2011 Southerly 57 RS

BEST OF THE BEST UNDER 60’

VIVERE is a 2011 Southerly 57RS Raised Saloon cutter designed by Ed Dubois and built by Northshore Yachts in the United Kingdom. As the flagship of the Southerly variable-draft range, the 57RS was created to bring together true ocean-crossing ability, shallow-water freedom, elegant raised-saloon living, and shorthanded sailing systems in a yacht under 60 feet.

The design brief is immediately clear: VIVERE was built for owners who want to sail far, live aboard comfortably, and reach anchorages that most yachts of this size cannot access. With her hydraulic swing keel, she draws approximately 4’ with the keel raised and 10’9” with the keel fully deployed, giving her both shoal-draft freedom and powerful windward ability. Twin rudders, a long waterline, fine entry, beam carried well aft, and a substantial grounding plate create a yacht that is stable offshore, easy to manage, and unusually versatile for her length.

On deck, VIVERE offers a large, secure aft sailing cockpit, twin carbon wheels, redundant helm electronics, push-button sail handling, bow and stern thrusters, a hydraulic transom door, and a Williams jet tender housed in the garage. Below, the Raised Saloon is bright and commanding, with Dubois’ signature teardrop windows, Crown Cut teak joinery, leather and stainless accents, and a Rhoades Young interior that feels more like a small superyacht than a conventional production cruiser.

VIVERE is also thoughtfully updated, with a 150 HP Yanmar 4LV150 diesel, lithium house bank, 800 W solar array, watermaker, updated B&G electronics, Starlink, recent drivetrain improvements, and a new Code Zero. She is a rare offering for a buyer who wants serious bluewater capability, luxury liveaboard comfort, and the freedom to cruise shallow waters without sacrificing sailing performance.

Key Features:

• Flagship Southerly 57RS Raised Saloon cutter designed by Ed Dubois and built by Northshore Yachts
• Variable-draft hydraulic swing keel with approximately 4’ to 10’9” draft range
• Shoal-draft access, deep-keel windward performance, and the ability to safely take the ground on the keel pad and twin rudders
• 150 HP Yanmar 4LV150 diesel engine - new 2018 and installed with zero hours in 2023 - approximately 610 hours as of 4/26
• ZF63A transmission - 2023
• Bow and stern thrusters for close-quarters maneuvering
• Selden carbon fiber mast with triple spreaders, in-boom furling, and Solent double-headsail rig
• Lithionics lithium house battery system - 1,240 Ah at 24 V - 2023
• 800 W solar array on bimini - 2025
• NEW Victron MPPT solar controller - 2025
• NEW Starlink Standard 4X with trio flat mount Gen 3 - 2025
• NEW Code Zero sail on Furlex - 2026
• NEW B&G Zeus SR-12 MFD displays and updated B&G instrumentation - 2025
• NEW Schenker Zen 150 24 V watermaker, approximately 40 gal/hr - 2024
• Large aft sailing cockpit with updated soft goods - 2025
• Williams 285 Turbo Jet tender with 90 HP Rotax jet engine
• Hydraulic tender garage and hydraulic transom door / beach club stern platform
• Three-stateroom, two-head layout with full-beam forward owner’s suite
• SAIL Magazine 2011 Best Boats flagship monohull winner

INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS AND LAYOUT

VIVERE’s interior is one of the defining features of the Southerly 57RS. Styled by Rhoades Young, the yacht uses Crown Cut teak joinery, refined stainless and leather accents, sculpted handrails, raised seating, and excellent natural light to create an atmosphere that is warm, substantial, and unmistakably premium. The Raised Saloon layout places the primary living and watchkeeping areas where they belong on an offshore cruising yacht: elevated, secure, connected to the cockpit, and surrounded by visibility.

The interior flow is practical for extended time aboard. From the aft cockpit, the companionway leads into the Raised Saloon with a dining area to port, twin leather lounge chairs to starboard, and the navigation station aft to port. Forward of the saloon, the galley and chef’s nook form a functional living and working area that remains connected to the social center of the yacht. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is forward, with a centerline queen berth, office/vanity space, excellent storage, and an en-suite head with separate shower. Aft and down to starboard are two guest cabins and a second head with separate stall shower, giving VIVERE a proper three-cabin, two-head cruising layout.

Interior Styling and Additional Features:

• Crown Cut teak joinery throughout
• Superyacht-quality stainless steel and leather accents throughout the interior
• Raised Saloon layout with panoramic visibility and Dubois teardrop windows
• V-groove flooring throughout
• Three Dometic and two Climma reverse-cycle air-conditioning/heating units - approximately 50,000 BTU total
• Concertina blinds fitted in the raised coachroof area
• Remote-control operation of forward window blinds
• Roller shade screens and blinds for hatches
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic wardrobe lighting
• LED interior lighting throughout
• Tecma electric toilets with dual fresh/saltwater flush
• Large 105-gallon holding tank
• Fans fitted in heads
• Splendide vented washer/dryer concealed in aft shower area
• Natural Mat Airflow mattress upgrades
• Starlink Standard 4X with trio flat mount Gen 3
• Wi-Fi throughout

MAIN SALOON

The Raised Saloon is the heart of VIVERE. Dubois’ distinctive teardrop windows fill the space with natural light, while the elevated seating position gives the dining and lounge areas an extraordinary connection to the water. The dining area is positioned to port, while twin leather chairs to starboard create a comfortable watchkeeping and relaxation area with the kind of visibility that traditional low saloon layouts cannot match.

• Raised dining area with excellent all-around visibility
• Twin overstuffed leather chairs to starboard
• Blond leather overhead panels with sculpted recessed stainless steel and teak handrails
• Stainless steel and teak-treaded companionway steps
• Double Plexiglas companionway doors that stow into the threshold sole
• Natural connection between the cockpit, saloon, galley, and navigation station
• 32” Sony 1080 HD TV in saloon with TV lift - 2023
• Sony radio, CD, and stereo from saloon TV console
• Four hidden speakers in saloon headlining

MASTER STATEROOM

The forward owner’s suite is spacious, private, and well suited to long-range cruising. The full-beam layout includes a centerline queen berth with two-step walkaround access, vanity/desk area, abundant lockers and drawers, and large hull lights. The cabin feels calm, open, and genuinely livable rather than simply fitted into the bow.

• Full-beam forward owner’s stateroom
• Centerline queen berth with two-step walkaround access
• Vanity and desk area
• Large hull lights
• Abundant storage for extended cruising
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
• 22” Sony HD TV flush mounted in master stateroom - 2023

Master Head

The en-suite master head is finished in teak and Corian and includes a generous separate shower. The arrangement gives the owner’s suite a true private forward apartment feel, appropriate for extended time aboard.

• Private en-suite master head
• Teak and Corian finishes
• Separate Lexan stall shower
• Tecma electric toilet with dual fresh/saltwater flush
• Ventilation fan

VIP STATEROOM

The aft VIP stateroom is located three steps down aft and to starboard of the Raised Saloon. It provides a comfortable double berth, large hull portlights, and good privacy from the owner’s suite forward.

• Aft double VIP stateroom to starboard
• Large hull portlights
• Private guest accommodations separated from the owner’s suite
• Convenient access to the shared guest/day head

VIP Head

The guest/day head serves the aft staterooms and includes a separate stall shower. The concealed Splendide washer/dryer is located in the aft shower area, keeping laundry equipment accessible but out of the main living spaces.

• Guest/day head serving the aft cabins
• Separate stall shower
• Tecma electric toilet with dual fresh/saltwater flush
• Splendide vented washer/dryer concealed in aft shower area

GUEST CABIN (PORT)

The port aft guest cabin is arranged with over/under berths and can serve as a guest cabin, crew cabin, workshop, storage room, or oversized walk-in locker depending on the owner’s cruising plans.

• Over/under berth arrangement
• Large hull portlight
• Flexible space for guests, crew, storage, tools, luggage, or workshop use
• Excellent utility for long-term cruising and liveaboard use

GALLEY

The galley is positioned forward of the Raised Saloon and is designed for serious time aboard. Corian counters, stainless appliances, keel-cooled refrigeration, wine storage, and generous cabinetry make the space practical underway and comfortable at anchor. Across from the galley, the chef’s nook seats two around a built-in desk/breakfast-bar arrangement with additional storage and excellent natural light.

• Corian countertops
• Front-loading stainless steel double-door refrigerator
• Two front-loading freezer drawer units
• Keel-cooled refrigeration and freezer units
• Frigoboat 12-bottle keel-cooled wine cooler
• Propane 4-burner stove with oven
• Integrated stove extractor unit ducted to exterior
• Stainless steel microwave - 110 V
• Stainless steel toaster oven
• Portable icemaker
• Stainless steel double sinks with fitted chopping board
• LPG gas and carbon monoxide detection
• Chef’s nook with seating for two, built-in desk/breakfast-bar function, and additional storage

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS

NAVIGATION STATION

The navigation station is located aft to port within the Raised Saloon, just inboard of the companionway. This elevated position gives the navigator visibility, immediate access to the cockpit, and a central location for system monitoring, communications, and electrical control. The leather swivel navigation seat includes fold-down armrests and places the navigator in front of three panels of instrumentation.

• NEW B&G Zeus SR MFD - 2025
• Icom marine radio
• B&G autopilot keypad
• EMPIRBUS master control computer
• Fischer Panda generator control
• Shore power / generator 120 V control and distribution
• Tankage gauges

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

VIVERE carries a substantial B&G-based navigation package with updated multifunction displays, redundant helm instrumentation, autopilot controls, VHF communications, AIS, and NMEA 2000 integration. The suite is well matched to the yacht’s offshore purpose and shorthanded sailing design.

• NEW AIS Class B with NMEA 2000 interface - 2025
• Zeus GPS antenna
• AC42 computer
• AC42 rate gyro fluxgate compass
• RF25 rudder feedback unit
• ICOM M424G VHF at nav station with ICOM HM195GB remote handset
• Lewmar 24 V 1/4 HP Mamba autopilot drive - 2023
• Lopo LED navigation lights

HELM STATIONS - PORT

• NEW B&G H3000 AWA 360 / Triton multifunction display - 2025
• B&G autopilot keypad display
• NEW B&G Zeus SR-12 MFD display - 2025
• Icom HM195 GB remote VHF handset
• Keel control and position indicator
• Bow and stern thruster controls
• Yanmar electronic engine controls
• Staysail furler control

HELM STATIONS - STARBOARD

• NEW B&G H3000 AWA 360 / Triton multifunction display - 2025
• B&G autopilot keypad display
• NEW B&G Zeus SR-12 MFD display - 2025
• Keel control and position indicator
• Bow and stern thruster controls
• Yanmar electronic engine controls
• Transom door control
• Genoa / Code Zero furler controls

CONSTRUCTION AND KEY FEATURES OF THE HULL AND DECK

HULL

VIVERE was designed by Ed Dubois and built by Northshore Yachts as the flagship of the Southerly variable-draft range. Her hull form carries a fine entry, long waterline, and beam aft for stability, interior volume, and confident offshore motion. The hydraulic swing keel is central to the design, allowing shallow-water access with the keel raised and true deep-keel sailing performance when deployed.

• Fiberglass monohull construction
• Hydraulic variable-draft swing keel with approximately 4’ to 10’9” draft range
• Twin rudders for control and grounding support
• Substantial grounding keel plate designed to allow the yacht to safely take the ground
• Long waterline, fine plumb entry, and beam carried aft for stability and volume
• Designed by Ed Dubois and built by Northshore Yachts in the United Kingdom

DECK

The deck layout is built around secure movement, shorthanded sail handling, and a strong connection between the cockpit and Raised Saloon. The raised coachroof and teardrop windows are a signature of the design, while the aft deck, garage, and hydraulic transom door create a genuine beach-club-style stern platform.

• Raised Saloon deckhouse with DuBois teardrop windows
• Teak exterior surfaces noted as beautifully oiled and consistent throughout
• Secure deck layout with stainless steel and teak handrails
• Hydraulic tender garage for Williams 285 Turbo Jet
• Hydraulic transom door / beach club with teak and stainless swim platform
• 800 W solar array on bimini - 2025

COCKPIT

• Large aft sailing cockpit with symmetrical curved seating for approximately eight
• Centerline varnished teak folding table with drink locker and stainless steel safety rails
• Dual carbon steering wheels
• Fully equipped port and starboard helm/navigation stations
• Cockpit companionway access directly into the Raised Saloon
• Updated cockpit soft goods - 2025
• Cockpit down lighting

MAST AND RIGGING

• Selden carbon fiber mast with clear coat finish and black alloy triple spreaders
• Solent double-headsail rig
• Nitronic 50 rod standing rigging
• GMT hydraulic-powered in-boom mainsail furler
• Furlex 400 E 24 V powered self-tacking jib furling inner stay
• Furlex 300 E 24 V powered Code Zero furling headstay
• Hydraulic boom vang and backstay cylinders with manual hydraulic pump and control panel
• Manual hydraulic mast jack system for rig tuning and stepping/un-stepping
• Eight LED spreader lights with up/down lights individually switched from main panel and helm pod
• Lopo LED foredeck and steaming light on mast
• Lightning Master arrestor at masthead with mast step connected to keel plate
• Three mast climbing steps
• Mast stepping and rig survey - 5/26

SAILS AND WINCHES

• North Sails SRP75 fully battened mainsail with in-boom furling - well used and reliably functional
• NEW Code Zero on Furlex - 2026
• Self-tacking jib, SRP95 - well used and reliably functional
• Genoa, SRP75
• North G2 gennaker
• Push-button mainsail furl/unfurl controls at helm
• Lewmar 48 AEST powered halyard winch - starboard
• Lewmar 54 AEST powered mainsheet winch and jib sheet winches
• Lewmar 68 AEST powered 2-speed genoa sheet winches - port and starboard

SHIP SYSTEMS

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

VIVERE is powered by a 150 HP Yanmar 4LV150 diesel engine with Yanmar electronic controls at both helm stations. The current engine was new in 2018 and installed with zero hours in 2023. The drivetrain package also includes a 2023 ZF63A transmission, Aqua Drive unit, rebuilt Max Prop, and upgraded fuel filtration.

• Yanmar 4LV150 150 HP diesel engine - new 2018; installed with zero hours in 2023; approximately 610 hours as of 4/26
• NEW ZF63A transmission - 2023
• Yanmar electronic gear controls at both helm stations
• Aqua Drive unit
• Duplex Racor fuel filter system - 2023
• Max Prop 3-blade feathering propeller, factory rebuilt - 2024
• Rope cutter on prop shaft
• Bow and stern thrusters with separate 24 V batteries

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

VIVERE is set up for extended cruising with substantial fuel, water, and holding capacity, a high-output watermaker, electric heads, and practical tank monitoring from the navigation station.

• Fuel capacity: 309 gal. with fuel manifold
• Fresh water capacity: 228 gal.
• Holding tank capacity: 105 gal.
• NEW Schenker Zen 150 24 V watermaker, approximately 40 gal/hr - 2024
• Tecma electric toilets with dual fresh/saltwater flush
• Tankage gauges at navigation station

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Fischer Panda 120 V 9.6 kW generator - 551 hours as of 4/26
• Lithionics lithium house battery system - 1,240 Ah at 24 V with associated wiring and components - 2023
• NEW 800 W solar panels on bimini top - 2025
• NEW Victron MPPT solar controller - 2025
• Mastervolt EasyView touchscreen monitor
• Upgraded EmpirBus electrical management system rebuilt - 2023
• Separate engine and generator start battery and wiring - 2023
• Bow and stern thrusters with separate 24 V batteries
• 12 V / 15 A charger for main engine / generator / start batteries
• MASS 100 A service battery charger
• CombiMaster inverter/charger - 24 V / 3500 W / 100 A
• 150 A house service alternator
• NEW 110 V air-conditioning seawater cooling pump - 2025
• 50 A and 30 A shore power inlet service with cables and plugs

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• 32” Sony 1080 HD TV in saloon with TV lift that raises and retracts into custom starboard cabinet - 2023
• 22” Sony HD TV flush mounted in master stateroom - 2023
• Dual-zone sound system for saloon
• Sony radio, CD, and stereo from saloon TV console
• Four hidden speakers in saloon headlining
• Blu-ray player fitted in saloon
• HDMI network switches to three TVs
• Glomex TV antenna at masthead
• Starlink Standard 4X with trio flat mount Gen 3 - 2025

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Superior 6-person inflatable life raft - inspection current
• LPG gas detection
• Carbon monoxide detection
• Lopo LED navigation lights
• Lightning Master arrestor at masthead with mast step connected to keel plate

TENDER

• Williams 285 Turbo Jet RIB tender - 9’6”
• 90 HP Rotax water jet engine
• Tender housed inside hydraulic transom garage
• Quick-release wheel for storage
• Bathing ladder and LED deck lights
• Quick deployment/retrieval system for jet RIB garage
• Hydraulic transom door lowers to create access to the beach club and swim platform

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BROKER’S COMMENTS

VIVERE is one of the most compelling yachts in the sub-60-foot bluewater market because she does something very few yachts can do well: she combines serious offshore ability, refined luxury, shorthanded sailing systems, and true shoal-draft freedom in one yacht. The Southerly 57RS is not another conventional center-cockpit cruiser. She is a modern raised-saloon, variable-draft offshore yacht with a signature Dubois profile, an elegant Rhoades Young interior, and the structural intent of a yacht designed for real voyaging.

The swing keel is the headline feature, but it is not a gimmick. Keel down, VIVERE has the bite, righting moment, and windward ability expected of a serious offshore yacht. Keel up, she opens up shallow anchorages, rivers, Bahamas-style cruising grounds, and tucked-away harbors that most 57-foot yachts simply cannot reach. Her ability to safely take the ground on the keel pad and twin rudders further expands her cruising possibilities and makes her a uniquely practical long-distance yacht.

Her interior is equally important. The Raised Saloon creates real visibility, light, and livability underway, while the three-cabin, two-head arrangement provides privacy and storage for extended time aboard. The full-beam owner’s suite forward, aft guest accommodations, chef’s nook, and elevated nav station make the boat feel far more spacious and considered than a conventional cruiser of similar length.

VIVERE is also well equipped and meaningfully updated, with lithium power, solar, Starlink, watermaker, updated B&G navigation electronics, recent drivetrain improvements, a carbon rig, powered sail handling, bow and stern thrusters, and a Williams jet tender in a garage. For a buyer who wants a yacht that can cross oceans, cruise shallow water, and stand apart from the usual bluewater offerings, VIVERE deserves serious attention.

VIVERE is noted as undergoing spring maintenance, with hull and deck wax completed and haul-out, bottom paint, zincs, mast clear-coat work, and rig survey scheduled for 5/26. These items should be confirmed and updated as work is completed before activation.

REVIEWS

• The Southerly 57 received SAIL Magazine’s 2011 Best Boats award in the flagship monohull category.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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