SOUTHERLY 480
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.15 ft |
| LWL | 42.81 ft |
| Beam | 14.63 ft |
| Draft | 10.24 ft/ 3.28 ft min |
| Displacement | 38,043 lb |
| Ballast | 13,492.3 lb |
| Material | 48’ 8”14.83 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 106.5 L |
| Fuel | 175.4 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the SOUTHERLY 480
Discovery 48 with a swing keel. Centerline skeg fitted to protect prop.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49.15ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the SOUTHERLY 480yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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