Boat OverviewThe Sovereign range was built in Dartmouth by Western Approaches yachts, which later became Sovereign Yachts. The design brief for the Sovereign deck saloon was ".... to be a fast cruising vessel with classic good looks but with modern beam/length ratio, providing accommodation in three separate sleeping cabins without using the saloon". The yacht features a long fin keel with a bulbed foot carrying lead ballast, and a skeg-supported semi-balanced spade rudder.Condition and UsageThis is a fabulous example, well looked after and is a well sailed boat by an experienced single-handed sailor.It has a substantial sail wardrobe and is well equipped with electronic and navigational equipment.The layout is well thought out, providing ample space inside and out.For a full inventory, survey report, and to arrange a viewing, please contact us.EnginesPowered by a Caterpillar hp diesel with a bladed folding propeller. The bank of batteries is charged via the engine, solar charger, or towed generator. Shore power is fitted, along with a battery charger.Sails and RiggingCutter rig with in-mast furling mainsail and roller furling foresails. The deck-stepped alloy mast and spars are complemented by stainless wire standing rigging.Sails include:
Mainsail x (Crusader & Sobstad said to be in "good condition")
Genoa x (Crusader & Sobstad said to be in "fair condition")
Staysail x (Crusader & Sobstad said to be in "good condition")
Spinnaker x (Crusader said to be in "good / excellent condition")
Accommodation and LayoutThe comfortable accommodation has berths excluding the saloon, a well-equipped galley, and fore and aft heads with pressurized hot and cold water throughout. Shore power and cabin heating are fitted.InventoryEquipped for long-range cruising, the inventory includes:
Compass
Depth sounder - Raymarine ST
Log / speed - Raymarine ST
Wind - Raymarine ST
VHF - Icom
GPS
Chart Plotter - Raymarine Axiom
Radar - Raytheon
AIS
Navtex
Autopilot
Navigation lights
Clock & Barometer
Bruce anchor with chain & warp
Electric windlass
Bow thruster
Solar panels
Towed generator
Horn
Bilge pumps x
Boathook
Boarding ladder
Fenders & warps
Sprayhood & dodgers
Davits
Radio / CD
TV
Saltwater deck wash
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This 1992 Sovereign 40 Deck saloon is listed for sale in Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom. With a 40ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB503484 on Rightboat.