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OUR HISTORY

The origins of our waterside location can be traced back to the 1930's when it was originally 'Gazeby's Yard'.

Shortly before World War 2, a local builder 'Stearns' was commissioned   to build attractive timber and brick buildings to blend in with Itchenor's village houses to reduce the possibility of being bombed.  

During the war, the Ministry of Defence commandeered the Shipyard to build  Fairmile landing craft. The ML shed is (still in use today) was built with an angled floor to enable easy launching.

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Under new ownership from 2003, the introduction of new innovative yacht models, was highly successful and the Southerly brand strengthened and became internationally recognised as the market leader for variable draft cruising yachts, resulting in the  addition of a new factory being built on site in 2007.

Production increased 60 boats per year, making northshore the main sail yacht manufacturer in the uk., in recognition for  such  achievement,  hrh, the princess royal opened the new southerly factory in 2010 which increased capacity further..

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 Today, there are over 2,000 people enjoying Northshore built yachts around the world.

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Southerly Yachts folds again

  • August 28, 2014

It comes just 13 months after the brand was ‘rescued' from an earlier receivership

One of the biggest sailboat names in British boat building, Southerly Yachts, has folded again, writes Barry Pickthall.

This latest debacle comes just 13 months after the brand had been ‘rescued’ from an earlier receivership with debts of £1,972,520.

The builder, which once employed 165 people at Itchenor Shipyard and its moulding operation in Havant, went down with the loss of 50 jobs.

A creditors meeting held at the Gatwick Hilton Hotel on 22 August was told that efforts to refloat the building arm of the business had failed and that once three yachts currently under construction for customers were completed, production of the Southerly brand would cease.

Chris Stephens from FRP Advisory was once again appointed receiver but, like last year, when the assets available to offset debts amounted to little more than the office furniture and a database of potential clients, there are precious few pickings.

A spokesman for FRP Advisory refused to divulge the list of outstanding creditors for Southerly Yachts Ltd or its level of indebtedness to Boating Business, stating that this will eventually be published by Companies House.

The land and buildings at Itchenor are owned by Sunchalk Ltd and the mouldings, intellectual property rights to the Southerly, Fisher and Vancouver yacht brands together with equipment and machinery, all remain outside the grasp of the receiver.

Northshore Yachts was formed in 1971, and purchased by Lester Abbott from founder Bryan Moffatt for a reputed £4.5m in 2003. Mr Abbott invested heavily in expanding the Southerly range, building two new factory buildings – the latest of which was opened by Princess Anne in 2010.

After this crash, Mr Abbott also faced criticism from within the marine industry for leaving key suppliers high and dry. Their reluctance to supply the new Southerly Yachts business with vital parts forced Mr Abbott to pay off past debts, and companies like Iron Brothers which manufactured Southerly’s unique swing keels, and was owed £59,000, is owed just £38.00 this time.

Spokesmen from Tek Tanks, Houdini Windows, Holman Rigging and IPC Media, which all took considerable hits in the 2013 bankruptcy, also reported that they have been paid off.

The first sign of problems came at the beginning of August with the removal of mould tools that had littered the Itchenor foreshore ever since Northshore’s moulding facilities in Havant were wound up and moved suddenly to a field behind the Northshore production facility.

A week later, staff arriving for work found the yard locked and a note posted on the door telling them to return home.

A small team of builders was later recalled to complete the three remaining yachts in construction.

Even before the creditors meeting, the Itchenor facility had re-opened for business under the name of Northshore Shipyard Ltd. A new sign on the gate proclaimed ‘repairs, storage, moorings and all types of work carried out – at competitive rates.’

Pictures credited to: Barry Pickthall/PPL

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Northshore Shipyard, builders of iconic craft such as Southerly, Vancouver, Fisher and Supermarine,  has been established since 1971.  

From our delightful setting in Chichester Harbour, this ideal location is perfect for keeping your yacht all year round. The harbour is an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers a superb base to visit some of the prettiest places along the South Coast, with easy access to the Solent, Isle of Wight and English Channel.

Brokerage sales, yacht services and winter storage are available with maintenance programmes planned to suit your personal requirements. Our work is carried out by qualified engineers to ensure your electrical and mechanical components are kept in top condition. With our expert knowledge within the industry, replacement parts can be sourced and ordered quickly. Our skilled craftsmen can repair damages to hull and deck, interior joinery, metalwork and engineering problems.

OUR FACILITIES

4 ACRE WATERSIDE SITE IN CHICHESTER HARBOUR

JETTY 

16 TONNE BOAT HOIST

MOBILE CRANE

ASHORE STORAGE

UNDERCOVER HEATED STORAGE FACILITES & WORKSHOPS

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Southerly 32 (2009) for sale in Itchenor, United Kingdom

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Southerly 32

The Southerly 32 for sale in Itchenor, United Kingdom, is fast and exhilarating to helm. With an overall length of 9.98 metres (32ft 9in) and beam of 3.61 metres (11ft 10in), this 2009 manufactured boat provides impressive sailing performance with its modern hull shape, plumb stem and long waterline length. Rigged with a portfolio of Raymarine electronic and navigation systems, the yacht is easy to control, and the interior is immensely spacious with excellent accommodation and good headroom. Her seven and a half tonnes displacement is complete with a 1,927kg (4,248 lbs) ballast weight, an 846kg (1,865 lbs) cast iron swing keel for extra stability, and a 137 litre (30 gallon) fuel tank. Finish your passage in safety and comfort with a Lewmar 140mm 42kg thrust bowthruster, and be sure you’ll look good doing it thanks to ivory white 9010 boot top stripes and Oxford Blue style lines.

About this Southerly 32

Under sail the Southerly32 is fast and exhilarating – a real pleasure to helm. The modern hull shape with plumb stem and long waterline length provides impressive sailing performance, whilst the broad transom, twin rudders and Lewmar direct rod steering gives instantly responsive helming and exceptional directional stability – making the yacht easy to control.

The instant feeling of space inside the Southerly 32 is quite incredible, with excellent accommodation and good headroom for a yacht of this size.

Length overall             9.97M              32ft 9in

Length waterline         8.80M              29ft 10in

Beam                           3.60M              11ft 10ins

Draft, keel up              0.83M              2ft 9ins

Draft, keel down          2.26M              7ft 4ins

Displacement              7,456Kg           16,438lbs

Ballast weight             1,927Kg           4,248lbs

Keel weight                 846Kg              1,865lbs

Total ballast                2,773Kg           6,113lbs

Air draft                       16.60M            54ft 6ins

Fuel tank                     137 Litre          30 Gallon

Water tank                  165 Litre          36 Gallon

Holding tank                57 Litre           12.5 Gallon

Hull Construction

Heavy duty GRP Moulding, hand laid to Northshore Nordseal laminating system incorporating multi-axial and unidirectional reinforcements. Thickness increases progressively towards the keel area. The keel box is an integral park of the hull lay-up and sandwich construction stiffening runs the entire length of the hull topsides. All main bulkheads are bonded into the hull at the main layup stage.

Gelcoat colour: Ivory white 9010

Boot top stripes: Oxford blue

Style lines: Oxford blue

Underwater finish: Coppercoat antifouling system

Deck Construction

Hand laid GRP. Sandwich type construction using balsa core stiffening , with marine plywood in high stress areas where fittings are positioned. Heavily stressed areas are additionally reinforced with unidirectional glass reinforcement, The deck is bonded to the hull through the entire length and to all main bulkheads resulting in a  strong an integrated unit. Teak cappings are used to cover the hull to deck joint upstand

Ring deck: moulded two tone non-slip surface

The fixed ballast is an iron casting which acts as a grounding plate and as transverse stiffening for the keel unit. It is fitted into a recess in the hull in the area of the keel box with stainless steel bolts. The aerofoil swing keel is cast iron and incorporates a stainless steel pivot at the leading edge. The swing keel is raised and lowered by a hydraulic ram powered by an electrically driven pump with a manual back up. All hydraulics are easily accessible for maintenance. A keel control panel and gauge showing keel position is fitted at the wheel pedestal. A removeable stainless steel pin positioned to enable the keel to be locked in the “UP” position.

Yanmar 3YM30 29hp (21kW) 3 cylinder fresh water cooled diesel engine

Reduction/reverse gear

60 amp alternator

Bronze stern tube with water lubricated stern gland

Stainless steel propeller shaft

Bronze three bladed propeller

Ambassador AM10 rope cutter fitted to shaft

Substantial skeg fitted on centreline to protect propeller and rudders when yacht is dried out

Non metallic fuel tank under cabin sole below chart table – capacity 137 litres/30 gallons, with sediment trap and line filter

Non metallic water strainer with removeable filter

12V electric ventilator

Sound deadening to engine box

Hinge up panels at either end of engine box for access

Panels around engine box can be completely removed for maintenance.

Bow Thruster

Lewmar 140mm 42kg thrust Bowthruster fitted with joystick control fitted at cockpit steering pedestal

12 Volt system

Three heavy duty batteries charged from engine alternator, one for engine , two for domestic use

Adverc alternator regulator (Monitor)

Mastervolt IVO 12/40amp smart 3 step battery charger

Isolating switches

Cabin lighting throughout

Reading lights over bunks

Chart light over navigation table

Full navigation light system, incorporating bow light, stern light, masthead tricolour light with all round white anchor light, deck flood light and steaming light.

12V interior socket (Cigarette lighter type) fitted at chart table

240V ring main with double sockets (UK 3 pin), fitted in galley, saloon and aft cabin, with earth leakage circuit breaker

Cable with plug for shore power connection

1 Kw immersion heater fitted to hot water calorifier

Circuit breakers on main panel

Rutland wind charger

Sunware solar panel

Marlec controller unit

Electronics and Navigation

Raymarine ST60+ wind. Speed and depth indicators in instrument panel above companionway with multi display fitted at chart table

Raymarine RAY55E VHF radio with DSC function fitted at navigation station, with second RAYMIC station in the cockpit

Handheld VHF

Raymarine E80 chart plotter display fitted at chart table

Raymarine 18” RD12 Raydome fitted at mast

Raymarine autopilot system with ST6000+ displays in cockpit and at chart table

Raymarine AIS250 receiver

Plastimo Olympic 135 compass fitted at steering pedestal

Sea-Me active radar reflector fitted on mast

Radio/CD stereo system with 2 speakers

15” LCD TV/DVD fitted to forward saloon bulkhead

Glomex TV antenna fitted to mast

Clock and Barometer

Engineering

Holding tank system for heads fitted, with head pumping to either sea or tank Diesel powered hot air system with three outlets fitted Sonihull ECO 2 ultrasonic anti-fouling system with 2 transducers, with control switch in nav area.

Water Systems and Pumps

Pressurised hot and cold water system

Mixer tap to galley sink

Mixer tap in heads compartment

Seagull water purification sytem

Non metallic water tank under port aft end of saloon seating – Capacity 165 litres/36 gallons

Hot water provided by engine calorifier unit

Deck shower with holt and cold water fitted at transom

Electric sump pump to shower tray

One manual bilge pump

One electric submersible bilge pump

Semi balanced twin rudders

Pedestal mounted folding stainless steel cockpit wheel with hide cover

Lewmar/Whitlock Cobra steering system

Single lever engine control fitted to pedestal

Emergency steering system

6” main steering compass and compass guard

Wheel and pedestal cover in Sunbrella Captain Navy canvas

Spars and Rigging

Selden fractional rig

Self tacking jib

Double swept back spreaders

Selden anodised aluminium spars finished in silver

Internal halyards

1 x 19 stainless steel wire standing rigging with swage toggle fork chrome bronze rigging screws.

All standing rigging, except backstay, replaced in 2020

Furlex headsail reefing system

Single line reefing led to aft cockpit for mainsail

Kicker with gas insert

Kicker, main halyard, topping lift and 2 reefs lead aft

Jib halyard at mast

Burgee and signal halyards

Sail control lead aft across pilot house

Lewmar 16ST winch on mast

Backstay with manual tensioner

Lazy jacks fitted at mast for stackpack system

Dacron sails

Furling jibsail with UV protection strip

Fully battened mainsail with MDS mast sliders

Mainsail stackpack cover in Sunbrella Captain Navy canvas

Aft cockpit

Self draining

Laid teak to cockpit seats and cockpit sole

Good access aft for boarding through transom

Telescopic stern boarding ladder

Deep lazarette locker to starboard

Drained gas bottle stowage to port, with adaptor to use either Calor gas or Camping gaz

Cave locker in cockpit coaming

Sliding acrylic companionway hatch with washboard

Instrument panel above hatchway

Two winch handle pockets

Steering pedestal

Teak cockpit table fitted to steering pedestal

Two safety harness eyes

Liferaft locker to starboard

Sprayhood with hide covered grab bar in Sunbrella Captain Navy canvas

Cockpit tent enclosure with roll up sides and back in Sunbrella Captain Navy canvas

Deck Fittings and Loose Gear

Cleats forward and aft raised

Spring cleats amidships raised

Stainless steel stemhead fitting with twin bow rollers

GRP foredeck anchor locker for with reinforced shelf for anchor windlass

Quick Crystal 1000 12V windlass with hand held control and additional control fitted at pedestal

Stainless steel pulpit incorporating navigation light bracket

Stainless steel stanchions and guardwires with midship gates port and starboard

Stainless steel pushpit incorporating stern gate, navigation light bracket and ensign socket

Fuel and water deck fillers

Self tacking foresail track with sheet to cockpit

Mainsheet track with control lines leading aft to cockpit

Clutches on each side for running rigging

Lewmar 30ST  & 34EST winches at companionway

Two Lewmar 40ST winches fitted on cockpit coamings

Stainless steel grab handles on either side of the coachroof

15 Kg Bruce anchor

30 Metres of chain

30 Metres of rope warp

Full winter cover (Stowed under starboard settee)

Liferaft mounting bracket fitted to pushpit, with Ocean Safety liferaft, serviced Jan 2023

Teak stowage pad for outboard engine mounted to pushpit

Weaver Snap Davits fitted to transom for dinghy stowage, with dinghy brackets

Horseshoe lifebuoy with bracket and light

Two fire extinguishers

One fire blanket

Ensign and staff

Windows Hatches and Ventilation

One size 44 opening deck hatch and two size 03 hatches over forecabin

One size 44 opening deck hatch to saloon

Two size 20 opening hatches to galley and chart table

Two opening ports in aft cabin

Opening port in heads

Two dorade ventilators over heads and galley

Acrylic sliding companionway hatch

Pilothouse windows and hull ports are tinted toughened glass bonded into recessed in the GRP mouldings

Internal Joinery and Upholstery

Internal joinery is finished in solid wood with faced marine quality plywood

Linings are fabric covered plywood and GRP moulding as appropriate

Cabin soles are teak striped non-slip laminates

Joinery: American Cherry

Galley worktop: Gemini

Heads worktop: Gemini

Saloon upholstery:

Navigation seat:

Cabin upholstery:

Curtains: Fitted to hull portlight

Blinds: Concertina blinds are fitted to the raised coachroof windows

Accommodation

The layout is in accordance with the general arrangement drawing. There are a total of four berths, with two in the forecabin. two in the aft cabin

Galley to port

Stainless steel sink

Hot and cold pressurised water

Separate tap, supplied by Seagull water filter system

Corian type worktop

Fold down galley worktop extension

Top loading refrigerated ice box, 75 litres

Stainless steel grab rail to worktop

Fully gimballed gas cooker with two burners, grill and oven, with fail safe devices on all burners

Gas cut off tap

Crockery stowage

Cupboards for utensils and food

Cutlery drawer

Opening hatch

Overhead light

Full length single settees to port and starboard

Two lockers forward

Two Lockers port and starboard

Fixed central table with hinged leaves

Stainless steel mast support

Recessed lights under side decks

Two overhead lights

Two fixed hull port lights

Curtains to hull ports

Navigation area

Chart table to Starboard with excellent visibility through coachroof windows

Instrument console forward of chart table

Chart stowage under hinged lid

Book stowage below

Navigation station seat, with large stowage under seat

Chart light

Main switch panel

Overhead deck light

Large double berth offset to starboard, with double spring mattresses

Shelved wardrobe

Stowage drawer under forward end of double berth

Two reading lights

Fixed hull port

Two opening ports, one to cockpit, one to outboard

Doors to en-suite facilities

Access to sterngear

Heads compartment to starboard of companionway

Marine toilet

Hinged seat to cover marine toilet

Washbasin with corian type worktop

Shower head/mixer tap

Electric shower waste pump

Grating to shower tray

Stainless steel grab handle

Opening port light

Waterproof toilet roll holder

Oilskin stowage

V berths  with infill panel to convert to a double berth

Stowage under

Full length shelves to port and starboard

Two Locker, one hanging, one shelved

Access to chain locker through forward bulkhead

Two fixed hull ports

Three opening deck hatches

Curtains to portlights

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information not warrant the condition if the vessel. A buyer shoudl instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to invstigate such details as trhe buyer desires validated. The vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Established 1975 – Realised 2023

Southerly welcome, in a stunning turn of events, the storied uk-based yacht building company, southerly yachts, finds itself on the brink of revival after being saved by the international marine contractors and boatbuilding experts, concept yachts. with a rich history and legacy in the southampton region, southerly yachts faced an uncertain future due to various challenges in the maritime industry. however, the timely intervention of concept yachts has injected a much-needed lifeline into the company..

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Southerly 47: A solid voyager with swing keel flexibility

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Northshore Yachts Ltd. in the U.K. has been designing and building rugged variable-draft voyaging yachts that have proven themselves both in sailing performance and seakeeping ability since 1971. The boats have proven themselves not only as racers and coastal cruisers, but also as bluewater passagemakers and able circumnavigators.

Today the company’s fleet ranges from 32 to 67 feet and produces about 60 boats a year at its factory in Itchenor, West Sussex. The yard’s newest launch, designed by Stephen Jones and the Northshore Design Office is a superb example of a modern yacht that has all the characteristics of high performance and offshore ability with variable draft, thanks to a unique swing keel. For precision helm control the yacht also sports twin rudders — a hallmark of Northshore Design.

The Southerly 47 evolved from the yard’s earlier 45-footer, flagship of the Southerly fleet.

The 47 features a fractional rig with a self-tacking jib and large fully-battened mainsail for powerful performance. Dacron sails are standard, with the upgrade to laminates as an option. There is an asymmetric gennaker that can be flown from an optional stainless steel bowsprit in light air. As an option, owners can choose a double headsail (jib and overlapping genoa). A storm jib on a removable inner stay is available as is an in-mast or in-boom furling. The headsail has a Furlex headsail reefing system as standard equipment.

A crew of two The fractional rig is by Selden and has double swept back spreaders. Spars, including the Park Avenue boom, are anodized aluminum.

The boat is designed to be sailed by a crew of two and as such all sail controls are led to the cockpit. The mainsheet track traverses the coachroof with sheets led aft to each of the twin helm stations. This provides for ease of handling from either helm and keeps the cockpit clear. All winches are by Lewmar. The cockpit itself is deep and secure with ample seating for guests and a centerline table for entertaining. In addition to the dedicated helm seats there are also teak bench seats mounted on the stainless steel stern rail. There is also a fold down transom door for access to a large stowage area that is perfect for a dinghy.

The fore deck is clean thanks to a very low-profile cabin trunk. The pilothouse profile is equally sleek and European in its styling and has unparalleled visibility due to its low profile.

Belowdecks, the interior space has been configured to maximize space with the raised saloon to port and additional seating to starboard and below. The galley and the navigation station are opposite each other, one either side of the companionway for ease of access. Navigation electronics are at the owner’s discretion — Northshore Yachts recommends Raymarine ST60 wind and depth instruments.

The galley is fully equipped for living aboard or for long-range voyaging. It has two stainless steel sinks, pressurized hot and cold water with mixed taps, Corian type Aspen Glacier countertops and a three-burner gimbaled range and oven. The reefer/freezer is a front-loading stainless steel unit.

Three-cabin layout The yacht has a three-cabin layout with a spacious owner’s cabin, centerline bed and en suite head and shower. There is a port midships cabin with over and under bunks which also can be used as an office or study. An additional head and shower are immediately to starboard and are shared with the forward cabin, which has a double vee berth. All cabins have large, deep hanging lockers and additional built-in storage. Interior joinery is either solid cherry or mahogany and marine faced plywood. The cabin soles are teak-striped non-slip laminate.

The hull is constructed of heavy GRP, laid up using Northshore’s Nordseal laminating system which incorporates multi-axial and unidirectional reinforcements. The keel box runs the entire length of the hull layup and sandwich construction stiffening runs the entire length of the hull topsides. All bulkheads are bonded to the hull during layup along with additional transverse frames and longitudinal stringers. The decks are GRP sandwich construction with stressed areas reinforced with unidirectional glass.

For power there is a Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75-hp four-cylinder fresh water cooled marine diesel turning a three-bladed bronze propeller. Bow thrusters are optional. To protect the propeller when the vessel is dried out, a very substantial skeg has been fitted to the centerline. Auxiliary power comes from three heavy-duty, alternator-charged batteries. Fuel tanks are non-metallic and carry 130 gallons. Water tankage is 110 gallons.

Twin rudders standard Semi-balanced twin rudders have been standard on Northshore’s Southerly yachts. They offer precise control, directional stability and the security of an extra rudder. The twin stainless steel cockpit wheels drive the rudders with a Whitlock steering system. An emergency steering system has also been installed.

Perhaps the most unique feature of the Southerly line beyond the twin ridders is the unique swing keel. The concept was first developed for the Southerly 33 in 1978 and has continued to be employed by Northshore ever since. The swing keel has satisfied many owners’ idea of a perfect yacht — deep draft for powerful performance and shoal draft for convenience, safety and versatility. For deep draft performance the cast iron keel offers greater stability due to an increased righting moment. According to Northshore Yachts, the boat is stiffer and works to windward with great efficiency. The keel’s aerofoil shape also reportedly allows the boat to point high, at least 30 degrees, with minimal leeway. Raising and lowering the keel is done with an electrically-activated hydraulic pump backed up by a manual system.

When retracted, the cast iron fixed ballast, which is recessed into the hull, acts as a grounding plate allowing the boat to rest on the plate in complete safety and “dry out” in an upright position. The boat can literally be berthed on the beach with confidence.

With such flexibility, plus its other attributes, the Southerly 47 is a boat worthy of serious consideration by any voyager.

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Storm clouds gather over Southerly Yachts

  • Dick Durham
  • August 11, 2014

Company could be heading for liquidation

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The future of Itchenor-based Southerly Yachts is once again looking bleak. The shoal draught boat builders who once boasted stars such as Ed Dubois, Rob Humphreys and Stephen Jones among their commissioned designers looks as though it could be heading for liquidation.

Letters have been mailed to creditors calling for a meeting to be held at Gatwick on 22 August.

One angry industry chief who is trying to call in debts told YM: ‘They appear to be just a shell with no assets. It’s grim news.’

Nobody at Southerly Yachts was available to talk to YM. When we called them a chap working for Northshore Shipyard answered the phone and said NS would still be ‘offering repair and service to the existing fleet.’

Around 50 jobs are at stake and it is believed FRP Advisory, a company which helps potential businessmen purchase failing businesses, is acting as a consultancy to Southerly Yachts. But FRP also refused to comment.

Last year Southerly went into administration and the business assets were sold to a new owners. Many staff were laid off then re-hired as skilled labour.  

2005 SOUTHERLY 110 FOR SALE  -  £115,000 Lying Kinsale, Ireland

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SOUTHERLY 32

Model: Southerly 32 Model Year: 2009 Tax Status: Paid Location: Northshore, Chichester Boat Ref: 3703172 Status: SOLD

Price: £125,000

Make: Yanmar Model: 3YM30 Fuel: diesel Power: 21.3kW (29 hp) Propeller: 3 Blade, Bronze, 

Fuel: 137 litres (30 gallons) Water: 165 litres (36 gallons)

LOA: 10.0m (32'9") LWL: 9.1m (29'10") Beam: 3.6m (11'10") Disp'ment: 7,456kg (16,438 lbs) Ballast: 1,927kg (4,248 lbs) Keel Type: Lifting Keel Draft Min: 0.8m (2'9") Draft Max: 2.2m (7'4")

Air draft: 16.60 m (54'6'')

“Jessie” is a prime example of the Southerly 32 cruising yacht built by Northshore Yachts Ltd at Itchenor Shipyard. She is the perfect small yacht for family cruising, and with the unique Swing Keel her variable draft gives deep draft performance with shallow draft freedom at the touch of a button. She has been well maintained by her current owner and is in exceptional condition. Viewing is  highly recommended.

MANUFACTURER PROVIDED DESCRIPTION

Under sail, the Southerly 32 is fast and exhilarating - and a real pleasure to helm. The modern hull shape with plumb stem and long waterline length provides impressive sailing performance whilst the broad transom, twin rudders and Lewmar direct rod steering gives instantly responsive helming and exceptional directional stability - making the yacht easy to control.

The instant feeling of space inside the Southerly 32 is quite incredible, with excellent accommodation and good headroom, for a yacht of this size.

CONSTRUCTION

Ivory white gelcoat

Oxford blue boot-top and style lines

Clear gelcoat below waterline

Coppercoat antifouling system

Moulded non-slip finish to ring deck

Teak capping rail to hull and deck joint upstand

VARIABLE DRAFT KEEL

The fixed ballast is an iron casting which acts as a grounding plate and as transverse stiffening for the keel unit. It is fitted into a moulded recess in the hull in the area of the keel box with stainless steel fastenings. The aerofoil keel blade is cast iron and incorporates a stainless steel pivot at the leading edge. Variable draft is achieved by raising and lowering the blade with an electrically driven pump, fitted with a manual back-up. All hydraulics are easily accessible for maintenance. The keel control is fitted at the helm pedestal with a gauge showing the keel position. A removable stainless steel pin enables the keel to be locked in the “up” position.

Yanmar 3YM30 29hp (21kW) 3 cylinder, fresh water cooled, diesel engine

Reduction/reverse gear

60 amp alternator

Bronze sterntube with water lubricated stern gland

Stainless steel propeller shaft

Three bladed bronze propeller

Ambassador AM10 rope cutter fitted

Non metallic fuel tank in sail locker, capacity 30 gallon, with sediment trap and line filter Non metallic water strainer with removable filter

12 volt electric ventilator to engine space

Sound deadening to engine box

Removable panels around engine box for access and maintenance

BOWTHRUSTER

55Kg bowthruster fitted with joystick control at steering pedestal

ELECTRICS & ENGINEERING

Three heavy duty marine batteries charged from engine alternator, one for engine, two for domestic use.

Adverc alternator regulator (Monitor)

Mastevolt IVO 12/40 amp smart 3 step battery charger

Isolating switches

Cabin lighting throughout

Reading lights over berths in fore and aft cabins

Chart light on navigation table

Full navigation light system incorporating bow lights, stern light, masthead tri-colour light with all round white anchor light, deck flood light and steaming light

12v Interior socket (cigarette lighter type) fitted at chart table

240V ring main with double sockets(UK) fitted in galley, saloon and aft cabin, with earth leak circuit breaker. Cable with plug for shore power connection.

1Kw immersion heater fitted to hot water calorifier

Holding tank system for head fitted, with heads pump to sea or tank

Hot air heating system with 3 outlets

WATER SYSTEMS & PUMPS

Pressurised hot and cold water systems Mixer tap to galley sink

Mixer tap with shower in heads

Non metallic fresh water tank under port aft end of saloon seating, capacity 36 gallons Hot water provided by engine calorifier unit

Electric sump pump to shower tray

One manual bilge pump

One electric submersible bilge pump

Deck shower with hot and cold water fitted at transom

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

Raymarine ST60+ wind, speed and depth indicators in panel above companionway with graphic display at chart table Raymarine  RAY55E VHF Radio with DSC function fitted at navigation station, with second RayMic station in cockpit Raymarine E80 chartplotter display

Raymarine 18" RD12 Raydome fitted at mast

Raymarine autopilot system with ST6000+ displays in cockpit and at chart table

Raymarine AIS250

Plastimo Olympic 135 compass at steering pedestal

Sea-Me Radar reflector fitted on mast

Radio/CD stereo system with 2 speakers

15" LCD TV/DVD fitted to forward saloon bulkhead

Glomex TV Antenna fitted to mast

Clock & Barometer

Semi balanced twin rudders

Pedestal mounted folding steering wheel in cockpit, with hide cover Lewmar Cobra steering system

Single lever engine control fitted to pedestal

Emergency steering system

Wheel and pedestal cover in Captain Navy

SPARS & RIGGING

Selden fractional rig twin spreader mast, aluminium alloy, with single line reefing

Self tacking jib

1 x 19 stainless steel wire rigging with bottle screws

Furlex headsail reefing system

Solid kicker

Internal halyards

Lewmar 16ST winch fitted to mast

Backstay fitted with manual tensioner

Lazy jacks fitted at mast for stackpack system

Dacron Fully battened Mainsail with MDS cars

Dacron self tacking jib

Stackpack system for mainsail in Captain Navy

Aft Cockpit

Self draining

Laid teak to cockpit seats and cockpit sole

Good access aft for boarding through transom door

Telescopic stern boarding ladder

Deep lazarette locker to starboard

Drained gas bottle stowage to port

Cave locker in cockpit coaming

Perspex main hatch with washboard

Instrument panel above hatchway

Two winch handle pockets

Steering pedestal

Teak cockpit table fitted to steering pedestal

Liferaft locker to starboard

Two safety harness eyes

Sprayhood with hide covered grab bar in Captain Navy Cockpit tent enclosure with roll up sides and back

DECK GEAR & LOOSE EQUIPMENT

Cleats forward and aft raised

Spring cleats amidships raised

Stainless steel stemhead fitting with twin bow rollers

GRP foredeck anchor locker with reinforced shelf to take anchor windlass

Mooring cleat

Stainless steel pulpit incorporating navigation light bracket

Stainless steel stanchions and guardwires with midship gates port and starboard Stainless steel pushpit incorporating stern gate, navigation light bracket and ensign socket Fuel and water deck fillers

Holding tank pump out fitting

Self tacking foresail track with sheet leading aft to cockpit

Mainsheet track with control lines leading aft to cockpit

Four rope clutches on each side for running rigging

Lewmar 30ST & 34EST winches at companionway

Genoa tracks fitted port and starboard

Two Lewmar 40ST winches fitted on cockpit coamings

Stainless steel handles on either side of coachroof

Quick Crystal 1000 windlass with additional control at pedestal

15Kg Bruce anchor

30 Metres of chain

30 Metres of warp

Liferaft mounting bracket fitted to pushpit

Teak stowage pad for out boat engine mount to pushpit

Weaver snap davits for dinghy fitted at transom

Horseshore lifebuoy with bracket and light

WINDOWS, HATCHES AND VENTILATION

One opening deck hatch size 44 and two size 03 hatches over forecabin

One opening hatch, size 44, to saloon. Two opening hatches, size 20 to galley and chart table Two opening ports in aft cabin

Opening port in heads

Dorade ventilators over heads and galley

Acrylic main companionway sliding hatch

Coachroof windows are partially reflective toughened glass, bonded into GRP moulded recesses

INTERNAL JOINERY & UPHOLSTERY

Interior joinery is in solid American Cherry and matching marine quality faced plywood. Lining are fabric covered plywood or mould GRP as appropriate

Cabin soles are teak striped non-slip laminate

Curtains are fitted to the hull portlights

Concertina blinds are fitted to the raised coachroof windows

ACCOMMODATION

The layout is in accordance with the general arrangement drawing. There are a total of 4 berths, 2 in the fore cabin and 2 in the aft cabin.

Galley to port

Stainless steel sink

Hot and cold pressurised water

Corian type worktop, Gemini

Top loading refrigerated ice box (75 Litres)

Stainless steel grabrail to worktop

Fully gimballed gas cooker with two burners, grill and oven (Fail safe devices on all burners) Gas cut off tap

Crockery stowage

Cupboards for utensils and food

Cutlery drawer

Opening hatch

Overhead light

Full length settees to port and starboard Stowage under

Fixed central table with hinged leaves

Stainless steel mast support

Recessed lights under side decks Three overhead lights

Two fixed hull portlights

Curtains to hull ports

Concertina blinds to coachroof windows

NAVIGATION AREA

Chart table to starboard with excellent visibility through coachroof windows Instrument console forward of chart table

Chart stowage under hinged lid

Book stowage below

Navigation seat

Large stowage under seat

Chart light

Main switch panel inboard

FORE CABIN ​

V berths with infill panel to convert to a double berth Stowage under

Full length shelves to port and starboard

Two lockers one with shelves, one hanging Access to chain locker through forward bulkhead Two fixed portlights

Curtains to portlights

Three opening deck hatches

One overhead light

Two reading lights

Heads compartment to starboard of companionway

Hinged seat cover to toilet

Washbasin with corian type surround, Gemini

Undersink locker

Showerhead/mixer tap

Electric shower tray sump pump

Grating to shower tray

Fixed hull port

Opening portlight

Oilskin stowage

Large double berth offset to port, with double sprung mattresses

Two lockers, hanging and shelved

Two overhead lights

Two opening ports, one to cockpit, one to outboard

Door to heads (acts as en-suite)

Access to stern gear

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The Yacht Owner

Choose Smart for Happy Sailing!

Southerly of Northshore

July 15, 2012 By Daniel Mihai Popescu 1 Comment

We are moving again in England, with this very appreciated yacht building company. The Southerly brand has become internationally recognized as the market leader for variable draft cruising yachts. Innovative design, powerful sailing performance, superior build quality and luxurious accommodation are the characteristics of this British nine or ten models current range.

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Southerly 110

The Southerly 110, a 2 cabin 10.82 m LOA with 3.57 m Beam and a Yanmar 29 HP as a main engine.

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Southerly 110 saloon

The interior is not bad at all, but my pick of this company is the next boat:

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Southerly 57 RS

The 57 RS , a 17.73 m LOA / 5.20 m Beam 3 cabin cruiser with a 140 HP main engine acquired from Volkswagen, and al the luxury and comfort an English person would imagine.

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Southerly 57 RS interior

The saloon.

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Southerly 57 RS galley

The galley.

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Southerly 57 RS master cabin

One master cabin, better looking than more I’ve met at this type of vessel. The company was established in 1971 at Emsworth and soon moved the bulk production to the current premises at Itchenor. The move not only increased production capacity but also provided launching facilities. Expansion has continued ever since with the addition of the newest factory, opened in 2010, capacity has increased to 60 boats per year.

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Southerly 32

This is the Southerly 32, a 9.97 m LOA, 3.6 m Beam, 2.26 m Draft, 7.45 t displacement, with a Yanmar 3YM30 29 HP Main Engine.

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Southerly 32 cabin

I put this pic just for the cuteness of it and Roald Dahl’s novel, of course.

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Southerly 38

Southerly 38 has 11.99 m LOA, 3.97 m Beam, 2.59 Draft, 9.92 t displacement and a 39 HP Yanmar Main Engine.

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Southerly 42RST

Southerly 42RST has a 12.86 m LOA, 4.03 m Beam, 2.72 m Draft, 11.34 t displacement and a 53 HP Yanmar Main Engine. They go like this through the 675 model, in project, which will have a LOA of 20.45 m, a monster with 4 cabins. The build-yard offers five years of guarantee, for the new models. The hulls are of heavy duty GRP moulding, hand laid up to Northshore’s Nordseal laminating system incorporating multi-axial and unidirectional reinforcements. It has a single skin bottom with a stiffening grillage of transverse frames and longitudinal stringers. Topsides are sandwich construction.All main bulkheads are bonded into the hull at main lay-up stage.The engine bearers are also an integral part of the hull structure. Gel coated, Northshore’s patented Nordseal anti-osmosis system, clear gel coat below the waterline. They’re not very cheap, on their site, I’ve seen for sale a 38 with £165,000 and a 42RST with £335,000. The characteristics are fine, they also race. I’m open to discussion.

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