Seawind 1000 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Richard Ward·1994·Seawind Catamarans
Seawind 1000 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.81' · 10 m
Displ.
8,818 lbs · 4,000 kg
First year
1994

The Seawind 1000 stands as one of the most successful multihull designs in maritime history, often cited as the vessel that solidified Australia's reputation in the global production catamaran market. Launched in 1994 by Seawind Catamarans founder Richard Ward, this 33foot (10meter) cruiser was designed to bridge the gap between highperformance racing cats and heavy, encumbered cruising vessels. Its defining characteristic is the innovative "opendeck" layout, which eliminates the traditional bulkhead between the cockpit and the saloon, creating a massive, singlelevel social area protected by a hardtop bimini. This design choice prioritized tropical and temperate climate cruising, offering ventilation and visibility that few competitors of the era could match. Over its long production run, the model evolved into the 1000 XL and eventually the 1000 XL2, with over 200 hulls produced before the design was eventually succeeded by the Seawind 1160.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 121,005
Ask, not sold · 29 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
29 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Australia (51.9%) · United States (37.0%) · Denmark (3.7%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Seawind 1000 listings span 5 countries. Australia leads with 14 listings (51.9%), followed by United States and Denmark.

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

Country breakdown

27 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 142,48214251.9%
United States$ 119,00010937.0%
Denmark$ 138,527103.7%
Georgia$ 119,000113.7%
New Caledonia$ 126,788103.7%

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'$ 464,11511471
Seawind 116038.06'$ 399,9005124
Seawind 1000You are here$ 121,0052913
Fountaine Pajot Athena 3838.05'$ 145,0002915
Seawind 126040.85'$ 510,0002616
Seawind 160051.64'$ 999,0002415
Seawind 137044.95'$ 995,000229
Seawind 1000 XL35.5'$ 174,900207
Jeanneau Sun 200021.75'$ 12,782197
Maxi 100033.46'$ 45,693148
Fountaine Pajot Antigua 37$ 142,492116

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Seawind 1000 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Seawind 1000 over the past 12 months is $121,005. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Seawind 1000 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Seawind 1000 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 29 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Seawind 1000 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Seawind 1000 has decreased by 1.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Seawind 1000 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Seawind 1000 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (51.9%), United States (37.0%), Denmark (3.7%).
05Do Seawind 1000 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Seawind 1000 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Seawind 1000?+
Comparable models include Excess 11, Seawind 1160, Fountaine Pajot Athena 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.