2023 Southern Wind SW108 Hybrid Gelliceaux

Outstanding performance, innovative design and advanced technology: these are the ingredients that go to making the first SW108 HYBRID, has been launched in Cape Town, a proper smart custom hybrid sailboat, representing a turning point in Southern Wind’s offering of luxury, high performance Superyachts.

With exterior and interior penned by Nauta Design and naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design, SW108 is characterized by a strong focus on performance.

The yacht will feature an increased sail plan, a lifting keel (4.0-6,2m) and twin rudder configuration, all of which contribute to making her a very powerful yacht. A full carbon hull, deck and bulkheads, high modulus carbon mast and boom, carbon rigging and titanium deck fittings have helped to keep the displacement to 78.9 tons.

SW108#01 is characterized by a deck design specifically created to meet the owner’s detailed brief. The new deck layout is fresh but immediately recognizable for its clean, sober geometries that include all the touchstones of the GT look in a new configuration. SW108 has a redesigned coachroof that lets even more light into the yacht through a central skylight and side windows.

SW108 interior features a 4-cabin layouts: the owner’s cabin is forward in the quietest area of the yacht and 3-guest cabins are amidship. This arrangement allows for a spacious and enjoyable L-shaped social area forward of the saloon that includes living and dining areas and a TV lounge.

SW108 will stand out for the completely new style of her interior: new furniture geometries, wood colors and finishing, a sophisticated lighting system by PSLab, will all complement in a holistic way offering a sense of warmness and elegance.