Yachting Monthly

NEW BOATS

SOUTHERLY 42

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) with the swing keel down, the new Southerly 42’s trademark swing keel means that this boat will be able to access anchorages and creeks that most other boats of this size simply can’t get near. What’s more, the iron grounding plate (also provides ballast), twin rudders and skeg-protected prop means that this boat can take the ground and dry out. Whether in the Isles of Scilly or the Bahamas, that’s an appealing proposition.

Her builders claim that her sailing performance will still sparkle, with a tall fractional rig – 18.5m

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