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Pure Joy is an outstanding example of the highly regarded Seawind 1600 Passagemaker, one of the most capable and well-balanced performance cruising catamarans in the 50-foot class.
Designed by the internationally renowned naval architects Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design, the Seawind 1600 combines efficient hull design, advanced composite construction and thoughtful systems engineering to deliver a yacht that excels in both sailing performance and long-distance cruising comfort.
Extensively equipped for global voyaging, Pure Joy benefits from numerous significant upgrades including twin 80HP engines, a 22 kWh lithium battery bank, approximately 2 kW of solar generation, hydrogenerator power generation, dual autopilots, dual watermakers and a comprehensive communications suite including Starlink and satellite systems.
Importantly, Pure Joy has successfully completed major legs of the World ARC circumnavigation rally, proving both the capability of the design and the robustness of her systems in real ocean conditions. As a result, the yacht is offered fully equipped and ready for continued bluewater cruising.
This extensive offshore experience provides several important advantages for the next owner:
• Onboard systems have been extensively tested under real ocean conditions
• Early commissioning issues have already been identified and resolved
• Equipment has been upgraded based on real-world offshore experience
• The yacht carries a comprehensive inventory of cruising equipment and spares.
In effect, Pure Joy has already completed the type of offshore commissioning program that many cruising yachts require before undertaking long-distance voyages.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Layout & Accommodations
Interior
The interior of the Seawind 1600 is bright, modern and highly practical for long-term cruising with panoramic windows, generous saloon seating and a navigation station
• Owner’s cabin with island berth
• Two guest cabins
• Two bathrooms with showers and electric toilets
Galley
• Miele multifunction oven
• Three-burner LPG stove
• Double stainless steel sink
• Refrigerator and freezer capacity suitable for extended cruising
• Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
Deck & Equipment
Deck Hardware & Sail Handling
• Eight winches in total supporting the full sail inventory
• Three electric winches for effortless sail handling
• Dedicated winches for screecher and downwind sails
• Extensive deck organisers and line management systems
• Stand-up blocks mounted on the foredeck to simplify symmetrical spinnaker handling
Electronics & Navigation
• 22 kWh lithium battery bank (4 × 5.5 kWh batteries)
• Dual inverter system – 2 × 3.5 kW inverters (7 kW total)
• Mastervolt inverter / charger system
• Approx 2 kW solar generation
• Watt & Sea Cruising 600 hydrogenerator
• Isolation transformer for worldwide shore power compatibility
• Integrated lightning protection system
Navigation & Communications
• Dual independent autopilot systems
• PredictWind DataHub weather routing system
• Thales Certus satellite communications system
• Starlink RV satellite internet system
• Handheld satellite phone
• Handheld VHF radios
• Intercom communication headsets
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
• 22 kWh lithium battery bank (4 × 5.5 kWh batteries)
• Dual inverter system – 2 × 3.5 kW inverters (7 kW total)
• Mastervolt inverter / charger system
• Approx 2 kW solar generation
• Watt & Sea Cruising 600 hydrogenerator
• Isolation transformer for worldwide shore power compatibility
• Integrated lightning protection system
Fresh Water & Water Production
• Freshwater tanks approx 650 L capacity
• Spectra Newport factory-installed watermaker
• Rainman 240V watermaker – 140 L/hr
• Dedicated 80 L drinking-water tank with separate tap
Engine & Mechanical
Upgrade to Yanmar 4JH80 Inboard 80HP with 3 blade folding props
Sails & Rigging
• Fully battened mainsail
• Self-tacking headsail
• Brand new screecher sail (unused)
• Well used hardened screecher
• Asymmetric spinnaker
• Wingaker winged symmetrical spinnaker
• Furling storm sail
Other
Design & Construction
The Seawind 1600 represents the flagship model of the Seawind range and reflects more than three decades of multihull development.
Naval architecture by Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design provides performance-oriented hull shapes and efficient weight distribution while maintaining excellent load-carrying ability for long-distance cruising.
Construction Features
• Vinylester resin-infused composite construction
• High-strength PVC foam sandwich laminate structure
• Structural bulkheads bonded to hull and deck
• Strategic carbon fiber reinforcement in high-load areas
• Kevlar/aramid reinforcement integrated into the outer hull laminate
• Offshore-grade engineering designed for extended ocean passages
Hull Design & Daggerboards
The Seawind 1600 features performance-oriented hulls with captive retractable daggerboards, allowing the yacht to combine shallow draft capability with excellent windward sailing performance.
Tender
• OC Tenders 350 Carbon Sailing Tender
• Suzuki 20HP outboard
Safety Equipment
• 6 Spinlock Deckvest lifejackets with PLB1 beacons
• EPIRB
• Jacklines
• Grab bags
• MOB recovery equipment
• World ARC compliant safety inventory
• Comprehensive offshore medical kits supported by MSOS
Additional Cruising Equipment
• Airmax dive compressor
• Four steel dive cylinders
• SUP paddleboard
• Soft-top surfboard
• Fishing equipment
• 20 Jerry cans
• Printer and onboard router
• Bedding and towels
• Coffee machine, bread maker, Sodastream and induction hob
• Full set of World ARC rally flags and international courtesy flags
Summary
Combining Reichel / Pugh performance design, extensive cruising upgrades, and proven circumnavigation capability, Pure Joy represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped Seawind 1600 ready for immediate global cruising.
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.
The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.
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