SEAWIND 1160XL - Tour and test sail. S6#14

LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT ⛵ Seawind 1160XL Review – Real Sailing Test, Performance, Space & Value! We didn’t just walk through the Seawind 1160XL at a boat show… We lived on it, sailed it, and pushed it for two full weeks at sea. This is a real-world review — not showroom talk. In this episode, we break down what actually matters: ✔️ Liveaboard comfort ✔️ Space and layout ✔️ Ease of handling (even solo!) ✔️ Build quality and construction ✔️ Real sailing performance (with surprising light-wind speeds) ✔️ Overall value for money ⸻ 🌊 What stood out? Space & Livability The 1160XL absolutely nails usable space — a practical galley, generous cabins, and a layout that works whether you’re a couple or a family cruising full-time. Ease of Handling This boat is incredibly simple to sail. Single-handed? No problem. Even packing away the sail bag is manageable solo. Performance (Real Numbers!) We were hitting: • ⚡ 4 knots in just 6 knots of wind • ⚡ 6 knots in 9 knots of wind (screecher only) It points high, tacks effortlessly, and feels smooth and responsive at the helm. Build Quality Solid, quiet, and confidence-inspiring. With bulkheads integrated directly into the hull during construction, this is a boat built for serious offshore cruising — proven by sailors taking these boats around the world. ⸻ 💰 Value for Money At around $399,000 USD, the Seawind 1160XL delivers an exceptional balance of: ➡️ Performance ➡️ Comfort ➡️ Strength ➡️ Simplicity Whether you’re dreaming of circumnavigation or just epic weekend escapes, this boat delivers. ⸻ 🎥 What’s Next? This is just the beginning… In the next episodes, we go deep into performance testing, sailing setups, and how this boat handles in a range of real conditions. 👉 Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss it! ⸻ 👍 Our Verdict Two weeks of pure sailing bliss. The Seawind 1160XL gets a big double thumbs up from us. 👣 About Us We’re the Barefoot Doctors — medical doctors and lifelong sailors living full-time aboard a performance expedition catamaran. Life really is better barefoot. If you love sailing, catamarans, yacht design, boat safety, offshore cruising, and behind-the-scenes boatbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell — because the Portofino 52 launch is coming, and you won’t want to miss what happens next. JOIN PATREON if you want early release episodes, live updates, go sailing on out Portofino 52 and a chance to meet us at events throughout the year? Click here: www.patreon.com/BarefootDoctorsSailing Future proof your children with TUFMINDS Audio stories.... Help sleep, improve self image and confidence from little to teens - so get the pack for the age group and give your children, grandchildren the gift of a happier and healthier future!!! Every penny goes to Exqisit Life Foundation to support TUFMINDS Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention Program worldwide! DONATIONS to the charity to support Suicide Prevention with the free TUFMINDS program can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... For more info: www.TUFMINDS.com and "The Art of BECOMING BETTER" YouTube channel www.barefootdoctorssailing.com.au