2005 Seawind 1160

SummaryPlot Twist is a thoughtfully upgraded 2005 Seawind 1160 Deluxe catamaran for sale, configured as a 3-cabin / 2-head owners version. She has been actively cruised throughout the Bahamas and continuously improved with a clear focus: creating a highly capable, energy-independent cruising platform rather than a dockside showpiece. With an air draft of 60' she is also ICW friendly.The Seawind 1160 Deluxe layout is known for its practical use of space, excellent ventilation, and seamless indoor-outdoor living via the signature tri-fold saloon doors. Plot Twist stands out as a rare example of a Seawind 1160 that has been systematically upgraded for serious cruising. With a robust lithium/solar energy system, watermaker, modern electronics, and a deep inventory of cruising gear, she offers a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking a ready-to-go platform for immediate adventure.This is a true turn-key cruising platform, ready to depart immediately and continue cruising with modern systems, exceptional energy independence, and a deep inventory of cruising equipment offering reliability, self-sufficiency, and ease of operation.The Seawind 1160 creatively blends key Seawind concepts to create an open-plan design that successfully combines the huge living space and allround visibility, quality fitout with safety & security in mindThe result is a proven, turnkey cruising catamaran equipped for immediate liveaboard or extended offshore adventure, with modern systems, robust energy generation, and an extensive inventory of cruising gear.KEY HIGHLIGHTS 1600W REC Alpha Pure solar array 900Ah ReLion lithium battery bank Complete Victron power system Rainman 120V watermaker (~30 GPH) 18,000 BTU Dometic air conditioning (2025) Standing rigging replaced (2024/25) Running rigging upgraded to Dyneema (2026) Bruntons Autoprop self-pitching propellers (2025) HydroAxe shaft line cutters (2025) Raymarine Axiom 2 + Quantum 2 radar suite (2025) Hull windows re-bedded (2024/25) Custom AquaTraction decking (2024)InteriorOrnate polished timber dining table: Lowers to create coffee table or double bedForward windows in 10mm toughened glass and inset with opening 500mm x 375mm aluminium opening hatch. Side windows in 6mm toughened glassSimulated teak & holly flooringSaloon / cockpit doors: Moulded gelcoat tri-fold doors. Complete with folding mechanism for folding into Targa walkwayPolished timber solid doors on all private cabinsPort & Starboard fwd cabins : Each queen sized bed (2050mm x 1540mm)Aft Starboard cabin : Double bed (1990mm x 1230mm)ElectricalThe onboard electrical system has been purpose-built for off-grid cruising, centered around a large lithium battery bank and high-output solar array.900Ah ReLion LiFePO4 battery bank1600W REC Alpha Pure solar panelsVictron MultiPlus 12/3000 inverter/chargerVictron BMV-712 smart battery monitor4 Victron MPPT 100/30 charge controllersHonda EU2200i portable generatorThis setup provides substantial autonomy, allowing extended periods at anchor without reliance on shore power or frequent generator use.One engine battery 1000 cold cranking amps AGM230amp heavy duty isolation switch.12 V lighting : Numerous 12V interior lamps and courtesy lights throughout.Dome lights in cockpitDeck floodlight mounted on mastMast head anchor / riding lightGalleySpacious galley with co-ordinated laminex counter surfaces, timber accents.Force 10 2 burner LPG stove & oven.Stainless steel pot holdersTrident gas detector/SolenoidDouble bowl stainless steel sink.Pressure hot & cold fresh water system.Single lever mixing tap.Isotherm fridgeSpacious freezer, large 60 litre top loading, heavily insulated. 12volt Eutectic system by ICEER.Under bench storage with polished timber door fronts & cutlery drawers.Inboard side of galley: Over-bench cupboards with sliding door frontsSimulated teak & holly flooring.PropulsionTwin Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engines with SD20 saildrives (approx. 5000 hours) deliver reliable and efficient cruising performance.Cruising speed: ~7 knotsEngine setting: ~2500 RPMFuel burn: ~0.7 GPH per engineThis efficient profile makes Plot Twist well-suited for long-range island hopping with minimal fuel dependency.Twin Yanmar 30hp saildrive diesel engines. Fresh water cooling, rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fibreglass bed with integral oil drip pan.Three bladed Bruntons autoprop high quality variable pitch propellers with line cuttersEngine controls at port helm station. Remote electric key start at engine controls.Fuel tanks: Total 360 litres (80 gallons) in two survey approved pressure tested aluminium tanks. Fuel gauge site glass fitted.Water intakes for engines protected by external strainer & filter. (1 per engine)Twin primary Racor (or similar) water separator / fuel filters, secondary engine fuel filters, jacketed fuel lines.Engine, fuel tank & fuel line installation to Australian standards to meet offshore survey.Console mounted engine instruments with electric tachometers, engine monitoring & warning systems, engine hour meters.NavigationUpdated in 2025 with a modern Raymarine suite:Raymarine Axiom 2 chartplotterQuantum 2 Doppler radarIntegrated autopilot and instrument displaysNew DST transducerPlumbingRainman 120V watermaker (~30 gallons per hour)Dometic GTVX18 18,000 BTU air conditioning (installed 2025)11-gallon hot water heater with engine heat exchangerThese systems support comfortable long-term cruising in warm climates.Sails & RiggingRiggingRecent rigging upgrades enhance both safety and performance.Standing rigging replaced winter 2024/25Running rigging largely replaced with Dyneema (2026, remaining lines onboard)Sail InventoryMack Sails fully battened mainsailBarracuda headsailMack Sails screecher on Ronstan continuous furlerISTEC ParasailorThe mainsail is stored in a Mack Pack stack pack with lazy jacks and a lifetime warranty.DeckForward anchor & storage hatches x 5Cockpit storage hatches x 26 x Docking cleats. Each side : bow, stern & amidships1 x Heavy duty mooring cleat on forward walkwayVentilation: 6 total deck hatches (2 in owners berth, one in starboard head, one above starboard berth, one above nav station, one above galley) and 3 port light hatches (galley, owners head, third cabin)Mast base turning blocks. All halyards & sail controls to cockpit.10 x Rope clutches – Spinlock brandSheet winches : 2 x Harken ST46STStanchions/Rails: High quality stanchions, bow rails and stern rails with 3 life-lines. 700mm high to meet Australian survey requirements2 x transom access gates with pelican hook releases2 x side access gates with pelican hook releasesAft swim ladder : folding stainless aft swim ladderRecent Upgrades & ImprovementsBruntons Autoprop self-pitching propellers (Dec 2025)HydroAxe shaft line cutters (Dec 2025)All hull windows re-bedded (2024/25)Custom AquaTraction decking (2024)Plot Twist is offered with an extensive cruising inventory & water toys, making her truly turnkey:2023 OC 330 tender2023 Mercury 9.9hp outboardDive compressor and tanksPaddleboardsWingfoil gearFishing and spearfishing equipmentAvalon Dock inflatable platformMagma grillAnchoring / Mooring55 lb Mantus M2 Pro main anchor20 kg Rocna secondary anchor300 ft of 5/16″ chain4 Harken 2-speed winches (primary electric)Electric anchor winch with chain & gypsy. Located under locker to give clean deck. Winch is Muir HR1200 COUGAR with 1000 watt motor.Anchor winch with remote up / down control at the helm station.DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Additional DetailsInteriorOrnate polished timber dining table: Lowers to create coffee table or double bedForward windows in 10mm toughened glass and inset with opening 500mm x 375mm aluminium opening hatch. Side windows in 6mm toughened glassSimulated teak & holly flooringSaloon / cockpit doors: Moulded gelcoat tri-fold doors. Complete with folding mechanism for folding into Targa walkwayPolished timber solid doors on all private cabinsPort & Starboard fwd cabins : Each queen sized bed (2050mm x 1540mm)Aft Starboard cabin : Double bed (1990mm x 1230mm)Additional DetailsElectricalThe onboard electrical system has been purpose-built for off-grid cruising, centered around a large lithium battery bank and high-output solar array.900Ah ReLion LiFePO4 battery bank1600W REC Alpha Pure solar panelsVictron MultiPlus 12/3000 inverter/chargerVictron BMV-712 smart battery monitor4 Victron MPPT 100/30 charge controllersHonda EU2200i portable generatorThis setup provides substantial autonomy, allowing extended periods at anchor without reliance on shore power or frequent generator use.One engine battery 1000 cold cranking amps AGM230amp heavy duty isolation switch.12 V lighting : Numerous 12V interior lamps and courtesy lights throughout.Dome lights in cockpitDeck floodlight mounted on mastMast head anchor / riding lightAdditional DetailsGalleySpacious galley with co-ordinated laminex counter surfaces, timber accents.Force 10 2 burner LPG stove & oven.Stainless steel pot holdersTrident gas detector/SolenoidDouble bowl stainless steel sink.Pressure hot & cold fresh water system.Single lever mixing tap.Isotherm fridgeSpacious freezer, large 60 litre top loading, heavily insulated. 12volt Eutectic system by ICEER.Under bench storage with polished timber door fronts & cutlery drawers.Inboard side of galley: Over-bench cupboards with sliding door frontsSimulated teak & holly flooring.Additional DetailsPropulsionTwin Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engines with SD20 saildrives (approx. 5000 hours) deliver reliable and efficient cruising performance.Cruising speed: ~7 knotsEngine setting: ~2500 RPMFuel burn: ~0.7 GPH per engineThis efficient profile makes Plot Twist well-suited for long-range island hopping with minimal fuel dependency.Twin Yanmar 30hp saildrive diesel engines. Fresh water cooling, rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fibreglass bed with integral oil drip pan.Three bladed Bruntons autoprop high quality variable pitch propellers with line cuttersEngine controls at port helm station. Remote electric key start at engine controls.Fuel tanks: Total 360 litres (80 gallons) in two survey approved pressure tested aluminium tanks. Fuel gauge site glass fitted.Water intakes for engines protected by external strainer & filter. (1 per engine)Twin primary Racor (or similar) water separator / fuel filters, secondary engine fuel filters, jacketed fuel lines.Engine, fuel tank & fuel line installation to Australian standards to meet offshore survey.Console mounted engine instruments with electric tachometers, engine monitoring & warning systems, engine hour meters.Additional DetailsNavigationUpdated in 2025 with a modern Raymarine suite:Raymarine Axiom 2 chartplotterQuantum 2 Doppler radarIntegrated autopilot and instrument displaysNew DST transducerAdditional DetailsPlumbingRainman 120V watermaker (~30 gallons per hour)Dometic GTVX18 18,000 BTU air conditioning (installed 2025)11-gallon hot water heater with engine heat exchangerThese systems support comfortable long-term cruising in warm climates.Additional DetailsSails & RiggingRiggingRecent rigging upgrades enhance both safety and performance.Standing rigging replaced winter 2024/25Running rigging largely replaced with Dyneema (2026, remaining lines onboard)Sail InventoryMack Sails fully battened mainsailBarracuda headsailMack Sails screecher on Ronstan continuous furlerISTEC ParasailorThe mainsail is stored in a Mack Pack stack pack with lazy jacks and a lifetime warranty.Additional DetailsDeckForward anchor & storage hatches x 5Cockpit storage hatches x 26 x Docking cleats. Each side : bow, stern & amidships1 x Heavy duty mooring cleat on forward walkwayVentilation: 6 total deck hatches (2 in owners berth, one in starboard head, one above starboard berth, one above nav station, one above galley) and 3 port light hatches (galley, owners head, third cabin)Mast base turning blocks. All halyards & sail controls to cockpit.10 x Rope clutches – Spinlock brandSheet winches : 2 x Harken ST46STStanchions/Rails: High quality stanchions, bow rails and stern rails with 3 life-lines. 700mm high to meet Australian survey requirements2 x transom access gates with pelican hook releases2 x side access gates with pelican hook releasesAft swim ladder : folding stainless aft swim ladderAdditional DetailsRecent Upgrades & ImprovementsBruntons Autoprop self-pitching propellers (Dec 2025)HydroAxe shaft line cutters (Dec 2025)All hull windows re-bedded (2024/25)Custom AquaTraction decking (2024)Plot Twist is offered with an extensive cruising inventory & water toys, making her truly turnkey:2023 OC 330 tender2023 Mercury 9.9hp outboardDive compressor and tanksPaddleboardsWingfoil gearFishing and spearfishing equipmentAvalon Dock inflatable platformMagma grillAdditional DetailsAnchoring / Mooring55 lb Mantus M2 Pro main anchor20 kg Rocna secondary anchor300 ft of 5/16″ chain4 Harken 2-speed winches (primary electric)Electric anchor winch with chain & gypsy. Located under locker to give clean deck. Winch is Muir HR1200 COUGAR with 1000 watt motor.Anchor winch with remote up / down control at the helm station.Additional DetailsDisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.