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The owner is very pleased with the way the boat handles. “We’re getting appreciably more speed without much difference in power. For example, we can cruise easily between 15 and 18 knots, although 95 percent of our movement is at eight knots. On the other hand, we have a top end of around 22 knots.”Such a respectable turn of speed becomes more impressive when one looks at the level of finish to which Southern Way has been built. This is by no means a Spartan fishing machine. On the contrary, Jon Pokela’s interior architecture has earned a reputation in the Pacific Northwest for its unique combination of clean lines and highly complex details, and this project is no exception. What makes Pokela’s joinery designs remarkable, and difficult to execute, are the combinations of wood species, figure, color and grain that blend with complex joints, shapes and embellishments. Add to this mix chamfers, kerf reveals and other fine woodworking operations, and one has a specification that would test even the most experienced cabinetmaker. Like most Monk designs, the spaces are ample and blessed with large windows that capture natural light and provide panoramic views. To facilitate line-handling and light-tackle fishing, the side decks are unobstructed by fashion boards or steps. The exterior lounges on the aft and boat decks are shaded by hardtops.
 The expansive wheelhouse can seat a number of guests comfortably yet provides the crew plenty of room to work. (Click image to enlarge)
The interior arrangement is straightforward and provides for an owner’s party of six and up to five crew. The master suite, amidships on the cabin deck, is full beam and is entered via a private stairway from the salon. The guest staterooms and crew accommodation are accessed by a stairway from the wheelhouse. Overall, it is a luxurious, sophisticated execution, and the décor—specified primarily by the owners and designer Ursula Dollard—is rich, with subtle tones in the soft goods that showcase the variety of timber featured throughout the boat.
 Large windows and maple joinery give the main salon a more spacious feel. (Click image to enlarge)
For angling, Southern Way has a large island in the center of the cockpit that is flanked by a pair of transparent live bait tanks. The central portion of the island is fitted with a half-dozen tuna tubes that make use of the saltwater circulation system, and the perimeter of the island is ringed by a band of rod holders. The forward end of the cockpit is equipped with several lockers, each of which holds a variety of tackle drawers. Others are dedicated to wash down hoses, scuba tank storage and filling, while yet another, plumbed direct to a shaved-ice machine mounted below decks, functions as a cooler. Lockers in the cockpit sides and transom are arranged to stow nets, gaffs and other equipment. “When you walk in from fishing, you’re in a yacht. When you walk outside, you’ve got what you need for serious fishing,” the owner explained. “It’s not that I didn’t like the old boat. It’s just that I like this one better.”
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