Southerly 42 RS
The Southerly 42RS can be easily sailed by two people and boasts an impressive sail plan, for powerful windward performance. The Selden tall fractional rig with swept back double spreaders, combines a self tacking furling jib and large mainsail with single line reefing, giving a total sail area of 783 sq ft (72.78m2). For off wind sailing an optional gennaker can be flown from a removable bowsprit.
The new hull shape is a further development of Rob Humphreys long pedigree of Southerly hulls. A modern plumb stem increases waterline length and a broad transom maintains volume aft, for performance and interior space. The semi-balanced twin rudders operate within the draught of the canoe body and give instantly responsive steering and precise directional stability.
The Southerly 42RS features the highly developed Swing Keel design which gives the freedom and versatility to sail on almost any waters. With the keel lowered, the variable draught of 8'11" (2.72m) makes for fast, serious blue water cruising.
At the 'touch of a button' the keel can be raised to give a shallow draught of just 2'9" (0.84m) - perfect for thin water sailing. exploring coastlines and inland waterways.
Specification
DIMENSIONS |
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| Length overall | 12.86 m | 42 ft 2 ins | |
| Length waterline | 11.11 m | 36 ft 5 ins | |
| Beam | 4.03 m | 13 ft 3 ins | |
| Draft Keel up | 0.84 m | 2 ft 9 ins | |
| Draft Keel down | 2.72 m | 8 ft 11 ins | |
| Displacement | 11,250 kg | 24,802 lbs | |
| Ballast Weight | 2,100 kg | 4,630 lbs | |
| Keel Weight | 1,570 kg | 3,461 lbs | |
| Total Ballast | 3,670 kg | 8,091 lbs | |
SAIL AREAS: |
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| Mainsail | 43.44 sq m | 468 sq ft | |
| Furling Genoa | 30.18 sq m | 325 sq ft | |
| Optional gennaker | 68.62 sq m | 738 sq ft | |
| Mast height above WL | 18.73 m | 61ft 5 ins |
