2023 Seawind 1600 Passagemaker

Launched in 2023 and kept in excellent condition, Bei Sogni is a beautifully equipped Seawind 1600 Passagemaker presented in the desirable owner’s configuration. With only 500 hours on her twin Yanmar diesels and an extensive inventory for offshore cruising, she offers a genuine turnkey opportunity for anyone looking for a capable long-range cruising catamaran.

The Seawind 1600 Passagemaker was designed by renowned naval architects Reichel/Pugh to combine blue-water capability with the comfort and practicality expected from a modern cruising catamaran. Her lightweight composite construction, daggerboards and efficient hull design deliver impressive sailing performance while retaining a remarkably shallow minimum draft of approximately 0.60m.

Owner’s Layout & Accommodation

Bei Sogni benefits from a spacious owner’s arrangement with a private owner’s suite and three-cabin accommodation overall. The owner’s stateroom features a generous island bed, while the remaining cabins provide flexible accommodation for family or guests.

The interior has a bright, contemporary character, combining light oak finishes with walnut flooring and carefully considered storage throughout. A large sliding saloon door connects the interior directly with the cockpit, creating a generous indoor-outdoor living space.

The aft cockpit comfortably accommodates eight around the dining table and is protected by a substantial hardtop bimini. Twin aft helm stations provide excellent visibility and keep the skipper close to the sailing controls, with the boat set up for efficient shorthanded operation.

Performance & Cruising

Power comes from twin 80hp Yanmar 4JH80 diesel engines driving Gori three-blade folding propellers through SD60 saildrives. The engines have approximately 500 hours each.

The combination of daggerboards, lightweight composite construction and a shallow 0.60m draft makes the 1600 particularly versatile. She can cover distance efficiently while also accessing shallow anchorages that are unavailable to many larger cruising yachts.

Fuel capacity is 750 litres, with 658 litres of freshwater capacity, supported by a Schenker ZEN watermaker and a comprehensive 24V electrical system.

Electrical & Systems

Bei Sogni has been equipped for extended periods away from shore power. The electrical system includes two 24V/500Ah LiFePO4 battery banks, a Mastervolt 24V/5000W charger/inverter and an upgraded 1,148W solar array.

Additional equipment includes Velair marine air conditioning, a 40L Quick Nautic boiler and dual 125A alternators.

Navigation & Electronics

The navigation package is based around B&G equipment and includes:

• 2 x B&G Zeus3S 9” multifunction displays
• 3 x B&G Triton 2 displays
• B&G NAC-3 autopilot
• B&G HD radar
• B&G AIS
• B&G V60 DSC-AIS VHF
• H60 wireless VHF handset
• B&G Zeus3S GPS
• Arimar DST 810 depth, speed and temperature transducer

A Fusion MS-RA770 stereo system with four marine speakers and a Samsung 44” Smart TV are also installed.

Galley

The galley is positioned on the bridgedeck to starboard and is equipped for extended cruising, including:

• Isotherm 130L 24V front-loading refrigerator
• Isotherm 110L 24V top-loading freezer
• Bosch three-burner gas stove
• Miele 230V oven
• Stainless steel double sink
• BEP gas alarm and solenoid system

Sail Inventory

The sailing inventory includes a fully battened mainsail and self-tacking headsail, both from 2023. The rig is supported by an aluminium mast and stainless-steel Dyform standing rigging.

Equipment includes a carbon-fibre bowsprit, Harken MKIV Ocean Unit 3 headsail furler, Harken Reflex Unit 3 top-down furler and a combination of manual and electric Harken winches. Antal winches are fitted for the daggerboards.

Deck & Tender

The boat is supplied with a Highfield CL340 aluminium RIB together with Suzuki 20hp and Yamaha 15hp outboards. Manual hoist davits provide straightforward tender handling.

Other equipment includes a stainless-steel charcoal BBQ, hot and cold cockpit/deck shower, aft cockpit enclosure with clear panels, stainless-steel Maxwell 24V windlass and comprehensive ground tackle including a 33kg Rocna anchor and spare Delta anchor.

Key Specifications

Builder: Seawind / Corsair Marine International
Model: 1600 Passagemaker
Year: 2023
Length Overall: 16.10m / 52.82ft
Beam: 8.10m / 26.57ft
Minimum Draft: 0.60m / 1.97ft
Air Height: 22.80m / 74.80ft
Displacement: 14,400kg / 31,747lb
Hull Material: GRP
Hull Construction: Vacuum-infused vinylester with carbon fibre and Kevlar
Keel Type: Daggerboards
Designer: Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design
Engines: 2 x Yanmar 4JH80, 80hp each
Engine Hours: 500 hours each
Fuel: 750L / 198 US gal
Fresh Water: 658L / 174 US gal
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Holding Tanks: 120L total
Maximum Speed: Approx. 11.5 mph
Cruising Speed: Approx. 9.2 mph
Lying: Krabi, Thailand
Tax Status: VAT not paid

Summary

With her 2023 build year, owner’s configuration, twin Yanmar 80hp engines, extensive B&G electronics, lithium battery capacity, 1,148W solar array, watermaker and comprehensive cruising inventory, Bei Sogni is exceptionally well suited to serious offshore and liveaboard cruising.

She combines the performance and shallow-water versatility of the Seawind 1600 platform with a high level of equipment already in place, avoiding the long lead time and additional cost normally associated with outfitting a new cruising catamaran.

Bei Sogni is available for inspection in Krabi, Thailand.

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