Seawind 850 XL

Seawind 850 XL from 1995 is now offered For Sale exclusively with DBY Boat Sales.

The Seawind 850 XL is praised as a great entry-level cruising catamaran, known for its simple, functional design, compact size, and ability to sail short-handed, featuring a versatile cockpit/saloon area, good accommodation for its size (sleeping 4-7), and solid performance with battened main, furling headsail and powerful 2008 model Honda 20HP outboard.

Reviews highlight its excellent space utilization, level sailing, easy handling, and robust build.

Design: A compact catamaran designed by Scott Jutson, precursor to the popular Seawind 1000, balancing performance and comfort.
Sailing: Easily sailed short-handed with furling headsail and stack pack main with lazy jacks; performs well in moderate winds, reaching 6.5-8 knots upwind.

Accommodation & Layout

Galley: Starboard hull features a galley midships with a stove/grill, while the port hull is separate and has berths.

Berths: Sleeps 4-7, with vee berths forward, double berths aft, and midship berths that can extend.

Saloon: Features a U-shaped lounge, convertible table, and great connection to the cockpit.

Galley/Saloon Connection: A hallmark is the large, open connection between the saloon and cockpit, creating a large entertaining space. A BBQ is neatly arranged on the aft rail

Lighting: All the lights on board are LEDs

Lions Den was slipped in November 2025 including antifoul.

Specifications:

Designer : Scott Jutson
Builder : Seawind Catamarans

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 1000

Hull Construction Material : Fibreglass
Hull Type : Catamaran
Deck Construction Material : Fibreglass
Country Origin : Australia

Length (feet) : 28 feet
Length (m) : 9.5 m
Length Waterline (m) : 7.77 m
Beam/Width (feet) : 18.6 feet
Beam/Width (m) : 5.67 m
Draft (m) : 0.84 m
Draft (feet) : 2.75 feet
Keel/Ballast : Fixed mini keels
Dry Weight (kgs) : 2177 kgs
Displacement : 2177
Colour : White

Engine Notes : 2008 model Honda MD 2030 20HP outboard, electric tilt/trim/start, serviced December 2025
Number Of Engines : 1 primary plus 1 x genset
Stroke : 4
Engine Hours : No hour meter
Horse Power (hp) : 20
Drive Type : Outboard
Generator : Propellor powered via horizontal prop shaft.

Number of Batteries : 2 The 2 X 200 Ah
Fuel Type : Unleaded
Number of Fuel Tanks : 2 x 20 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 40
Propeller : Fixed 3 blade
Steering System : Tillers with connection arm

Accommodation Notes : 4 beds, sleeps 6/7, separate hull entry and privacy. Large cockpit table has huge horseshoe dining seating and can be used as al fresco double bed under the stars. The cushions in the cabin are all new. Approximate headroom: 1.8m
Number of Berths : 6/7
Number of Showers : 1
Number of Toilets : 1
Toilet Type : Electric
Holding Tank (L) : 40

Galley Notes : 2 ring burner gas stovetop, inline galley, plumbed stainless steel sink, ample pantry and storage areas.
Stove : 2 burner gas cooking
Refrigeration : 12v fridge
Number of Sinks : 1

Entertainment and Appliances Notes : GME Sound system with cockpit and cabin speakers.

Anchor / Winch : Electric anchor winch
Bilge Pump : 2 x auto.
Deck Gear : Fenders, docklines, boat hook, BBQ on rail, 2 self tailing winches, numerous opening deck hatches and solar vents.

Mast/Rigging : 2019 standing wire and running rigging on aluminium mast and boom.

Sail Inventory : 3 x sails: Main, Genoa and an asymmetric Spinnaker. Battened radial laminate carbon fibre mainsail in boom bag with lazy jacks, furling woven polyester genoa.

Electrics : Connections for 240 volt shore power. 12v batteries x 2, Solar panels over stainless steel arch x 2

Electronics Navigation : Instruments consist of the 3 x Raymarine ST 60s: wind speed and direction, boat speed and depth. The instrument at the chart table can be set to read any of the data that is available on the databus, repeating the cockpit instruments as well as latitude and longitude, mag or true heading and Course Over Ground (from the GPS receiver). Raymarine package, 2 x bulkhead compass, Plotter.

Dinghy : Small fibreglass dinghy with oars and rowlocks

Safety Gear : Lifejackets, lifering, compass, fire extinguisher, EPIRB, clock, barometer, flares, first aid kit.

Covers : Boom bag, UV strip on headsail

Ground Tackle : Rocna galvanised anchor and chain
GPS : Raymarine GPS.
Has Navigation Lights : Yes
Radio : VHF and sound system
Number of Life Jackets : 8

Remarks : Inspections welcome.

Vessel Name : LIONS DEN