Discovery Yachts buys Southerly<\/p>\n
12 Jun 2017<\/p>\n
Discovery Yachts has bought Southerly<\/p>\n
Discovery Yachts has acquired the Southerly range of swing keel sailing yachts for an undisclosed sum.<\/p>\n
The move follows the recent management buyout and new investment and is a \u2018logical move\u2019 for the Discovery Group that is aiming to become one of the UK\u2019s leading sailboat builders with its range of cruising yachts – monohull and catamaran – from 32 to 67ft.<\/p>\n
Plans are underway to enhance the Southerly offering by adding a mix of bespoke customisation and handcrafted joinery.<\/p>\n
New build programmes have been entered into the 2017 Discovery production schedule with production of Southerly yachts taking place at Discovery\u2019s Southampton based facility. A new product launch for the Southerly brand is expected for September\u2019s Southampton Boat Show.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe purchase of the Southerly Yachts brand is a vital element in the exciting growth and investment strategy we are planning for the Discovery Yachts Group,\u201d said<\/p>\n
MD Sean Langdon.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis purchase enables us to offer our clients a much more extensive size range, as well as the versatility of the variable draft designs. We plan to capitalize on the global appeal of the dual brands to become one of the UK\u2019s leading quality sailboat builders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to welcoming the Southerly owners and prospective purchasers into the Discovery Groups\u2019 family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Northshore Yacht Services, based at Chichester Harbour will continue to be an approved specialist Southerly refit and repair centre and Southerly yacht brokerage.<\/p>\n
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