• New Sailboats
  • Sailboats 21-30ft
  • Sailboats 31-35ft
  • Sailboats 36-40ft
  • Sailboats Over 40ft
  • Sailboats Under 21feet
  • used_sailboats
  • Apps and Computer Programs
  • Communications
  • Fishfinders
  • Handheld Electronics
  • Plotters MFDS Rradar
  • Wind, Speed & Depth Instruments
  • Anchoring Mooring
  • Running Rigging
  • Sails Canvas
  • Standing Rigging
  • Diesel Engines
  • Off Grid Energy
  • Cleaning Waxing
  • DIY Projects
  • Repair, Tools & Materials
  • Spare Parts
  • Tools & Gadgets
  • Cabin Comfort
  • Ventilation
  • Footwear Apparel
  • Foul Weather Gear
  • Mailport & PS Advisor
  • Inside Practical Sailor Blog
  • Activate My Web Access
  • Reset Password
  • Customer Service

allied seawind ii sailboat data

  • Free Newsletter

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Blue Jacket 40 Used Boat Review

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Catalina 270 vs. The Beneteau First 265 Used Boat Match-Up

The Ericson 41's solid build and stylish 1960s lines offer an offshore-ready cruiser with class. The slender cockpit means you can brace yourself with a foot on the the leeward side. Which, as it turns out, makes you look classy as well. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Ericson 41 Used Boat Review

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Mason 33 Used Boat Review

allied seawind ii sailboat data

How to Create a Bullet-Proof VHF/SSB Backup

AquaMaps with Bob’s blue tracks and my green tracks at the start of the ICW with bridge arrival times. (Image/ Alex Jasper)

Tips From A First “Sail” on the ICW

Make sure someone is always keeping a lookout on the horizon while the tillerpilot is engaged. If there are a few crew onboard, it helps to rotate who is on watch so everyone else can relax.

Tillerpilot Tips and Safety Cautions

Irwin Vise-Grip Wire Stripper. (Photo/ Adam Morris)

Best Crimpers and Strippers for Fixing Marine Electrical Connectors

We like going one size over what is often recommended for smaller boats. The advantages are a.Less stretch. Nylon can be too stretchy, but polyester not stretchy enough. One size over can be a Goldilocks answer. b.Better wear resistance. Because we like using short chain when hand-hauling, we cover the first 10 feet with a webbing chafe guard. This is very cut resistant, because unlike the rope inside, it is floating and not under tension. c. Better grip. ⅜-in. is pretty hard to grab with the wind is up. ½-in. fits our hands better. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Polyester vs. Nylon Rode

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Getting the Most Out of Older Sails

allied seawind ii sailboat data

How (Not) to Tie Your Boat to a Dock

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Stopping Mainsheet Twist

This is the faulty diesel lift pump, the arrow is pointing to the sluggish primer lever. That is an issue because the fuel lift pump needs to provide the right amount of fuel and fuel pressure to the injector pump. (Photo/ Marc Robic)

Fuel Lift Pump: Easy DIY Diesel Fuel System Diagnostic and Repair

shorepower connection

Ensuring Safe Shorepower

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Sinking? Check Your Stuffing Box

Old, decomposing fiberglass boats in Hennebont, next to Lorient, in the Morbihan region of Bretagne, France. (Photo/ Angie Richard)

What Do You Do With Old Fiberglass Boats?

Replacement door latch made from an off-cut aluminum angle. The crafty DIY repair was made in the remote archipelago of Saint Pierre et Miquelon, where no hinges were readily available. (Photo/ Brett Campbell)

Boat Repairs for the Technically Illiterate

This is the original Yanmar 4JH5E 54hp normally aspirated engine supplied by Beneteau. We've done 6,000 hours over the last 13 years. (Photo/ Brett Campbell)

Boat Maintenance for the Technically Illiterate

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Whats the Best Way to Restore Clear Plastic Windows?

Odorlos Holding Tank Treament Packets

Stopping Holding-tank Odors

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Giving Bugs the Big Goodbye

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Galley Gadgets for the Cruising Sailor

Instead of dreading a squall, think about it as a way to fill up your water tanks. PS tested ways to make sure the rainwater you catch is clean, tasty and safe to drink.

The Rain Catcher’s Guide

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Sailing Gear for Kids

allied seawind ii sailboat data

What’s the Best Sunscreen?

The edges of open shade can read as high as 25 percent of sunlight when surrounded by a white deck. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

UV Clothing: Is It Worth the Hype?

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Preparing Yourself for Solo Sailing

The R. Tucker Thompson is a tall ship based in the Bay of Islands, Aotearoa New Zealand. It operates as a not-for-profit, and takes Northland’s young people on 7-day voyages. (Photo courtesy of R. Tucker Thompson)

R. Tucker Thompson Tall Ship Youth Voyage

allied seawind ii sailboat data

On Watch: This 60-Year-Old Hinckley Pilot 35 is Also a Working…

America's Cup sailboats have progressed from deep-keel monohull J-class Yachts, to regal Twelve Meters, to rambunctious wing-sailed catamarans. The rule now restricts boats to a single hull, but allows retractable, hydraulically actuated foils. Top speeds of 40 knots are common. (Photo/Shutterstock)

On Watch: America’s Cup

allied seawind ii sailboat data

On Watch: All Eyes on Europe Sail Racing

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Dear Readers

  • Sailboat Reviews

Capable Cruiser: The Seawind II

Allied yachts seawind sequel is built bluewater tough for offshore life..

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Allied Yachts secured its place in the boatbuilding pantheon with its original Seawind ketch, which was launched in 1962 and was the first fiberglass boat to circumnavigate, and the Luders 33, which was recognized as a classic design of the era preceding the fin-keel racer-cruiser. Unfortunately, while its products were heading for glory on the high seas, the company was headed for the boneyard, thanks to mediocre management, severe under-exposure, and the vagaries of the boat-buying public. But by the time Allied went out of business for the fifth and final time in 1981, they had developed a reputation for fashioning solidly built (if uninspiringly finished) boats, unabashedly oriented toward cruising.

In the last years of production, Allied attempted to overcome its dowdy image. While older Allied boats were heavy on woodgrain Formica, bland expanses of fiberglass, and mediocre woodwork, later models used large expanses of interior wood and quality hardware.

Allied Seawind II

Photos courtesy of Howard Hering and Dave Robertson

The Seawind II

In 1975, Allied began building the foot-longer, foot-wider, Thomas Gillmer-designed Seawind MkII as a replacement for the original 30-foot, 6-inch Seawind. The extra foot of length and beam, 1 feet of waterline length, and 2,700 pounds of displacement added up to make the Seawind II a significantly larger boat than its predecessor-and it was also significantly more expensive. Handmade by American craftsmen on the shores of New Yorks Hudson River, both Seawind designs were produced until Allied closed its doors at the end of 1981. Allied produced 130 Seawind II boats. Of those, most were the standard ketch rig, but 11 were cutter rigs and five were sloop rigged.

Allied Seawind II

The standard rig of the Seawind II is a masthead ketch. The mizzen and associated rigging add considerable weight and windage, without adding any upwind drive. The real purpose of a mizzen upwind is to balance the boat, and for this purpose, the smaller, more out-of-the-way mizzen of a yawl is equally useful.

Off the wind, the area of the mizzen, plus the added bonus of a mizzen staysail, do provide considerable drive. However, in a boat of this size, the mizzen mast clutters up the cockpit a bit, and its position, five feet forward of the helmsman, is guaranteed to make him cross-eyed, if he sits directly behind the wheel.

The sail area of the Seawind II is small enough that the oft-cited advantage of the ketch rig (smaller individual sails) seems rather unimportant. A mizzen is useful for heaving to, for anchoring and weighing anchor, and to enable the boat to weather-cock in a rolly anchorage. It is, however, an inefficient upwind rig, and pointing a few more degrees off the wind is typical. While that may equal a significant time cost when racing, it is compensated by better off-the-wind performance and more sail plan options (flying a staysail from the mizzen and a spinnaker downwind, for example) to cover a range of wind speeds and conditions-both of which are serious cruising advantages. According to some owners we interviewed, the Seawind IIs correctly sized mizzen makes for a very balanced sailplan; they claimed that when carrying modern full-battened sails, the ketch rig can keep up with any similar-sized sloop or cutter rig on any point of sail, but that it truly shines off the wind.

The Seawind IIs optional cutter and sloop rigs used the same mainmast as the ketch rig, but shifted it aft about a foot. On the cutter, the mainsail is longer on the foot, and the base of the foretriangle is a little longer than that of the ketch rig. The total sail area of the cutter rig works out to slightly less than that of the ketch rig, but the reduced windage and slightly increased stability probably make up for the loss of sail area. For tradewind passages, the double headstays on either rig allow for the use of twin downwind jibs. With a working sail area of over 500 square feet for a displacement of 14,900 pounds, the Seawind II is not under-canvassed, as are many cruising boats.

The Seawind IIs rudder is a large, heavy, barn-door style. The rudder, coupled with the weight of the boat, makes it hard for a wheel autopilot to do its job offshore. Changing it to a more modern Constellation-style rudder would slightly reduce wetted surface and perhaps give a little better performance with no loss of control.

The Seawind IIs standard propulsion was a lightweight, four-cylinder Westerbeke 27-horsepower diesel. This offered plenty of power for the Seawind IIs displacement, and many boats still have the original engine. Do not expect the Seawind II to maneuver like a modern fin-keeler under power. Despite her cutaway forefoot, there is enough lateral plane to require a little planning ahead in a tight situation under power. A welded aluminum fuel tank is located in the bilge; some owners have complained that it lacks an inspection port.

The standard propeller was a fixed, three-bladed bronze prop in an aperture. Rather than being burdened by the considerable drag of such a propeller, we would install a two-bladed prop that could be lined up behind the deadwood to reduce drag under sail. Alternatively, a two- or three-bladed feathering propeller could be installed. On a boat with the substantial wetted surface of the Seawind II, reducing drag becomes critical to performance in light air.

An unusual feature of the Seawind II is its lifeline stanchions and pulpits. They stand 30 inches off the deck, rather than the more common 24 inches. Coupled with a fairly high toerail, these give a real feeling of security to anyone working the foredeck. Unfortunately, they also require that a long tack pendant be installed if you want to get the foot of the jib above the lifelines. The cutter rig has an advantage here: A high-cut yankee jib will easily clear the lifelines.

The bowsprit is a massive teak platform with an attached pulpit that is a comfortable and secure place to handle sails or groundtackle. Double bow rollers are located at the end of the sprit, but they are so far outboard that the anchor rode tends to chafe against the pulpit stanchion when the rollers are used. This prevents storing anchors securely in the roller as well. Some owners have had the bowsprit and rails redesigned for clear runs from the rollers.

The Seawind II is one of a few boats weve seen with properly sized bow cleats. There are two 12-inch foredeck cleats, with hawsepipes to the divided anchor-rode locker outside each cleat. An anchor windlass was optional and fit nicely between the cleats.

Because of the width of the cabin trunk, it is easier to get to the foredeck by walking over the cabintop than by squeezing inside the shrouds. On the cutter, the two, molded-in dorade boxes are located abreast of the mast, which means crew must straddle them awkwardly when hoisting the sails. This is less of a problem with the ketch rig as its mast is stepped farther forward.

A variety of mainsheet leads have been used on the Seawind II. The best of these consists of a traveler mounted on the bridgedeck, which reduces seating but gives much better sail control.

The standard steering on the boat was an Edson rack-and-pinion mounted directly on the head of the rudderstock. This is the only steering placement possible with the ketch rig, but other options are possible with cutter or sloop rigs; we know of some Seawind II sloops with Edson pedestal pull-pull cable steering connected to a solid bronze quadrant.

The large cockpit is somewhat crowded by the mizzen mast on the ketch, but it is reasonably comfortable and the mizzen serves as a handy foot brace. Without the mizzen, the cockpit is very spacious and offers several options for on-deck sleeping, even underway.

Large, underseat lockers on either side of the cockpit hold lots of gear, and are equipped with drop-in dividers to keep items from the depths of the very deep bilge. There is also a freshwater cockpit shower, whose spray head and hose are recessed into the side of the footwell.

The companionway is narrow, with almost parallel sides. While this may make it a little less convenient to get below, it is far more seaman-like than most companionways. Coupled with a molded-in seahood and a good bridgedeck, it provides well-designed access for people but not water.

On latter-day Seawind IIs, we were pleased to find the best finished interiors of any Allied boats wed seen. The layout is conventional, and as befits a serious cruising boat, there is tremendous storage throughout. Allied offered a number of customizable storage options, such as a bureau, extra drawers, and extra cabinets that allowed new owners to tailor the boat to their individual needs.

The forward cabin features a V-berth, a hanging locker, and a wash basin. Under the berth, there are drawers, bins, and a large, stainless-steel holding tank. A door from the forward cabin offers access to the head without entering the main saloon. The primary door between the main saloon and the forward cabin also shuts the head off from the main saloon.

The small head contains only the toilet and a shower. Its doors are extremely narrow, since their heavy framing also carries the compression load of the rig.

Because the settees in the main cabin are asymmetrical, it is not possible to accommodate more than four people at the fold-down dining table. But given the number of berths onboard, this should rarely be a problem. The space behind the settees is given over to storage, rather than attempting to cram more berths into the boat.

A number of galley stove options can be found on Seawind IIs, including surface-mounted kerosene and alcohol stoves, and gimballed LPG, kerosene, or alcohol stoves with ovens. The L-shaped galley has limited counterspace, so some owners have installed hinged, foldaway extensions.

The icebox was insulated with four inches of urethane foam, and has a tight fitting, well-gasketed top. While this was a highly efficient design, owners of older Seawind IIs have found it necessary to re-insulate the icebox or have opted to replace it with a fridge.

The large, deep sink is equipped with both pressure freshwater taps and a manual pump-an essential feature for cruisers looking to save amps.

Although there is no navigation station-not shocking on a boat of this size-there is a large dresser surface on the starboard side aft of the settee that can be used as a nav table.

Testers rated engine access as fair. The engine is tucked away under the cockpit, and it is necessary to remove both the companionway ladder and the bulkhead panel behind, in order to check the oil. This is not conducive to good engine maintenance. However, the opening is wide, and there is an oil pan under the engine, so spilled oil will not drain into the bilge sump. Neither the shower nor the icebox drain into the deep bilge either, a welcome feature.

With its wide cabin trunk, good headroom, and no attempt to sleep an army in tiny, uncomfortable berths, the Seawind II provides excellent accommodation for a couple or family with small kids, either living aboard or for extended cruising. That is what the Seawind II is all about.

Conclusions

Like its cousin, the Southern Cross 31, the Seawind II is a cruising sailors dream machine. Its construction is strong without being inordinately heavy. With twin running headsails, and sails built for speed as well as durability, the Seawind II should have good performance for a pure cruising boat.

While those who prioritize upwind performance would be well served with the cutter- or sloop- rig Seawind II, there are only a handful of them in existence, and even fewer up for sale.

However, a quick online search shows several Seawind II ketches for sale, priced from $28,000 to $60,000. The ketch rig would make a great liveaboard or extended cruising boat for couples and young families, especially those planning to sail the tradewinds or other downwind-dominant areas. Unless youre planning to race or have parties in your cockpit, the addition of a mizzen and its rigging are outweighed by superior off-wind performance, easier-to-handle sails, and more sail-combo options to optimize performance in a wide range of conditions.

Owner comments

Not counting the spinnaker common to all four rigging options, the greatest of [the ketchs] advantages is the natural division from two sails into three sails, or even five, when adding a staysail forward (as in the cutter, but with a flying forestay that is kept alongside the main mast side stays when not in use), and another of lighter material between the two masts. This enables cruisers to sail long stretches without modifying the sail arrangement when the wind varies around a given strength.- Bertrand de Frondeville, former owner of Pianissimo, Seawind II ketch, Rye, N.Y.

The solid lead keel saved our bacon a few times running aground. She is very forgiving; the only damage was some gelcoat pulling away from the lead…. We always feel safe on her at sea. She may be the last one to cross the finish line, but we like that it will be comfortable getting there! – Dave Robertson and Jessica Hahling, Kianda, Seawind II Hull #128 sloop, Kingston, Ontario

The added benefit of being able to fly a staysail from the mizzen and a spinnaker downwind makes the ketch unbeatable in my opinion. My mizzen is always the first sail up and the last sail down. … [Seawind IIs] are the best kept secret for bluewater cruising boats in the 30- to 35-foot category. The boat is a dream to sail. – Chic and Patti Fries, Estrellita, 1976 Seawind II Hull #37 ketch, Destin, Fla.

Capable Cruiser: The Seawind II

  • Seaworthy and Solid Seawind II

Capable Cruiser: The Seawind II

  • Allied Seawind II Owner’s Association
  • Allied boat owners page

RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Log in to leave a comment

Latest Videos

Cabo Rico 34 Boat Review video from Practical Sailor

Cabo Rico 34 Boat Review

Super Shallow Draft Sailboat: The Leeboard Sharpie video from Practical Sailor

Super Shallow Draft Sailboat: The Leeboard Sharpie

Hans Christian 41T - Boat Review video from Practical Sailor

Hans Christian 41T – Boat Review

Seven dead after superyacht sinks off Sicily. Was the crew at fault? Or the design? video from Practical Sailor

Seven dead after superyacht sinks off Sicily. Was the crew at...

Latest sailboat review.

allied seawind ii sailboat data

  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Online Account Activation
  • Privacy Manager
  • Register / Login

A password will be e-mailed to you

Reset Password

logo

SEAWIND MK II KETCH (ALLIED)

More information, image gallery, floor plans.

slider

Use the form below to contact us!

Allied Seawind MKII

Manufacturer's comment.

Seawind allied

The seawind allied is a 30.5ft masthead ketch designed by thomas gillmer and built in fiberglass by allied boat company inc. (usa) between 1962 and 1982., 161 units have been built..

The Seawind allied is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.

Seawind allied sailboat under sail

Seawind allied for sale elsewhere on the web:

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Main features

Model Seawind allied
Length 30.50 ft
Beam 9.25 ft
Draft 4.20 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

Login or register to personnalize this screen.

You will be able to pin external links of your choice.

allied seawind ii sailboat data

See how Sailboatlab works in video

Sail area / displ. 15.38
Ballast / displ. 35 %
Displ. / length 387.52
Comfort ratio 36.91
Capsize 1.62
Hull type Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 24 ft
Maximum draft 4.20 ft
Displacement 12000 lbs
Ballast 4200 lbs
Hull speed 6.56 knots

allied seawind ii sailboat data

We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt

Rigging Masthead Ketch
Sail area (100%) 502 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 217.93 sq.ft
Sail area main 206.90 sq.ft
I 35.58 ft
J 12.25 ft
P 31.83 ft
E 13 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 12 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 30 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data

Builder Allied Boat Company Inc. (USA)
Designer Thomas Gillmer
First built 1962
Last built 1982
Number built 161

Other photos

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Modal Title

The content of your modal.

Personalize your sailboat data sheet

Paste a link here:

Give it a title:

And eventually a link to an image for the thumbnail:

Visit our Popular Forums

  • Monohull Sailboats
  • Multihull Sailboats
  • Powered Boats
  • General Sailing
  • Antares Yachts
  • Fountaine Pajot
  • Lagoon Catamarans

Cruising Business

  • Boat Classifieds
  • General Classifieds
  • Crew Positions
  • Commercial Posts
  • Vendor Spotlight

Life Aboard a Boat

  • Provisioning: Food & Drink
  • Families, Kids, & Pets Afloat
  • Recreation, Entertainment, & Fun
  • Boat Ownership & Making a Living
  • Liveaboard's Forum

Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling

  • Seamanship & Boat Handling
  • Training, Licensing, & Certification
  • Health, Safety, & Related Gear
  • Rules of the Road, Regulations, & Red Tape

Engineering & Systems

  • Const. / Maint. / Refit
  • Product / Service Reviews
  • Electronics: Comms / AV
  • Electrical: Batts / Gen / Solar
  • Lithium Power Systems
  • Engines & Propulsion
  • Propellers & Drive Systems
  • Plumbing / Fixtures
  • Deck Hdw: Rigging / Sails
  • Aux. Equipment & Dinghy
  • Anchoring & Mooring

Photo Categories

  • Member Galleries
  • Life Onboard
  • Sailing in the Wind
  • Power Boats
  • Cruising Destinations
  • Maint. & Boat Building
  • Marine Life
  • Scuba Diving & Divers
  • General Photos

Recent Photos

allied seawind ii sailboat data

Listing Categories

  • African Cats
  • view more »
  • Crew Wanted
  • Crew Available
  • Enhance Your Account
  • Meet the Mods
  • Meet the Advisors
  • Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email
  > >

Cruiser Wiki

 
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums.
03-07-2013, 09:42  
Boat: Allied Seawind 32
of archived information in this forum and the knowledge shared by those contributors who are out there doing it. As an I thought I might put some thoughts down regarding my recent , as I keep running into this recurring theme of capability.

Admittedly I am still in the honeymoon stage so you can call this a biased review, but I wanted to offer first impressions of the 32' . Maybe others considering a of similar style and vintage might find this helpful.

I spent a lot of years sailing on Lake Texoma -where the Valiants were built. I was in a 9.2 at the time, a broachy, lightweight Ron IOR design that seemed to occupy the opposite end of the sailing spectrum. I was instantly in awe of the Valiants. Robust, purpose built, no BS. Exactly what mine was not. But I was sailing on a lake with fluky winds so there was nothing wrong with what I had, just that after getting to know the Valiants my personal vision of what a sailboat should be changed drastically.

Fast forward to present day. Boatless, young , new life in . Time for a .

I went looking for my own Valiant. By that I mean a that mimicked the attributes I admired in the Valiants. Tough, dry, stable, rigged, reputable, capable of long passages. But my Valiant had to be , therefore it could not be a Valiant.

My search led me to the Allied's -first a sexy Seabreeze yawl, then to the husky . I purchased a rare cutter version, freshwater since new in 1977 (even rarer) unadorned with obsolete aftermarket junk. She had no , no , late 70's gauges, factory upgraded , a fastidious owner since new, and a solid . A beginner Valiant.

What struck me initially about the Seawind was her heft and feeling of . , pronounced sheer, high bulwarks and a loaded weight pushing 8 tons plays into this general sense that she can take on just about anything thrown at her. On my first sail I remember thinking this is what capable means. The is big, admittedly, but it is nice to have a big on a smallish boat. With no pilot berth it also means I have cavernous (to me) cockpit lockers. The direct quadrant is a quirk that is all function over form but I have grown to appreciate it's tiller like control.

The winds in the Sound this spring have been good and we have been out every weekend for the last month. I have used only the high cut yankee with stays'l and full batten main. We have seen 5-10 winds where we move along just fine at 3.5 to 5 knots, to 20 winds and 7+ knots where I haven't had the slightest urge to reef. She tracks true with little need to be constantly on the and seems to point decent enough. What's all this about heavy, I keep asking myself. But I researched this enough to know the Allied's were spirited sailors so I was pleasantly surprised when this turned out to be the case. In my opinion a sailboat needs to be able to sail well in both light and heavy winds.

The are hanked on, which seems to suit her style and doesn't present much of a management problem given their relatively small size. I purchased a bag so all stay in place. We cook most every night we are on the boat. The alcohol stove/oven works fine. We have all the comforts we seem to need -pressure , good , good , good tankage and tons of .

There are many upgrades being considered -furling, , , , . But at the moment none of these things are detracting from my enjoyment of the boat. By the same token I am under no illusion that after a year of wrestling with hanked on headsails, that that view won't change. What is clear, however, is that this is a long distance cruiser. It is not as easy to jump on board and be off like in my old boat. WOULD help but I am still on the fence about it. I am adjusting to the reduced maneuverability of the full when leaving the under sail and when but as far as I can tell the benefits of this design far outweigh any disadvantages. One thing is certain, however, once she is dialed in she is solid as a rock and sails beautifully. I have never been truly but I could picture a solo run to in this boat and be confident in doing it.

So in the final analysis, the Seawind has lived up to my expectations. Some wouldn't "get it" but for anyone with offshore aspirations on a , the Seawind is a great, safe cruising platform worth consideration. We are off to Block Island and points beyond in August as we gradually begin to stretch our horizons. With a young I have the confidence I need in my boat to take us wherever we want to go and to do it in and comfort. My definition of bluewater capable.

If anyone wants to know more about the Seawind I will gladly provide any information I can.
18-02-2020, 09:38  
and am trying to learn as much as I can about them. Thanks
18-02-2020, 14:38  
Boat: Allied Seawind 32
and am trying to learn as much as I can about them. Thanks
18-02-2020, 14:56  
access is anything like that on my Bristol 31.1, consider a . I put one in and have never looked back.
 
, ,
Thread Tools
Rate This Thread
:
Posting Rules
post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are
- - - - - - -

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.

SailNet Community banner

  • Forum Listing
  • Marketplace
  • Advanced Search
  • All Topics Sailing
  • Cruising Under Sail
  • SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!

Allied Seawind II

  • Add to quote

Lately I have seen Allied Seawind II quite a bit in my searches. These seem to be affordable and look seaworthy, safe, and comfortable for two. We have decided to keep our house+belongings and ''try'' cruising for a year to see if we fit. Any comments on small boat approach, ''trying'' cruising, or Allied would be appreciated. David and Debra Walkup  

Hi Welch, I have a Allied Mistress and took her from Toronto to the Bahamas, and on taking her further. The Allied''s are good solid old boats, very safe, stable, and somewhat slow. You can expect to spend a lot if you are planning to equip any older boat like that for extended cruising. You might want to check the Allied website for more information on the Seawind at http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Arcade/9282/ Hope this info helps Colin  

  • ?            
  • 176.4K members

Top Contributors this Month

allied seawind ii sailboat data



Wright Yacht Company Inc Allied Seawind MK II



The URL for this page is

Seawind MK II Added 30-Jul-2019




allied seawind ii sailboat data

© 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . .

Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts.

  • Sailboat Guide

allied seawind ii sailboat data

1979 Allied Yachts 32' Seawind Mk II Ketch

  • Description

Seller's Description

‘Aeolia’, an Allied Yachts 32’ Seawind Mk II Ketch, hull #111, built in 1979.

The 32’ Seawind Ketch exhibits superb sailing qualities, ideal for coastal and offshore cruising. Built with robust, quality fiberglass construction to LLoyd’s AAA specifications. She is well maintained and equipped with all necessary equipment for comfortable cruising.

Designed by Tom Gilmer, head of U.S. Naval Academy’s Naval Architecture Department and designer of the ‘PRIDE of BALTIMORE’, as well as other successful cruising sailboats.

PRINCIPLE DIMENSIONS Length Overall: 35’-0’ Length on deck: 31’-7” Beam: 10’-5” Draft: 4’-6” Displacement: 15,900 lbs Length waterline: 25’-6” Sail area: 555sq/ft

“AEOLIA” ACCOMMODATIONS & EQUIPMENT LIST

MAIN CABIN & GALLEY: 3-burner stove with oven (gimbaled), fuel (2) CNG 2200lb canisters. Sink with hot and cold pressure water and sea water pump. Large ice box with pump for draining. 50gal. fresh water tank. Slide-out double bunk to starboard and single bunk to port. Leeboards on both bunks with large shelf over bunk. Large storage area under and behind each bunk.

HEAD COMPARTMENT: Head with shower, new Raritan toilet, storage cabinet, 25gal. holding tank and overboard selector valve.

FORWARD CABIN & LAVATORY: Lavatory sink with hot and cold pressure water, storage cabinet and mirror. Hanging locker with shelves. Double bunks with storage below and shelves above.

HULL/DECK EQUIPMENT: All bronze thru-hull fittings above and below waterline. (4) Dorade ventilators, (2) in main cabin and (2) for bilge ventilation. (4) Opening ports in main and forward cabin. Double life lines with gates, stern and bow pulpits. (2) #2 Lewmar sheet winches. (3) #C7 halyard winches Dodger with stainless steel frame and side curtains. Screens for companionway and opening deck hatchs. Weatherboards for cockpit.

SAILS & RIGGING: 10 sails, all in good to excellent condition. (2) mains, (2) mizzens, 130 genoa, staysail, cruising spinnaker, storm jib, storm trysail. Roller furling headstay. Removable jibstay for staysail. Wisker pole. Full sail covers, wheel and compass covers.

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: Plath compass. Datamarine sailing instruments, windspeed and direction, depth, speed/log. Furuno GPS Furuno radar with mizzen mounted antenna. Standard-Horizon VHF. Benmar(Cetec)below deck autopilot.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: 24HP Universal diesel, Hurth transmission with 2:1 reduction gear. Racor filter. PSS shaft seal. 10X16 3-blade propeller. 30gal. aluminum fuel tank. Raw water intake filter. Rule 1100gpm automatic bilge pump. Whale manual bilge pump.

ELECTRICIAL: (2) 12v GROUP 27 batteries with cases 12V electrical panel. 110V electrical breaker panel with polarity check. 110V shore power with 50’ cable. Battery isolator control module. Dynaplate ground plate. 12V lights and 110V electrical receptacle in cabin.

GROUND TACKLE: 22lb Bruce anchor with 25’ chain and 150’ line on bow sprit roller. 22lb Danforth (s-22 hi-tensile) anchor with 50’ chain and 150’ line. Manual windlass with chain locker in forepeak.

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT: 12’ (3 section) boat pole, dock lines, 12V search light, (2) 8” fenders, fender board, closed-cell foam cockpit cushions, flag halyard and flag, stainless steel boarding ladder, rope boarding ladder, radar reflector, cockpit sunshade, outboard motor bracket, ship’s bell, flare kit, (3) fire extinguishers, navigation lights, deck (spreader) lights.

Asking price: $32,000 $28,500

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From (BlueWaterBoats.org)[http://bluewaterboats.org/allied-seawind-ii-32/]:

Following in the hallowed footsteps of the original Seawind, a salty 30 foot ketch designed by Tom Gillmer that happened to be the first fiberglass sailboat to circumnavigate the globe, the Seawind II is a larger, more comfortable redesign that’s a foot longer, a foot wider, and over 23% heavier. These boats were launched in 1975 by Allied Yachts and they had a reputation for being solidly built, though with a history of inconsistent and uninspiring internal finishing. The company went out of business four times, before finally shutting down for the fifth time in 1981, spelling the end of production for the Seawind II.

Allied Yachts was founded in 1962 on the Hudson River a hundred miles north of New York City in the small town of Catskill as a partnership between a fiberglass boat builder Lunn Laminates and a yacht brokerage of Northrop and Johnson and racing sailor Thor Ramsing. Their first boat, the Seawind, a popular 30’ 6” ketch had the company busy keeping up with demand.

These were still the exciting pioneering days of fibreglass sailboat construction when the material was still considered experimental and hulls were conservatively built extra thick. When New Yorker, Alan Eddy, setoff in 1963 to eventually circle the globe in Apogee , the accomplishment did much to not only put to rest skepticism over fibreglass construction, but also to establish Allied’s reputation for building seaworthy sailboats.

Despite the original Seawind proving itself as a competent bluewater sailboat, it had minimal accommodations that were, at best, cramped. So after over a decade of successful production of the Seawind, Allied approached Gillmer to evolve the design into a successor – the Seawind II. Though it was only 13 inches longer, its beam was 13% wider which resulted in a displacement 23% heavier. The result was a much more comfortable boat with significantly larger internal volume and improved accommodations.

Structurally the new boat was just as sturdy and had improvements over the original construction. The hull was hand-laid and substantially thick and well supported bulkheads that were fiberglassed into place. Furthermore the hull-deck joint, which was prone to leaking in the original Seawind was improved with no expense spared. The new joint was complex, labor intensive to construct but very strong. Both hull and deck had outward flanges at the sheer line. These flanges were coated with sealant and a teak batten placed between them. Hull, deck, and batten were then through-bolted vertically with stainless steel bolts. After the sealant cured over a number of days, the joint was ground flush on the interior of the hull and glassed over heavily. Meanwhile on the exterior a heavy aluminum extrusion was filled with bedding, capped over the flange, and horizontally screwed into the teak batten.

The deck and cabin were of fiberglass cored in balsa wood. All deck hardware was through-bolted and reinforced with fiberglass backing plates to distribute the load. The mast was deck-stepped and supported from below by a substantial oak compression frame that extends into the bilge. Ballast is an internal lead casting glassed into the keel.

There’s very little exterior wood on the Seawind II, even the dorado boxes are molded in, resulting in a low maintenance boat, but also gives her an austere look.

Unusual to see in a sailboat this small is a ketch rig which was offered as standard, there was an optional cutter rig which carried slightly less canvas but had similar performance. As to be expected, Seawind II sails well under heavy sea conditions, but perhaps surprisingly it’s quite competent in light weather as well. She has a very comfortable motion at sea, is well balanced with very little signs of weather helm.

Overall the Seawind II today is a practical and affordable choice as a go-anywhere cruiser. She’s strong without being overly heavy, well constructed and proven. Many examples on the used market have held up well, with later models generally having better finished interiors.

Links, References and Further Reading

» Seawind II owners association website » Sailing Magazine , Feb 1999, Used Boat Notebook by John Kretschmer

This listing is presented by Sailboat-Cruising.com . Visit their website for more information or to contact the seller.

View on Sailboat-Cruising.com

Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.

  • About Sailboat Guide

©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

IMAGES

  1. SEAWIND MK II KETCH (ALLIED)

    allied seawind ii sailboat data

  2. Capable Cruiser: The Seawind II

    allied seawind ii sailboat data

  3. Capable Cruiser: The Seawind II

    allied seawind ii sailboat data

  4. SailboatData.com

    allied seawind ii sailboat data

  5. Allied Seawind MK II Ketch

    allied seawind ii sailboat data

  6. 1979 Allied Seawind II Cruiser for sale

    allied seawind ii sailboat data

VIDEO

  1. Allied Seawind

  2. ABANDONED 30' Allied Seawind Sailboat- Needs TITLE- Sailing SV Bohemian Ep. 47

  3. 2016 june 25 sailing Yamaha 25 from Port Choiseul to Vidy

  4. Sailboat washes up on Pensacola Beach after men onboard were rescued south of Panama City

  5. Seawind RC sailboat

  6. SeaWind RC Sailboat

COMMENTS

  1. SEAWIND MK II KETCH (ALLIED)

    Notes. The SEAWIND II was introduced as the successor to the original SEAWIND (1962). It was over a foot longer, over a foot wider, had more sail area, and weighed an additional 2100 pounds. The price was also significantly higher and the builder continued to build both versions until 1982. Also available as a cutter (11 delivered) or sloop (5).

  2. SEAWIND (ALLIED)

    The SEAWIND was the first, as well as one of the last, boats built by Allied Boat Company. In 1978 it was brought back into production and actually built simultaneously with the newer SEAWIND II. Also offered with a sloop rig. (with mast stepped farther aft.)

  3. Capable Cruiser: The Seawind II

    In 1975, Allied began building the foot-longer, foot-wider, Thomas Gillmer-designed Seawind MkII as a replacement for the original 30-foot, 6-inch Seawind. The extra foot of length and beam, 1 feet of waterline length, and 2,700 pounds of displacement added up to make the Seawind II a significantly larger boat than its predecessor-and it was ...

  4. SEAWIND MK II KETCH (ALLIED)

    Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 2110. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR)

  5. Allied Seawind Owner's Association

    The Seaweb. Welcome to the Allied Seawind Owner's Association. This is the site for information about both the Seawind I and Seawind II boats. In the past it was aimed at the latter 32' model, so information on the 30 footers is a little scarce. But you'll find technical information about the boats, owner info, Seawind seafaring stories, and more.

  6. Allied Seawind MK II Ketch

    Following in the hallowed footsteps of the original Seawind, a salty 30 foot ketch designed by Tom Gillmer that happened to be the first fiberglass sailboat to circumnavigate the globe, the Seawind II is a larger, more comfortable redesign that's a foot longer, a foot wider, and over 23% heavier. These boats were launched in 1975 by Allied ...

  7. Seawind mk ii ketch allied

    The Seawind mk ii ketch allied is a 31.58ft masthead ketch designed by Thomas Gillmer and built in fiberglass by Allied Boat Company Inc. (USA) between 1975 and 1982. 130 units have been built. The Seawind mk ii ketch allied is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered.

  8. Seawind mk ii cutter allied

    The Seawind mk ii cutter allied is a 31.58ft cutter designed by Thomas Gillmer and built in fiberglass by Allied Boat Company Inc. (USA) between 1975 and 1982. 11 units have been built. The Seawind mk ii cutter allied is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized.

  9. The Allied Seawind II Sailboat

    A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 38.9 means that a long-keel sailboat like the Allied Seawind II is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze. 3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 401, tells us the Allied Seawind II is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like ...

  10. Allied Seawind MKII

    Allied Yachts by International Cruising Yachts, Inc. now builds four of the most highly regarded cruising sailboats ever offered by this well-respected manufacturer: the original Seawind 30, Seawind 1132, Princess 36, and Mistress 39. And the best way to order an Allied Yacht is now the only way. Direct from the factory.

  11. Allied Seawind MK II Cutter

    See SEAWIND MKII KETCH (ALLIED) for more details. Also called SEAWIND 32. Updated vers. of SEAWIND 30. The Seawind II came to the market in 1975 as the successor to the original SEAWIND. Production of the SEABREEZE , LUDERS 33, and CHANCE 30-30 was stopped to fill orders for this new model.

  12. Practical Sailor's Review of the Allied Seawind II

    In 1975, Allied began building the foot-longer, foot-wider, Gilmer-designed Seawind II as a replacement for the original thirty foot, six inch Seawind. The extra foot of length and beam, 1-1/2 feet of waterline length, and 2,700 pounds of displacement add up to make the Seawind II a significantly larger boat than her predecessor.

  13. Allied Seawind II Home Page

    Allied Seawind II Home Page. www.alliedseawindii.org. 2nd version of the venerable Seawind built by Allied (USA) Sort by: 2 Sailboats / Per Page: 25 / Page: 1. MODEL. LOA. FIRST BUILT. FAVORITE.

  14. Seawind allied

    The Seawind allied is a 30.5ft masthead ketch designed by Thomas Gillmer and built in fiberglass by Allied Boat Company Inc. (USA) between 1962 and 1982. 161 units have been built. The Seawind allied is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited ...

  15. 32' Allied Seawind II Cutter -New Owner Impressions

    Posts: 40. 32' Allied Seawind II Cutter -New Owner Impressions. I have appreciated the depth of archived information in this forum and the knowledge shared by those contributors who are out there doing it. As an introduction I thought I might put some thoughts down regarding my recent purchase, as I keep running into this recurring theme of ...

  16. The Seawind II Used Boat Review

    Despite its reputation and success, the Seawind had minimal accommodations that were, at best, cramped for any sailing family. In the mid-1970s, Allied again called on Gillmer to design the Seawind's successor, and in 1975 the Seawind II was introduced. The length of 31' 7" was only slightly longer (4%) than the original Seawind but length ...

  17. Allied Seawind MkII Sailboat for Sale

    Cruising Sailboats for Sale; Allied Seawind MkII ... We're asking $59,700 for 'Seawind', our Allied Seawind Mk II Cutter Rig long-distance liveaboard cruising yacht. If you need more information or would like to be 'Seawind's new owner, please contact me, Parker Misko, ...

  18. Allied Seawind

    The SEAWIND was the first, as well as one of the last, boats built by Allied Boat Company. In 1978 it was brought back into production and actually built simultaneously with the newer SEAWIND II. Also offered with a sloop rig. (with mast stepped farther aft.) I: 35.58'/10.84m.

  19. SEAWIND MK II CUTTER (ALLIED)

    The Seawind II came to the market in 1975 as the successor to the original SEAWIND. Production of the SEABREEZE , LUDERS 33, and CHANCE 30-30 was stopped to fill orders for this new model. But the price was much higher and customers continued to order the old version instead. For a while both models were being built at the same time while sales ...

  20. Allied Seawind II

    Lately I have seen Allied Seawind II quite a bit in my searches. These seem to be affordable and look seaworthy, safe, and comfortable for two. We have decided to keep our house+belongings and ''try'' cruising for a year to see if we fit. Any comments on small boat approach, ''trying'' cruising, or Allied would be appreciated. David and Debra ...

  21. Allied sailboats for sale by owner.

    Allied preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Allied used sailboats for sale by owner. ... Your search returned 50 matches of 105983 sailboats posted to date. Sort by: Length Year Price Added. Featured Sailboat: Allied Seawind: Length: 30' Beam: 8.5' Draft: 4.5' Year: ... Wright Yacht Company Inc Allied Seawind MK II: Length: 32' Beam: 10.6 ...

  22. 32' Wright Yacht Company Inc Allied Seawind MK II

    1977 32' Wright Yacht Company Inc Allied Seawind MK II sailboat for sale in Lake City Minnesota. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats ... Location. Price. 1977. 32' 10.6' 4.6' Minnesota. $36,200. Description: * Allied Seawind MK II Ketch, * FRESH WATER BOAT * Westerbeke 30 Diesel Engine - 2900 Hours *Fresh Water Cooled, *Auto Pilot w ...

  23. 1979 Allied Yachts 32' Seawind Mk II Ketch

    Seller's Description. 'Aeolia', an Allied Yachts 32' Seawind Mk II Ketch, hull #111, built in 1979. The 32' Seawind Ketch exhibits superb sailing qualities, ideal for coastal and offshore cruising. Built with robust, quality fiberglass construction to LLoyd's AAA specifications. She is well maintained and equipped with all necessary ...