Southerly 540
6 / 17 - score 61%
The Southerly 540 is a 55.84ft solent designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Discovery Yachts since 2017.
The Southerly 540 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 51%
| Model | Southerly 540 | ||
| Length | 55.84 ft (19%) | the closest to 60.50 ft | |
| Beam | 15.75 ft (83%) | the closest to 16 ft | |
| Draft | 3.42 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 60%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.07 (72%) | the closest to 16.51 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 34.45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 208.22 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 42.23 (48%) | the closest to 44.47 | |
| Capsize | 1.66 |
Hull 83%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with dual rudders | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 48.98 ft (83%) | the closest to 48.33 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 11 ft | ||
| Displacement | 54806 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 18882 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.38 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Solent | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1443.01 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 80.05 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 160 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 138 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 209 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Discovery Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ed Dubois | ||
| First built | 2017 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |