Bearing the hallmark qualities that have made Southerly a respected name in British cruising, the Southerly 101 is a lifting-keel cruiser designed to open up shallow waters and tidal anchorages that would be off-limits to boats with fixed keels. Southerly's signature retractable keel system is central to the appeal of this design, allowing sailors to explore drying harbours, dry out safely on tidal flats, and access secluded anchorages with ease — capabilities that make it particularly well suited to the cruising grounds around the UK, northern Europe, and beyond. Built with the serious cruising sailor in mind, the 101 is intended for coastal and offshore passages where versatility and comfort matter as much as performance. Southerly boats are generally known for their well-considered interior layouts and practical deck arrangements, reflecting decades of input from bluewater cruisers. The lifting keel also provides flexibility in passage planning that fixed-keel cruisers simply cannot match. For those seeking a capable, go-anywhere cruiser with the freedom to explore shallow and drying anchorages, the Southerly 101 warrants serious consideration.

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