SW123, Southern Wind 123ft Cruising Yacht
Design 808 is a Southern Wind 123ft Cruising Yacht 123ft Superyacht designed by Farr Yacht Design in 2025. The SW123 is a Smart Custom yacht reimagined at the highest level: responsible, sophisticated, performance-oriented, elegant, and ocean-going. Conceived as an entirely new customizable platform, this flagship embodies Southern Wind’s expertise in superyacht construction. Penned by the expert team of Farr Yacht Design for the Naval Architecture and Nauta Design for the Exterior and Interior Design, SW123 will be the lightest performance cruiser in its range, delivering the perfect balance between high performance and the deep connection with the sea expected from a true sailing yacht. The first SW123 is already under construction and is scheduled to launch in February 2027. Designed to deliver fast and exhilarating long-range cruising, she offers unmatched comfort and luxury. The passionate owners, who cultivated their love for sailing through charter experiences, plan to share this joy by making the yacht available on the charter market.
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Designer’s Notes
VERSATILITY Following on the success of the SW108 smart custom, the SW123 is available in different keel configurations, sail plans, deck configurations (GT, X-Crossover) and different interior styles and layouts giving each yacht its own unique personality. “The Southern Wind 123 embodies the smart custom concept, offering a refined platform that allows for tailored deck geometry designs and interior styles to customize each yacht according to the owners desire and vision, while maintaining a proven structure. In this size range, its versatility in exterior architecture and styling, and in the interior functions, ensures a high-end yachting experience.” Massimo Gino, Nauta Design. The hull shape of the SW123 has been developed to accommodate a twin rudder configuration in conjunction with either a lifting or telescopic keel giving a manageable draft of 3.85m (keel raised). “The generously wide aft sections and transom of the SW123 allow for more internal volume and deck area. This generous width is carefully balanced with extra volume in the forward sections to ensure the yacht remains in control with a level fore-and-aft trim when sailing at typical upwind heel angle.” Jim Schmicker, Farr Yacht Design.