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• Outstanding performance pointing to 30°
• Variable draft swing keel – 3.12 m to 1.00 m / 10’ 3” to 3’ 3”
• Solent Rig (twin headstays)
• Self-tacking Jib
• Easy handling for 2
• In-mast electric furling mainsail
• Raised saloon
• Semi-balance twin rudders
• Coppercoat Antifoul

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Southerly 480

Southerly 480 is a 49 ′ 1 ″ / 15 m monohull sailboat designed by Stephen Jones and built by Northshore Yachts starting in 2018.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Southerly 480: an ocean boat with the Mediterranean in its heart

Southerly is often synonym with blue water cruising . The boats made under this brand are indeed high-quality ocean boats created by expert craftsmen in what is the global home of sailing: Southampton.

Now, the brand benefits from a range consisting of 7 different models from 33 to 59 feet . More specifically, the new entry of the family is the brand-new Southerly 480 , officially presented at Boot Dusseldorf these days. The launch has a particular significance for the Italian market not only for the great qualities of this boat but because, after many years, the brand comes back to Italy thanks to Adria Ship , the historic Italian importer of Elan, Bali and Catana brands that now trades all the four ranges of the English group: Southerly; Discovery Yachts, which, contrary to Southerly yachts, feature a fixed keel; Britannia, which consists of a wonderful 74-feet boat; and Blu Water, the family of catamarans.

The rest of the boat fully reflects the hallmarks of the brand. Thus, a highly-equipped deck , a well-sheltered cockpit, a nice walking surface behind the helm station, wide side-decks, a generous mainsail of almost 60 square meters and a self-tacking jib.

Next to the deckhouse we can find the rails for a classic 140% 72-square-meter genoa.

Of course, the new creation cannot fail to include the traditional retractable keel, a particular swing keel system which varies the draft between 1m and 3.12m . A large skeg guarantees excellent route stability while the twin rudder blades have replaced the central one whose presence would have significantly reduced the advantage of the low draft offered by the retractable keel. Finally, in addition to the bow thrust, the boat also includes a stern thrust , whose efficiency, if not in the Mediterranean, is certaily appreciable in the waters of the Solent.

Forward, we find a bunk-bed cabin on the left , a toilet with separate shower compartment on the right and a nice forward double-bed cabin. In the stern, the master cabin is equipped with en-suite bathroom, separate shower and closet.

Technical File

Length Overall                  14.98 m

Beam                                  4.46 m

Draft                                    1 – 3.12 m

Displacement                     17.250 kg

Cabins                                  3

Engine                                 Yanmar 30 hp

Fuel Capacity                      600 l

Water Capacity                   490 l

Price USA on a Southerly 48……..Thank you.

Gary Mastrodonato

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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 misadventures exploring its shallower corners is that it really pays to have a shallow draft and be able to dry out. It was for this reason that, when Southerly Yachts was wound up for the second time in 2014, its loss was felt very keenly among a certain section of sailors. There are other options out there when it comes to swinging and lifting keels but they are surprisingly limited. To my knowledge, only French manufacturer Feeling offers a GRP swing keel cruising yacht of any size and to be honest I don’t know what Feeling are up to these days. After that you’re into the distinctive and highly Gallic Alubat ‘expedition’ style boats which are great but not to everyone’s taste. So Southerly had essentially cornered a market and then somehow managed to self destruct. Impressive. It was therefore a great relief to many of us when Discovery Yachts – now operating under the name of The Discovery Group – salvaged the brand.

Anyone who hasn’t been following the shenanigans at Discovery’s Marchwood factory has missed a treat. The manufacturer had made a name for itself in creating high quality blue water yachts but was at a crossroads in 2016. With a new CEO at the helm the decision was taken to expand aggressively and the result has been a range that has ballooned beyond recognition to the point where it can get quite confusing. Anyway, the Southerly 480 is one of the first results of all this feverish activity and I was fortunate to be one of the first to test the new boat.

I had been impressed by the sensible business values that seemed to have underpinned Southerly’s resurrection but stepping aboard was  the moment where you finally thought ‘well, are these guys for real?’ The fear was that what I was going to see was a rather dated rehash of the old Southerly 47 – first launched in 2012. The hull is essentially exactly the same, after all. Well, I’m always happy to be the bearer of good news and this wasn’t the case. I wasn’t worried about the hull as I knew that looked good. She was designed by Stephen Jones – perhaps best known for his work with Rustler Yachts – and a man renowned for penning a sweet line. No – I was more worried about the general feel in the cockpit and the interior. I need not have worried. Discovery Yachts always had a fine name for quality workmanship and it was immediately evident here. I would say there has been a bit of a step up in terms of quality. Meanwhile, the deck mould is all new; slightly higher than it was on the original 47 and with a big wraparound windscreen she looked strikingly modern; more aggressive than the original version and – whisper it – a little bit flashy. Anyway, it worked, and visually she was impressive. There is an option for an arch over the cockpit for the mainsheet but the test boat did not have this.

At this point it’s probably worth discussing the keel as that is one of the key selling points of the Southerly. The beauty of resurrecting the brand is that their swing keel system is thoroughly tried and tested. Southerlys have crossed many oceans and completed innumerable circumnavigations. The principle is not like a lift keel which retracts vertically into the hull. Instead, the swing keel operates like a giant centreboard in a dinghy. It’s raised and lowered by combining a hydraulic ram, high tensile rope and pulley blocks. The benefit of this system is that if you touch the bottom, the cast iron keel is simply nudged up a tad. No damage done. The entire mechanism is easily inspected by lifting up a couple of floorboards in the cockpit. The yacht also features a ballast plate weighing in at four tons keeps her upright with the keel up and this plate also provides reinforcement when the yacht to is on the bottom when drying out. Twin rudders angled and built into the rocker of the hull aft provide yet more stability when drying out.

The cockpit feels familiar and is reassuringly enclosed while also being pleasantly sociable. I dislike the use of the word ‘ergonomic’ but it does apply in this case as the cockpit seats were all very thoughtfully angled in a manner that made them supremely comfortable for lounging on. Most of the running rigging is led under the deck to a pair of electric winches on the coachroof. The sail controls are led aft to a pair of primaries within reach of the helmsman and there are a secondary pair of winches just forward of these. The rig features a powerful mainsail and self tacking jib with a second larger headsail set outboard of the self tacker on a sprit. This is a good versatile set up for blue water sailing – and coastal sailing for that matter – certainly for boat testing it means you can throw the yacht about without really thinking about it. Heading forward there are plenty of good handholds plus a substantial double anchor roller.

Discovery has been refining the concept of deck saloons for some time now. Many manufacturers have to be fair. I do recall that a lot of the early DS yachts actually rather screwed it up by having the windows slightly too high. So there was a lot of light but you were constantly craning your neck to confirm that the view was really there. This was partially the case on the old 47 and the new design has rectified the issue by raising the coachroof just a tad and dropping the windows down a touch. This means that when you step into the saloon you are greeted with excellent panoramic views.

Sam’s verdict

The return of the Southerly is a welcome one. If you are cruising highly tidal areas you are missing out on about 50% of the action without a shallow draft. Yet by the same token, the 480 is a proven blue water performer and the new boat has certainly been carefully thought out. She also looks good and sails well. The quality of Discovery Yachts handiwork also shines through in the fit out and finish and the general feel is that the old 47 has been improved and refined. Of course, lift keels are not for everyone but they have a lot to commend them and the return of this old favourite should help to win over a few more converts.

Specifications Overall Length: 15m  (49’0”) Length Waterline: 13m (42’8”) Beam: 4.46m (14’6”) Draft Keel Up: 1m (3’3”) Draft Keel Down:  3.1m (10’2”) Displacement: 17,256kg (38,043lbs) Sail Areas Main: 58m2 (625ft2) Self-tacking jib: 45.6m2 (490ft2) Furling Genoa: 72.5m2 (780ft2) Engine: Yanmar 80hp

Price: (sailaway) £695,000

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Southerly 480

The southerly 480 is a 49.15ft solent designed by stephen jones and built in fiberglass by northshore yachts (uk) since 2018..

The Southerly 480 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.

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SOUTHERLY 480 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SOUTHERLY 480. Built by Northshore Yachts (UK) and designed by Stephen Jones, the boat was first built in 2018. It has a hull type of Swing keel w/dual rudders and LOA is 14.98. Its sail area/displacement ratio 15.86. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

SOUTHERLY 480 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SOUTHERLY 480 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the southerly 480.

SOUTHERLY 480 was designed by Stephen Jones.

Who builds SOUTHERLY 480?

SOUTHERLY 480 is built by Northshore Yachts (UK).

When was SOUTHERLY 480 first built?

SOUTHERLY 480 was first built in 2018.

How long is SOUTHERLY 480?

SOUTHERLY 480 is 13.05 m in length.

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Step aboard a yacht and the finer details are evident on a Southerly Yacht. The cockpit seating is deep and sculpted to ensure comfort and support. Hand-holds are just where you want them, and the excellence of craftsmanship is evident at every turn. Everything has been carefully considered. There are even wonderful ‘dolphin watching’ seats forward, as well as seats on the aft deck that are perfect for a sundowner.

What makes these yachts so special is the light-filled raised saloon. Welcoming and spacious, the raised saloon is great for entertaining or just relaxing. Enjoy the scenery in comfort and style through the large eye-level windows.

The ergonomic and innovative galley will appeal to the most demanding of chefs, with its generous work surfaces, cavernous fridge and freezer as well as ample storage that makes life a pleasure on longer cruises. Spacious and luxurious, the owner’s cabin has a king-sized centreline double bed, whilst the en-suite comes complete with a heated towel rail. The combination of the hand – crafted joinery (which is a work of art in itself) and the meticulous attention to detail set these yachts apart. The interior not only looks good in harbour, it is also functional and comfortable at sea.

Shallow draft capabilities can save precious time when entering or leaving locked marinas or even crossing a shallow bar in some harbor entrances. When approaching shallow waters, the keel can simply be raised to avoid grounding, and killing time for a safe height of tide.

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

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History of Southerly

Founded in 1973, Southerly is a prominent British yacht maker known for its superior build quality, safety and performance. The company's conception coincided with the surge in popularity of sailing in the UK, at a time when boating was transforming from being a largely professional pursuit to wide-spread leisure activity. Based in West Sussex, the company started producing boats designed by the talented naval architect, John Bennett, and quickly established a loyal customer base with their lifting keel designs that offered both deep water performance and shallow draught versatility.

In 2009, Northshore Yachts, infamous for their Vancouver and Fisher ranges, took over the Southerly brand and incorporated it into their operations. With this acquisition, Southerly was not only able to continue production, but also to further invest in research and innovation. 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.

Currently, Southerly Yachts continues its operations from West Sussex, where each yacht is carefully constructed by a skilled team of craftsmen and women who combine the best of traditional boat building techniques with the latest in cutting-edge technology. This allows Southerly Yachts to uphold their reputation for building strong, seaworthy sailboats that are highly sought-after by discerning sailors and enthusiasts around the globe.

Which models do Southerly produce?

Southerly produce a range of boats including the Southerly 115 and Southerly 47 . For the full list of Southerly models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

What types of boats do Southerly build?

Southerly manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Cruiser , Sloop , Bluewater cruiser , Centre cockpit and Dual console .

How much does a boat from Southerly cost?

Used boats from Southerly on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £14,000 GBP to £785,000 GBP with an average price of £181,000 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Southerly, for example the model, age and condition.

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