Seaward was founded by Barry Kimber in Guernsey in 1980 to develop these unique Nelson semi-displacement craft.  The original Seaward 23 model was so successful that in 1988 an owner’s club was formed, called the Seaward Squadron, which hosts popular rallies each season.  Following the success of the 23, Seaward and TT Boat Designs went on to develop 25 & 29ft versions, then the 35 cockpit and aft deck models and, latterly, the 39 and 42.  The Seaward range was developed with sea-keeping and manoeuvrability at the forefront of the design process.  In 2002 the business relocated to its current production facility in Cowes.

Seaward Today has continued the Seaward traditions of quality and craftsmanship while continuous innovation and development by the designers and craftsmen at Cowes is giving Seaward customers unrivalled levels of luxury and comfort in immensely capable, sea going vessels.  Building on the pedigree and heritage of the boats, development is continuous, making great use of the latest technology, materials and processes to make our boats quieter, even more comfortable and more efficient.  Making the best better…

Recent boat tests for the boating press have provided testament to our efforts…

“…while being hugely tough, it offers a degree of luxury and technology that makes long passages more enjoyable.” – (Powerboat & Rib Magazine)

NEW BUILD - Seaward Nelson 40

ex factory, UK
ID: 2048


Nelson 40 with 2 x Volvo D7s ( 265hp) £550,000

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ID: 2048

DescriptionNEW BUILD - Seaward Nelson 40
Date Launched
Built to Order
Length12.20m (40ft)
Locationex factory, UK
BrokerRichard Pierrepont
PriceNelson 40 with 2 x Volvo D7s ( 265hp) £550,000

The Nelson 40 is perhaps the archetypal pilot boat, with over three hundred produced, providing sterling service, day in and day out, around the world. They are noted for their exceptionally soft ride, excellent handling in difficult sea conditions and for their predictable behaviour during ship boardings. They are built to Classification Society-approved drawings and are fitted-out to comply with the customer’s local flag approvals. Today’s Seaward Nelson 40 Pilot Boats benefit from the decades of experience that the company has in the design and build of these specialist craft. Robustly built, well-fendered and produced with maintainability in mind, they provide their operators with the ideal tool for this particularly demanding job. The Seaward Nelson 40 is available with a long or short wheelhouse, fixed or resiliently-mounted, with seating for 4 or 6, with a choice of forward or aft raked screens. Various engines options are available, providing operating speeds up to 25 knots. The Seaward Nelson 40… the ultimate sea boat!

ID: 2047

DescriptionNEW BUILD - 35ft Pilot Boats and Service Launches
Date Launched
Built to Order
Length10.6m (35ft)
Locationex factory, UK
BrokerRichard Pierrepont
PricePOA

Today’s Seaward Nelson 35 Pilot Boats benefit from the decades of experience that the company has in the design and build of these specialist craft. Robustly built, well-fendered and produced with maintainability in mind, they provide their operators with the ideal tool for this particularly demanding job. The Seaward Nelson 35 is available with a fixed or resiliently-mounted wheelhouse, with seating for 4 or 6 and a choice of forward or aft raked screens. Various engines options are available, providing operating speeds up to 25 knots. Seaward also builds a Service Launch version of the Nelson 35, ideal for coastal patrol and multi-role applications.

NEW BUILD - 29ft Harbour Launch and Harbour Pilot Boat

ex factory, UK
ID: 2014


As a guide only, approx 350,000 GBP ex works

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ID: 2014

DescriptionNEW BUILD - 29ft Harbour Launch and Harbour Pilot Boat
Date Launched
Built to Order
Length8.96m (29ft 4in)
Beam3.04m (9ft 11in)
Locationex factory, UK
BrokerRichard Pierrepont
PriceAs a guide only, approx 350,000 GBP ex works

Seaward Nelson 29 Harbour Launch and Harbour Pilot Boat. The Seaward Nelson 29 shares the same sea-kindly semi-displacement hull form as her larger sisters the ubiquitous Nelson 35, 40 and 42. She is available either as a Service Patrol Boat or in the dedicated aft wheelhouse, mid-engine Pilot Boat layout.

NEW BUILD - Seaward Nelson 42

ex factory, UK
ID: 2026


As a guide only, 670,000 GBP ex works

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ID: 2026

DescriptionNEW BUILD - Seaward Nelson 42
Date Launched
Built to Order
Length12.8m (42ft)
Beam4.11m (13.5ft)
Draft1.21m (4ft)
Locationex factory, UK
BrokerRichard Pierrepont
PriceAs a guide only, 670,000 GBP ex works

A good number of Nelson 42 pilot boats and service launches are providing sterling service, day in and day out, around the world. They are noted for their exceptionally soft ride, excellent handling in difficult sea conditions and for their predictable handling during ship boarding. Robustly built, well-gendered and produced with maintainability in mind, they provide their operators with the ideal tool for this particularly demanding job. The Seaward Nelson 42 is available with a fixed or resiliently-mounted wheelhouse, with seating for 6 or 8 and a choice of forward or aft raked screens. Various engines options are available, providing operating speeds up to 25 knots. Seaward also builds a Service Launch version of the Nelson 42, ideal for coastal patrol and multi-role applications.


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