Overview
The Southerly 49 is a Rob Humphreys swing-keel sloop from Northshore Yachts, built from 2009 to 2013.
Design and Construction
The hull is fiberglass, 49.57 ft overall on a 44.98 ft waterline, with 13.78 ft of beam. Displacement is 33,951 lb with 11,530 lb of ballast (33.96%). Draft runs from 2.89 ft with the keel up to 10.33 ft with it down. The rig is a sloop carrying about 1,399 sq ft. Twin rudders are fitted.
Buyers Notes
John Neal rates the Southerly range from the 330 to the 590 at 3 of 5, calling them quality-built, attractive and innovative swing-keel yachts. The lifting keel gives shallow-water access, so check the keel pivot, lifting gear and hull stiffening on any survey.
