The Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 vs Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 measures 103,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 21,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013 at 81,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 tips the scales at 142 065 lbs — 52 778 lbs more than the Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013 at 89 287 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 305 hp, the Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 has a 105-hp advantage over the Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 is rated for 31 passengers, while the Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013 caps at 24. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 displaces 142 065 lbs — a 52 778-lb difference over the Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013 at 89 287 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 12,9 ft and 13,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
For auxiliary power the Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 carries a 305-hp engine against 200 hp on the Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Bottom line: The Southern Wind SW102 Almagores II 2012 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 142 065 lbs displacement and 103 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Southern Wind SW82 Feelin Good 2013 at 89 287 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.