Seawind Catamarans has officially launched the Seawind 1270, a 42-foot performance cruising catamaran designed to redefine comfort, safety and speed at sea. The new model builds on the success of the Seawind 1260, which was named Cruising World’s Best Cruising Catamaran Under 50 Feet in 2019, and incorporates 35 major design upgrades based on owner feedback from around the world.
“With the Seawind 1270, our team took a new approach to design and styling, as the result of decades of refinement in catamaran design, drawing from our proven Seawind DNA,” said Richard Ward, CEO of Seawind Catamarans and Corsair Marine International. “We set out to create the best possible 42-foot catamaran in the world for our customers by listening to what sailors really need. We’ve preserved our essential features our owners love, introducing modern lines and exciting new features whilst also utilizing the latest technology and engineering.”
At 400 mm longer and 120 mm wider than its predecessor, the Seawind 1270 offers expanded interior space, raised foredecks for better ocean capability and a larger forward cabin area. The hulls feature new underwater shapes optimized for improved performance off the wind, while wider topsides increase living volume. True to Seawind’s offshore pedigree, the 1270 is built to Category A certification for unlimited offshore sailing.
Inside, buyers can choose between a three-cabin galley-down version or a three-cabin galley-up layout with a forward-facing navigation station. The much-loved day bed returns, as do the panoramic opening windows for ventilation and visibility. Safety has been improved with side access gates, extended transoms, and 800 mm stanchions with four lifelines.
The 1270’s cabin roof is engineered for up to 2,040 watts of solar panels and doubles as a rainwater catcher, while carbon reinforcement in high-stress areas adds strength without weight. Standard propulsion comes from twin 29 hp Yanmar diesels, and a hybrid-electric option is planned for late 2026.
Seawind will premiere the 1270 worldwide via livestream on September 28 at 10 a.m. PDT, followed by an in-person debut at the Annapolis Boat Show in October. Production begins in November 2025 at Seawind’s Ho Chi Minh City facility, with the first hull scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
“While the Seawind 1270 is a completely new tooling project, it will be produced by the same experienced Seawind 1260 production team,” Ward said. “This ensures the Seawind 1270 production will benefit from Seawind’s experienced workforce working in this same 40–45-foot range, who have established exceptional craftsmanship and finish.”
With its blend of performance, safety, and liveaboard comfort, the Seawind 1270 continues the builder’s tradition of creating bluewater catamarans built for adventure and designed for life on the water.
