Seawind 1260 Kestrel

Recently upgraded to Multi-Voltage Charging Capability! Kestrel is now equipped to charge from either 110v or 220v shore power connections!"Kestrel" is a gorgeous example of the Seawind 1260 catamaran from the well regarded yard in Vietnam. The Seawind 1260 is a sporty cruising catamaran designed for comfortable liveaboard sailing. Known for its sleek modern lines and spacious layout, the 1260 offers a great balance of performance and functionality. Kestrel features the 3-cabin Owner's Version layout which incorporates expansive living areas, a well-equipped galley, and large comfortable cabins with two heads. It is the ideal size to be easily handled by a cruising couple but also large enough to host the whole family for extended stays. The boat's design emphasizes ease of handling with its twin helm positions and 360 degree visibility. The Seawind 1260s innovative construction combines durability with lightweight materials resulting in a high quality finish on a boat that's also fun to sail.The advantages of the Seawind 1260 lie in its combination of speed, comfort, and versatility. The wide beam offers impressive interior volume, ensuring that the onboard experience feels expansive and livable even on extended trips. The large tri-fold doors open between the cockpit and salon which allows for seamless indoor / outdoor open concept living that can also be securely closed up when the weather isn't cooperating. The boats robust construction, innovative systems, and well-designed accommodations make it a standout cruising catamaran that is ideal for coastal cruising and island hopping. Some of Kestrel's highlights include: New Precision Sails - Main and Jibah Mastervolt Lithium House Battery Bank Velair 16,000btu High-efficiency Air Conditioner 1060 watts of Solar Spectra Cape Horn 330 Watermaker Full B&G Navigation Electronics SuiteAnd much more! Kestrel is US Import Duty / Tariff Paid and available for showings by appointment in beautiful St Augustine, FL.

Specifications

Interior

1 x Air Conditioning / Heating Unit Velair Compact i16VSD 16,000btu – vents in salon and forward cabins

Water Maker – Spectra Cape Horn Extreme 330

Washing machine – Lemair 3.2kg 240v/ 50hz

Water Heater

2 x Jabsco Electric Toilets – XL Quiet Flush

Stereo – Fusion 770 Series and 4 x speakers

OceanAir Hatch Screens / Shades

Cabin Privacy blinds

7 x Caframo Sirocco Fans throughout

White LED Interior Mood Lighting

Galley

Isotherm Cabinet Fridge

Chest-style Freezer

Isotherm Drawer-style Drink Refrigerator

Eno 3-Burner Gas Stove

Double Basin Sink

Drinking Water Tap with charcoal filter

Saltwater tap

Magnetic Knife Rack

*There is not a built-in Oven on this boat but adding one would be an easy and straight forward modification*

Navigation Electronics

B&G 9″ Chartplotter with tridata (wind instruments temp in-op)

3 x B&G additional 4.5″ multifunction displays

Autopilot

B&G VHF radio V60-B

B&G Halo20+ radar

B&G AIS

NMEA/ethernet expanded behind the navigation station. Allows monitoring everything on the boat with your laptop or iPad. Also serves as a backup if B&G stops working.

Wifi router

Iridium Go

Sails and Rigging

Precision Sails Mainsail fully battened with 3 reefs (New 2026)

Precision Sails Self-tacking Jib (New 2026)

Screecher

Asymmetric top-down furling gennaker

Carbon bowsprit with deck fitting kit

Genoa Tracks and Fittings

Self-tacking Jib Track and Fittings

3 Foresail Halyards (Factory installed – One of the rare 1260s with a dedicated spinnaker halyard)

1 x Harken 46 Rewind Electric 2 speed winch bi-directional

1 x Lewmar 50 Winch

2 x Lewmar 40 Winches

Spinlock main halyard + mainsheet double clutch

Electrical

2 x Mastervolt 360ah 12v Lithium House Batteries (720ah total)

Mastervolt Inverter / Charger 12v – 2600w – 100amp (220v) with controller

2 x Mastervolt High Output Alternators

1060 watts Solar – includes 2 x rigid and 4 x flush panels

2 x Mastervolt MPPT Chargemaster 60 Solar Controllers

Mastervolt ChargeMaster Plus 100amp Battery Charger

30amp 110v Shore Power Connection

15amp 220v Shore PowerConnection

ProSafe 30amp GalvanicIsolator

Marinco 50ft 30amp shore power cord

220V Outlets

2 x 12v outlet

4 x 12v/ 24v USB-C type outlet

Mechanical

2 x 30hp Yanmar 3YM30AE diesels (1337hrs each)

SD25 Saildrives

Engine Sound Insulation – custom ordered from the factory, doesn’t come standard

Gori folding props

On Deck

60lb Ultra Marine stainless-steel anchor with 250ft of 8mm chain

Lewmar Electric Windlass

Anchor Bridle

Cockpit isinglass side enclosures

Transom step light

Cookout Gas Grill in cockpit cabinet

Fresh Water Deck Wash fore deck

Salt Water Deck Wash – cockpit and fore deck

Transom shower – hot & cold

Cockpit Sink

Bluewater Davit upgrade

Tender

Highfield CL 310 with Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke

Safety Equipment

Safety kit 8 persons

OceanSafety Dan buoy

OceanSafety Regatta 4-person lightweight life raft (due for recertification)

EPIRB

2 x RescueME PLBs

Grab bag with flares + extras

2 x Automatic Fire Extinguishers (expired and still need to be mounted in engine rooms)

Recent Maintenance and Upgrades

New Main and Jib – Jan 2026

Installed 30amp 110v Shore power connection and Inverter / Charger – Jan 2026

Engine and Saildrive Service – Feb 2026

Replaced lower shrouds – Mar 2026