Question 1

What are the specs of the SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 27 has the following specifications: 26.52ft LOA, 8.75ft beam, 5ft draft, 3,900lb displacement, 1,600.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SOVEREL 27 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Tartan Marine (USA), designed by Mark Soverel, first built in 1986, with production ending in 1987, 27 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the SOVEREL 27 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 27 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 14.39, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.23, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 27 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 23.51, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 165.31, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SOVEREL 27 is estimated at $1.1K – $2.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a SOVEREL 27 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SOVEREL 27 (26.52ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.1K – $2.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 26.52ft boat: Florida: $4,800-$12,700/year. California: $4,500-$11,100/year. Massachusetts: $3,300-$7,400/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,300-$9,300/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,200-$5,700/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,700/year. Washington: $3,800-$8,300/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,100/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,900-$5,700/year. South Carolina: $4,100-$8,000/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $21K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SOVEREL 27 (26.52ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,800-$12,700/year. California: $4,500-$11,100/year. Massachusetts: $3,300-$7,400/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,300-$9,300/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,200-$5,700/year. Texas: $1,900-$5,700/year. Washington: $3,800-$8,300/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,100/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,900-$5,700/year. South Carolina: $4,100-$8,000/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the SOVEREL 27 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SOVEREL 27.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SOVEREL 27, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SOVEREL 27 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the SOVEREL 27?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 27 has the following rig dimensions: I=35ft (foretriangle height), J=10ft (foretriangle base), P=33.3ft (mainsail luff), E=11.28ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 377.8 sq ft. Jib area: 175 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SOVEREL 27 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 27 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 26.52ft LOA, comfort ratio 14.39, capsize ratio 2.23, SA/disp 23.51. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	26.52 ft
LWL	21.92 ft
Beam	8.75 ft
Draft	5 ft
Displacement	3,900 lb
Ballast	1,600.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	35 ft
Jforetriangle base	10 ft
Pmainsail luff	33.3 ft
Emainsail foot	11.28 ft
FLforestay	10 ft
Mainsail	377.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	175 sq ft
Spinnaker	297.5 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	5.2	6.1	6.4	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.7
60°	5.5	6.2	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.9
75°	5.8	6.3	6.7	7.0	7.2	7.3	7.4
90°	5.7	6.4	6.7	7.1	7.5	7.8	8.0
110°	5.6	6.4	6.9	7.4	7.8	8.0	8.5
120°	5.4	6.3	6.8	7.4	8.0	8.5	9.1
135°	4.9	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.6	8.2	10.1
150°	4.1	5.1	6.0	6.6	7.0	7.5	8.8
Beat VMG	3.5	4.2	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9
Run VMG	3.5	4.4	5.2	5.9	6.4	6.8	7.7

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