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October 2011 Issue No. 197 - Navigator Publishing

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has continued to be employed by<strong>No</strong>rthshore ever since. The swingkeel has satisfied many owners’ ideaof a perfect yacht — deep draft forpowerful performance and shoal draftNavigation: At owner’s discretionRaymarine ST60 recommendedEngine, Propulsion& Steering: Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75 hp Whitlock steering systemSoutherly 47Capacities: Fuel: 130 gallons Water: 110 gallonsRigging: Lewmar winches Selden sparsfor convenience, safety and versatility.For deep draft performance the castiron keel offers greater stability dueto an increased righting moment.According to <strong>No</strong>rthshore Yachts, theDesigner <strong>No</strong>rthshore Yachts Ltd.Builder <strong>No</strong>rthshore Yachts Ltd., West Sussex, U.K.Description SloopDimensions LOA: 47’ 1” LWL: 42’ 9” Beam: 14’ 8” Draft keel up: 3’ 3” Draftkeel down: 10’ 3” Air draft: 73’ 2”boat is stiffer and works to windwardwith great efficiency. The keel’saerofoil shape also reportedly allowsthe boat to point high, at least 30degrees, with minimal leeway. Raisingand lowering the keel is done with anelectrically-activated hydraulic pumpbacked up by a manual system.When retracted, the cast ironfixed ballast, which is recessed intothe hull, acts as a grounding plateallowing the boat to rest on the platein complete safety and “dry out” inan upright position. The boat can Furlex headsail reefing systems literally be berthed on the beachSails:with confidence.lifeline25vMainsail: 667 sq. ft.11/8/10 8:50 AM With Page such 1flexibility,plus its other Jib: 495 sq. ft. Genoa: 775 sq. ft.attributes, the Southerly 47 is a boatworthy of serious consideration byany voyager.www.oceannavigator.comOCTOBER <strong>2011</strong> OCEAN NAVIGATOR 45

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