Hull, Deck and Swing Keel
The Southerly 42RST is supplied with CE certification is built to EU specifications and conforms to RCD, design category A. The hull is guaranteed against osmosis for 5 years from the date of manufacture.
HULL:
Heavy duty composite molding, incorporating an anti-print through and moisture barrier, multi-axial, and unidirectional reinforcements with vinylester laminating resin and isophthalic gelcoat. The keel box is an integral part 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 main lay-up stage along with a stiffening grillage of transverse frames and longitudinal stringers. The engine bearers are an integral part of the hull structure.
- White gel coat (RAL9010) with dark blue & crimson red boot tops
- Dark blue style lines
- Vinylester laminating resin through the hull for high resistance to osmosis
- Clear gel coat below the waterline
- Three coats epoxy primer and two coats of antifoul (Copper Coat as option)
- Guaranteed against osmosis for 5 years from the date of manufacture
DECK:
Hand laid composite sandwich construction, with carbon reinforcements. All strong points and stress areas are strengthened with carbon reinforcements. The deck is bonded to the hull through the entire length and to all main bulkheads resulting in a strong and integrated unit.
- White gel coat (RAL9010)
- Integrated GRP toe rail reinforcing the hull to deck joint
- Moulded non-slip finish to ring deck and coachroof
- Access to chain locker from foredeck
- Foredeck stowage locker
VARIABLE DRAFT KEEL:
The 42 features the highly developed Swing Keel which gives the freedom and versatility to sail in almost any waters. With the keel lowered, the deep draft makes for fast, serious cruising. At the ‘touch of a button’ the keel can be raised to give a shallow draft of just 0.84m (2' 9") - perfect for shallow water exploring.
The fixed ballast is an iron casting which acts as a grounding plate and stiffener for the keel and housing assembly. It is fitted into a recess in the hull in the area of the keel box with stainless steel bolts. The aerofoil shaped keel is cast iron and incorporates a stainless-steel pivot at the leading edge. The keel is raised and lowered by a dyneema pennant and hydraulic ram powered by an electrically driven pump with a hand operated back-up. All hydraulics are easily accessible for maintenance.
Keel control and gauge showing keel position fitted at the helm
Removable stainless-steel pin, positioned to enable the keel to be locked in the ‘up' position
Manual rocker switch at pin position for fine adjustment
Interior
There are a total of four (plus two) berths, with two in the fore cabin featuring a convertible centerline or V berth arrangement, two in the aft cabin and a two in the saloon (seating conversion). A three-cabin option coming soon.
Interior joinery is finished in solid Oak (optional Walnut) and faced marine quality plywood as standard. Linings are fabric covered plywood or GRP as appropriate. Cabin soles are striped non-slip laminate. The choice of fabric is selected from our interior options range.
Aft Cabin:
- Full beam aft cabin
- Large centreline double berth
- Stowage lockers to port and starboard
- Two corner lockers
- Large hanging locker
- Extensive low-level stowage
- Opening ports
- Fixed panoramic side ports
- Overhead lights
- Two reading lights
Aft Cabin en-Suite Head:
- Marine toilet with holding tank
- Washbasin with Corian surround
- Hot and cold pressurized water
- Electric sump pump
- Locker
- Mirror
- Glass holder
- Opening portlight\
Forecabin:
- Convertible centreline berth can become two single “V” berths
- Large hanging locker
- Two full length shelves
- Fixed panoramic side ports
- Opening hatch
- Overhead lights
- Two reading lights
Forward Head:
- Marine toilet with holding tank
- Washbasin with Corian surround
- Hot and cold pressurized water
- Separate shower with seat and Perspex door
- Electric sump pump
Galley:
- Twin stainless steel sink
- Corian worktop
- Pressurized hot and cold water
- Stainless steel grab rail
- Front loading refrigerator
- Front loading freezer
- Fully gimballed gas cooker with three burners, grill, and oven (fail-safe devices on all burners)
- Gas cut off tap
- Ample food and equipment storage
- Various cupboards
- Opening port
- Overhead lighting
- Configurable large locker aft for optional equipment
Raised Salon:
- Raised seating for six people
- Excellent vision forward
- Variable folding leaf table
- Stowage
- Bookshelf
- Two opening hatches
- Overhead lights
Command Station:
- Chart table to starboard
- Seat & arm rest
- Extensive Instrument Panel forward of chart table
- Chart stowage under hinged lid
- Locker spaces
- Opening hatch
- Overhead lights
- Chart light
- Power sockets and USB charging
- Main electrical switch panel(s)
- Optional forward facing live feed to plotters
- Opening hatch
- Fixed portlight
- Lockers
- Mirror
- Glass holder
Sails and Rigging
The Southerly 42 boasts an impressive sail plan, for powerful windward performance. The tall fractional rig with swept back double spreaders, combines a self tacking furling jib and large mainsail with single line reefing. For off-wind sailing an optional code sail can be flown from the bowsprit.
- Main +/- 477 SF
- Self-tacking jib +/- 334 SF
- Optional code +/- 645 SF
- Dimension Polyant DP410AP premium fabric sails
- UV protection strip to foresail
- Slab reefing mainsail with single line reefing
- Single line reefing led aft to cockpit for mainsail
- Self-tacking foresail
- Mainsail cover
- Optional code sail attachment point
- Optional manual or electric in-mast mainsail furling
- Selden fractional rig
- Double swept back spreaders
- Selden anodized aluminum spars, finished in silver
- 1x19 stainless steel wire standing rigging with sage toggle-fork chrome bronze rigging screws
- Split Backstay
- Furlex headsail reefing system with below deck furling drum
- Solid kicker (Gas strut upgrade at additional cost)
- Main halyard
Cockpit
The forward part of the cockpit is deep and wide with generous, comfortable seating. The cockpit sole is the correct width to provide leg bracing from the cockpit table when heeled and coamings are gently sloped outward for further comfort. The cockpit table with folding leaves offers dinette facilities, whilst providing a convenient hand rail when the yacht is heeled. A double walkway around the table keeps the cockpit clear for easy access. The aft part of the cockpit is designed to give the helmsman the very best position to the helm. Foot wells for bracing, and comfortable seating, both behind and outboard of each helm station offer safety at sea, whilst twin wheel positions give a clear view to the bow on either tack.
- Aft cockpit
- Self-draining with two Stainless drains at helm positions
- Laid sustainable timber laid cockpit
- Cockpit table with folding leaves, stowage, and handrail
- Good access aft for boarding through transom
- Telescopic stern boarding ladder
- Cockpit locker to port and starboard
- Gas bottle storage
- Liferaft / fender stowage in cockpit locker
- Perspex main hatch with washboard
- Instrument panel above hatchway
- Two winch handle pockets
- Three safety harness eyes
Steering
The steering is direct with minimum backlash and semi-balanced twin rudders to give instantly responsive steering and precise directional stability. The transom is open with integral steps to give easy access to the cockpit.
- Semi-balanced twin rudders
- Twin 30" stainless steel cockpit wheels
- Single level engine control (optional engine control at Nav)
- Emergency steering system
Deck Fittings and Loose Gear
- Cleats forward and aft raised with stainless chafe guard
- Spring cleats amidships with stainless steel chafe guard
- Stainless steel stemhead fitting with twin bow roller and fairing
- GRP foredeck anchor locker with re-enforced shelf to take anchor windlass
- Stainless steel pulpit incorporating navigation light bracket
- Stainless steel stanchions and guard wires
- Stainless steel aft pulpit incorporating stern gate, navigation light bracket and ensign staff socket
- Fuel and water deck fillers
- Waste pumpout deck fitting
- Self-tacking foresail track with sheet led to cockpit
- Turning blocks to take reefing lines
- Mainsheet led to both helm stations
- Rope clutches as required for running rigging
- One Harken winch at companionway
- Two Harken winches for mainsheet/jib sheet
- Stainless steel grab handles on either side of coachroof
- 25kg Galvanised steel anchor
- 10 metres of chain
- 40 metres of warp
- Two coats of self-polishing antifoul
- Four Fenders
- Boat hook
- Ensign & Staff
- Gas Bottle
- Shorepower connection lead
- One bottle of Champagne
Plumbing
- Pressurized hot and cold water system
- Mixer tap to galley sink
- Mixer tap in heads compartments
- Non-metallic freshwater tank – minimum capacity 325 litres/86 gallons
- Hot water provided by engine calorifier unit with immersion heater
- Electric sump pumps to shower trays
- One manual bilge pump
- Two electric submersible bilge pumps
- Two holding tanks
Electrical
- 12-volt system with tinned wiring throughout (except for equipment tails provided by manufacturers)
- Three heavy duty GEL 120Ah Domestic batteries charged from engine alternator
- One 75AH AGM engine start battery charged from engine alternator
- Isolating switches
- LED cabin lighting throughout
- Reading lights over bunks
- Chart light over navigation table
- Full LED navigation light system incorporating bow lights, stern light, masthead tricolour light with all round white anchor light, deck flood light and steaming light
- Comprehensive array of circuit breakers on main panel
- Volt and Ammeter on main panel
- Shore power connection
- MCB and main switch
- Control panel with RCD breakers
- Ring main with twin sockets in each cabin, galley, saloon, and chart table
- Battery Charger
- Yachts built to USA specification will include, 110-volt ring main with immersion heater element and 12 volt DC cable.
Engine
- Yanmar 4JH57 – (57 HP) 4-cylinder, fresh water cooled, diesel engine
- 125-amp alternator
- GRP stern tube with water lubricated stern gland
- Stainless steel propeller shaft
- Three bladed bronze propeller
- Substantial skeg fitted on centreline to protect propeller and rudders when yacht is dried out
- Non-metallic fuel tank – minimum capacity 310 litres/82 gallons and line filter
- Water strainer with removable filter
- 12-volt electric ventilator
- Sound deadening to engine box
- Integrated engine access panel
