Technical

Southern Wind Shipyard has been developing and evolving its own innovative construction techniques over the last 20 years, with 42 boats built (and counting) since the turn of the millennium…

Southern Wind’s new 100X is both a return to their roots and a step forward into the future with a strong focus on efficiency… in every sense of the word.

However big you build it, Doyle Sails can design and deliver a tailor-made package of high-performance sails.

Today I am glad to report about a refreshing experience on sustainability in the yachting industry.

Shipyards are directly stimulated by the end users and are often urged by ambitious owners to deliver the best quality and moreover, to focus on doing it in a sustainable way.

SW108 Hybrid: evolution or revolution?

Seahorse magazine explains why the first of a new generation of Smart Custom yachts represents a great progress by keeping the brand’s carefully calibrated and distinctive.

In a recent article, Seahorse Magazine explores the newly-released SW105 Sørvind, from the concept guiding all the construction and customisation process to the bespoke design and layout. Below is the complete Seahorse Magazine’s article.

A close working relationship between a builder and suppliers is important, and the rapport between a mastmaker and boatbuilder is a crucial.

In a recent article, Seahorse Magazine explores the newly-released SW105 Sørvind, from the concept guiding all the construction and customisation process to the bespoke design and layout. Below is the complete Seahorse Magazine’s article.

In a recent interview with Seahorse Magazine, Southern Wind explained the benefits of the innovative diesel-electric propulsion technology, developed by BAE Systems, which will power Southern Wind’s next superyachts. An adaptation of the interview from Seahorse Magazine’s article can be viewed below.

In a recent interview with Seahorse Magazine, Southern Wind explained the benefits of the innovative diesel-electric propulsion technology, developed by BAE Systems, which will power Southern Wind’s next superyachts. An adaptation of the interview from Seahorse Magazine’s article can be viewed below.

Southern Wind is proud to be among the first shipyards to commit to a gross-tonnage-based reinvestment program which will fund a highly-important marine conservation project.

Cummins, our engine supplier for the SW96#04 hybrid sailing yacht project, has recently released an article which details the yacht’s unique hybrid propulsion system.

Southern Wind has chosen to partner with international leader in electric propulsion, BAE Systems to supply and integrate its next-generation hybrid system on board Southern Wind yachts.

By Giuliano Luzzatto

In recent years, the superyacht market has become more focused on greater performance by optimizing all aspects of a yacht’s design, engineering and construction.  The choice…