SW123: Southern Wind's new flagship
Southern Wind introduces the new flagship project SW123—an addition to the portfolio of high-performance luxury Smart Custom yachts. SW123 is an ocean-going yacht conceived as a new customizable platform. Penned by the expert team of Farr Yacht Design for the Naval Architecture and Nauta Design for the Exterior and Interior Design, SW123 will be the lightest performance cruiser in its range, delivering the perfect balance between high performance and the deep connection with the sea expected from a true sailing yacht.
Following on the success of the SW108 smart custom, the SW123 is available in different keel configurations, sail plans, deck configurations (GT, X-Crossover), and different interior styles and layouts. The hull shape of the SW123 has been developed to accommodate a twin rudder configuration in conjunction with either a lifting or telescopic keel, giving a manageable draft of 3.85 m (keel raised).
“The generously wide aft sections and transom of the SW123 allow for more internal volume and deck area. This generous width is carefully balanced with extra volume in the forward sections to ensure the yacht remains in control with a level fore-and-aft trim when sailing at a typical upwind heel angle.” Jim Schmicker, Farr Yacht Design.
The SW123’s exceptionally wide aft cockpit allows for two distinct transom configurations.
- The twin-fold transom system transforms the yacht’s aft section into a beach club and tender/toy garage, offering a unique experience at sea. The garage is designed to accommodate a premium tender of 5.35 m capable of carrying 9 people, such as the Castoldi Jet Tender 17 or Williams Sportjet 540.
- The Seaside Lounge transom design allows for a significantly larger beach club area and swim platform in addition to creating a versatile lounge area.
The interior layout can be fully customized, while respecting the position of the technical rooms, to offer the maximum comfort and privacy to guests and crew.
SW123 offers a four-guest cabin plus a spacious and inviting social area forward of the saloon, seamlessly integrating the living and dining spaces with a comfortable TV lounge.
All guest cabins can be conceived as multifunctional to be used as an onboard studio with a day head, a gym/sauna, or converted into a regular cabin.
SW123 presents a generously proportioned main saloon that is the centerpiece for onboard living.
It is a large single open space where ten guests can relax and converse in sumptuous comfort on sofas or around the eight- to ten-seat dining table.
The crew area is thoughtfully designed to provide an efficient living and working space for five to six members, featuring three ensuite cabins.
The engine room is spacious, with access provided through a fully equipped technical room. SW123 is offered with IMO Tier III compliant traditional diesel propulsion or built for the future with a serial hybrid power and propulsion system with an integrated high-voltage energy storage system.
The first SW123 is already under construction and is scheduled to launch in February 2027.
