Gratitude - SOUTHERLY FOR SALE

Gratitude is a refined lifting‑keel sloop with a raised galley and navigation station, a single helm, twin rudders, and a variable‑draft swing keel. She shows beautifully and has been thoughtfully maintained. The current owners acquired this 2004 Southerly 110 in 2011, and she has comfortably cruised the East Coast from Florida to New Jersey on multiple passages. While ashore for paint after Superstorm Sandy, she received a comprehensive professional refit in 2013, guided by a marine survey and executed by Hinckley Yacht Services.

Following the storm, the yacht was renewed stem to stern with upgraded electronics, new rudders, fresh topsides paint, and new antifouling. The cockpit was reimagined to enhance comfort and handling, relocating the traveler forward of the dodger, and pushpit seats were added for lounging at anchor or underway. Running rigging was replaced, and an asymmetric spinnaker joined the inventory for spirited light‑air performance. Her bimini, dodger, and full cockpit enclosure were all refreshed in 2021, elevating protection and style.

A copy of the post‑event survey is available upon request, documenting the quality of the work performed.

Designed by Rob Humphreys and built in England by Northshore Yachts, the Southerly 110 is a true bluewater cruiser and performance cruiser, conceived for offshore sailing and confident passagemaking. With the keel raised, draft is an extraordinary 2 ft 4 in, opening up shoal‑water playgrounds. With the keel lowered, draft increases to 7 ft 2 in, delivering ocean‑going stability and bite. The push‑button, infinitely adjustable keel lets you set the draft to suit conditions, while twin rudders provide superb grip, balance, and tracking on every point of sail.

Shallow‑water freedom is central to the Southerly ethos: skim into tidal creeks, anchor behind sandbars, berth at a shallow‑water dock, or settle gently on a beach or lift with confidence. This shoal‑draft monohull brings gunkholing within easy reach.

When it’s time to stretch her legs, the deep‑draft mode delivers a powerful righting moment for a stiffer, more composed ride. The airfoil swing keel enhances lift and efficiency, helping her point high—around 30 degrees—so she drives to windward with poise in a seaway.

Gratitude blends elegance and utility as an offshore cruising yacht and liveaboard‑ready cruiser: a capable, comfortable, and beautifully updated Southerly 110 that invites extended cruising and adventurous coastal exploring.

Description

Gratitude is a Southerly 110 with the coveted raised galley and raised nav station, a single pedestal wheel, twin rudders, and a variable‑draft swing keel that transforms her capabilities at the touch of a button. She presents beautifully and remains in good condition. The current owners purchased this 2004 Southerly 110 in 2011 and have since sailed her up and down the U.S. East Coast from Florida to New Jersey several times.

In 2013, while in a New Jersey yard awaiting paint, Gratitude was caught by Sandy and then comprehensively refitted. A marine surveyor assessed the damage and Hinckley Yacht Services performed the repairs; a copy of the post‑damage survey is available upon request. Following Sandy, she was upgraded stem to stern: new electronics, new rudders, fresh hull paint, and new bottom paint. The cockpit was thoughtfully redesigned, relocating the mainsheet traveler forward of the dodger to the cabin top for more comfortable, uncluttered sailing, and the railing was re‑worked to add pushpit seats. Many fundamentals were modernized, including replacement of the running rigging and the addition of an asymmetric spinnaker, while in 2021 her Bimini, Dodger, and full cockpit enclosure canvas were all renewed.

Designed by Rob Humphreys and built in England by Northshore Yachts to cross oceans, the Southerly 110 is renowned for shoal‑to‑deep versatility. With the keel fully raised, draft is only 2 feet 4 inches; with the keel fully lowered, draft is an impressive 7 feet 2 inches. The keel is infinitely adjustable to any depth you choose via push‑button control, and the twin rudders deliver exceptional tracking on all points of sail.

Shallow‑draft freedom means that at the touch of a button you can glide across skinny waters, nose into tidal creeks, settle onto a beach to berth upright, keep her at your shallow‑water dock, or even lift her. By raising the swing keel you dramatically expand your cruising grounds and unlock anchorages others can only admire from afar.

Deep‑draft performance is equally compelling. Lower the swing keel and you gain a powerful righting moment for a stiffer boat that carries her sail with confidence and carves efficiently to windward in any seaway. The airfoil shape of the keel is highly efficient, enabling you to point high, around 30 degrees, while preserving the kind of balanced, sure‑footed helm feel that makes long passages a pleasure.

Overview

Step aboard and you are greeted by a bright, intelligently arranged interior. The salon offers a U‑shaped settee and dining table to port, with a straight settee to starboard. Ingeniously, the table pivots and raises to open access to the port settee at both the forward and aft ends, then lowers to form a double berth; it can also expand to extend dining seating to starboard. There is generous storage beneath both settees and dedicated bottle stowage to starboard. Comfort is enhanced by Mermaid Marine air conditioning with a 12000 BTU unit forward and a 5200 BTU unit aft, while a Fusion 700 Marine Entertainment System fills both cockpit and salon with sound.

Opposite the galley, the chart table and nav station are raised to starboard, affording excellent sightlines, while the raised galley itself is conveniently positioned to port at the base of the companionway steps, granting the cook sweeping 180‑degree views through the pilothouse windows. A stainless‑steel grab rail wraps the countertop for safety, and storage is comprehensive: two large opening lockers, four drawers, and an enclosed outboard shelf, plus additional space for pots and pans beneath the gimbaled stove. Galley equipment includes a Frigoboat refrigerator and a Plastimo Neptune 2000 two‑burner stove and oven.

The head is ideally located to starboard at the base of the companionway, with a second door providing private access to the aft stateroom. Practical details abound: a vented wet locker for foul‑weather gear, a fold‑down seat that covers the toilet to create a comfortable perch for showering, a stainless grab rail around the sink counter, and non‑slip grating underfoot. With no wood, the compartment is easy to keep clean, and there is useful storage beneath the sink and outboard. The toilet is a Jabsco manual‑flush model.

The owner’s cabin is aft and features a large double berth offset to starboard, with a desk, drawers, and shelf to port, plus a hanging locker to starboard and ample stowage beneath the berth. Light and ventilation come via two opening ports and three fixed ports. Forward, the guest cabin offers a double berth, an overhead deck hatch, two fixed hull ports with curtains, a hanging locker, several cabinets and shelves, and more storage beneath the berth.

Recent care and thoughtful improvements make Gratitude stand out. Bottom paint was renewed in spring 2024, with zincs replaced at the same time, and the engine received scheduled service in fall 2023. The hull was painted in 2013. Protective canvas was renewed in 2021, including Dodger, Bimini, and a full cockpit enclosure. Pushpit seats were added in 2013, and that same year the mainsheet traveler was relocated from the cockpit to the cabin top to open up the helm area. She is equipped with a bow thruster for confident close‑quarters handling, enjoys Mermaid Marine air conditioning with 12000 BTU forward and 5200 BTU aft, carries a full winter cover, and has been stored on the hard and covered every winter.

The hull, swing keel, deck, and cockpit are engineered for strength, safety, and ease of use. The hand‑laid heavy‑duty fiberglass molding employs multi‑axial and unidirectional reinforcements for strength and impact resistance; below the waterline the hull is solid laminate, while above the waterline a balsa core adds stiffness and insulation. Laminate thickness increases progressively toward the keel area, and the keel box is laid up integrally with the hull. A substantial centerline skeg protects the propeller and rudders when the yacht is dried out. Equipment here includes a Vetus bow thruster, new OEM rudders installed in 2013, and the hull repaint completed in 2013.

The swing keel installation is robust and easily serviced. Fixed ballast is an iron casting that doubles as a grounding plate and provides transverse stiffening for the keel unit; it is fitted into a recess around the keel box and secured with stainless‑steel bolts. The airfoil swing keel itself is cast iron with a stainless‑steel pivot at the leading edge. Raising and lowering are handled by a hydraulic ram powered by an electrically driven pump, operated from the cockpit, with a straightforward hand‑operated backup. All hydraulics are readily accessible for maintenance.

On deck, wide, non‑slip surfaces and raised teak‑capped bulwarks inspire confidence underfoot. Forward is a stainless‑steel stemhead fitting with twin bow rollers, while the salon windows and ports are partially reflective toughened glass. Lifeline gates to port and starboard open both forward and at midships. The deck is a hand‑laid GRP sandwich with a balsa core, with marine plywood inserts in high‑stress areas where fittings are mounted; the entire deck is bonded and mechanically fastened to the hull to create a single, integrated structure. Ground tackle includes a Bruce 33 lbs/15 kg plow anchor with chain and a 1/2" anchor line, plus an anchor roller, and the lifelines were renewed in 2013.

The cockpit is large, secure, and designed for effortless movement. The helmsman’s seat lifts to open a clear walk‑through to the sugar‑scoop transom, while a deep port‑side lazarette swallows gear and a starboard locker houses the LPG tank. Helm and safety details include a pedestal wheel, emergency tiller, and a manual bilge pump. Comfort and protection come from pushpit seats, a Dodger, Bimini, and full cockpit enclosure (2021), along with a helm cover, winch covers, and a full winter cover.

Sails and rigging are set up for performance and easy handling. A Selden rod‑kicker vang supports the boom, and a Lewmar mainsheet traveler was installed on the cabin top in 2013. All sheets are led aft to the cockpit. Furling gear includes a Selden Furlex headsail furler for the genoa and a Profurl Spinex 1.5 furler paired with an asymmetric spinnaker (2013). Primary power comes from two Lewmar 40 jib‑sheet winches and two Lewmar 16 winches (2013), while the running rigging was replaced in 2013 and a bowsprit was added the same year. The mainsail and genoa complete a versatile inventory.

Electronics and navigation are comprehensive and thoughtfully duplicated. The raised nav station to starboard, opposite the galley, enjoys excellent visibility. There are Raymarine e95 chart plotters both at the nav station (2013) and at the helm (2013). Instrumentation includes Raymarine i70 Depth/Speed/Wind at the nav, at the helm, and at the companionway. A Raymarine E92142 radar with an 18" dome (2013) integrates with the system. Autopilot is a Raymarine ACU‑100 (2013), AIS is by Raymarine (transmit), VHF is a Uniden Oceanis DSC, and a 6" Plastimo compass is mounted at the helm.

Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems are equally well specified. Propulsion is by a 30 HP Yanmar 3YM30 diesel with easy access both forward and aft, and a packless shaft‑seal system. Ship’s power is supported by an inverter, house power from two 100 AH AGM batteries (2024), and an engine start AGM battery (2024). Shore services include a 30 Amp shore‑power connection and cord, with 12‑volt and 120‑volt electrical panels at the nav station. Charging is via alternator and a Professional Mariner Tournament 30 AM battery charger. Comfort systems include Mermaid Marine air conditioning with a 12000 BTU unit forward and a 5200 BTU unit aft, and Frigoboat refrigeration. The swing keel is actuated by a hydraulic pump and ram with manual backup; the keel control is conveniently located at the helm. Plumbing includes a Plastic Tek Tanks holding tank, a fresh‑water pump, and a water heater. For safety there is a bow thruster, manual bilge pump, electric bilge pump (2013), and a high‑water bilge alarm (2013).

As Sailing Magazine’s November 2008 review by John Kretschmer noted of the Southerly 110’s swing‑keel architecture: “The term ‘swing keel’ might be a bit misleading, there is nothing lightweight or small boat‑like about the 110’s keel arrangement. The keel box, or cavity, is an integral part of the hull and the 4,455 pounds of fixed ballast is cast iron. This section is strong enough for the 110 to dry out in tidal harbors with no adverse effects to the hull and also offers transverse stiffening to the swing keel unit. The 2,310‑pound airfoil‑shaped swing keel is also cast iron and incorporates a stainless steel pivot at its leading edge. A hydraulic ram, powered by an electric motor, raises and lowers the keel. Naturally, there is a manual backup system. The swing keel can actually absorb a shock load better than a fixed foil, and upon impact will retract back into the hull, rotating on its pivot and sparing the boat more serious damage.” He adds, “The keel can also be trimmed, by means of a push button at the helm, to various positions. In deep water sailing upwind, the keel is lowered to its full 7‑foot, 2‑inch length and the 110 tracks like a demon. Off the wind, it can be raised to a more advantageous point. Nosing into a shallow anchorage the keel can be raised completely and the 2‑foot, 4‑inch draft will certainly be appreciated.”

The manufacturer’s overview captures the appeal perfectly. The Southerly 110 embodies the proven virtues of the range: a modern hull and rig that set high standards for performance, versatility, and sheer good looks that appeal to family and cruising sailors alike. An aft cockpit, plumb bow, and twin rudders, combined with the efficient sail plan, make her fast, fun, and exhilarating to sail. Whitlock direct steering and the twin‑rudder arrangement give instantly responsive helm feel; when gusts build, the swing keel’s hull form and deep‑draft authority let her stand up to the breeze and carry canvas, while the twin rudders confer exceptional directional stability and control. So light on the helm that she will sail herself much of the time, she also benefits from single‑line mainsail reefing and a furling genoa for easy handling, ideal for families or short‑handed crews. The unique swing keel provides deep‑draft performance—deeper than many fixed‑keel yachts—for powerful windward work, yet at the touch of a button the keel raises to just 2'4'' for true shallow‑draft freedom; like all Southerlys, she can also dry out and sit upright. Northshore’s traditional build quality shines throughout: all‑round views, a spacious saloon, an open galley, a raised chart table, and a generous aft cabin are signature features. Designed by Rob Humphreys and the Northshore Design Office.