Southerly 95 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

31.67' · 9.65 m

Disp.

9,480 lbs · 4,300 kg

First year

1980

The Southerly 95, introduced in the late 1970s, represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of Northshore Yachts and the broader concept of the "goanywhere" coastal cruiser. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Dick Carter—more famously known for his innovative IOR racing designs—the 95 was a departure from the racing circuit toward rugged, versatile family cruising. Measuring approximately 31 feet (9.45 meters) in length, the Southerly 95 was built to provide the interior volume of a much larger vessel while maintaining the ability to explore the shallowest estuaries and drying harbors of the British coastline. As the smaller, aftcockpit sibling to the more voluminous Southerly 105, the 95 appealed to sailors who preferred a traditional cockpit layout but required the signature lifting keel technology that allows the boat to draw a mere 1 foot 10 inches (0.56 meters) when fully retracted.