A world-cruised Australian performance catamaran with commercial-grade build, six cabins, and the polish of a classic yacht.
Some catamarans announce themselves with plumb bows and carbon flourishes. The Lidgard 73 Executive Sovereign takes a different tack — a globe-tested Australian build whose credentials reveal themselves slowly, in the fit of a curved cabin door, the varnish on a teak-and-holly sole, and the sheer volume of a saloon that reads more like a great room than a boat interior.
Broker Staley Weidman of The Catamaran Company shot this walkthrough in Gloucester, Virginia, and the video does a nice job letting the boat speak for itself. From the first sweep of the deck, Sovereign looks ready to go: brand-new mainsail and jib, trampolines in great shape, and the wide, uncluttered deck space you want on a boat that Weidman notes can hit 20 knots under sail.
A Galley at the Center of Everything
The galley sits on centerline, wrapping around with island-kitchen ergonomics and inside-outside access. A pass-through fridge compartment serves the cockpit for drinks, while a full-size home fridge/freezer, propane four-burner stove and oven with exhaust hood, large double sink, and generous counter and cabinet space anchor the cook’s side. Hanging glassware and a step-up transition give the space the feel of a modern home kitchen — with sightlines that reach right out to the cockpit.
The Saloon: 20-Plus Feet of Beam, and It Shows
Weidman reckons ten people could sit comfortably in the saloon, and the video backs him up. Upholstery presents as new, varnish is excellent throughout, and the teak-and-holly cabin sole is in fine condition. What stands out is the craftsmanship — curved doors that still shut cleanly after a circumnavigation, cabinetry that carries a classic nautical vibe even where the systems behind it are thoroughly modern.
Systems Worthy of the Miles
The inside helm station is the boat’s brain. There’s no wheel here — offshore, Sovereign is driven by autopilot from this seat, surrounded by new Garmin electronics, engine controls, bow thruster, dual anchor windlass controls, FLIR night vision, and a single sideband radio (a rarity on modern cruising cats). A Victron energy display tracks AC loads, solar charging, tank levels, and DC flow through the battery bank.
The electrical panels handle both 110V and 220V shore power, feed three new AC chillers, and are backed by a 17.5 kW Onan generator. A newer Blue Sea 12V panel manages the satellite phone, onboard Wi-Fi network, and broadband SIM setup. Both anchor windlasses have wireless remotes — a small luxury that becomes a big one when you’re setting a second hook.
Six Cabins, Commercial-Grade Build
The accommodation plan is unusual and generous: two bridge-deck cabins port and starboard function as master and VIP suites, each with its own head and enclosed shower, and each opening straight into the saloon. Below, four more cabins occupy the hulls — including a forward space with dagger boards on centerline and a walk-in storage area that was originally plumbed as a head and could be converted back.
A telling detail: because Sovereign was built to commercial specifications in Australia, the escape hatches in each hull are heavy-duty commercial units — dry, well-sealed, and a clear step above the plastic hatches Weidman notes are common on other commercially built cats on the market.
Where She Sits in the Market
The Lidgard 73 Executive is a rare bird — you don’t stumble across them on brokerage rows.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Lidgard 73 Executive listings | 1 |
| Asking price | $1,995,000 |
| Median asking | $1,995,000 |
For a buyer looking at a performance-capable, long-range cruising catamaran with real craftsmanship and a proven offshore résumé, Sovereign is a compelling package — one whose details reward a close look.