most listings with 14 (50.0%), followed by United States and Denmark.
Country view
28 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $143,008 | 14 | 0 | 50.0% |
| United States | $99,000 | 13 | 3 | 46.4% |
| Denmark | $138,611 | 1 | 0 | 3.6% |
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