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SOUTHERLY 42RST

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Originally designed by the Rob Humphreys Design house, together with Northshore Yacht’s own in-house development team, as the twin-ruddered Southerly 42RS (Raised Saloon), it wasn’t long before she was reconfigured to have twin wheels (RST) as well, by completely redesigning the deck.

Every aspect of the Southerly 42RST’s construction reflected the highest standards of British craftsmanship at that time. Northshore incorporated its Nordseal triple-layer laminating system, specifically devised to protect against osmosis that is, unusually, finished with a transparent gelcoat. All structural bulkheads are also bonded to the hull to ensure optimum rigidity.

Her modern plumb stem increases waterline length and a broad transom maintains volume aft, for increased performance and interior volume. Twin, semi-balanced rudders offer responsive steering and precise directional stability under sail,

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