Sovereign 51 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

51' · 15.54 m

Disp.

31,800 lbs · 14,424 kg

First year

1995

The Sovereign 51 represents the ambitious pinnacle of the Sovereign Yacht Company’s production, departing significantly from the builder’s more common small, trailerable cruisers like the Peep Hen or Sovereign 7.0. Designed as a heavydisplacement, centercockpit bluewater cruiser, the 51 was part of a series—including its nearly identical sibling, the Sovereign 54—that utilized molds with a heritage linked to the designs of Ted Irwin. While the Floridabased company was primarily known for accessible pocket cruisers, the 51foot model targeted the luxury liveaboard and longdistance cruising markets, offering massive interior volume and a robust fiberglass hull capable of transoceanic passages. The model emerged during the era when Dan Steeg and Custom Fiberglass Products of Florida (CFPF) were expanding their reach, attempting to compete with established bluewater brands by offering more volume and features for the price.