The Southerly concept was first launched in 1978 with over 700 examples of the concept having been launched since. The brand centres around the swing keel and the boats ability to explore those stretches of shallower water out of bounds to the normal sailing yacht. Continually developed, the Southerly designs have proven a success with blue water cruisers, with many examples crossing oceans and exploring high-latitude waters.
Purchased by her current owners in 2018 the Southerly 110 URSA MAJOR has proven to be a safe and reliable cruiser, offering rewarding sailing performance and predictable handling. Now reluctantly for sale as her owners look to move to a power boat, she is offered for sale with a comprehensive inventory including highlights such as:
Hull finished below waterline with Copper Coat antifouling system.
Yanmar 3YM30, 28hp marine diesel engine.
Ambassador Marine ‘Stripper’ rope cutter (2007)
3 blade feathering Kiwi Prop, fitted new 2017.
Vetus 55kgf, tunnel-mounted bow thruster
Diesel Dipper fuel polishing system installed 2018.
Raymarine Smart Series autopilot system
Raymarine Axiom 9 chart plotters at both helm stations, installed 2021
Raymarine ST60 navigation instrumentation
Raymarine AIS650 Class B transceiver (2023)
Webasto 3500, diesel-fired, blown-air system
Standing rigging completely replaced for 2025 season
Running rigging fully replaced for 2025 season
Cruising Chute new in 2019
Lewmar V2, chain gypsy & warping drum. Foot controls on foredeck
Recently launched for the 2026 season the Southerly 110 URSA MAJOR is now lying afloat on her berth at Craobh Marina and is available for immediate viewing.
DESIGNER’S COMMENTS:
'Northshore commissioned the Humphreys team to design the popular Southerly 110, a 35’6” variable draught cruising yacht which embodies the established features of the range. The hull and rig of the 110 incorporate the latest in HYD’s design thinking which has evolved over many years of experience.
The Southerly 110 sets high standards of performance versatility and good looks for a yacht in this class, and appeals to family and cruising yachtsmen equally. Like other models in the series, she has the signature Southerly swing keel which broadens her sailing opportunities immensely, as she can explore shallow waters with the keel raised but still make confident passage in high seas with the keel lowered to its maximum draught of 1.78m.
On board, the aft cockpit, plumb bow line and twin rudder configuration combine with an impressive sail plan to make this yacht exhilarating to sail. The single-wheel direct steering with twin rudder arrangement offers instantly responsive helming and she is easily managed by a crew of just two. When the wind increases and gusts attempt to push her off course, the hull form and swing keel enable her to embrace the elements in her canvas while the twin rudders give good directional stability and control. In fact, the Southerly 110 is so light on the helm she can sail herself much of the time.
Below decks is an attractive interior arrangement: a large double cabin aft and a triple bunk berth in the bows. The centrepiece is a spacious galley and dining area which provides a cosy and comfortable area for on-board socialising.'
CONSTRUCTION
Hull Construction:
Single piece, hand-consolidated GRP moulding.
Solid GRP below the water lines with a composite sandwich type moulding above.
Plywood bulkheads glassed into hull.
Moulded keel box to house swing keel.
External cast iron ballast plate secured in moulded recess in hull externally.
Hull finished externally in Ivory white gelcoat with Oxford blue sheerband and boot topping.
Stainless steel stem plate to protect stem from anchor damage.
Below the water line, Northshore proprietary epoxy treatment Nordseal applied when new.
Hull finished below waterline with Copper Coat antifouling system (2023).
Ballast plate coated with conventional antifouling.
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Single piece, hand-consolidated GRP moulding.
Sandwich construction with balsa core, plywood stiffening in way of deck fittings.
Non-slip textured panels moulded into deck and coachroof finish.
Synthetic teak panels to finish cockpit sole and seating.
Toughened glass windows and ports bonded into recesses in the superstructure.
Deck and superstructure finished in ivory white gelcoat.
Keel & Rudder:
The fixed ballast is an iron casting which acts as a grounding plate and as transverse stiffening for the keel unit.
Ballast plate fitted into a moulded recess within the keel pan secured with stainless steel fastenings.
Aerofoil keel blade of cast iron, incorporating a stainless steel pivot at the leading edge.
Variable draft is achieved by raising and lowering the blade with an electrically driven hydraulic pump.
Manually operated backup system is fitted for controlling the keel in event of power failure
Keel control and position gauge fitted at helm pedestal
A removable stainless steel pin enables the keel to be locked in the “up” position.
Semi-balanced twin aerofoil profile rudders.
New rudder bearings and seals fitted to both rudder tubes in 2020
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
Yanmar 3YM30, 28hp marine diesel engine.
3 Cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled.
Kanzaki manual marine gearbox.
Single lever morse control
Maintenance & Performance:
Engine and fuel system professionally serviced annually.
Flexible shaft coupling replaced spring 2018.
Propulsion & Steering:
Stainless steel propshaft
Ambassador Marine ‘Stripper’ rope cutter (2007)
3 blade feathering Kiwi Prop, fitted new 2017.
Dual station steering system
Autopilot:
Raymarine ST6002 control head
Raymarine S2G AST course computer
Lewmar Mamba drive unit.
Bow Thurster:
Vetus 55kgf, tunnel mounted bow thruster
Joystick type control at pedestal.
Fuel Polishing System:
Diesel Dipper fuel polishing system installed 2018.
Cycles fuel in tank, will cycle a full tank volume in under an hour.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
12VDC onboard power system
230VAC shore power system
Shore Power:
Lead to connect to shore supply (2023)
Single 16amp power connection
RCD-protected hardwired system
Ring main with UK 3-pin sockets, battery charger and water heater
Battery Banks:
Engine Bank - 1x 100Ah, 12v, lead acid. (2026)
Domestic Bank - 2x 130Ah, 12v, AGM (2022)
Battery Monitor – Stirling Power Products (2023)
Charging:
Stirling Power Products battery charger (2023)
230AVC – 12VDC, 50amp
Alternators:
Single-engine-mounted alternator
Sterling voltage-sensitive relay.
Other Electrical:
Charging Sockets - 12V sockets under chart table for charging tablets or laptops. (2013)
Inveter – Hard wired 12VDC-230VAC, 1000W (2023)
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
Fully pressurised hot and cold water system.
Faucets provided in galley and heads, shower in heads also.
Hot water provided via calorifier heated from engine or 230v immersion heater element.
Hot & cold pressurised cockpit shower
Jabsco filter unit fitted to galley faucet supply.
Bilge Pumps:
Manual Bilge Pump - In cockpit.
Electric Bilge Pump - Auto & manual switching.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
Single diesel tank
Stainless steel tank construction
Approximate tank capacity 182ltrs
Fresh Water:
Single fresh water tank
Stainless steel tank construction
Approximate tank capacity 204ltrs
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck:
Depth - Raymarine ST60
Log - Raymarine ST60+
Wind - Raymarine ST60
Chart Plotter - Raymarine Axiom 9, mounted on pedestal (2021)
GPS - Raymarine Raystar 120 Active antenna on SeaTalk network.
At Chart Table:
Repeater - Raymarine ST60 Multi
Plotter – Raymarine Axiom 9 (2021)
Communications Equipment:
Simrad RD68 DSCVHF
Simrad HD52 handheld DSCVHF
AIS - Raymarine AIS650 Class B transceiver (2023)
Navtex - ICS Dual. At chart table
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
Galley Stove - Plastimo Medtone gas cooker. 2 burner, grill and oven, gimbal mounted
Fridge - Built-in top-loading type. SuperCool Peltier chiller unit.
Double stainless steel sink
Mixer tap
Heads:
Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet, with fresh water back flush system, preventing odours
Wash hand basin
Mixer tap
Heating & Ventilation:
Webasto 3500, diesel-fired, blown-air system
Thermostatic controller.
Outlets in all cabins and heads.
Insulated ducting throughout the boat.
Lighting:
Overhead lighting throughout interior (LED)
Reading lights in saloon and cabins (LED)
LED red lighting in main saloon, chart table and forepeak.
Entertainment:
Sony CD/Radio.
Speakers in saloon and cockpit with changover switch
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
Maximum of 8 berths
Twin forward cabin with infill to create double on lower bunk with additional upper bunk
Master double cabin aft, ,
Saloon, converting saloon settee/table to create double and one further settee berth.
Galley
Heads
Accommodation Finish:
Joinery work is of American Cherry finished in a satin varnish.
Sole boards are of the traditional teak and holly style finished in a hard-wearing composite veneer
GRP moulded head compartment with moulded vanity unit
Curtains and insulated covers for all windows and portholes (2019)
Description of Accommodation from Forward:
Forward Cabin:
Two single bunks, forward, in a stepped arrangement with the starboard bunk elevated above the port.
Infill section can be put in place to create a compact double lower bunk.
Standing room aft of bunks
Storage hanging locker to starboard, aft.
Additional storage provided in locker beneath port bunk with access door.
Light provided by portlights in hull with large opening deck hatch for light and ventilation.
Main Saloon:
Wrap around U-shaped settee to port
Bench style settee to starboard.
Saloon table with deep fiddles mounted on compression post, can extend if required reaching to starboard seating.
Table slides down to create bunk in fill section providing double berth to port.
Table can also be raised to deckhead level when accessing the storage lockers beneath the seating.
Port side seating converts to a large double berth
Starboard settee berth fitted with a lee cloth to make a good sized single sea berth.
Large volume storage lockers provided beneath saloon seating and sole boards
Hull portlights deck house windows providing light to saloon and living areas
Galley:
Elevated above the saloon to port with panoramic views from the galley.
L-shaped, moulded GRP worktop
twin stainless steel sinks set into the worktop forward.
Gas cooker set on gimbals outboard.
Range of storage provided with lockers outboard and a selection of lockers and drawers beneath.
Navigation Station:
Opposite the galley to starboard.
Forward facing chart table with dedicated navigators seat.
Instrumentation mounted in a pod unit at forward end of chart table.
Ships switch panel below chart table.
Useful storage provided within table, below the table and under the seat.
Excellent forward vision from navigators seat and a secondary autopilot control head at the chart table the boat can be piloted from below in foul weather.
Heads:
Directly aft of the chart table to starboard
Jack’n’Jill en-suite access from aft cabin
Heads sole is below that of the companionway/galley with a step down to increase headroom
Fully moulded, easy clean finish.
Moulded GRP worktop around wash hand basin forward with small vanity unit.
Manual marine toilet aft, outboard.
Master Aft Cabin:
Master cabin, accessed aft of galley on port side
Cabin extending to occupy almost the full beam of the boat aft.
Large double bunk extending over to starboard side.
Jack & Jill style access to heads forward to starboard
Storage locker and dresser unit forward to port
Hanging locker to starboard and draw under the berth forward.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
Optional taller double spreader sloop rig and mid boom mainsheet system.
Deck stepped, double spreader, masthead sloop rig.
Silver anodised alloy mast and spars by Selden.
Standing rigging of 1x19 stainless steel wire with roll swage terminations and Hasselfor bronze bodied rigging screws.
Full standing rigging replacement for 2025 season
Furlex 200S roller reefing system on forestay for roller reefing genoa.
Slab reefing mainsail with lazy jacks and stackpack type cover.
Carriages for single line reefing system replaced in boom 2018.
Adjustable backstay
Rod kicker
Halyard back at mast for Spinnaker & Genoa halyards.
All lines lead aft to cockpit with rope clutches port and starboard sides of companionway.
Full running rigging replacement for 2025 season
Winches:
Primary Winches - 2x Lewmar 44, two-speed, self-tailing, chrome finish.
Halyard/Mainsheet Winches - 2x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing, chrome finish.
Mast Halyard Winch - 1x Lewmar 8, single speed, chrome finish.
Sails:
Main Sail - White Dacron, radial cut. Fully battened with Frederiksen roller bearing batten car system. 3 full reefs. Arun Sails 2004.
Roller Reefing Genoa - White Dacron, radial cut. Padded foam luff and white UV strip. Arun Sails 2004. (new UV strip fitted for 2026 season)
Cruising Chute – Blue with white Ursa Major constellation emblem. (2019)
General:
Double stainless steel stemhead bow roller.
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails.
Stainless steel stanchions with plastic coated, stainless steel wire guardrails.
Guard wired gates in way of cockpit, port and starboard.
Moulded toerail outboard with oiled teak capping rail.
Stainless steel chafe protection strips on capping rail in way of forward cleats & running the full length of the boat outboard.
Stainless steel mooring cleats forward, midships & aft.
Stainless steel grab rails running the length of the elevated superstructure, between the mast and cockpit.
Cockpit protected by moulded coaming outboard and aft.
Deep spacious cockpit well protected by superstructure and sprayhood.
Wrap around seating.
Synthetic teak decking panels to finish cockpit seating and sole.
Primary winches mounted outboard of cockpit on coaming.
Halyards and control lines lead aft to clutches and winches, port and starboard of companionway.
Whitlock steering pedestal at aft end of cockpit with folding table forward. Plotter and instruments mounted within pods on pedestal.
Lifting keel and bow thuster controls on pedestal.
Central section of aft cockpit seat lifts clear to provide walk through transom.
Large cockpit locker under port side seating extending aft to transom.
Davits - Stainless steel Simpson tubular davits mounted on transom. (2013)
Outboard Storage Bracket - Port side rail.
Boarding Ladder - Mounted on transom.
Wooden ensign staff
Anchoring & Mooring:
Bower Anchor - Lewmar Delta 16kg plough type anchor on 30m, 8mm, calibrated chain / 30m anchor braid rode.
Kedge Anchor - Fortress FX16 light weight alloy anchor on chain (5m)
Electric Windlass - Lewmar V2, chain gypsy & warping drum. Foot controls on foredeck.
Mooring Warps – Selection
Fenders – Selection
Boathook
Cushions & Canvas Work:
Sprayhood - Blue canvas with window forward on stainless steel frame, new window panels fitted in 2024
Cockpit Tent - Blue canvas with windows both sides and aft. 3 roll up panels. Zips onto sprayhood forward. 2011
Main Sail Cover - Grey canvas. Stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazy jacks.
Cockpit Cover - Tonneau type cover for winter. (2019)
4 cockpit cushions
Tender:
Inflatable Dinghy – Honwave 2.6m dinghy with inflatable floor and keel, hard transom fitted with beaching wheels, includes seat, pump and oars
SAFTEY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
JonBuoy Recovery Sling
Webbing Jackstays (2012)
Harness Clip-on points - x6. Companion way/ port/starboard/helm/ 2x binnacle base
Anchor & Motoring Shapes
Fire Blanket.
DISCLAIMER
In this case we are acting as brokers only.
The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:
Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.
Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.
The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.