Seawind 1260 Review
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#145 July/Aug 2017 &MU Registered by Australia Post QBP 4835

REFINED REFRESHED RELIABLE ABOVE L-R: Ample side walkways. New alfresco galley and dining area. Twin helm with all controls and good visibility. Three words sprang to mind when a first look at the Seawind 1260 was made. Refined, Refreshed and Reliable. The Seawind 1260 has been a benchmark in medium sized cruising cats since the launch about 10 years ago of the original 1250 and there wasn’t too much that needed changing on this world cruising cat.

their boat sails in moderate to light breezes. Experience suggests that the 1250/1260 range does this well. In 12kts of breeze when many other boats are motoring the 1260 will easily do better than half wind speed. This makes cruising more enjoyable and extends the cruising range dramatically. Coupled with good solar (800 watts in this case) and a water maker the boat becomes a self sustaining platform limited only by how much fish you can catch. BELOW LEFT: Bathroom in four cabin version. BELOW RIGHT: Open galley design with greater storage. BOTTOM: Flared hulls have a narrow waterline...

BELOW LEFT: The Seawind 1260 is a strong performer offshore. BELOW RIGHT: Pop-up barbecue enclosed in a hatch. Alfresco galley with sink for food preparation. Large comfortable steps and boarding platform. The reviewed boat is a four cabin version destined for the Whitsunday charter fleet but it is expected that the three cabin version will remain the mainstay of the production run. Common to both variants is the new, refreshed cockpit arrangement. Whilst Seawind will not deviate from their commitment to twin helms on the flat cockpit floor, there was a demand from some customers for a...

Open galley design. Interior saloon. Aft daybed with ice coolers. Sailing inshore. with a small galley and a small saloon and still have to access the hulls to get pantry and pots and pans etc. Seawind is to be commended for refining the concept to include this option but it is doubtful any serious experienced sailor will choose it. Externally the boat is safe to move about on and has excellent external wet and dry locker space. The saloon roof is easily and safely accessed for putting the main away etc and all the nonskid surfaces are very grippy. 8 From an engineering perspective the...