The Southerly 28 represents the foundational DNA of Northshore Yachts’ lifting keel philosophy, bridging the gap between a coastal daysailer and a robust, tidal-capable cruiser. Designed by John Bennett and introduced in 1975, it was the first model to carry the Southerly name, effectively launching a brand reputation for shallow-draft freedom that continues today under the Discovery Yachts Group. While later models like the Southerly 115 gained more international fame, the 28 remains a testament to the utility of a "beachable" yacht that maintains the ballast ratio of a serious offshore vessel. Built primarily at the Northshore yard in Itchenor, the vessel was designed specifically to handle the drying harbors and shifting sands of the English Channel, featuring a heavily reinforced hull bottom that allows it to sit level on the sand.
Used Southerly 28 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Southerly
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Northshore Yachts Ltd.
- Designer
- John Bennett
- Number Built
- 148
- Production Year(s)
- 1975 - 1984
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