Well-known South African shipyard Southern Wind has announced the singing of two SW 102 DS yacht contracts, both with European clients. The contracts were signed immediately after the official project presentation in July. These first two SW102DS superyachts will be delivered in the Spring and Winter of 2012 respectively. This result proves that the project is perfectly target on the market expectations and that it should continue the exceptional success of its predecessor, the SW 100 DS yacht. The sailing yacht SW102DS is once again a collaborative effort between Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design.
Sailing Yacht SW102DS by Southern Wind
The SW 102 represents the synthesis and evolution of traits typified by the nine SW 100 DS, four SW 100 RS, one SW 110 and one SW 94 delivered since 2006; which have given supremacy to the shipyard in the 100 foot league.
SW 102 DS Yacht by Southern Wind in collaboration with Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design
It combines the successful lay-out already seen on the SW 100 with the advantage of a more modern hull and a remarkable gain in the water line length of 1.35 m.
Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Design sailing Yacht SW 102 DS by Southern Wind - under construction
This increase in LWL offers significant advantages while sailing, in any condition and while steaming. The flatter aft hull bottom promises higher performance and increased stability, especially in reaching conditions.
SW 102 DS sailing yacht by Southern Wind due for launch in 2012
On the interiors, the sailing yacht SW 102 offers up to 17% more volume compared to the ones of the SW 100.
Nauta Design and Farr Yacht Designed sailing yacht SW 102 DS by Southern Wind
These two units, currently under construction, will feature different layouts. The owner of the first has opted for an aft owner arrangement, preferring his master cabin in the wider aft section of the hull; while the second has opted for the traditional SW configuration with crew aft and master cabin forward of the mast. The adaption of either layout has not posed problems for Southern Wind, thanks to the yard’s experience in the semi-custom constructions.
Superyacht SW 102 DS - Salon
Sailing Yacht SW 102 DS by Southern Wind - Owner Cabin
SW 102 DS sailing yacht by Southern Wind - Galley
