If you want a beautiful and extremely fast (carbon fiber hull and rig), comfortable, easy-to-sail, offshore cruiser that is in excellent condition, THIS IS IT … This owner loves this boat but, his daughters are older now and they aren’t doing extended family cruises any longer, so it’s time to sell.
Sovereign is a rare performance catamaran that is very fast and easy to short-hand-sail with one crew, thanks to a thoughtful carbon fiber rig design that features a main halyard on a Harken reversing captive spool, self-tacking jib and all lines led to the raised helm.
It has constantly been upgraded with all new Garmin electronics, new sails, Tenderlift, new interior varnish and wall covering, and extensive solar power.
The layout provides comfortable accommodations in 6 cabins for 12 quest people. This is a mobile private island, configured with solar power sufficient to run refrigeration, electronics, hot water, fans and even the water-maker... minimizing the need for generator in normal daily life and meaning your cruising range is enormous.
Capable and proven ocean sailing machine, with travels from Australia to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, and Chesapeake Bay. She can do it all, engineered to be safely handled by shorthanded crew....
This Lidgard Executive 73 sailing catamaran was conceived to be the ultimate long-range cruiser that offers comfort at anchor with safety and performance underway. Designed by the esteemed multihull designer Lidgard and built by Executive Yachts of Australia. This Lidgard performance catamaran was built with super light construction, a reinforced epoxy carbon fiber blend. The luxurious Executive 73 offers space and comfort to owners and guests. This boat offers an exhilarating sail reaching up to 22 knots in speed and a comfortable cruise at 10 knots. She is built to the highest standards and is hand finished with excellent taste. This catamaran is also USCG documented with its home port being Sullivans Island, SC. However, with its max draft being 4 feet 6 inches with Dagger Boards draft being 8ft, it has performed incredibly well in the Bahamas. This vessel was built to commercial standards where you will find safety equipment not commonly found. She is equipped with engine drive crash pumps in each section of the vessel, cross ship fueling capacity, 2x 8-person life rafts, extra-high stainless steel life lines, and more. SOVEREIGN was completely re-fit in Greece 2017 and has never been charted by current owners. Sovereign was further enhanced with significant upgrades to electronics package and key systems in 2021 and 2022. Sovereign has just completed a major technical and cosmetic refit interior and exterior. See below list of recent improvements, including daily, electronics, major engine servicing, and electronics.
Recent refit:
In early 2024 an extensive refit was undertaken to further add to the reliability and ease of ownership. Major systems included electrical and electronics, top side paint, interior varnish and wall covering in salon and galley, engines & generator refurbishment/paint, salon table and new helm panels.
- New teak decks in cockpit lounge area (2021)
- Battery upgrade (2021)
- Black water system refit (2021)
- New Windlass (2021)
- New Gori folding 3-blade props (2021)
- New rudder bearings (2021)
- 100% new Garmin electronics (2022)
- New KVH satcom (2022)
- New Wi-Fi (2022)
- New cell booster (2022)
- New Flir camera (2022)
- New radar (2022)
- New 2x SidePower bow thrusters 105 hp (2022)
- New battery chargers (2022)
- New battery inverters (2022)
- 3x new AC compressors (2022)
- New main sail (2022)
- New Jib (2022)
Layout & Accommodations 6 cabin
4 head
2x bridge deck level cabins with ensuite heads
4x cabins in hulls with shared bathroom in port and starboard hull.
New Candy Aquamatic Tempo washing machine (port side engine room)
AEG 8000 Series Lavatherm dryer (port side engine room)
Stereo system with remote speakers throughout the vessel
book shelves and plenty of storage
Hull material is a reinforced epoxy carbon fiber blend with polyester reinforced epoxy throughout with carbon fiber added to critical structural areas.
Fully equipped with watersport equipment and extra lounging:
2x paddle boards
water skis
pull-behind tube
snorkel gear
cushioned extra deck seating (reclining chairs)
Galley GALLEY:
Galley Up
center bar
double stainless-steel sink
teak varnished counters
port side burner gas stove
portside electric oven operational on shore power or Genset
Toaster
VitaMix blender
Espresso machine
Food storage
ventilation and light above stove
Samsung side-by-side full size refrigerator
Double sided drink refrigerator accessible from galley and cockpit: 12V
storage cabinetry
Dining space for 8 guests
Village Marine water maker: 33 gallons per hour with a cross feed to either side of the boat: 12V
Deck & Equipment 2x trampolines
Starboard 120lb CQR style anchor with 350ft chain rode
Starboard Maxwell manual windlass rigged with chain for starboard anchor
Port 160lb Bruce style anchor with 350ft chain rode
NEW port Maxwell electric windlass (2021)
2x Harken 2-speed model 60 winches (self-tailing and electric controls)
Harken 60.2 winch (self-tailing and electric controls)
The Harken hydraulics (main halyard and jib furler) combined with electric furler for Code Zero and electric sheet winches make Sovereign very easy to operate and were specifically designed to allow for shorthanded cruising and safe sail handling at sea and/or in rough weather by virtually eliminating the need for personnel to go on deck.
Knoxville 4000
2x 120 lb. anchor 100ft and 1/2 in chain
Hydraulic Tender Lift- combination with swim platform
Stainless steel handrails and stanchions extending from the transom forward to either bow
Life lines equipped with intermediate wire with boarding gates to starboard and port
Foredeck double trampolines with bridge between
Large sail-shade for the bow trampolines
Electronics & Navigation Nav station on Flybridge:
NEW Garmin chart plotter (2022)
NEW Garmin radar (2022)
NEW Garmin autopilot (2022)
side power thrusters
Furuno Auto Pilot is backup to NEW Garmin unit.
Icom, model Command Mic handheld VHF
Suunto compass
Nav station in Salon:
Icom, model IC-M506 VHF marine transceiver with handheld mic
Icom, model HF marine model IC-M802 also with a handheld speaker
NEW Garmin multifunction unit with a menu (2022)
NEW Garmin multifunction display for autopilot (2022)
NEW Garmin autopilot (2022)
Suunto compass
Single lever controls for the same functions as the upper station
4x Victron Energy monitors, digital, for the engines, service, power pack, and 12-volt winches.
2x Victron Energy status monitors, digital.
Victron Energy control color panel.
Adequate light and signals for type and use at the check level and mast level, to include antenna
NEW battery Inverters/Chargers (2022)
Cell Signal booster AND Wi-Fi booster making it possible to connect to the internet from the beach bar.
NEW KVH SatCom system for communication, internet, and TV (2022)
NEW Spreader mounted FLIR camera (2022)
Electrical, Power & Plumbing Fresh and Salt water capable cooling systems
Onan MDKBE 17.5 kW generator
3x solar panels with controls
2x 50-amp inlets on either side of vessel for shore power
Shore power is two 50 Amp cords and can be operated on a single shore power cord if needed.
bonding/grounding system
NEW 14x 8D batteries making potentially 24-volt/12-volt (2021)
2x hot water heaters
This vessel is equipped with 8x air handlers divided between the two amas and the salon and 3x 20,000 BTU chillers with air handlers in each cabin.
Fresh and Salt water capable cooling systems
All heads are equipped with Electric Tecma vacuflush.
Onan MDKBE 17.5 kW generator
3x solar panels with over 1000 watts of admitting power which allow operation of ALL systems (ie. Refrigeration, washer, water maker, etc.) all without needing to run the generator
bonding/grounding system
NEW 14x 8D batteries making potentially 24-volt/12-volt (2021)
2x hot water heaters operational on shore power/generator as well as engine heat
This vessel is equipped with 8x air handlers divided between the two amas and the salon and 3x 20,000 BTU chillers with air handlers in each cabin.
NEW Ocean LED underwater light on the stern of the vessel (2021)
2x outdoor showers (hot & cold water capable) mounted on the aft sugar scoops
Engine & Mechanical Dual station
Hydraulic wheel steering
Hydraulic lift centerboard
NEW Gori 3 blade folding propellers (2021)
Hydraulic wheel steering in cockpit
joystick controls and side power bow thrusters equipped in interior helm station
Throttle and gear controllers via NEW Glendinning controls with actuators at each engine and cables to engines.
Switch at dash powering Glendinning controls
Starboard side exterior helm station, with an elevated cockpit
Exterior helm is controlled with a hydraulic pump and power assist on the interior helm station's operating rams at each rudder.
Dual station
Hydraulic wheel steering
Hydraulic lift centerboard
NEW Tender Lift hydraulic operated platform (2017) with canvas cover
NEW Gori 3 blade folding propellers (2021)
Hydraulic wheel steering in cockpit
joystick controls and side power bow thrusters equipped in interior helm station
NEW Throttle and gear controllers via Glendinning controls with actuators at each engine and cables to engines (2022)
NEW Switch at dash powering Glendinning controls (2022)
Starboard side exterior helm station, with an elevated cockpit
Exterior helm is controlled with a hydraulic pump and power assist on the interior helm station's operating rams at each rudder.
NEW 2x SidePower bow thrusters 105 HP (2022)
Sails & Rigging Carbon fiber mast
Aluminum boom
Bow sprit on a hinge with a Pro Furl drum on the end
primary genoa on a Harkem drum, hydraulic.
genoa on track immediately forward of the mast
Mast is deck stepped
Mast is a 7/8 rig
The head stay with the genoa is 7/8 rig
Mast equipped with single spreaders
Halyards are run internally to the mast step, then through turning blocks, and the main sheet for the boom is back aft on a traveler.
The mast is additionally supported with intermediate stays halfway up the mast tied into the spreaders.
The mast is additionally equipped with foredeck light, dual horns and antennas.
The mast is equipped with 2x Harken winch (self-tailing, model 53, 2-speed
Boom is supported with a mechanical vang
Boom has the outhaul run internally, to include other control wires for the reef points.
The stays make up a diamond patter for the standing rigging.
NEW Code Zero (2017) on a ProFurl NexE electric drum allowing the use of this sail to be used with ease
SAIL INVENTORY:
NEW Main Sail (2022)
NEW Jib (2022)
Screecher
Storm Jib
Roller Furling Genoa
The Harken hydraulics were installed new in 2017 and updated electronics/ controller installed in 2022. Code Zero electric furler was installed new in 2021.
Jib Evolution 95% Ocean Series Triradial Self-tacking jib (approx 50 sqm) built
from DP Hydra Net Radial 483/433 cloth
Main Ocean Series Large Roach Triradial Mainsail (approx 140 sqm) built
from DP Hydra Net Radial 483/433 cloth
Additional Information Safety Equipment:
This vessel is equipped with all required safety gear and equipment for offshore sailing and appropriate for amount of crew and guests.
2007 Swift Marine 14ft Aluminum Rigid Inflatable with wheel steering.
NEW Hypalon tubes installed (2017)
Aluminum hull powder coated (2017)
NEW Honda 4-stroke 50HP (2021)
DINGHY AND OUTBOARD *Dinghy available separately ask broker for details*
Recent upgrades and refit February 2024 to June 2024, All work performed at Zimmerman Marine, in Cardinal, VA
$60,000 - refresh Main Salon - new teak & holly sole, refinish and re-veneer entire galley area, re-fasten and secure headliner -
$15,000 - new table in main salon
$85,000 - remove and replace wallcoverings throughout
$20,000 - replace both helm station instrument panels
$85,000 - major refurbish/ repaint on engines and generator
$100,000 - topside repaint with Awlgrip white paint
$52,336 -New Sails
Total $500,000 invested
Electronics:
FLIR M232 Thermal IP Camera
KVH satellite TV Dome receiver
New Side Power bow thruster control, harness, and updated joystick control
New VHF cable and antenna
Furuno 220 WX Weather
Victron Color charger control GX with Bluetooth
Victron smart solar controller MPPT
3 X Victron Multiplus 24V-3000W charger
VICTRON CENTAUR CHARGER 40 amp
Victron Multiplus charger inverters
Victron BMV-702 Battery Monitor
Victron Skylla-I Control GX
VICTRON GX TANK 140
VICTRON CERBO GX
4 x New VDO gauges
3 X Lifeline Battery GPL-2400T Engine start and Gen
New electrical control panel
4G/LTE Cellular Router MOFI
WAVE WIFI ROGUE PRO
Renogy Solar Panel 100 Watt 12 Volt,
High-Efficiency Monocrystalline PV
Module Power Charger
All new Garmin electronics;
New cables and NEMA wiring harness
3 x 8612 XSV 12” chart-plotter multifunction displays
Autopilot remote
Reactor Corepack GHC 50
Depth and speed transducer
GMI 20 large multifunction display
Radar GMR 18 XHD 15M, 48 mile HD 4 KW
Garmin Reactor 40
AIS
Interior refit items:
Re-bed all hatches
Install new helm panel for gauges and displays
Replace all interior wall coverings throughout vessel
Replace headliners in galley and salon
New teak and holly flooring in salon and cabins varnished
Refinish galley cabinets
Replace galley cabinet doors
Refinish and varnish salon doors
New A/C raw water strainers and hoses
Rewire and replumb bilge pumps, replace check valves
Complete overhaul for all 4 Tecma heads. Replace all serviceable components.
Re-varnish galley floor
Install new instrument panels at both helms.
New Victron Skyla charger controller
Extensive engine servicing and upgrades:
Engines service: Full 1,000 hour service, May 2024
New gauges and MFDs
New Turbos
New alternators 24V, 90 AMP
New fuel and water tank gauges
New strainers
Raw water pumps
Transmission service new fluid and hoses
New engine exhaust hoses
Repaint engines requiring 120 hours of labor
New exhaust elbows
New injectors
New belts
All new filters fuel and oil
Zincs
New batteries AGM G 27
Hoses
New water circulation pump
New Raw water pumps
Heat exchangers serviced and cleaned
New fuel hoses
Replace battery isolator
New oil pressure and temperature sensors
New shaft seal water feed lines
Generator:
New exhaust elbow
New exhaust hose
New G24 AGM battery
New fuel lines
New raw water pump
Service heat exchanger
Oil and fuel filters
New heat exchanger
New exhaust manifold
New head gasket
Rebuilt fuel injection pump
Replace bottom of sound enclosure base pan and engine mounts
Exterior refit items:
Service hydraulic steering system
New topside Awlgrip paint
2 New Side-Power Thruster motors
New LED courtesy lights and aft steps lights
Add chain counters to anchor windlass
Tenderlift replace hydraulic lines and key hardware
Replace cockpit drain hoses
Glendening shore power retrieval real system rebuild and new controller
Harken 3 motor hydraulic power pack unit Hydro ECB with 10 valves and I/0 module to control all hydraulic systems.
Hull is hand laid fiberglass with Carbon Fiber reinforcement in structurally important areas (cross members, mast step, hull crash zones in bow).
