S/V Plot Twist is a Fort Lauderdale, FL, US based 2005 Seawind 1160 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Plot Twist is a thoughtfully upgraded 2005 Seawind 1160 Deluxe catamaran for sale, configured as a 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 rather than a dockside showpiece.
With an air draft of 60′ she is also ICW friendly.
The Seawind 1160 Deluxe layout is known for its practical use of space, excellent ventilation, and seamless indoor-outdoor living via the signature tri-fold saloon doors.
Plot Twist stands out as a rare example of a Seawind 1160 that has been systematically upgraded for serious cruising.
With a robust lithium/solar energy system, watermaker, modern 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, ready to depart immediately and continue cruising with modern systems, exceptional energy independence, and a deep inventory of cruising equipment offering reliability, self-sufficiency, and ease of operation.
The Seawind 1160 creatively blends key Seawind concepts to create an open-plan design that successfully combines the huge living space and allround visibility, quality fitout with safety & security in mind.
The result 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.
Specifications
| Name | S/V Plot Twist |
| Make | Seawind |
| Model | 1160 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Seawind Catamarans, Australia |
| Designer | Tony Grainger |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Down |
Dimensions
| Loa | 38 |
| Lwl | 37 ft 0 in |
| Beam | 21.33 |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 58.75 |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 1 (80 Gallons) |
| Water Tanks | 1 (80 Gallons) |
| Holding Tanks | 1 (53 Gallons) |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Yanmar 3GM30 30 HP |
| Engine Hours | 5000 / 5000 |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.7 gal/hour per engine |
| Generator | Honda EU2200i portable generator |
| Displacement | 15,400 pounds (Dry Weight) |
| Sails | Mack Sails fully battened mainsail, Barracuda headsail, Mack Sails screecher on Ronstan continuous furler, ISTEC Parasailor |
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Inventory
Vessel Overview
- Plot Twist is a thoughtfully upgraded 2005 Seawind 1160 Deluxe catamaran
- Configured as a 3-cabin / 2-head owners version
- Actively cruised throughout the Bahamas
- Air draft: 60' (ICW friendly)
- Turn-key cruising platform with focus on energy-independence and extended cruising
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 / Dec 2025)
- HydroAxe shaft line cutters (2025 / Dec 2025)
- Raymarine Axiom 2 + Quantum 2 radar suite (2025)
- Hull windows re-bedded (2024/25)
- 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 500mm x 375mm aluminium opening hatch
- Side windows in 6mm toughened glass
- Simulated teak & holly flooring
- Saloon / cockpit doors: Moulded gelcoat tri-fold doors. Complete with folding mechanism for folding into Targa walkway
- Polished timber solid doors on all private cabins
- Port & Starboard forward cabins: Each queen sized bed (2050mm x 1540mm)
- Aft Starboard cabin: Double bed (1990mm x 1230mm)
Electrical
- 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
- 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. 12 volt 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)
- 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
- Cruising speed: ~7 knots
- Engine setting: ~2500 RPM
- Fuel burn: ~0.7 GPH per engine
Navigation / Electronics
- Raymarine Axiom 2 chartplotter
- Quantum 2 Doppler radar
- Integrated autopilot and instrument displays
- New DST transducer
- Updated electronics in 2025
Plumbing / Climate Systems
- 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
Sails & Rigging
- Standing rigging replaced winter 2024/25
- Running rigging largely replaced with Dyneema (2026, remaining lines onboard)
- Mack Sails fully battened mainsail
- Barracuda headsail
- Mack Sails screecher on Ronstan continuous furler
- ISTEC Parasailor
- Mainsail 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
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
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)
- Standing rigging replaced (2024/25)
- Raymarine electronics updated (2025)
- Running rigging upgraded to Dyneema (2026)
Inventory & Water Toys
- 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
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
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