Southerly 42RST, SAVING GRACE II

Broker’s Comments

The Southerly 42RST is one of the most popular models in its class, and SAVING GRACE II is an exceptional example. Designed for both ocean crossings and comfortable coastal cruising, this variable-draft yacht offers remarkable versatility. With the keel raised, she can anchor in just 2 feet 9 inches of water and even sit comfortably on her bottom when the tide recedes. With the push of a button, this variable draft yacht can lower her keel to an impressive 8 feet 11 inches, allowing you to sail to weather at angles reserved for racing yachts.

SAVING GRACE II features a powerful sail plan designed for effortless handling and strong upwind performance. Her Selden tall fractional rig with swept-back double spreaders includes a self-tacking furling jib for easy sailing and a large, fully battened mainsail. The Stac Pac system, Selden MDS cars, and lazy jacks ensure quick and simple sail handling. She also boasts a single-line reefing system with three reef points, with all lines running back to the cockpit. For downwind sailing, she comes equipped with a furling asymmetric spinnaker.

Below deck, the 2-cabin layout provides comfortable accommodations, with a convertible saloon adding two extra berths, allowing SAVING GRACE to sleep up to six guests. Large deck saloon windows allow for panoramic views from the raised seating area. The linear galley to starboard is well-designed for cooking at sea, while both cabins offer spacious and inviting sleeping quarters.

As one of the last 42RSTs built, SAVING GRACE II has been lovingly maintained by her owners, who have enjoyed many years aboard. She is in excellent condition and fully equipped with extras and upgrades, ready to set sail across any ocean.

Owner’s Comments

Launched in December 2013, SAVING GRACE II was our second Southerly, with both yachts purchased new. For our 42RST, a new build allowed us the opportunity to specify a yacht based upon what we had learned from our 38, and tailor her to our sailing ambitions. The results were delightful, offering a rig that is easily manageable for two people on long or short passages, together with systems that allow ease of sailing and mooring. Whether it’s the self-tacking jib, multiple power-winches or the bow and stern thrusters, SAVING GRACE II was designed to be as stress-free as possible.

The sail-plan offers flexibility too, depending upon both the wind conditions and the crew. Twin-head sails include the jib and full genoa, a furling asymmetric for light air reaching and a full spinnaker for down-wind performance. The fully battened main features MDS cars along with three reefing points, all discreetly laid back to the cockpit. All are in excellent condition, benefitting from regular valeting and careful storage over the winters.

She was also built for long-term cruising and ARC compatibility, with a generator, watermaker, Mastervolt AGM batteries, additional freshwater tank, SSB radio, pactor modem, large fridge / freezer capacity and even a washing machine! SAVING GRACE II is bluewater ready in every respect.

Over eleven years SAVING GRACE II has taken us to a variety of destinations in the UK and Europe. From France and Portugal, to three years spent in Spain and the Balearics, all of which are recorded in SAVING GRACE II’s own website, https://www.savinggrace2.com/. Here you’ll find a log of the many adventures we have enjoyed.

Now residents in Spain, our sailing plans need to adapt to spending less time in the UK. SAVING GRACE II has been a privilege to enjoy, something which we are sure will benefit a future owner. Apart from complete provenance and copious records, she comes with the assurance that only a solid, well-built and well-maintained yacht provides.