Today, there are over 800 Southerly owners who can testify to the remarkable versatility of the unique Swing Keel system which fulfills most people’s idea of the perfect yacht.

With the keel lowered, the deep draft (10'3" on 49), gives precise directional stability and powerful windward performance for fast blue water passage. At the ‘touch of a button’ the keel can be raised to give a shallow draft (2'4 on 110, 35RS and 32), allowing you to explore shallow lagoons and inland waterways, reaching places denied to most yachts.

All Southerlys have exceptionally high standards in sailing performance, versatility and quality of build, which makes helming the Southerly a real pleasure.

SHALLOW DRAFT FREEDOM, DEEP DRAFT PERFORMANCE