In 2004 Seawind Catamarans launched the 38ft Seawind 1160… a ground breaking and innovative design that gained worldwide acclaim for its clever layout and use of space, ergonomic design and effi cient short-handed sailing performance. With well over 100 Seawind 1160s launched and sailing the world, the design has been well proven, from crossing the world’s largest oceans to chartering in the beautiful locations such as the Whitsundays, Thailand and Caribbean. Now with the Seawind and Corsair Marine design teams joining forces, a whole new approach is being taken to this classic design.

Though the Seawind 1160 LITE features the same resin infused construction and same hull, deck, rig, sails and the famous Trifold door system of the previous 100 or so Seawind 1160s built, the design team went back to the drawing board to streamline the design so that we could offer a robust cruising cat at a very attractive price.

One of the most noticeable differences on board the Seawind 1160 LITE is the new sleek interior design and fit out. The timber interior fit-out has been replaced with lightweight and stylish timber-look laminate surfaces, with a new contemporary neutral colour palette as specified by Seawind’s interior stylist. The upholstery has modern, angular design themes, yet is very practical with a range of hard wearing Sunbrella fabrics to choose from.
The Seawind 1160 LITE also changes from the traditional diesel sail drives to lighter 20hp Honda (or 25hp Yamaha) outboard engines with electric tilt.
The layout will remain largely unchanged, though the bathroom in the starboard forward cabin has been replaced with a walk in closet and wet locker.
The galley has been simplified with an upright fridge/freezer and 3 burner stove, but still offers the same amount of storage with lockers, a handy shelf and plenty of cupboard space – far more in fact than in larger cats with galley up designs.