At Seawind catamarans we are regularly asked “Convince me why I should buy a catamaran instead of a monohull”. Like everything else, there are pluses and there are minuses and we try to give the person a balanced answer.

Of course, the benefits and compromises of owning a catamaran are more or less compelling for different people depending on their circumstances and their sailing ambitions. However, a growing number of sailors are coming down heavily one side and becoming firm catamaran converts.

Many converted ex monohull sailors are now passionate advocates of two hulls over one. For the cruising sailors, the advantages are simply too great to ignore.

We have witnessed amazing changes to how families sail together on a catamaran. For many families the catamaran has meant the kids can bring their friends without overcrowding the boat. Guests do not have to be yachties to enjoy the day and entertaining can be done with style and without stress.

The most compelling argument of all must be this: monohull sailors are converting to catamarans by the truckload. It is rare to hear of any of these ever going back. Once you become a catamaran sailor, you are hooked for life.

Designed to allow couples and families to cruise in safety and comfort through the use of innovative design, quality of finish, outstanding performance & sea handling ability, every Seawind catamaran is the product of a passionate and dedicated team of sailing professionals.

Seawind’s range of cruising catamarans are designed by Australians, uniquely for the purpose of allowing couples or families with limited or no cruising experience to safely and comfortably explore the bays, coastlines and islands and between Australia, Asia and across the Pacific.

Driven by renown founder and Australian cruiser Richard Ward, every Seawind model is capable of tackling the world’s oceans.

Richard and his team follow a simple successful formula – without compromise to build the best example of what a bluewater cruising boat should be, and allow anybody to feel safe and at home, regardless of the conditions, for extended time aboard…

The Australian coast line is one of the world's most demanding in the world and the Seawind range is designed specifically to handle the toughest of offshore conditions.