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Sovereign 50
Designer: Sovereign Design Group  ·  Builder: Custom Fiberglass Products (Usa)  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Sovereign 50

A serious offshore cruising sailboat, the Sovereign 50 sits in a class of vessel designed to handle bluewater passages with confidence and comfort. Built for sailors who prioritize capability and range over speed, this fifty-foot cruiser offers the kind of deck space and interior volume that makes extended voyaging genuinely livable rather than merely possible. While detailed specifications for the Sovereign 50 are limited in available records, boats of this size and cruising orientation typically feature a robust hull, generous tankage, and a keel configuration suited to stability in open ocean conditions. Prospective buyers drawn to this model are likely looking for a capable passagemaker that can handle coastal sailing with ease while remaining ready for longer offshore adventures when the opportunity arises. Research into the Sovereign 50 may require reaching out to previous owners or specialist brokers, as documentation on this model can be sparse. Anyone seriously considering a purchase would be well advised to arrange a thorough survey and sea trial to fully assess the vessel's condition and seakeeping qualities firsthand.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 17.00 ft / 5.18 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
Beam 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Max Draft 1.83 ft / 0.56 m
Displacement 1,350.00 lb / 612 kg
Ballast 625.00 lb / 283 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sovereign Design Group
Builder Custom Fiberglass Products (USA)
First Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
46.3
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
197.69
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2.17 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.11
J (Foretriangle Base) 6.16 ft / 1.88 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 138.00 ft² / 12.82 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
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