About this Southern Wind 96
SW96 is a high-performance cruiser with exceptional sea keeping characteristics that provides
all comforts of a modern superyacht, while also excelling on coastal or transatlantic race courses.
The yacht has hull lines, appendages and sail plan by Farr Yacht Design that result from
multiple performance studies conducted in this size range. Deck and interior layouts are by
Nauta Design and feature the clean lines and fine proportions of a timeless Italian design
Smooth Sailing
THE TWIN RUDDER ARRANGEMENT
WORKS EXTREMELY WELL WITH THE
SHALLOW DRAFT OF THE LIFTING
KEEL TO ALLOW ACCESS TO MANY
PORTS AND ANCHORAGES. FOR
PERFORMANCE AND EASE OF
HANDLING THEY ARE SUPERIOR
TO A SINGLE RUDDER.
Adaptable & Versatile
SW96 features a Raised Saloon configuration
that blends a sleek deckhouse with higher
ceilings for ample light flooding into the
interior through 270° panoramic windows.
SW96 deck hardware was optimized for easy
sailing in all conditions and includes longitudinal jib
tracks, hydraulic cars, and Cariboni Magic Trim for
the mainsail amongst many other features.
The deck covering is in Flexiteek, a popular
choice that offers significant weight savings
to performance conscious owners.
Elegance & Comfort
“THE ESSENCE OF SEMI-CUSTOM
CONSTRUCTION IS ITS FLEXIBILITY AND
ADAPTABILITY TO OWNERS’ DIFFERENT
NEEDS: SW96 SORCERESS FEATURES
A FOUR GUEST CABIN LAYOUT TO
ACCOMMODATE LARGE CREWS FOR
LONG OFFSHORE RACES, WHILE
SEATIUS HAS THREE GUEST CABINS FOR
COMFORT DURING LONG CRUISES”.