Sovereign 18 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sovereign Design Group·1982 – 1998·Sovereign Yachts
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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18' · 5.49 m
Displ.
1,350 lbs · 612 kg
First year
1982

The Sovereign 18 represents a quintessential example of the "pocket cruiser" philosophy that flourished in the American sailing market during the late 1970s and 1980s. Built by the Sovereign Yacht Company in Florida, this 18foot fiberglass monohull was designed to bridge the gap between a simple daysailer and a dedicated coastal cruiser. Under the guidance of founder Dan Steeg, the Sovereign 18 was engineered for ease of trailering and shallowwater exploration, making it a popular choice for sailors on the Gulf Coast and inland lakes. The boat’s design emphasizes stability and a surprising amount of internal volume for its length, utilizing a heavydisplacement approach for its size to provide a more "big boat" feel than its lightweight competitors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,630209
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6722013
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450175
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,948107
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,141103
Com-Pac 23 Mk IV23.92'$ 32,95074
West Wight Wight Potter 1515'$ 4,00074
Pearson Ensign22.5'$ 12,50062

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Sovereign 18?+
Comparable models include Moody 27, Cape Cutter 19, Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.