The major production versions of the Seawind line consist of the kit-built Seawind 2000 and Seawind 3000 United States and the Seawind 300C under development by Seawind LLC, also of Kimberton, Pennsylvania. The Seawind 3000 was introduced in 1993. The Seawind is most distinctive for its engine pod, which juts forward from the leading edge of the very large vertical fin. The design is also noted for its long, low profile and sleek curves made practical by composite construction. Supply of the Seawind has been extensively set back by the crash of the certification prototype, killing the test pilot, and more than 10 years of financial difficulties, which are set out in the link below. On 9 January 2019 Richard Silva, the head of the company and driving forced behind the certification process died at age 82. The company indicated that efforts to certify the design would continue. More details of the history of the aircraft and the variants are available here. The specifications below are for the 300C model.
