The Southern Wind SW94 Aragon 2013 vs Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Southern Wind SW94 Aragon 2013 at 93,9 ft versus Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010 at 93,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Southern Wind SW94 Aragon 2013 tips the scales at 116 845 lbs - 3 109 lbs more than the Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010 at 113 736 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 270 hp, the Southern Wind SW94 Aragon 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010's 240-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 28 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Southern Wind SW94 Aragon 2013 displaces 116 845 lbs - a 3 109-lb difference over the Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010 at 113 736 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 - 14,7 ft and 14,7 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
For auxiliary power the Southern Wind SW94 Aragon 2013 carries a 270-hp engine against 240 hp on the Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010. 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 SW94 Aragon 2013 is the offshore and bluewater choice - at 116 845 lbs displacement and 94 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Southern Wind SW94 Kiwayu 2010 at 113 736 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option - easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.