S
eawind's 1160
has won many
accolades since
its launch in
2005 and rightly
so as these 38-footers are
solidly built if unremarkable
performers. Easily housing
a large family thanks to two
large double cabins forward
in each hull and smaller
double aft in the starboard
hull (with bathroom in the
same place on port), the 1160
can comfortably take you
inshore and ofshore.
Tinga Tinga is a well-
looked-after 2013 SW1160
Deluxe model with inboard
diesel motors. The boat has
a new 130-degree jib and a
recent antifoul with service.
It has been maintained by an
experienced sailing couple
with decades of sailing.
Dealer Multihull Central
describes it as “impeccable”.
The boat is lying in
Fremantle – so perhaps ideal
for that Top End journey
east with the prevailingwinds? Having helped
deliver a Seawind across this
stunning region, I can attest
to the absolute beauty and
remoteness of this vast area;
plus the suitability of the
Seawind. You'd appreciate
the Seawind 1160's large
tankage and general storage
for this adventure. Also,
Tinga Tinga's extra pantry
and reversible helm seat that
could be a game chair – we
landed Spanish mackerel
and tuna during that Top
End trip.
Catamarans are all about
space, and so it is with the- The uncluttered walk-in
saloon typifies the clean
design approach throughout.
The sloping front saloon
bulkhead does reduce
volume but greatly reduces
the windage (especially
compared to some of the
rather blunt French designs).
The saloon has a U-shaped
lounge surrounding the
adjustable table (that can
double as a daybed). There's
FOR SALE
$495,000ABOVE The Seawind 1160 Deluxe Tinga Tinga is a 2013 model
that has been well maintained by experienced owners. TOP
RIGHT Apart from the running rigging, side decks are wide and
safe to traverse aided by lifelines tracing the full-length of the
hulls and bow.
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