Retaining Southerly's variable draft keel, the twin rudder arrangement - which Northshore says operates within the canoe body draft of just 2' 8" with the keel raised - provides improved handling and sail carrying capacity, while allowing the boat to be dried out safely.

"With the Southerly 135 we have a true world class cruising yacht capable of fast blue water passage making with the added capability to access shallow water lagoons and bays often denied to many fixed keel yachts, " said James Course, Northshore's managing director.