Sovereign 470 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

15.42' · 4.7 m

Displ.

269 lbs · 122 kg

First year

1963

The 470 is a worldrenowned, highperformance doublehanded trapeze dinghy that has served as an Olympic flagship since 1976. While the model name is synonymous with its 4.7meter length, the specific history of the 470 is deeply intertwined with the early technical evolution of the Fountaine Pajot yard. As outlined in the builder’s legacy, the team’s transition from the 505 dinghy to the 470 class at their Aigrefeuille facility in 1978 established the highproduction standards that would later define their cruising catamarans. Designed by André Cornu in 1963, the 470 was conceived as a modern fiberglass alternative to older wooden designs, emphasizing a high powertoweight ratio and a technical rig that rewards precision over raw strength.