A classic design that stands the test of time. Allied Seawind first gained notoriety as the first fiberglass vessel to circumnavigate the world in 1964. Ketch rigged. Great cruising boat with a pleasant interior.

The Allied Seawind II is unquestionably one of the most seaworthy small ocean sailing yachts of all time. This "salty" looking vessel will take you anywhere you want to go as she has done for many before. She is strong, solidly designed and noted for her sea-kindliness and ability to be single handed. FANCY FREE is set-up for the live-aboard or single hander and is fully equipped and ready to go.

Seawind skippers have circled the globe, with perhaps the most famous being Scott and Kitty Kuhner in their beloved "Bebinka." Tom Gillmer, well-known for his ability to combine beauty and brawn with superb sailing ability and generous creature comforts. In developing the Seawind II, Gillmer drew upon the invaluable background provided by thousands of successful ocean-going miles in combination with his own vast experience as a designer and sailor. The Seawind II, with its long keel and medium displacement, provides maximum directional stability and superior performance on all points of sail, especially to windward. She's fast, even in light airs, stable, and surprisingly stiff.

Handmade by American craftsmen on the shores of the Hudson River, the Seawind II is built to exceed Lloyds AAA specifications. Standard features include: solid fiberglass construction with end-grain balsa-cored deck and cabin top, all fittings through-deck bolted with back-up plates and S.S. washers, solid bronze seacocks.

An owner comments: We have always espoused the belief that one should go to sea in the smallest boat that one is comfortable with. It doesn't detract from one's pride of ownership to have folks from the Connecticut River to Trinidad express their admiration of the lines our fine little ketch.

Why a Ketch?
1) A ketch breaks sail area up into smaller, more easily handled packages. This means a ketch can be handled by a smaller crew.
2) A ketch provides more spars to hang sails on, and dramatically improves reaching in light air.
3) With her low center of gravity and balanced sailplan, a ketch is the most comfortable and fastest of rigs on a reach.
4) In heavy weather, a ketch heaves-to wonderfully with a backed forestaysail and a reefed mizzen.

Light air or heavy, offshore average is consistently above 100 miles per day, and 125 mile days are common.

Overbuilt is the key word for the Allied Seawind II. From the top of her oversized spars and rigging to the 32-pound bronze heel casting on the after end of the keel, you'll find everything about the the Seawind II to be overbuilt.