The Seawind 1160XL is the next-generation evolution of the yard’s best-known cruising catamaran, a 38-footer reworked with more than 30 design upgrades over the original 1160. Co-designed with Stuart Bloomfield, it gains a reconfigured hull shape, a carbon front beam, a wider beam and raised freeboard that together add volume, headroom and level floors throughout. The Seawind DNA is intact: twin protected helms with 360-degree visibility, the trifold saloon door that opens the interior to the cockpit, and large upright windows that flood the saloon with light. Standard twin Yamaha 25-horsepower outboards keep maintenance simple, improve corrosion resistance and sharpen low-speed handling in tight marinas. At 7.8 tonnes on full female-moulded, infused vinylester laminates with a PVC foam core, she is light, stiff and ISO Category A certified. For couples who want a proven, easy-handling bluewater cat with modern volume, the 1160XL is a compelling package.
Length
11.83M
Beam
6.6M
Draft
1.29M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Fuel
269L
Engine
2 x Yamaha 25 hp High Thrust outboards
Naval
Seawind Catamarans / Stuart Bloomfield
Exterior
Seawind Catamarans
Interior
Seawind
New Starting From
€395,000
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The 1160XL carries 87 square metres of upwind sail, extended by a 64-square-metre screecher and a 104-square-metre spinnaker for lighter airs. At just 7.8 tonnes she is the lightest boat in her part of the range, and the reconfigured hull shape with full female moulding gives a clean, efficient underbody. Running rigging is led to the cockpit and the rig is set up for short-handed sailing, so a couple can trim and reef without leaving the protected helms. Twin Yamaha 25-horsepower outboards drive her under power while keeping the hulls free of saildrive drag. The result is a light, lively cruising cat that rewards an active sailor yet stays forgiving and easy to manage on passage.
The 1160XL looks cleaner and more modern than the boat it replaces, with raised freeboard and a reconfigured hull that lift volume without spoiling the profile. Twin protected helm stations with 360-degree visibility remain the defining feature, giving shelter and sightlines that make long watches comfortable. Wider side decks and 800-millimetre lifelines improve safety underway, and the standard outboards tuck neatly into the transoms for easy service and corrosion resistance. The carbon front beam saves weight where it matters most for pitch. As with every Seawind, the styling is led by function, which is why the boat should hold its looks and its value.
The headline gain of the 1160XL is volume. A wider beam and raised freeboard deliver more headroom, wider cabin doors and level floors throughout, so the three-cabin, galley-down interior feels markedly larger than the original 1160. Larger, more upright saloon windows bring in natural light and keep the 360-degree views that Seawind owners prize, while the galley down leaves the saloon open and social. Timber and composite finishes balance warmth against weight. For a 38-footer the accommodation now reads as genuinely liveaboard, with the space and comfort to support months aboard rather than just weekends, which is exactly what the redesign set out to achieve.
The 1160XL is built around the Seawind indoor-outdoor concept, and the extra volume makes it work even better. The trifold saloon door folds away to merge saloon and cockpit into one connected space, with the galley positioned so the cook stays part of the group. Panoramic glazing keeps everyone close to the water, and the cockpit sits sheltered under the targa as the natural social hub at anchor. Wider side decks and level floors make moving around easy and safe, and the foredeck gives the crew a quiet retreat. The whole layout is tuned for couples and small crews who want open-air living without sacrificing offshore shelter.
The 1160XL is ISO Category A certified and built with full female-moulded hulls and decks, infused vinylester laminate and a PVC closed-cell foam core, with a carbon front beam for stiffness and weight saving. Standard twin Yamaha 25-horsepower High Thrust outboards simplify servicing and keep the hulls clean. As a current-production model she comes with factory warranty and a worldwide dealer and commissioning network, with handover available at the factory in Thailand or a regional base. New-boat pricing starts around 395,000 to 430,000 euros depending on specification and exchange rates, placing her among the most attainable genuinely offshore cats on the market. For a buyer who wants a proven, modernised 38-foot cruiser from a yard with four decades of focus, the 1160XL is hard to beat.
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