The Seawind 1170 is the Australian yard’s compact 39-foot cruiser, a Category A catamaran designed for couples and small crews who want genuine bluewater capability without the size or cost of a larger boat. She carries the Seawind signatures that matter offshore: twin protected helm stations with cable steering and 360-degree visibility, the trifold saloon door that opens living space to the cockpit, and a galley set down in the hull so the saloon stays open and bright. Engineering is by Gurit of New Zealand, with a carbon-reinforced foam core and resin-infused vinylester laminates for a stiff, controlled-weight hull of 9.2 tonnes. Stub keels and a self-tacking jib keep her easy for a shorthanded couple, while 89.4 square metres of upwind sail and an optional screecher and spinnaker give her real pace. For a buyer shopping the sub-40-foot cruising-cat market, the 1170 reads as a complete, properly engineered offshore boat.
Length
11.9M
Beam
6.5M
Draft
1.2M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Fuel
520L
Engine
2 x Yanmar 29 hp diesel saildrives
Naval
Seawind Catamarans / Gurit (engineering)
Exterior
Seawind Catamarans
Interior
Seawind
New Starting From
€470,000
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The 1170 carries 89.4 square metres of upwind sail, and the inventory extends to a 66-square-metre screecher and a 111-square-metre spinnaker for lighter airs and downwind passages. At 9.2 tonnes with a carbon-reinforced, resin-infused structure she has the stiffness to use that power, and the fine hulls keep drag and wave slap down. A 1.2-metre draft on stub keels balances upwind grip against shallow-anchorage access, while the self-tacking jib makes short-tacking a one-person job. Twin Yanmar 29-horsepower saildrives handle manoeuvring and calms. The result is a compact cat that genuinely sails, holding good averages on passage and staying lively on the helm for an owner who enjoys the sailing.
The 1170 is purposeful and uncluttered, with lines led aft to twin protected helm stations shielded by a targa and removable helm windows. Those sheltered helms, with their 360-degree sightlines, are the feature that makes long watches comfortable and sets the boat apart from exposed single-wheel rivals. Side decks are wide and secured, and the deep cockpit sits behind the signature trifold door. Extended transoms ease boarding and tender handling, and the deck layout keeps the crew safe and the boat easy to move around under way. As with every Seawind, form follows function, which is why the design should age gracefully.
Inside, the 1170 uses a three-cabin, galley-down layout that keeps the saloon open and flooded with light. Large forward windows and removable helm windows bring in daylight and cross-flow ventilation, and the raised saloon offers genuine 360-degree views. A rotating table and a navigation desk give usable work and dining stations without crowding the space. Timber finishes are paired with composite furniture to limit weight, keeping the boat honest on its lines. Headroom of two metres and the beam carried well forward make a 39-footer feel considerably larger inside than its length suggests, which matters on long trips aboard.
The 1170 is built around the Seawind indoor-outdoor concept. The trifold door folds away to merge saloon and cockpit into one connected living and entertaining space, with the galley positioned so the cook stays part of the group. Panoramic glazing keeps everyone close to the water whether inside or out, and the targa-shaded cockpit is the natural social hub at anchor. The foredeck trampolines give the crew somewhere to escape, and flow between zones is easy and intuitive. Few cruising cats this compact manage the transition between sheltered helm and open-air living as neatly, which is central to the boat’s appeal for couples.
The 1170 is built to RCD Category A with Gurit engineering, a carbon-reinforced foam core and resin-infused vinylester laminates, the same disciplined approach that underpins the larger Seawinds. Optional solar arrays and lithium battery banks make her capable of extended off-grid cruising. As a current-production model she comes with factory warranty and the backing of a worldwide dealer and commissioning network, with handover available at the factory or a regional base. New-boat pricing starts around the high 460,000-euro mark depending on specification and exchange rates, placing her competitively against European rivals that often cost considerably more. For a buyer who wants a genuinely capable sub-40-foot offshore catamaran from a yard with four decades of focus, the 1170 is one of the strongest cases in its class.
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