Question 1

What are the specs of the SOVEREL 39?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 39 has the following specifications: 38.42ft LOA, 12.5ft beam, 7.67ft draft, 11,783lb displacement, 6,499.5lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SOVEREL 39 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Soverel Marine (USA), designed by Mark Soverel, first built in 1984, with production ending in 1988.

Question 3

Is the SOVEREL 39 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 39 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 17.58, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.2, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the SOVEREL 39?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 39 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 23.57, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 125.36, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SOVEREL 39?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SOVEREL 39 is estimated at $2.4K – $6.3K. 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 39 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SOVEREL 39 (38.42ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.4K – $6.3K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 38.42ft boat: Florida: $6,900-$18,400/year. California: $6,500-$16,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,400/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,300/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,300/year. Washington: $5,500-$12,000/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,300/year. South Carolina: $6,000-$11,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $31K 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 39?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SOVEREL 39 (38.42ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,900-$18,400/year. California: $6,500-$16,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,800-$10,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,800-$13,400/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,300/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,300/year. Washington: $5,500-$12,000/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,100-$8,300/year. South Carolina: $6,000-$11,500/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 39?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 3 issues reported for the SOVEREL 39 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, hull, 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 39.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SOVEREL 39?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SOVEREL 39, SailPages.com has compiled 3 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, hull. 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 39 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 39?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 39 has the following rig dimensions: I=51ft (foretriangle height), J=14.75ft (foretriangle base), P=49ft (mainsail luff), E=15ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 773 sq ft. Jib area: 376.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SOVEREL 39 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 39 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 38.42ft LOA, comfort ratio 17.58, capsize ratio 2.2, SA/disp 23.57. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	38.42 ft
LWL	34.75 ft
Beam	12.5 ft
Draft	7.67 ft
Displacement	11,783 lb
Ballast	6,499.5 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	51 ft
Jforetriangle base	14.75 ft
Pmainsail luff	49 ft
Emainsail foot	15 ft
FLforestay	14.8 ft
Mainsail	773 sq ft
Jib (100%)	376.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	639.4 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	4.4	5.8	6.7	7.1	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.5
60°	4.7	6.0	6.8	7.2	7.4	7.5	7.6	7.7	7.8
75°	4.8	6.2	6.9	7.3	7.6	7.8	7.9	8.1	8.2
90°	4.6	6.0	6.9	7.3	7.6	7.8	8.1	8.3	8.6
110°	4.2	5.7	6.8	7.4	7.7	8.0	8.3	8.6	8.8
120°	4.0	5.5	6.6	7.3	7.7	8.1	8.4	9.0	9.5
135°	3.5	5.0	6.1	6.9	7.4	7.8	8.2	9.0	10.3
150°	2.9	4.2	5.3	6.3	7.0	7.5	7.8	8.6	9.5
Beat VMG	2.9	3.9	4.6	5.1	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5
Run VMG	2.5	3.6	4.6	5.5	6.2	6.8	7.2	8.0	8.6

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