2011 Southerly 57 RS

ON DISPLAY AT THE ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW | D-DOCK | OCTOBER 15-18

VIVERE is a 2011 Southerly 57RS Raised Saloon Cutter, designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois and built by Northshore Yachts in the UK. As the flagship of the Southerly variable-draft range, the 57RS was conceived to combine true ocean-crossing capability, shallow-water freedom, elegant raised-saloon living, and sophisticated shorthanded sailing systems—all with the feel and finish of a much larger yacht.

The design brief is immediately apparent: VIVERE was built for owners who want to sail far, live aboard in first-class surroundings, and explore anchorages that most yachts of this size can only dream of reaching.

Her hydraulic swing keel gives her an extraordinary 4' draft with the keel raised and 10'9" fully deployed, allowing her to move effortlessly between shoal-water cruising and serious offshore sailing. With the keel down, she gains the lateral resistance, stability, and windward performance expected of a deep-draft ocean-going yacht. With the keel raised, she can access shallow anchorages, rivers, bays, and tucked-away harbors far beyond the reach of most 57-foot yachts.

Twin rudders, a long waterline, fine entry, beam carried well aft, and a substantial grounding plate contribute to a yacht that is remarkably stable offshore, easy to manage, and unusually versatile for her length. She can also be safely grounded on her keel pad and twin rudders—an extraordinary advantage for exploring remote cruising grounds.

ON DECK

VIVERE offers a large, secure aft sailing cockpit designed for comfortable entertaining and easy shorthanded operation. The cockpit comfortably accommodates 10 guests and features twin carbon-fiber wheels, redundant helm electronics, push-button sail handling, and excellent visibility.

Bow and stern thrusters provide exceptional control in close quarters. A hydraulic transom door opens to a private beach-club-style platform, while the hydraulic tender garage houses her 2025 Williams 285 Turbo Jet tender.

The teak decks and stainless-steel hardware have been exceptionally well maintained and present beautifully. Generous side decks and excellent access to the foredeck make moving around the yacht safe and effortless. Two forward-facing Gin & Tonic seats, positioned port and starboard at the transom, provide an especially inviting place to enjoy the view underway or at anchor.

THE RAISED SALOON

Inside, VIVERE's Raised Saloon is stunning—bright, spacious, and commanding. Dubois' signature teardrop windows flood the interior with natural light while providing extraordinary visibility from the elevated living areas.

The interior, styled by Rhoades Young, combines Crown Cut teak joinery with leather and stainless-steel accents to create an atmosphere that feels much more like a superyacht than a conventional semi-custom cruising yacht.

The result is a sophisticated yet genuinely practical interior designed for extended time aboard, whether crossing an ocean or spending weeks exploring remote anchorages.

SYSTEMS & UPGRADES

VIVERE has been thoughtfully and extensively updated, including a 2023 150 HP Yanmar 4LV150 diesel, Lithionics lithium house batteries, 800W solar array, DC watermaker, updated B&G electronics, Starlink, recent drivetrain improvements, bow and stern thrusters, and a new Code Zero.

Her extensive summer 2026 shipyard period included significant work to the mast, keel, hydraulics, hull, mechanical systems, and cockpit.

For an owner seeking serious blue-water capability, high-end liveaboard comfort, and the freedom to explore shallow cruising grounds without sacrificing sailing performance, VIVERE is a rare and compelling offering.

KEY FEATURES

• Flagship Southerly 57RS Raised Saloon Cutter designed by Ed Dubois and built by Northshore Yachts
• Hydraulic variable-draft swing keel: 4' raised / 10'9" fully deployed
• Ability to safely ground on keel pad and twin rudders
• Keel systems rebuilt 9/2026
• 2023 Yanmar 4LV150, 150 HP diesel
• Approximately 650 hours as of 10/2026
• ZF63A transmission
• 2023 bow and stern thrusters, rebuilt
• Selden carbon-fiber mast with triple spreaders
• Mast removed, refitted and refinished 7/2026
• In-boom furling with Solent double-headsail rig
• Lithionics 1,240 Ah / 24V lithium house battery system
• 800W solar array, installed 2023
• 2025 Victron MPPT solar controller
• 2025 Starlink Standard 4X with Trio Flat Mount Gen 3
• 2025 Code Zero on Furlex furling system
• 2026 B&G Zeus SR-12 MFD displays and updated B&G instrumentation
• 2025 Schenker Zen 150 24V watermaker, approximately 40 GPH
• 2024 large aft sailing cockpit with updated soft goods
• 2025 Williams 285 Turbo Jet tender with 90 HP Rotax jet engine
• Hydraulic tender garage
• Hydraulic transom door / beach-club stern platform
• Three-stateroom, two-head layout
• Full-beam forward owner's suite
• SAIL Magazine 2011 Best Boats flagship monohull winner
• A compelling alternative to the usual sisterships seen in the anchorage or on the docks

VIVERE's interior is one of the defining features of the Southerly 57RS. Designed by Rhoades Young, it combines Crown Cut teak joinery, high-quality 316 stainless steel, plush leather accents, sculpted handrails, raised seating, and abundant natural light to create an interior that is warm, substantial, and unmistakably premium.

The Raised Saloon layout places the yacht's primary living areas exactly where they belong on an offshore cruising yacht: secure, connected to the cockpit, and surrounded by visibility.

From the cockpit, the main companionway leads into the Raised Saloon, with the dining and living 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 highly functional working and living area while remaining connected to the yacht's social center.

The full-beam owner's suite is forward, with a centerline queen berth. This arrangement is a refreshing alternative to the more conventional aft master found on many cruising yachts. The suite is generous, private, and inviting, with an office/desk area, vanity, excellent full-length lockers and storage, and a generous en-suite head with separate walk-in shower stall.

Aft of the saloon and down to starboard are two guest cabins and a second full head with separate stall shower and washer/dryer, creating a proper three-cabin, two-head layout well suited to extended cruising with family and guests.

INTERIOR STYLING & ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Crown-cut teak joinery throughout
• Superyacht-quality stainless steel and leather accents
• Raised Saloon with panoramic visibility and Dubois teardrop windows
• V-groove teak flooring throughout
• Five reverse-cycle air-conditioning/heating units — 50,000 BTU total
• Concertina blinds in 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
• 105-gallon holding tank
• Ventilation fans in heads
• Splendide vented washer/dryer concealed in aft shower area
• Naturalmat Airflow mattress upgrades
• Starlink Standard 4X with Trio Flat Mount
• Gen 3 Wi-Fi throughout
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MAIN SALOON

The Raised Saloon is the soul of VIVERE.

Dubois' distinctive teardrop windows fill the space with natural light, while the elevated seating positions create an extraordinary connection with the outdoor environment. The dining and living area is positioned to port, while twin leather chairs to starboard provide a comfortable space for relaxing, reading, working, or simply enjoying the view.

It is a level of visibility and connection with the surroundings that traditional lower-salon layouts simply cannot match.

Features include:

• Raised dining area with exceptional 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 flow between cockpit, saloon, galley, owner's suite, and navigation station
• 32" Sony 1080 HD TV with TV lift
• 2023 Sony radio/CD/stereo integrated into saloon TV console
• Four concealed saloon speakers

MASTER STATEROOM

The forward owner's suite is spacious, private, and exceptionally well suited to long-range cruising.

The full-beam layout features a centerline queen berth with ergonomic two-step walkaround access, vanity, desk area, abundant lockers and drawers, and large hull-side windows. The result is a calm, open, genuinely livable space that feels more like a private apartment than a conventional yacht cabin.

• 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 Lexan stall shower, Tecma electric toilet with dual fresh/saltwater flush, and ventilation fan.

The arrangement gives the owner's suite a true private-apartment feel—exactly what one wants when spending extended periods 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

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 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

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

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

MAST

• Mast prepped and clearcoat renewed with seven coats
• Spreader lights renewed
• Tricolor light replaced
• Radar bracket prepped and painted
• New deck seal
• Boom light renewed
• Boom heel painted

KEEL

• New 5/8" diameter Amsteel tether installed for lifting and lowering keel
• Lifting bolts renewed
• Lifting cylinder refurbished
• Grounding plate and keel wet-blasted with glass bead, faired, epoxy coated, and painted with Pettit Odyssey HD Multi-Season ablative.
• Grounding plate resealed

HYDRAULICS

• Fluidlink directional control valves replaced
• Suspect hydraulic hoses and fittings renewed
• New primary hydraulic three-way pump for keel lifting, boom furling, and transom door operation

HULL

• Bottom painted with Pettit Odyssey HD Multi-Season ablative
• Zincs renewed
• Broken stern-thruster propeller replaced

MECHANICAL

• New cutless bearing
• Line cutter serviced
• MaxProp greased
• MaxProp antifouling applied
• Autopilot drive replaced

COCKPIT

• Clearcoat renewed on helm wheels

BROKER’S COMMENTS

VIVERE is one of the most compelling high-quality, original sailing yachts available in the sub-60-foot blue-water market. She does something very few yachts can do—and does it exceptionally well: she combines serious offshore capability, refined luxury, sophisticated shorthanded sailing systems, and genuine shoal-draft freedom in one remarkably versatile yacht.

The Southerly 57RS is not simply another conventional center-cockpit cruiser. Her Dubois/Rhoades Young pedigree and Raised Saloon configuration reflect a distinctly more sophisticated approach to ocean cruising. She was conceived with the mindset of a much larger yacht, yet remains manageable by a capable couple.

The swing keel is a headline feature, but it is anything but a gimmick. Keel down, VIVERE delivers the bite, lateral resistance, stability, and windward performance expected of a serious offshore yacht, with significantly reduced heel. Keel up, she transforms into something altogether different: a 57-foot yacht capable of exploring shallow anchorages, rivers, Bahamas-style cruising grounds, and tucked-away harbors that most yachts of this size simply cannot reach.

Her ability to safely ground on her keel pad and twin rudders further expands her cruising possibilities and makes her an unusually practical long-distance yacht.

Her interior is equally important. The Raised Saloon delivers exceptional visibility, natural light, and livability both underway and at anchor. The three-cabin, two-head arrangement provides privacy and generous storage for extended periods aboard, while the full-beam owner's suite forward, aft guest accommodations, chef's nook, and elevated navigation station create an interior that feels remarkably connected and cohesive.

And VIVERE has not simply been maintained—she has been meaningfully updated.

Lithium power, solar, Starlink, a DC water maker, updated B&G navigation electronics, recent drivetrain improvements, a freshly refinished carbon rig, powered sail handling, bow and stern thrusters, and a 2025 Williams jet tender all contribute to a yacht designed for contemporary cruising.

Her extensive summer 2026 shipyard period adds another level of confidence, with significant work completed to the mast, keel, hydraulic systems, hull, mechanical systems, and cockpit.

For the adventurous owner who wants a yacht capable of crossing oceans, cruising shallow water, living aboard in genuine comfort, and wants to stand apart from the usual blue-water offerings,

VIVERE deserves your serious attention.

REVIEWS

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

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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