The Seawind 2000 am¬phibian offered by Seawind International of Ontario, Canada, was designed by Rodger Creelman and first flown in 1993.
The pylon mounted engine sits well forward of the fin leading edge, giving an impression that it might part company if subjected to gyroscopic or turbulence loadings. However the mount has been subjected to and survived a 20G test loading, twice the required FAA rertifica¬tion requirements. The Seawind has a wingspan of 35 feet, a MAUW of 3100 lbs and provides a cruise of 145 knots on its fin mounted single Lycoming IO 360 consuming 10 US gal¬lons each hour.
The four seat Seawind 2500 amphibian design is of composite manufacture, and first flown in 1994. The amphib¬ian’s power source is a 200 hp tail-mounted Lycoming IO 360; cruise is noted at 145 knot.
The certified Seawind 300C is manufactured Exclusively by Sea Air Composites, inc, a single engine 4/5 place amphibian.
Initially with tail-mounted 300hp Lycoming IO-540 (prototype with 200hp IO-360), later powered by 400hp Allison 250-B17B turboprop.
Of fiberglass and cellfoam construction the Seawind received the EAA award for craftsmanship in 2000. The standard kit with molded components, less engine sold for $58,980.
Seawind 2000
Seawind 2500
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-T, 300 hp
HP range: 250-300
Height: 10.2 ft
Length: 27.2 ft
Wing span: 35 ft
Wing area: 160 sq.ft
Weight empty: 2230 lb
Gross: 3400 lb
Fuel cap: 110 USG
Speed max: 187 mph
Cruise: 178 mph
Range: 1600 sm
Stall: 59 mph
ROC: 850 fpm
Take-off dist: 1010 ft, (1600 ft water)
Landing dist: 770 ft (620 ft water)
Service ceiling: 14,800 ft
Seats: 4
Landing gear: retractable nose wheel
Seawind 3000
Engine: Lycoming IO-540, 300 hp
Height: 10.2 ft
Length: 27.2 ft
Wing span: 35 ft
Wing area: 160 sq.ft
Weight empty: 2300 lb
Gross: 3400 lb
Fuel cap: 110 USG
Speed max: 200 mph
Cruise: 191 mph
Range: 1460 sm
Stall: 57 mph
ROC: 1250 fpm
Take-off dist: 820 ft, (1100 ft water)
Landing dist: 770 ft (620 ft water)
Service ceiling: 20,000 ft
Seats: 4
Landing gear: retractable nose wheel
Seawind 300C
Engine: Engine Continental IO-550-N. 310 hp
Propeller: McCauley 3-blade 76” Constant Speed
Wing Area: 163 sq. ft.
Wing Span: 35 ft
Height: 10 ft 2 in
Overall Length: 27 ft 2 in
Ground Clearance: 8.5 in
Wing Loading: 20.81 lbs/sq ft
Power Loading: 10.97 lbs/hp
Max Gross Weight: 3400 lbs
Std Empty Weight: 2300 lbs
Equipped Empty Weight: 2350 – 2400 lbs
Useful Standard: 1150 lbs
Useful Equipped: 1000 – 1150 lbs
Fuel Capacity Mains: 80 US gals
Long Range – Aux Tanks: 30 US gals
Sea Level Speed 100% Pwr: 200mph / 174 kt.
Cruise 75% Pwr (8,000 ft): 190mph / 165kt.
Cruise 65% Power (8,000 ft): 180mph / 156kt.
Cruise 55% Power (8,000 ft): 169mph / 147kt.
Fuel Burn at 55% Power: 12.8 gph
Max. Range (no reserve main) 1040sm / 905nm.
Extended Fuel Range: 1460sm / 1270nm.
Rate of Climb: 1250 fpm
B/Rate of Climb Speed: 99mph / 86kt.
B/Angle of Climb Speed: 74mph / 65kt.
Stall Speed: Clean 72mph / 63kt, Flaps & Wheels: 60mph / 54kt.
Service Ceiling: 18,000 ft.
Take off Distance 3200 lbs: Land 870 ft / Water 1100 ft
Take off Distance 3400 lbs: Land 1175 ft / Water 1400 ft.
Over 50’ Obstacle: Land 1175 ft / Water 1400 ft
Landing Distance: Land 770 ft / Water 620 ft.
Over 50’ Obstacle: Land 1300 ft / Water 1150 ft.
Cabin Length: 105”
Cabin Width: Front 52″ / Rear 54″
Cabin Baggage: 16 x 48″ wide, 24” high, 10 cu ft
Aft Baggage: Opening 19” x 40”, Length 71″, Volume 30 cu ft
Nose Deck Forward Storage: 3 cu ft
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