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Southerly 95
Designer: Dick Carter  ·  Builder: Northshore Yachts  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Southerly 95

Produced by the British builder Northshore Yachts, the Southerly 95 belongs to a family of sailboats long celebrated for their innovative lifting keel systems, a hallmark of the Southerly brand. This design philosophy makes the 95 particularly well suited to sailors who want the flexibility to explore shallow tidal waters, drying harbours, and coastal anchorages that would be off-limits to conventional deep-keel vessels, without sacrificing genuine offshore capability when the keel is lowered. As with other boats in the Southerly range, the 95 is firmly oriented toward comfortable cruising rather than racing, appealing to owners who prioritise liveability, practical seamanship, and the freedom to venture into diverse cruising grounds. The lifting keel arrangement also allows the boat to take the ground safely, a useful trait for those cruising areas with significant tidal ranges such as the English Channel or the east coast of the United Kingdom. While detailed specifications are limited, the Southerly 95 carries the brand's well-earned reputation for thoughtful engineering and strong build quality, making it a compelling choice for the serious coastal and bluewater cruising sailor.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.67 ft / 9.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
Beam 9.92 ft / 3.02 m
Max Draft 5.20 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 9,480.00 lb / 4,300 kg
Ballast 4,374.00 lb / 1,984 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Dick Carter
Builder Northshore Yachts
First Built 1980
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
46.14
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
270.86
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 5.31 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.83 ft / 0.56 m
P (Mainsail Luff) Diesel
E (Mainsail Foot) Bukh
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 24
Fuel Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
Water Capacity 27 gals / 102 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Southerly 95 ★
31.7 ft
Najad 320
31.8 ft
Pacific Seacraft 31
31.8 ft
Rival 32
31.8 ft
LWL
Southerly 95 ★
25.0 ft
Najad 320
26.9 ft
Pacific Seacraft 31
24.2 ft
Rival 32
24.5 ft
Beam
Southerly 95 ★
9.9 ft
Najad 320
10.4 ft
Pacific Seacraft 31
9.8 ft
Rival 32
9.7 ft
Displacement
Southerly 95 ★
9 lbs
Najad 320
10 lbs
Pacific Seacraft 31
11 lbs
Rival 32
11 lbs
Ballast
Southerly 95 ★
4 lbs
Najad 320
4 lbs
Pacific Seacraft 31
4 lbs
Rival 32
4 lbs
Sail Area
Southerly 95 ★
Najad 320
477 sq ft
Pacific Seacraft 31
487 sq ft
Rival 32
405 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Southerly 95 ★
Najad 320
15.7
Pacific Seacraft 31
15.8
Rival 32
12.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Southerly 95 ★
46.1 %
Najad 320
44.9 %
Pacific Seacraft 31
Rival 32
37.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Southerly 95 ★
Najad 320
26.1
Pacific Seacraft 31
30.6
Rival 32
32.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Southerly 95 ★
Najad 320
1.88
Pacific Seacraft 31
1.77
Rival 32
1.71
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Southerly 95 ★
270
Najad 320
247
Pacific Seacraft 31
Rival 32
353
Hull Speed
Southerly 95 ★
Najad 320
7.0 kts
Pacific Seacraft 31
6.6 kts
Rival 32
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Southerly 95 ★
Najad 320
2.1
Pacific Seacraft 31
1.3
Rival 32
1.1
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