Southerly 35 RS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

35.5' · 10.82 m

Displ.

15,388 lbs · 6,980 kg

First year

2003

The Southerly 35 RS, designed by Stephen Jones and launched by Northshore Yachts in the late 2000s, represents a refined evolution of the builder’s swingkeel philosophy. While the "RS" designation stands for "Raised Saloon," the model is more accurately described as a versatile bluewater cruiser that bridges the gap between the compact Southerly 32 and the larger, more complex 38. Unlike earlier Southerly models which often prioritized shallowdraft convenience over windward performance, the 35 RS benefits from Jones’s pedigree in racing hull design. The result is a vessel that maintains the brand's signature ability to "dry out" on its own weight while offering a level of stiffness and pointing ability that surprised contemporary critics. The hull is a robust GRP layup, featuring a massive castiron grounding plate that protects the hull during beaching and provides a significant portion of the vessel's ballast.