Sailing the Seawind 1190: World's most affordable production daggerboard cat [WALK THROUGH & SAIL] 

Yes Bob there are some nice enhancements to take a very proven cat just that bit faster again.

Thanks for the comment!

Not enough information to "seem", (conclude ) anything about structure or reliability. Look at the hobbie cat rudders.

Very true. There is nothing like a sail around the world to test it and flush out any shortcommings. All the important critical features on this boat seem very simple with easy access for maintenance and repair possibilities. I

Hi Jean-Erik, glad you like the video. The ladder is a fixed dive ladder style that is easily mounted and dismounted from the side of the bottom step. The ladder floats so no risk of it sinking. It is clipped up out of the water under the aft transom seats. The convenience of the rudders / daggerboards is that you can lift them right up high so you can get into areas with very shallow water and let the boat sit on the bottom on soft sand. ideal for sandy creeks to get out of the weather. Of course you also point higher and have less drag downwind. Disadvantage is that need to remember they are there when down as they go down to a maximum draft of 2.1m compared to 1.1m with the standard mini keel and spade rudder. Also the rudder extrudes at the stern of the boat so you need to be aware when backing into a marina berth. The spade rudder on the LITE will be more responsive when moving slower. The retractable rudders will be easier to handle when moving faster.

Thank you! I guess this would be awesome to sail the Bahamas...

Would be perfect for the Bahamas...the owner of the boat in the video likes the fact the boat sails well, but actually bought it for shallow areas here in Australia.

Man, this might be my new dream cat.

so would we!

STONKS

LOL, Aspen I was thinking the same thing. If I worked another 50-00 yrs and it were the same price it may me realistic.

The problem lies more with financing than with value.

Camera person needs to work on their skills. If the presenter is talking about a particular item or part, we need to see it. By the time we see the actual item, the presenter is already moving on and talking about something else.

perhaps, however slamming really isn't an issue on this boat or any of the Seawinds, so I wouldn't make your decision based on if there is more or less clearance.

Thank you very much. I have one more question concerning draft: What is the draft with dagger boards down? Up? What is the draft with rudders down, daggerboards up? Many thanks, Maldwin

Ok...Daggerboards down the draft is 6'9", but with everything up draft is only 1'9"!!! The rudders are a little shallower than the daggerboards but that is inconsequential as you can lift the rudders to suit the depth you are motoring through - and help the rudders with control through the motor combination. If you wanted to check out a boat and go for a sail let me know. You can reach me on brent@multihullcentral.com

must be for the shorts!

Well he’s a handsome dude... and I’m straight 🤣

JACK JACKSON good question. Standard with twin Honda 20hp outboards, or option up to twin 25hp Yamaha high thrust outboards

sure is! want to come for a sail?

Yes the windows are secure when closed and mosquito screens are available

@@MultihullCentral1 I rang up.twice last week inquiring about the ,1190 But you never responded.

@@brucesinclair2981 so sorry not sure what happened there. Please email your details to sales@multihullcentral.com and we will get in touch this week

Rodney Gaul the wait list is only about 12 months or so...the boat takes about 5-6 months to build. Owners encouraged to visit the factory and tweak the boat to their needs

that's true to some extent...the rudders are high aspect foils designed to be easier to turn at higher speeds and commonly used on racing and high performance cats. Both the rudder blade and case are carbon fibre, as are the rods that steer them. They also have the added bonus that you can raise them and drop the total draft down to just 1'9" - pretty handy when entering a shallow creek for refuge

Brent Vaughan what is the low point on boat with boards and rudders up? Or is it just the hull?

Daniel Ratko when you lift the daggerboards, rudders and outboards the hull has a draft just under 2 feet...0.6m - so yes the hull would be the deepest part of the boat

Brent Vaughan Thanks for your reply. Is hull strengthened/reinforced vs the 1160 for beaching?

@@dratko1213 I'd like to know this a well... I'd like the option of two six oz layers of kevlar in the bottoms for abrasion, but if you get the diesel option they are only available as sail drives so that just messes up the whole idea. I want a light cruising Cat, not a racer with OB's... I don't want to store any gasoline onboard other than the dinghy supply.

Hi Albert...lists at US$389,000 ex factory and yes a couple have already been shipped to the USA. If you want a full price list and talk to a dealer in the usa email me on brent@multihullcentral.com

it you're interested, you can go to their website and download it all.

No actually, they are designed by Seawind's internal design team. However they did consult Alan Carwardine regarding the design of the daggerboards and rudders.

Jim Connolly haha...I’m not an idea model am I. I’m 6’3” tall and built like a fridge. There is about 6’4” throughout until right up forward. Plenty of room for a big unit 😉

From US$389,000 ex factory with shipping available to all major ports or take delivery ex vietnam. If you want a full price list email me on brent@multihullcentral.com

Timothytrespas haha...has to be put into context I guess. Performance daggerboard production cats are usually twice the price

@@MultihullCentral1 How much does it cost? Is it mostly E glass?

@@hwntwww It's E-glass polyester resin, but they do use vinyl-ester resin in the outermost laminate as an osmosis barrier. I do believe there are some carbon reinforcements in the hull structure where required. Most importantly everything is laid up and put under vacuum for resin infusion. This is the smartest way to build a boat, about the lowest resin-to fiber ratio you can get. You don't need 100% carbon to make a very stiff hull unless you want to spend $1M (or way more) to win trophies. I was skeptical at first but I've come to fall in love with this boat and the manufacturer. I do wish they would just use 100% vinyl-ester resin throughout the boat, it would simplify the process and supply chain, plus the material cost difference is negligible. Dealers in the US have them listed for $380K USD, but I bet you'd save a fair chunk of change if you opted for factory delivery in Vietnam.

@@SteelDoesMyWill Great post, thank you.

Sorry guy, they are referring to other catamarans.

ElMariachi1x1 40 knots.

867 5309 🤔........🤣

Hi Jamshed...the Cruise version starts from US$337,000...the Sport as shown starts from US$389,000. Shoot us an email if you want a deatiled price list at info@multihullcentral.com

Seawind bought out Corsair Trimarans some 7 years ago, who have been building performance trimarans for 35 years. The Seawind catamarans and Corsair trimarans are now built alongside in the same factory.

Brent Vaughan Ah, I forgot Seawind bought Corsair. Thank you!

Mark yes actually they offer a lithium battery and ocean volt package...would be a good option on this boat

Multihull Central I’m personally more interested in an electric outboard option, something like a torquedo that can give you that low draft and reduced maintenance with less hull punches. Add generator in one hull where diesel would be battery in other for balance if you needed the power. Anyone lay something like this out? I’d be interested in designing this solution. Waiting for 1190 cruising version, and especially hopefully the dagger/outboard/rudder combo makes it way up to the 1260. Maybe could push torquedo to regenerate from outboards too. Ocean volt is sweet package too, but doesn’t allow you to go shallow or dry put, plus is $$$$$.

Daniel Ratko yes I think that has been explored too with the Torquedoes and could be available on the 1190 Cruise version which is already available. I wouldn’t expect to see a daggerboard 1260 anytime soon however

Multihull Central Where do we find more info about the 1190 cruise? I got an email ad a while back and haven’t heard much since.

Daniel Ratko basically it’s the same boat but with a shorter rig (same as 1160), stainless stays, and regularly glass rather than carbon reinforcement. Dacron sails rather than Arimid. But does have the dagger boards and rudders. And cheaper than 1190 sport as a result. Good package for cruisers wanting low draft 👍

David Gunn yes of course...many smaller Seawind 1160 have completed countless successful passages.

Jimmy JAMES yes which is why we established our Catamaran Academy to provide accredited education and training onboard boats like this one by experienced cat skippers. See here www.multihullcentral.com/catamaran-academy/

www.yanmar.com/marine/about-us/yanmar-marine-international/news/yanmar-launches-the-dtorque-111-turbo-diesel-outboard/

I wonder if these outboards could be used?

sk333tchy 6’’3” - tall enough 😂

The Cruise version starts from US$337,000...the Sport as shown starts from US$389,000. Shoot us an email if you want a deatiled price list at info@multihullcentral.com

They learn from the Kiwis!

Around 350-400k USD.

For 400k I am better off getting not too old, much bigger used one. If you search, and watch out, you can hunt one down

not an issue - rarely slaps. anything under 600mm is an issue.

Does look low.

@@cjprimata yes it looks deceivingly low because the gunwale join (hull and deck join) is lower than other boats giving the impression that the boat sits lower than it actually does.

LOL, he's a big boy, I like seeing him move about as he gives a good perspective on size, at least for me I can see that he fits in those 'down' galleys that I prefer.

we might have missed that. there is a head, optional for two.

The boat does not come with a head! You have to go over the sides.

it is a home.

You get daggerboard and rudders for less than 400k I think. Yes, there are many details to be cover, but they all come with a price. (Id put some more electric winches or upgrade the solar, por example.)

Exactly! 😂

Price of any boat depends a lot where you buy it due to delivery costs, local taxes, customs duties, local market conditions, etc. The Seawinds are relatively low cost for their performance.

very comfy boat Paul...there is a reason why the BBQ's are positioned in the centre on the Seawinds...they entire boat was designed around it! Out of the wind, rain, has lighting, close to all. But it's all a compromise

Multihull Central's SEAbbaticals thanks for the answer

two very different boats with two very different design philosophies and priorities Neil...one designed for comfort charters and the other designed for performance sailing. The Leopard 40 (LOA 39'4") disp is 10.5 tonnes whereas the Seawind 1190 (LOA 39') is 7 tonnes. More than 30% lighter.

reaLLYnotYoURbusineSS stay tuned and your prays might be answered

@@MultihullCentral1 🙏

Rowan King really? Harsh...compared to what other production cat does it come off looking like a block of apartments ?

@@MultihullCentral1 With the exception of Lagoon and Bali, all of them. FP's, Leopards, Nautitechs, Balance, Outremer, Catana, Dazcat, St. Francis/Knysna all look sleek, slim, hydro and aerodynamic fit for purpose. It's that lump in the deck those hull windows make with the saloon windows stacked on top. The Seawind 1600 is the only aesthetically pleasing Seawind - no hull-window-deck-lump. But aesthetics are subjective I guess

@@rowanking2738 Agreed, exterior design is not "shippy" even for a cat, ugly, but the 1600 nice.