The Sovereign 18 is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by Sovereign Design Group and built in fiberglass by Sovereign Yachts (Custom Fiberglass Products) between 1982 and 1998.
The Sovereign 18 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Sovereign 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 7 ft | ||
| Draft | 1.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.14 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 197.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.04 | ||
| Capsize | 2.54 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 14.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 1.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1350 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 540 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.10 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 123 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 24 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 55.93 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 67.15 sq.ft | ||
| I | 18.16 ft | ||
| J | 6.16 ft | ||
| P | 17.33 ft | ||
| E | 7.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Sovereign Yachts (Custom Fiberglass Products) | ||
| Designer | Sovereign Design Group | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1998 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |