Seawind 1600 Catamaran Wanderlust Boat Tour Part 1 | Harbors Unknown Ep. 2

[@haroldconnell2973]

Great boat tour

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Harold! We're glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@muskietime]

Just started watching your videos. Very good. Stuff is just stuff. I realized this years ago. Healthy to get rid of stuff but very difficult. Wishing you two Amazing discoveries. One of my very best Friends is a neurosurgeon in Wisconsin. You surgeons do God’s Work. Thank you.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much for the compliments and for watching our videos! We’re glad you’re enjoying them. It did feel good to get rid of a lot of our things. I’m sure we’ll part with even more over time. We all do our best to help in whatever field we work in. 😊

[@Travelling_Jonoberries]

A belated comment- Thank you Colin from Parlay for putting us onto you guys

[@HarborsUnknown]

So glad you found us! It was awesome of Colin & the Parlay Crew to have us in their video. Thanks for watching!

[@thomassilvis8764]

Thank you for sharing. Another very nice video. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you so much! We are about to leave Charleston going south to Florida and we hope to have the opportunity to film some good sailing! Cheers

[@elmerburley7710]

Man o man you guys are green but you will figure it out God bless you , very beautiful vessel lot's to see and learn for you guys , I will stand by for about 6 months and I'm sure you guys will be old salts and loving your course and adventures 😊 stay the course stay strong and stay safe I'll check back in 6 months 😊

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Elmer, thank you for your support and for following the channel. We are learning something every day. Lots of systems and lots of equipment to familiarize with. The boat sails like a charm despite our relative inexperience. Kristin and I sailed back from Key West in gusts of 30 knots and big waves and she was totally unbothered. Solid and forgiving

[@shuzoskates]

Wonderful life updates! Wow guys!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you Hiro!!! 親愛なる友人、どうもありがとう！

[@shuzoskates]

@@HarborsUnknown love you both 😆‼︎

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you

[@kerrymajor3840]

Living the dream! You both look so happy and relaxed. Enjoy this new chapter💕

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much Kerry!

[@shuzoskates]

I have just started reviewing from the beginning So nice to see more details of you guys new life style!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you Hiro! We appreciate your support! ❤️

[@petevanderbeke7454]

Looking forward to following your journey. Cherry and I have lived on our boat, MV Hobo, for well over 12 years and were "digital nomads" until Covid slowed/locked us down. We now enjoy life on Hobo in New Zealand. "Fair winds and following seas"!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!! Fair winds 😊

[@rosamaldonado813]

Hiiiii Fabio! It’s Rosa M. I don’t know if you remember me but we went to school together some years back. It’s so nice to see you and your wife Kristen embark on a new chapter in life! I wish you both many adventures filled with love, happiness and amazing new memories.

[@fabiopotenti2123]

Hi Rosa, how are you, thank you for watching our video! What are you up to?

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Rosa! Thanks for watching our videos!!

[@firstguy8556]

Thanks so much for sharing your new lifestyle aboard the Seawind 1600. Fantastic boat. I look forward to my own 1370 in a year or so...currently starting production soon. Hull # 33.

[@HarborsUnknown]

We’re glad you enjoyed the video Frank! Congrats on the purchase of your boat!! Thanks for watching and best of luck with your build. 😊

[@Coralita675]

Love the Blue Nomadic lifestyle so waving a big hello from the East Coast of Australia. Safe sailing to your dream destinations and thanks for sharing.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hello 👋! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@MIDTOWNE1]

Lighting is very very important, more natural the better but all form is needed.

[@HarborsUnknown]

We agree!

[@AndiCakes]

Beautiful boat. I'll just live through you guys.😊

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Andrea! 😊 We’re happy to have you along for the journey.

[@JaceK1200S]

Beautiful 🍿 movie. Thank You for sharing Your experience.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you! We're happy you enjoyed the video!!

[@patdrau]

Very nice boat and a very nice and loving couple...Thank you for the tour.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Aww thanks Patrick! We’re glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MrBluebeard3]

Great tour, you guys have bought a lovely boat. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Fred! We're glad you enjoyed the tour. We will!

[@svomogbai]

Ahh!! So good to see you and Fabio looking so well. Beautiful boat and I look forward to experiencing wonderful adventures through your videos!! Have such an amazing time!!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much Selena! We’re glad you’re enjoying the videos!! ❤️❤️

[@USAMOTORHOME]

Great to have Fabio as a chef on board :)

[@HarborsUnknown]

Yes, it certainly is. 😊

[@irinabeyderman8473]

Enjoyed getting a glimpse into your daily life. We serve a very similar breakfast!

[@HarborsUnknown]

We’re glad you enjoyed it Irina! Isn’t that breakfast the best?!

[@bobovergaard3226]

What a nice tour. The boat is beautiful and so well set up.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Dad!

[@shannonrosciti8462]

This is amazing! I enjoy watching your adventures! Safe travels!🍾🥂⚓️

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Shannon! We’re glad you’re enjoying the videos! We hope all is well. 😊

[@ZoneTelevision]

Looks exciting. Seawinds are nice.

[@HarborsUnknown]

We agree!

[@thomasbrasse3145]

I hadn't considered this boat, but really like yours. Nice job.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you! We’re really happy with her.

[@MrLebro11]

Now that’s quite some boat. Seawind is one of my favs. Thanks for the tour and bringing us along on your new adventures. Also would love to know more about you both on how you met & what bought you to living life on the water. Look forward to seeing what culinary delights he whips up in that well appointed galley.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your interest in our story. We’ll share that in an upcoming video. Fabio is looking forward to doing another cooking video soon! 😊

[@andersonautomotive]

The 1600 was tops on my list of boats to sail away on. Unfortunately the cost meant I would have to wait 5 years. So we bought a used FP that we love. It's a very good boat for living space, but the sailing performance is not fantastic. Great tour of your boat. Looking forward to seeing it perform.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks John! It’s better to have something you can sail now. Who knows what will happen over the next 5 years. We recently sailed down to Biscayne Bay from Ft. Lauderdale in steady 20 knot winds with gusts up to 27. We sailed very conservatively but she performed great!

[@cathyd.7332]

Nice boat.. A little to much awesome..

[@HarborsUnknown]

😂😂😂That’s the Rhode Island in me.

[@cathyd.7332]

@@HarborsUnknown =)

[@JonathanAlessandro]

I really enjoy this walkaround tour of the boat! Great job guys!!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Jonathan! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@richardwatts6802]

OMG you guys are so lucky to get to "retire" to this whilst your still in your mid 20s :) Fair winds and enjoy the passages to come xx

[@HarborsUnknown]

😂😂 you’re too kind! Thanks for watching!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Also, Fabio is not retired yet. 😉

[@DragonXDrei]

Mid 20s is just the wife😝

[@stuartcrabbe7377]

A belated Happy Birthday. I would suggest a vacuum sealer to create smaller portions that can be frozen and easily reheated on passage.

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

Something tells me that this dude does not reheat meals. lol

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you Stuart! Great minds think alike!! We have a vacuum sealer and before trips we meal prep and freeze the portions. 😊 We did this even before boat life. It makes weeknight dinners so much easier. Thanks for watching!

[@HarborsUnknown]

😂 Leftovers are our favorite!

[@rssea814]

Beautiful boat, nice tour...thanks!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you Randy

[@cruzan1554]

Fantastic boat, all the best to you guys on your new adventure!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much J. P.!

[@DragonXDrei]

@1:23 Wait until you hit a storm😁 Looks like a charter Cat. You'll have to get a full cover for that cockpit if you ever want to sail it across any oceans. I didn't see much around the self sustaining part. Will you pay for someone else to maintain the boat or get down and do the work?

[@HarborsUnknown]

😂😂 we have hit many storms and survived so far! We do have a full cockpit clear enclosure but we don’t use especially when filming. We do all the work we can do ourselves and we have some videos about it. Most of our viewers prefer to see sailing and exploring rather than fixing stuff. As far as self sustainability you are correct, we don’t seem to be able to catch fish or forage much 😂😂 and we have relied mostly on our refrigerator and freezer. I guess self sustainability also refers to making water and solar energy. We appreciate your stimulating comments and we are happy that you are watching our video.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Just a lovely boat! So, you just swapped the house for a boat? You have a dock and access. And a place to keep your cars. But it isn't a marina? That sounds really interesting. Loved your talk on down-sizing. That has to be one of the most difficult steps. Anyhoo, just found your channel and am really enjoying it! Looking forward to your adventures! Franny

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much for watching Franny! Yes, we swapped the house for a boat and we’re staying at a dock right now with parking for the cars. Eventually we’ll sell the cars and sail off but Fabio is still working. It was difficult to downsize but we adjusted. The hardest part is not being able to find what you put in storage! 🤪 We’re glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@blakemiller6532]

Love it!. You are doing a great job on the videos! Looking forward to more.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much Blake! We’re glad you enjoy the videos!!

[@secondwindadventures1646]

Hi - enjoyed the tour - we were on the 1600 at the Miami boat show last Feb. It’s good to get a real owner’s perspective. We will pull the trigger in about 2 years and this is one of the 3 boats we have finalized on ( Balance 526 / HH50). Curious as to what boats you looked at and like before you made your final choice. Look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Monte! We’re glad you enjoyed the video. The main contenders we looked at were the Catana 53, Outremer 45&52 and Balance 526. The helm stations on the Catana and Outremer aren’t covered. The position on the Catana is really exposed. The Outremer living space was a bit small. The Balance 526 is a bit more than we wanted to spend. All things considered the Seawind was the best choice for us.

[@secondwindadventures1646]

There are so few videos (none) that go over the performance sailing aspects of the 1600. If you are looking for more video topics, I would be very interested and appreciative of any videos covering performance against Seawind’s published polars and how she handles durings tacks, in gusty winds, varying sea states, etc. Enjoy your new boat - hope to be out there one day soon with my own!

[@HarborsUnknown]

@@secondwindadventures1646 Thanks for your additional comment! I just saw it now. We published a video yesterday that talks a bit about the performance in different conditions and includes the polars. Check it out when you have a chance and let us know your thoughts. Thanks!

[@1sailfast]

Congratulations on your new boat, from another Dragonfly owner. Best of luck with her.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks so much!

[@qatarsailor7727]

I liked it 👍

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you!

[@WarandherGio]

Graaaande Fabio and deliziosa Kristin! This is the way of living, not only the american dream, but The Dream! Glad to see an Italian cooking despite the Pomì sauce and the whiskey.. Actually sailing the Med waiting for my kids to grow, then I'll follow..In would be nice if in your future videos you could tell your story as an Italian ending up cooking on a cat with his wife.. Spero che parli ancora italiano, quindi..Buon Vento-Fair Winds!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Ciao Giovanni!! Thanks for the nice comments. It will be interesting to adapt some of my Italian recipes to the boat galley. I hope that our routes cross somewhere in the ocean and that we can see each other and share our sailing adventures over a glass of wine and a dish of pasta. I will take your suggestion and tell my story and how Kristin and I ended up on a boat. And yes! Parlo ancora Italiano. Un abbraccio forte.

[@mikecasista]

This is amazing - Congrats and safe travels with all your future adventures!!! This would be my wife and I's dream boat if we were to pick one!! (maybe you have done this but, if you haven't) would you be able to discuss and show the results of the exterior shades you installed and how they look from the inside when on the windows?

[@HarborsUnknown]

Michael, thanks for watching and following our channel. When the exterior and interior shades are on there is still quite a bit of light in the main saloon, we will make a point of showing it in one of our next videos.

[@lucky_opportunity5125]

Very nice! 😍👍

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you so much for your comments and thank you for following our channel

[@rabukan5842]

Wise choice. The Aussies really know how to build cats, and Seawind builds a nice hybrid performance/comfort boat. Doubt you’ll return to land soon; maybe after 20 years. See you on the water. Fair winds...

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you! We agree. Once we take off I doubt we’ll return to land life anytime soon. We’ll see you out there! Fair wind to you as well!

[@rabukan5842]

@@HarborsUnknown When you sail to Asia, feel free to connect. I'm in Japan with the military (a professor) and am building my own custom cat also with an Aussie designer/builder to retire on in 5 years. By then, you'll be world travelers. Gambatte!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Very cool! We’d love to hear about your project as it progresses. We’ll look you up once we get to Asia. 😊 Best of luck!

[@rabukan5842]

@@HarborsUnknown I am in Okinawa. [e-mail]. See you here, or in Florida. My family lives in the Stuart area. Oyasuminasai!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Nice! We’re just over an hour south of Stuart. Thanks for sharing your information!

[@robertw.1499]

Gave a thumbs-up and rang the bell. Simply too lovely, oh yeh, and very enviable 🤪

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you Robert, we always appreciate these uplifting comments!! You make our day.

[@jackchen5290]

Thank you for the walk through, Kristin and Fabio. Agree that a soup vide and instapot makes a great combination. Look forward to seeing how this boat performs. Btw, any idea of current displacement and how sensitive this boat is to weight?

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Jack! We’re glad you enjoyed the walk through. Th light weight displacement of the boat is 28,600 lbs (13 tonnes). If you add 200 gallons of diesel, 150 gallons of water, waste, food, equipment and 2 crew, we probably add 4500 pounds. We are not sure yet of the weight sensitivity of the boat, but we are planning to do a detailed inventory of the payload and test it.

[@zepafra]

I believe that Fabio would disagree on your definition of "full bathroom" :)

[@HarborsUnknown]

😂😂 He does!! Thanks for watching

[@machinesandthings7121]

Great vid!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you!

[@FlesHBoX]

You know you've got a well ventilated cat when you get wind noise in the saloon. Personally dreaming of the 1370 since the 1600 is entirely too large for just me, lol.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hahaha I knew I should have closed the hatch! But yes, the air flow is amazing! We would agree that a 1600 is definitely too big for one person. There are two of us and we wouldn't go any bigger than this.

[@michaelvirok6372]

Thanks for the great tour! I had a few questions: 1) How big a TV were you able to accommodate? Is it satellite based? 2) What do you do with your cars? 3) I was suprised the mast doesn't step to a keel. Is the mast lightweight? 4) How is the boat supposed to handle in bad weather? I know yoiu just got it, but I'm sure it must have some rating. I'm so happy that you guys are living your best life now and look forward to your adventures!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Mike! We’re glad you enjoyed the video!! 1. The TV is 41”. 2. So far we’ve kept the boat at places where parking isn’t a problem so we both still have our cars. 3. Catamaran’s have deck stepped masts. This boat doesn’t have a keel, it has daggerboards. The mast is aluminum. I’m not sure about the weight but can find out. 4. This is a true blue water sailing vessel designed to withstand storms but more importantly due to the speed which is twice that of a typical monohull and the ability to point upwind just like a monohull, with good weather routing you can escape most storms. Thanks so much for your interest! I hope all is well!!

[@juanford]

@@HarborsUnknown I would love to see some speeds when you get a chance to sail it in good breeze.You have probably done that by now.

[@HarborsUnknown]

We have sailed in conditions with 20 knot winds with gusts to 27 but we sailed very conservatively. We’ll definitely share speeds next time around. 😊

[@juanford]

@@HarborsUnknown thanks, let me know how you go.

[@LANCE920]

Beautiful boat so Enjoy can't beat the views on the boat. question do you have a water maker on the boat

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you! Yes, we have a Spectra Cape Horn 330 water maker.

[@MrJerobona]

You are great! Welcome to our Sailing community! I was wondering where you are from originally? I am American/French...

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Jero! Fabio is from Italy and Kristin is American from Rhode Island.

[@brentdreisbach6829]

Thank you for the great video. Beautiful boat. Can you tell us what the background humming noise is that is heard throughout the boat?

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the video! The humming noise was the generator. Fabio was using the Joule sous vide machine and we filmed in the morning. Typically the batteries are around 60/70% in the morning so we run the generator if we’re using appliances.

[@sandrarenwick1225]

Great walk through video! Beautiful boat and great storage. Where are your sailing grounds and what is your sailing backgrounds? We are getting ready to sail south next year from Ontario Canada and doing the same thing trying to sell what we don’t need or want but we will be renting out our home so we will have the basement storage for our personal things and one side of the garage where we will keep one car there for now.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Sandra! Right now we’re based out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL so we’re sailing in South Florida and want to head over to the Bahamas this winter. We previously owned a Beneteau 47 in Rhode Island, and sailed her in Narragansett Bay, over to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and up the east coast from Florida to Hampton News, Va. We sold her and then bought a Dragonfly 35 in Ft. Lauderdale that we sailed in South Florida and over to Bimini. Good luck with your transition and sail south!

[@chrisschneider7609]

This is my favourite boat right now congrats on picking one up! do you guys follow Ruby Rose? they are picking one up too and I can't wait to see their changes...

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks Chris! We do follow Ruby Rose. In fact their catamaran reviews were very helpful when we were looking for a boat. I believe they're getting the 1370. :) Thanks for watching!

[@chrisschneider7609]

@@HarborsUnknown you're right... Sorry. There doesn't seem to be any more space inside of the 1600

[@HarborsUnknown]

No worries! We agree, it doesn’t look like the 1600 has any more interior space than the 1370.

[@Aoi_Fans]

I'm fashionably late to the party, gonna blame the YT algorithm.

[@HarborsUnknown]

But you made it, and we're so glad you're here!

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Your wardrobe should include some branded t-shirts with the channel/boat name.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Robert, thank you for the advice and for following our channel. We are working on it.

[@michelecacciottolo8569]

Vai bimbi! Divertitevi!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Grazie Michele!

[@kevinjohnson3521]

Coffee con leche at sea... how do you make it?

[@HarborsUnknown]

We use a Bialetti moka!! Drip at the dock

[@kevinjohnson3521]

@@HarborsUnknown if all every need an extra had, I am here in Broward County and would love to learn to sail!!!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

We’ll keep the offer in mind! 😊

[@kevinjohnson3521]

Something that night help with a workout is gymnastic rings. Even light workouts will keep you tone

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@SirHackaL0t.]

There’s a constant whining noise during the video... Is that the boat, outside or the camera causing it? Very noticeable near the beginning when they go down the stairs.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Clive, it was the generator. In the morning our batteries are typically down to 60/70% and Fabio was cooking with the Joule sous vide.

[@AnthonySelby]

The engine hatch is facing the wrong way

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Anthony, that is an interesting comment. You are not the first one to make that observation. We are planning to discuss with the team at Seawind the reasons for the hatch orientation. Thank you for watching

[@adammallerman8153]

I don't understand why catamaran builders place the engine hatches opening in the direction they do. Aside from having to go out onto the sugar-scoop to get down, if you had to make repairs on passage you could be in danger of a wave coming in from a following sea. Surely it would be better to put the hinges on the stern end of the hatch?

[@HarborsUnknown]

Very good point! We’re not sure either but can ask Seawind.

[@justcroozin1889]

On the 1370 they open the other way

[@HarborsUnknown]

Good to know!

[@joecucch8261]

Not my world...thank be to God.

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Joe, thanks for watching, we are happy for you.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Wow... that was a lot of squeaky voices...

[@kickdrumeddie]

I was thinking the same thing......I would loose my mind!!!!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Thank you for your comments, we appreciate all constructive criticism

[@HarborsUnknown]

Hi Ed, thanks for watching, we are happy you did not loose your mind 😂😂😂