Southerly 110

The Southerly 110 is a 10.8-meter fractional sloop designed by Rob Humphreys and built by Northshore Yachts from 1999 to the present. This swing-keel cruiser, displacing 6979 kg, is specifically designed for shallow-water navigation and can rest upright when beached. Its 2300 lb swing keel allows a draft of 2.2 meters. Aboard SVN solovelanet, the Southerly 110 is described as a British-built bluewater cruiser suited for the Solent's windy conditions and open ocean sailing. The deck features a pronounced coachroof with a Dexalun hatch, a two-spreader mast, and a 120% genoa.0:39 A compact 76 cm steering wheel on a pedestal controls the engine, bowsprit, and centerboard.0:48 The cockpit is protected by a raised bridgedeck.0:48 Under power, the boat maneuvers well, with the bowsprit control aiding in strong currents and winds.1:41 The retractable centerboard enables beaching.1:41 The hull is solid fiberglass, while the topsides and deck are balsa-core sandwich.2:15 Under sail with a reefed main and reduced headsail, the twin-blade rudder provides precise helm response, and beam-reaching speeds can exceed eight knots.2:33