Southerly 480 (MANUKA) - Yacht for Sale - Simply Stunning Throughout (1)
24 July 2025 · 13 min · 15K views · Hamble
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The 2019 Southerly 480, named MANUKA, features a variable-draft swing keel that adjusts from a shallow draft to over 10 feet, allowing for coastal cruising and beaching.0:52 The vessel is equipped for blue-water sailing and off-grid living with a comprehensive power suite including solar panels, wind generation, and a hydro generator.1:48 Propulsion and handling are managed by a bow and stern thruster, twin electric furlers for the genoa and self-tacking jib, and an electric in-mast mainsail.3:00 The cockpit layout includes twin B&G plotters, electric winches, and a stainless steel arch that supports the bimini and spray hood while housing the davits.6:32 Below deck, the two-cabin layout features a deck saloon with high-visibility windows, air conditioning, a watermaker, and a galley equipped with an induction hob and dual refrigeration.8:31 The hull is finished with Coppercoat antifouling, and the deck is surfaced with Flexiteek.1:15 The boat is maintained annually on the hard, with regular servicing of the engine, generator, and rigging.3:50
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