EW SOUTHERLY 38
?Following the success of the Southerly 42RST, the new Southerly 38, designed by Stephen Jones, reflects many of the same desired features - tall fractional rig, self tacking jib, twin wheels and a spacious cockpit. Inside, the well planned layout will allow you to entertain your guests in total comfort.

The Southerly 38 boasts an impressive sail plan for powerful windward performance. The Selden tall fractional rig with swept back double spreaders, combines a self tacking furling jib and large mainsail with single line reefing. For off wind sailing an optional gennaker can be flown from a removable bowsprit.

The aft cockpit offers comfortable seating around both helm stations with space for full instrumentation. The mainsheet track is located on the pilot house coachroof with control lines fed back to both helmsman’s stations, allowing the yacht to be easily managed. The steering is direct with minimum backlash with semi-balanced twin rudders to give instantly responsive steering and precise directional stability.

The forward part of the cockpit is wide with generous seating for socialising. A teak cockpit table with fold down leaves offers dinette facilities, whilst also providing a foot brace and hand rail, when the yacht is heeled. The transom is open with integral steps to give easy access to the cockpit. A telescopic bathing ladder conveniently folds away when not in use.

The Southerly 38 features the highly developed Swing Keel which gives the freedom and versatility to sail in almost any waters.  With the keel lowered, the variable draught of 8’6’’ (2.59m) makes for fast, serious blue water cruising. At the ‘touch of a button’ the keel can be raised to give a shallow draught of just 2’8’’ (0.82m) - perfect for sailing in shallow water. A fixed keel option is also available.

Once you step inside, you enter a light and airy interior. The pilot house windows in the raised coachroof provide good views, giving an instant feeling of space. Partially reflective tinted glass gives privacy whilst also deflecting the heat from the sun’s rays and opening hatches provide cross ventilation for warm weather.

There is well appointed accommodation with good headroom throughout. The lower saloon seating area provides a focal point for guests, permitting comfortable dining. The open galley is well equipped and enjoys good views. A fully gimballed oven, stainless steel twin sinks, a top loading stainless steel fridge and stowage provides good facilities.  The chart table has good visibility and is in easy communication with the cockpit.

The aft cabin is a particular feature on a yacht of this size, and boasts a large centreline double berth with seating to each side, plenty of stowage and ensuite facilities. The forward cabin has good headroom with twin v berths that can convert to a double berth.  An additional bunk berth can be specified, as an option. There is plenty of natural light and ventilation, combined with ample stowage, and ensuite facilities, to make living on board extremely comfortable. An optional three cabin layout is available with twin aft cabins.