Sovereign is a Gloucester, Virginia based 2006 Lidgard 73 Executive For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Sovereign is a rare opportunity to own a high-performance carbon fiber sailing catamaran for sale, combining breathtaking speed, luxurious comfort, and proven offshore capability.
This 73-foot catamaran, built in Australia with epoxy carbon fiber construction, offers elite sailing performance, capable of reaching 22 knots and cruising effortlessly at 10 knots.
With a 6-cabin layout accommodating up to 12 guests, Sovereign delivers the comfort of a private island at sea, with solar power supporting all key systems for true off-grid cruising.
Meticulously upgraded and never chartered under current ownership, this pre-owned performance catamaran is equipped with the latest Garmin electronics, new sails, Tenderlift, refreshed interior finishes, and advanced safety features including engine-driven crash pumps and dual life rafts.
The raised helm and self-tacking jib make it easy to sail short-handed.
From the Bahamas to the Mediterranean, this catamaran has proven her range and reliability.
Currently USCG documented and in excellent condition, Sovereign is the ultimate long-range cruiser for discerning sailors.
Upgrades
- 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)
Specifications
| Name | Sovereign |
| Make | Lidgard |
| Model | 73 Executive |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Lidgard |
| Construction | Carbon Fiber |
| Cabins | 6 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 73' (22 m) |
| Lwl | 72ft 4in |
| Beam | 35' (10.5m) |
| Draft | 9' (2.7m) |
| Mast Height | 5'6" (1.6m) |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 528 gal |
| Water Tanks | 528 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 327 gallons |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x 160 YANMAR 4LHA 2007 |
| Engine Hours | 3836 / 3861 |
| Displacement | 23 Tonnes (26T with full load) |
| Sails | 1. NEW Main Sail (2022) 2. NEW Jib (2022) 3. Screecher 4. Storm Jib 5. Roller Furling Genoa 6.The Harken hydraulics were installed new in 2017 and updated electronics/ controller installed in 2022. Code Zero electric furler was installed new in 2021. |
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Summary
- Sovereign is a rare opportunity to own a high-performance carbon fiber sailing catamaran for sale, combining breathtaking speed, luxurious comfort, and proven offshore capability.
- 73-foot catamaran, built in Australia with epoxy carbon fiber construction.
- Elite sailing performance, capable of reaching 22 knots and cruising at 10 knots.
- 6-cabin layout accommodating up to 12 guests.
- Solar power supporting key systems for off-grid cruising.
- Meticulously upgraded and never chartered under current ownership.
- Equipped with latest Garmin electronics, new sails, Tenderlift, refreshed interior finishes, advanced safety features including engine-driven crash pumps and dual life rafts.
- Raised helm and self-tacking jib enable easy short-handed sailing.
- Proven range and reliability from the Bahamas to the Mediterranean.
- Currently USCG documented and in excellent condition.
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 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
- Foredeck double trampolines with bridge between
- Large sail-shade for the bow 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
- Hydraulic Tender Lift hydraulic operated platform (2017) with canvas cover
- 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
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)
- Starlink with high performance antenna
- FLIR M232 Thermal IP Camera
- KVH satellite TV Dome receiver
- Furuno 220 WX Weather
- 4 x New VDO gauges
- New VHF cable and antenna
- Radar GMR 18 XHD 15M, 48 mile HD 4 KW
- AIS
- 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
- Garmin Reactor 40
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
- Fresh and Salt water capable cooling systems
- Onan MDKBE 17.5 kW generator
- Onan MDKBE Hours: 4500 Horsepower: 17.5KW
- 3x solar panels with controls
- 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
- 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 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
- All heads are equipped with Electric Tecma vacuflush
- 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
- Renogy Solar Panel 100 Watt 12 Volt, High-Efficiency Monocrystalline PV Module Power Charger
- 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
- 3 X Lifeline Battery GPL-2400T Engine start and Gen
- New electrical control panel
- 4G/LTE Cellular Router MOFI
- WAVE WIFI ROGUE PRO
- New battery chargers (2022)
- New battery inverters (2022)
- Battery upgrade (2021)
- New G24 AGM battery (generator)
- New batteries AGM G 27
- Replace battery isolator
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
- NEW 2x SidePower bow thrusters 105 HP (2022)
- Throttle and gear controllers via NEW Glendinning controls with actuators at each engine and cables to engines (2022)
- 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 Tender Lift hydraulic operated platform (2017) with canvas cover
- New Turbos
- New alternators 24V, 90 AMP
- 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
- Hoses
- New water circulation pump
- New Raw water pumps
- Heat exchangers serviced and cleaned
- New fuel hoses
- New oil pressure and temperature sensors
- New shaft seal water feed lines
- Service hydraulic steering system
- New Rudder Bearings (2021)
- 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
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
- The Harken hydraulics were installed new in 2017 and updated electronics/controller installed in 2022
- Code Zero electric furler was installed new in 2021
- 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
- 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
Dimensions
- Overall Length: 73 ft
- Beam (Width): 33 ft
- Draft: 8 ft
- Displacement: 68000 lbs
Interior
- Heads (Bathrooms): 4
- Staterooms: 6
Performance
- Fuel Capacity: 528 gal
- Water Capacity: 528 gal
- Holding Tank: 327 gal
Construction
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Hull is hand laid fiberglass with Carbon Fiber reinforcement in structurally important areas (cross members, mast step, hull crash zones in bow)
- Hull material is a reinforced epoxy carbon fiber blend with polyester reinforced epoxy throughout with carbon fiber added to critical structural areas
- Aluminum hull powder coated (2017)
Safety & Additional Equipment
- This vessel is equipped with all required safety gear and equipment for offshore sailing and appropriate for amount of crew and guests
- Two new 8 person life rafts Nov 2024
- NEW Hypalon tubes installed (2017)
- NEW Honda 4-stroke 50HP (2021)
- DINGHY AND OUTBOARD *Dinghy available separately ask broker for details*
- Add chain counters to anchor windlass
- New LED courtesy lights and aft steps lights
Recent Upgrades & Refit
- Recent upgrades and refit February 2024 to June 2024, all work performed at Zimmerman Marine, in Cardinal, VA
- Total $500,000 invested with itemized costs:
- $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
- Recent refit summary:
- Early 2024 extensive refit: 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 A/C compressors (2022)
- New main sail (2022)
- New jib (2022)
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
Generator Work
- 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
- Tenderlift replace hydraulic lines and key hardware
- Replace cockpit drain hoses
- Harken 3 motor hydraulic power pack unit Hydro ECB with 10 valves and I/0 module to control all hydraulic systems
Electronics (Detailed List)
- 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
- 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
- New cables and NEMA wiring harness
- New Flir camera (2022)
- Starlink with high performance antenna
Notes
- Do not add, invent, or infer any items not present in the provided text; items preserved as originally worded.
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