| Development | |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1983 |
| Builder(s) | Sovereign Yachts |
| Role | Cruiser |
| Name | Sovereign 28 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 6,800 lb (3,084 kg) |
| Draft | 3.25 ft (0.99 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | monohull |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| LOA | 28.00 ft (8.53 m) |
| LWL | 23.00 ft (7.01 m) |
| Beam | 8.33 ft (2.54 m) |
| Engine type | BMWdiesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | internally-mounted spade-typerudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 33.60 ft (10.24 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 12.70 ft (3.87 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 27.80 ft (8.47 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 11.00 ft (3.35 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | cutter riggedsloop |
| Mainsail area | 152.90 sq ft (14.205 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 213.36 sq ft (19.822 m2) |
| Total sail area | 366.26 sq ft (34.027 m2) |
TheSovereign 28 is an Americansailboat that was designed as acruiser and first built in 1983.[1][2]
The design was developed into theSovereign 30 in 1998.[3][4]
The design was built bySovereign Yachts in theUnited States, starting in 1983, but it is now out of production.[1][2][5][6]
The Sovereign 28 is a recreationalkeelboat, built predominantly offiberglass, with wood trim. It has acutter rig with abowsprit, a center cockpit, aclipper bow, an angledtransom, an internally mounted spade-typerudder controlled by awheel and a fixed finkeel. It displaces 6,800 lb (3,084 kg) and carries 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) of ballast.[1][2]
The boat has a draft of 3.25 ft (0.99 m) with the standard keel.[1][2]
The boat is fitted with a GermanBMWdiesel engine for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 17 U.S. gallons (64 L; 14 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 19 U.S. gallons (72 L; 16 imp gal).[1][2]
The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double"V"-berth in the bow cabin and an aft cabin with a double berth. Thegalley is located on the port side just aft of the bow cabin. The galley is equipped with a two-burner stove,icebox and a sink. Thehead is located on the starboard side of thecompanionway and includes a shower.[1][2]
The design has ahull speed of 6.43 kn (11.91 km/h).[2]