The Seawind 1370 is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
22.1
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.32
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Capsize Screening Formula
3.32
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Seawind 1370 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Seawind 1370.
| Seawind 1370 | Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 | Lagoon 42 | Seawind 1000 | Seawind 1160 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||||
| LOA | 45.0 | 42.3 | 42.5 | — | — |
| LWL | — | 41.0 | 38.8 | — | — |
| Beam | 24.9 | 22.8 | 22.7 | — | — |
| Displacement | 27 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Sail Area | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Performance | |||||
| SA/Disp | 22.1 | 24.9 | — | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 10.6 | 10.0 | — | — |
| Capsize | 3.32 | 3.45 | 3.56 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.6 | 8.3 | — | — |