2006 Southerly 135 | 46ft

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate)

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Heavy duty GRP moulding.
• Hand laid up to Northshore’s Nordseal laminating system incorporating multi-axial and unidirectional reinforcements.
• The keel box is an integral part of the hull layup and sandwich construction stiffening runs the entire length of the hull topsides.
• The deck is bonded to the hull through the entire length and to all main bulkheads resulting in a strong and integrated unit.
• Topsides gel coat: Painted Cobalt Blue 2022.
• Clear gel coat below the waterline, Coppercoat antifouling system (new 2021).

Keel & Rudder:

• 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 hand operated back-up.
• Keel control and gauge showing keel position fitted at wheel pedestal.
• Removable stainless-steel pin, positioned to enable the keel to be locked in the ‘up’ position.
• Semi-balanced twin rudders.