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  1. Southerly Yachts

    Welcome. Welcome to the world of Southerly Yachts, where luxury meets innovation. This historic brand has a legacy deeply rooted in Southampton, UK and continues to deliver world-class and highly sought after yachts. With our signature lifting keel technology, we offer not only unparalleled performance but also the versatility to explore even ...

  2. Southerly 32 review: one of the most sought after cruisers

    Sailing the Southerly 32 gently in a breeze that was gusting to around 20 knots, we left a few rolls of the mainsail inside the mast and clocked an easy 6.2-6.3 knots upwind. When a gust hits, the Southerly 32 is one of those rare boats that heels a little further and simply accelerates, with scarcely any change to the feel of the helm.

  3. British Builder Southerly Yachts Saved by New Owners

    Most recently the brand with all. the molds has been acquired from the previous owners Discovery Yachts by Concept Yachts in Southampton, England. Concept is essentially saving the Southerly brand. Their press announcement is below. Check out the new Southerly Yachts website here. In a stunning turn of events, the storied UK-based yacht ...

  4. Ocean Shipyard Ltd looks forward to new Southerly 42 after taking over

    The company's 77 employees were made redundant at the time. With backing secured for the Bluewater Catamaran and Southerly brands, the new company is building three of the boats that were part-finished, with the customers having signed new contracts with Ocean Shipyard Ltd. The Southerly 42 hull as of March 2022

  5. A Superyacht Approach at Southerly Yachts

    Southerly Yachts' revitalized 420 and 480 models Southerly Yachts. Concept Yachts is marking one year since it purchased Southerly Yachts near Southampton in the UK, bringing superyacht standards to the build process with an increased use of infusion in the lamination process, millimeter-accurate fit-out with a milling machine and 3D printer, and a more modular approach to interior fit-out.

  6. About

    Established in the mid-1970s, Southerly Yachts quickly gained recognition for its innovative and high-quality sail yachts. Known for their lifting keel technology, the company's vessels became synonymous with exceptional sailing performance and versatility. Over the years, Southerly Yachts earned a devoted customer base, with yacht ...

  7. Southerly 42 RST: Popular, fast, go-anywhere cruiser

    The Southerly 42 RST, like many of the yachts built by Northshore Yachts, were built to a very high standard. ... Northshore's next move, revealed the following year, was to increase the freeboard by 15cm (6in), because the 135 still only offered stooping headroom in the aft cabin and a duck-through passage from the saloon.

  8. Southerly 42

    Southerly's trade mark variable draft keel enables the draft to be reduced to as little as 0.84m (3 feet). The opportunities are endless for accessing and exploring remote anchorages, harbours and inland waterways worldwide, without the draft restrictions imposed on other yachts. Shallow draft capabilities can save precious time when entering ...

  9. New Southerly Yachts

    The Southerly swing keel system opens up a world of possibilities denied to most yachts. Today, there are over 1,100 Southerly Owners worldwide who can testify to the remarkable versatility of the Variable Draft Keel system (swing keel) which fulfils most people's idea of the perfect yacht: Learn More. Click on the models below for more ...

  10. First test of the new Southerly 480

    The disappearance of Southerly Yachts' swing keel range of boats was keenly felt. Now the manufacturer is back and first off the production line is the 480. Sam Jefferson checks her out. One of the dominant features of the UKs coastline is the simply phenomenal tidal range and if there is one thing I have learnt from a lifetime of ...

  11. Southerly: Models, Price Lists & Sales

    The idea was further developed with the Southerly 100 and 101. At the same time in the 80's Northshore built good quality fiberglass keel yachts Vancouver, Victoria, MG, Sigma and others. The Southerly brand and sliding keel ideology became dominant in Northshore's business after it was sold by 73-year-old Moffat to entrepreneur Lester Abbott ...

  12. Southerly 420

    The Southerly 420 has all the elements you would expect of an ocean-going yacht: the tried and tested variable draft swing keel, twin helm rudder arrangement, and a smartly designed deck layout with a comfortable cockpit and cockpit arch for the main traveler. The versatile rig features twin headsails, an in-mast ICW-friendly (60' 7 ...

  13. First look: Southerly 42

    First look: Southerly 42 - bluewater beauty. Theo Stocker casts his expert eye over the Southerly 42, offering bluewater luxury in a yacht with a minimum draught of just 84cm. There are few high-end bluewater cruising yachts that can boast a draught of just 84cm (3ft). While this increases to 2.7m (8ft 11in) while sailing, the trademark swing ...

  14. Yachts

    [email protected]. Home; About; Southerly 42; Southerly 48; Contact; Southerly Our Yachts

  15. Southerly Yachts

    During 1975 and 2014 the Southerly yachts were developed and built in the delightful setting of Chichester Harbour at the Northshore Shipyard in Itchenor, West Sussex. By 2014, the Southerly range included yachts from 32ft to 57ft but sadly production ceased - with many owners dismayed at the announcement. In 2017, the Discovery Group ...

  16. Southerly 480

    The Southerly 480, built with a variable draft swing kee l, twin rudder arrangement, and substantial skeg, provides the impressive stability and performance required for a bluewater sailing yacht. While at the same time allowing for exploring of anchorages and harbors no other boat this size could access, this is thanks to the just 3' 3 ...

  17. Southerly boats for sale

    Southerly is a yacht brand that currently has 19 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 2 new vessels and 17 used yachts, listed by experienced yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in the following countries: United Kingdom, United States, Australia and Spain. The selection of models featured on YachtWorld spans a spectrum of sizes and ...

  18. New and used Southerly boats for sale

    And even today, each Southerly yacht still embodies the original principles set by the founding team, creating exceptional boats with matchless performance and build quality. ... Used boats from Southerly on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £25,000 GBP to £925,000 GBP with an average price of £171,000 GBP. A wide range of factors can ...

  19. Discovery Shipyard site taken over by UK shipyard

    Discovery Shipyard Limited's Southerly 42, Southerly 48 and Bluewater 50 Catamaran are to be built by a new UK shipyard. Ocean Shipyard Ltd has secured exclusive rights to hand build the vessels following the demise of Discovery. Run by Discovery Shipyard's former general manager, Steve Edwards, Ocean Shipyard will also offer joinery and ...

  20. Southerly boats for sale

    How much do Southerly boats cost? Southerly boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a range of prices from £42,296 on the more modest side, with costs up to £1,500,000 for the more lavish yachts on the market today. Which Southerly model is the best? Some of the best-known Southerly models currently listed include the 110, 115, 480, 57 ...

  21. Southerly boats for sale in United States

    Find Southerly boats for sale in United States. Offering the best selection of Southerly boats to choose from.

  22. Southerly 48

    Southerly's trade mark variable draft keel enables the draft to be reduced to as little as 0.84m (3 feet). The opportunities are endless for accessing and exploring remote anchorages, harbours and inland waterways worldwide, without the draft restrictions imposed on other yachts. Shallow draft capabilities can save precious time when entering ...

  23. Southerly Yacht Structural Failure

    Southerly Yacht Structural Failure. " An example of the type boat you are asking about is the Southerly range, built by Northshore Yachts. Prior models have repeatedly suffered from structural failure in the keel box, even when a post-build fix recommended by Southerly is followed. (There's a Brit with a Southerly coming out of the yard here ...