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Plot Twist is the lowest-priced Seawind 1160 in the world.She is an exceedingly rare performance-cruising catamaran, and 2X winner of Cruising Worlds Catamaran of the Year. She is turn-key off-the-grid catamaran sitting right in the heart of the cruising capital, Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Plot Twist is configured as the sought-after 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. She is ICW friendly, with a layout known for its practical use of space, excellent ventilation, and seamless indoor-outdoor living via the signature tri-fold saloon doors.

Plot Twist has been upgraded for serious cruising. With a robust lithium/solar energy system, water maker, new 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, with upgraded systems, exceptional energy independence, and a deep inventory of cruising equipment offering reliability, self-sufficiency, and ease of operation. The Seawind 1160 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 (2025)
• Custom AquaTraction decking (2024)

Interior

• Ornate polished timber dining table: Lowers to create coffee table or double bed
• Forward windows in 10mm toughened glass and inset with opening hatch.
• Simulated teak & holly flooring
• Saloon / cockpit doors: Moulded gelcoat tri-fold doors. Complete with folding mechanism for folding into Targa walkway
• Solid doors on all private cabins
• Port & Starboard fwd cabins : Each queen sized bed
• Aft Starboard cabin : Double bed

Electrical

• The 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 bank
  • 1600W REC Alpha Pure solar panels
  • Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 inverter/charger
  • Victron BMV-712 smart battery monitor
  • 4 Victron MPPT 100/30 charge controllers
  • Honda EU2200i portable generator

• This 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 AGM
• 230amp heavy duty isolation switch.
• 12 V lighting : Numerous 12V interior lamps and courtesy lights throughout.
• Dome lights in cockpit
• Deck floodlight mounted on mast
• Mast head anchor / riding light

Galley

• Spacious galley with co-ordinated laminex counter surfaces, timber accents.
• Force 10 2 burner LPG stove & oven.
• Stainless steel pot holders
• Trident gas detector/Solenoid
• Double bowl stainless steel sink.
• Pressure hot & cold fresh water system.
• Single lever mixing tap.
• Isotherm fridge
• Spacious 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 fronts
• Simulated teak & holly flooring.

Propulsion

• Twin Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engines with SD20 saildrives (approx. 5000 hours) deliver reliable and efficient cruising performance.
  • Cruising speed: ~7 knots
  • Engine setting: ~2500 RPM
  • Fuel burn: ~0.7 GPH per engine

• This 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 cutters
• Engine 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.

Navigation

Updated in 2025 with a modern Raymarine suite:

• Raymarine Axiom 2 chartplotter
• Quantum 2 Doppler radar
• Integrated autopilot and instrument displays
• New DST transducer

Plumbing

• Rainman 120V watermaker (~30 gallons per hour)
• Dometic GTVX18 18,000 BTU air conditioning (installed 2025)
• 11-gallon hot water heater with engine heat exchanger

These systems support comfortable long-term cruising in warm climates.

Sails & Rigging

Rigging

Recent rigging upgrades enhance both safety and performance.

• Standing rigging replaced winter 2024/25
• Running rigging largely replaced with Dyneema (2026, remaining lines onboard)

Sail Inventory

• Mack Sails fully battened mainsail
• Barracuda headsail
• Mack Sails screecher on Ronstan continuous furler
• ISTEC Parasailor

The mainsail is stored in a Mack Pack stack pack with lazy jacks and a lifetime warranty.

Deck

• Forward anchor & storage hatches x 5
• Cockpit storage hatches x 2
• 6 x Docking cleats. Each side : bow, stern & amidships
• 1 x Heavy duty mooring cleat on forward walkway
• Ventilation: 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 brand
• Sheet winches : 2 x Harken ST46ST
• Stanchions/Rails: High quality stanchions, bow rails and stern rails with 3 life-lines. 700mm high to meet Australian survey requirements
• 2 x transom access gates with pelican hook releases
• 2 x side access gates with pelican hook releases
• Aft swim ladder : folding stainless aft swim ladder

Recent Upgrades & Improvements

• Bruntons 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 tender
• 2023 Mercury 9.9hp outboard
• Dive compressor and tanks
• Paddleboards
• Wingfoil gear
• Fishing and spearfishing equipment
• Avalon Dock inflatable platform
• Magma grill

Anchoring / Mooring

• 55 lb Mantus M2 Pro main anchor
• 20 kg Rocna secondary anchor
• 300 ft of 5/16″ chain
• 4 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.

Disclaimer

The 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.