2003 SOUTHERN WIND SHIPYARDS SW80 Deck Saloon

COMMENTS

Road Taken is a proven blue-water performance cruiser, built for global adventures without compromise. Designed with a perfect balance of elegance and functionality, its overall concept and interior/exterior styling were envisioned by Nauta Design, while Farr Yacht Design provided the expert naval architecture, including the sail plan and appendages. Bringing this vision to life, Southern Wind Shipyard combined advanced materials and cutting-edge construction techniques with its renowned craftsmanship.

With a modern and striking aesthetic, Road Taken offers an exceptional on-deck experience. Its panoramic deck saloon provides a 270-degree view, seamlessly complemented by a spacious sunbathing area nestled between the crew quarters and the dedicated guest cockpit. Designed for both long-range cruising and day sailing, the deck layout features ergonomic solutions that enhance comfort and ease of navigation. Inside, the rational and thoughtfully designed layout ensures a harmonious blend of luxury and practicality.

Since her sale in 2019, Road Taken has mainly cruised in the Mediterranean except for a summer cruise in Scotland in 2022 and a crossing to the Caribbean for winter 2024/2025. 

Meticulously maintained to the highest standards, Road Taken has undergone a continuous program upgrades and improvements to keep her working like new. Below is a brief summary of recent work with additional details about recent improvement interspersed in the vessel description.

Spring 2025:

• New North Sails 3Di Mainsail
• New North Sails Gennaker with sock and inflatable bucket
• Fresh coat of antifouling in late June
• Full service to Navtec hydraulic system
• Full service of main engine and generators

Autumn 2024 - Monaco Marine Cogolin

• Full service of mast and rigging
• NDT on mast tube and boom
• Full revision of rod rigging by Navtex
• Full rebuild of Reckmann jib and staysail furlers
• All new halyards, and sheets for main, jib, staysail and gennaker
• Rudder removed, new JP3 upper and lower bearings
• New service alternator and PTO on main engine
• New mattress in Owner’s cabin
• Haul out with service of propeller, changing of anodes and 2-coats antifouling
• New membranes for both water makers
• Two new 24v pumps for bilge and fire fighting
• Two new sprayhoods and a new bimini
• New Iridium sat phone handset
• New H5000 autopilot display on steering pedestal
• Four new B&G GFD displays (Helm stations, Owner & Captain cabins)
• Two new 6-person liferafts + grab bags,

Spring 2024 - Monaco Marine Cogolin

• Removal and full rebuild of Onan 17kva genset
• New stuffing box PSS
• New Aquadrive thrust bearing
• New exhaust elbow on main engine
• New Sonnenschein AGM service batteries (12)
• Two new freshwater pumps Ecojet2 BB 24v
• Replacement of electronic cards in winches
• Replacement of hydraulic system on autopilot
• Removal of fuel tanks, deep cleaning

Spring 2023 - Monaco Marine Cogolin

• New furling jib from North Sails
• Removal and service of bow thruster
• Removal, service and improvement of gangway
• New computer
• New Starlink Maritime installation with antenna on pushpit
• 2x new ZF throttle controls (both steering pedestals

Winter 2021/2022 - Monaco Marine Cogolin

• All new mattresses for crew and guest bunks
• New canvas covers for tender and steering wheels
• New Rocna 70Kg anchor, new 12mm chain
• New Lemar V8 anchor windlass with capstan
• Major service of main engine and both generators
• New hot water heater in guest area
• New Furuno EPIRB, GPS33 LCD colour, NavNet Z touch 9” on port helm
• New Dometic blinds/mosquito screens in all (14) deck hatches
• Modification to saloon staircase to allow direct access to 7Kw genset
• New alloy flooring in engine room
• New Yamaha 50Hp outboard for tender
• New Mastervolt 24v/110a charger
• Major service of both water makers, replacement of membranes
• New cream leather upholstery for saloon and owner cabin
• New electrical relays for 220v system
• Major revision of air conditioning system, new hoses, plumbing, and fan coils

2020 Refit at Monaco Marine Cogolin

• Replacement of teak decking with Flexiteek approx. 500kg weight saving compared to natural teak
• Repainting of hull in grey Awlgrip with red boot/cove stripes
• Full service of mast and rigging (rod rigging was new in 2017)
• Rewiring of mast, new spreader lights, new antennas
• Powder coating of deck hatch gutters, replacement of hatch glass
• Major revision of electronic systems
  • New B&G H5000 instruments, processor, sensors, displays
  • New KVH V3 Vsat system
  • New 28-inch LCD smart TV plus Apple TV system
  • New Fusion marine radio and speakers
• All new LED lighting for interior
• Major service of hydraulic gangway, new electronic mother board

HULL & APPENDAGES

Construction

The hull was built on a male mould in advanced composite sandwich construction.  Wet layup using vacuum bagging and post curing techniques.  Epoxy resins, Corecell foam and a combination of carbon fibre, Kevlar and e-glass fibres.

Hull Finish

Topsides are painted in grey Awlgrip (2020)

Cove and boot stripes in red Awlgrip (2020)

Below the waterline, finished in International Micron 66 antifouling, black (most recently applied June 2025)

Thrusters

Retractable Max Power R300/21 bow thruster

Hydraulically powered by P.T.O. on 17kva generator

Keel

Fin weight is 2,500 kg, according to designer specifications

Bulb weight is 10,300 kg, according to designer specifications

Keel bolts most recently checked in 2024

Rudder

Carbon Fibre rudder stock and blade. Most recently serviced in autumn 2024 with new upper and lower JP3 bearings and seals

Steering Systems

Twin steering pedestals with flush mounted control panel, instrument and steering compass

Twin carbon fibre wheels.  Sprocket & chain steering system on alloy quadrant

Simrad AP26 autopilot with 2x hydraulic cylinders

Transom

Opening transom door to reveal swim platform, storage lockers and hot/cold deck shower

DECK

Deck Construction

Deck is built on a female mould in advanced composite sandwich construction.  Wet layup using vacuum bagging and post curing techniques.  Epoxy resins, Corecell foam and a combination of carbon fibre, Kevlar and e-glass fibres.

Hi-density core used in load bearing areas

Deck Finish

FlexiTeek fitted on side decks, foredeck, aft deck, cockpit floors and seats (new 2020).  Approx 500kg weight saving when compared to original natural teak decking.

Remaining areas finished in ‘Matterhorn White’ Awlgrip paint

Deck Lockers

Large forepeak with storage for ropes, sails and equipment

Life raft lockers on either side of cockpit coaming, accommodating a 6-pax soft valise life raft in each locker

Two new 6-person liferafts in 2024

Lazarette lockers on either side aft.

Hatches & Windows

Solimar flush deck hatches

Anchoring & Mooring

Eight stainless steel mooring cleats with teak covers

Stainless steel fairleads on bow, stern and midship

Aluminium anchor arm

Lewmar V8 electric windlass and capstan  (new windlass, gear box and 24v relay in 2022)

Galvanized Rocna 70Kg anchor (new 2023)

150m of 12mm galvanised steel anchor chain (new 2023)

Bow protection in carbon fibre (new 2024)

Fortress spare anchor

Deck Fittings & Equipment

Centre cockpit table with integrated locker

Stainless steel stanchions with lifeline gates on either side midship

Stainless steel opening bow pulpit with integrated teak seat

Stainless push pit with opening gate and integrated teak seats on either side

Solimar flush deck hatches

Oceanair mosquito screens and blinds over each deck hatch

Deck Arrangement

Sailing Hardware

Lewmar deck hardware

Custom fittings from SWS

Winches by Lewmar

Deck Canvas

Grey sunbrella bimini with leather trim (new 2024) on stainless steel frame

Grey sunbrella spray hoods for both companionways (new 2024) on stainless steel frame

Grey sunbrella sail cover

Sun awning that connects to boom on both sides

Foredeck sun awning

Tender cover

Wheel and pedestal covers

Centre cockpit table cover

Black netting cover for exterior of saloon windows

INTERIOR

General

Satin finished varnished teak interior

Recessed overhead warm LED lighting

Reading lights at the head of each berth

Lee boards for each berth

Removable vinyl covered overhead panels

12v Hella ventilation fans in each cabin

New cream leather upholstery in upper/lower saloon and master cabin (2020)

Accommodation

Seven guests in three guest cabins plus one additional Pullman berth in starboard guest cabin

Owner’s cabin forward with 160 x 200cm bed

2x twin guest cabins on either side aft of saloon

Accommodation for up to four crew in two crew cabins

Interior Arrangement

Forward Cabin (Owner)

Centreline 160 x 200cm bed with storage drawers below and night stands with drawers on either side

Two-person settee to starboard with storage drawers and hanging locker forward and aft

Storage lockers to port with hanging locker on aft end and writing desk forward

Ensuite head with separate shower compartment, WC, bidet, washbasin, mirrors and storage lockers

Forward Lounge/Bar

Bar area to starboard with teak finished countertops and storage lockers for table and glassware

Front loading drinks refrigerator inboard near mast

Seating area to port with two settees

Folding table converts seating area into a studio with desk

Storage lockers beneath seats, bookshelves outboard and above seats

Ice maker, drinks refrigerator and Nespresso machine

Saloon

Dining table to port with seating for 6-8 guests

Settee to port

Engine Room

Accessed via watertight door in aft corridor

Workbench on port side with vice

Vibration and sound dampening

Aft Cabin (Port)

Single berths on either side, 80cm x 190cm

Storage lockers beneath berths and nightstand with reading lights at the head, bookshelves above

Storage lockers above and outboard with hanging locker forward

Ensuite head with separate shower compartment, WC, washbasin, mirror and storage lockers

Aft Cabin (Starboard)

Single berths on either side, 80cm x 190cm plus additional pullman berth inboard

Storage lockers beneath berths and nightstand with reading lights at the head, bookshelves above

Storage lockers above and outboard with hanging locker forward

Ensuite head with separate shower compartment, WC, washbasin, mirror and storage lockers

Galley & Crew Mess

Open plan galley with work surfaces in Corian, storage lockers and drawers

Double sinks outboard with Quooker hot water tap

Central island doubles as work surface and dining table with stools

Stainless-steel front-loading refrigerator, 180lt capacity

Stainless front-loading freezer below, 200lt capacity

Galley Equipment

Four-burner induction hob on gimballed mounting

Bosch electric oven

Baraldi overhead extraction hood with lights

Comenda dishwasher

Miele microwave

Miele combi washing machine and dryer

Nespresso machine

Nav Station

Forward facing navigation desk with opening top table and flush mounted instruments and displays

Storage lockers and book shelves outboard

Crew Cabins

Two crew cabins located aft on either side, both with upper/lower single fixed berths, accommodating two crew members in each cabin

Storage lockers and drawers

Crew Head

Located on starboard side of crew cabin, aft of nav station.

Contains separate shower compartment, WC, washbasin, mirror and storage lockers

ENGINE & SYSTEMS

Yanmar 4LV-STE 230Hp @3300 RPM (new 2018) [Approx 3,760 hours March 2025]

ZF800/A2 gearbox with ratio 2.85:1

50mm Shaft in Aquamet 22 (new 2018)

PSS stuffing box (new 2024)

5-blade Max Prop folding propeller (new 2018)

PTO drive for service alternator (new 2024)

Fuel System

4x stainless steel fuel tanks plus 1x stainless steel day tank (full revision in 2024)

Total fuel capacity 2,500 litters

Day tank capacity about 100 litres

Two new electro valves and new transfer pump (2023) for pumping fuel to day tank, from port and starboard storage tanks

Digital tank monitoring system with display at nav station

All new Racor filter cases

Plumbing Systems

Hot/cold pressurized fresh water system

Two (2) water tanks, total capacity 1500 litres, in stainless steel with internal wash baffles

Digital tank monitoring system with display at nav station

2x G&R 24v fresh water pumps (new 2023)

2x 65-litre hot water heaters -one forward and one aft.

The aft boiler is also linked to main engine calorifier

2x HEM 220v 180 l/h water makers (new membranes 2024)

Sea water piping in engine room replaced in cupro nickel

Ventilation System

24v Hella fans in guest cabins

Frigomar central air conditioning unit with reversible Summer-Winter cycle

Two 220v compressors, producing 72000 BTU

Six fan coils with LCD display and control

Natural ventilation via dedicated conduits throughout the yacht.

Refrigeration Systems

Frigomar refrigeration system

2x Frigomar 24vDC/220vAC – 50/60Hz refrigeration compressors

Double column refrigerator in galley, about 400 litre capacity

One 250 litre freezer and one 130 litre freezer in aft corridor

U-line ice maker in bar

Frigo bar in saloon

Outboard condensers recessed into hull

Drainage System

Two composite grey water tank with approximately 200 litres total capacity

Two (2) black water tanks total capacity 318 litres (new 2024)

Manual and electric bilge pumps

Fire pump can also be used as emergency bilge pump

Bilge system valves replaced in 2024

Hydraulic Systems

Max Power R300 bow thruster is powered by a PTO on 17Kva genset

Manual Navtec hydraulic system for backstay, outhaul, vang, inner forestay and jib halyard tensioner (Full revision in 2024)

Pneumatic System

Air blower for inflation of fenders, paddle boards, tender and toys

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General

Electric system is installed in conduits, alongside the hull, with junction boxes provided and secondary distribution panels.  Wiring numbered on both ends and laid down to be accessible for checking and servicing.

DC System

Service Batteries: 12x Sonnenschein AGM batteries – total capacity 1400Ah 24v (new 2024)

Navigation Batteries: Two (2) Mastervolt 12/200 AGM batteries for total of 200Ah 24V

Engine & Genset start:  Two independent banks of Two (2) Mastervolt 12/120 batteries

AC System

220V AC 50Hz single phase onboard system, with power supplied by:

-Shore power system with 25m shore power cable

-Port Genset - Onan 7 Kva 50 Hz mounted in a sound insulation box (new 2018, 3010 hours March 2025)

-Starboard Genset - Onan 17 kw 50 Hz with PTO) mounted in a sound insulation box (6775 hours March 2025, fully rebuilt in 2024)

New PTO for 17kva genset in 2024

All new 220v relays and breakers in 2023

Chargers/Inverters

2x Mastervolt Charger/Inverter units (70a charging, 2500w inverter each) (new 2023)

Delstar 250-amp service alternator on main engine, powered by PTO (new 2024)

Engine and genset batteries charged via dedicated alternators on each engine

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Navigation Instruments

B&G  H5000 processor, Precision 9 compass, mast head unit (wind speed/direction, speed sensor, and depth sensors

2x GFD on deck – helm stations

2x Triton displays in aft cockpit

3x 20/20 displays above aft companionway (crew)

1x GFD in captain cabin

1x GFD in Owner cabin (new 2024)

1x GFD at nav station

Furuno 16” chart plotter/radar system at port steering pedestal and nav station (2024)

Radar: B&G 4G broadband radar antenna

GPS: B&G ZG100

Autopilot: B&G system with displays at nav station and port steering pedestals with Marsili hydraulic drive. Pilot control on steering pedestal, new 2024

Computer Systems

NISE 3900 i5 computer (new 2023)

Communications Systems

Starlink Maritime – with antenna mounted on pushpit (2023)

Iridium PTT 9575 Extreme handset and telephone installation

4G Pepwave system – new antenna 2024

Wi-Fi router – linked to 4G and Starlink systems 3x Icom handheld VHF AIS active/passive (2025)

Entertainment Systems

28” TC LCD smart television in saloon on port side, aft of table

Apple TV

Fusion Marine hi-fi system with speakers in saloon and both cockpits

Monitoring & Control Systems

San Giorgio Sein  monitoring for fuel and water tank