Question 1

What are the specs of the SOVEREL 48?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 48 has the following specifications: 48ft LOA, 13.33ft beam, 11ft draft, 27,762lb displacement, 14,000.4lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Staysail Ketch. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

Who built the SOVEREL 48 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Soverel Marine (USA), designed by Bill Soverel, first built in 1973, with production ending in 1987, 16 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the SOVEREL 48 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 48 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 32.15, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.76, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the SOVEREL 48?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 48 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 15.77, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 193.65, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SOVEREL 48?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SOVEREL 48 is estimated at $4.5K – $12K. 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 48 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SOVEREL 48 (48ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $4.5K – $12K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 48ft boat: Florida: $8,600-$23,000/year. California: $8,100-$20,200/year. Massachusetts: $6,000-$13,400/year + $1,900 winter storage. New York: $6,000-$16,800/year + $1,900 winter storage. Maryland: $5,800-$10,400/year. Texas: $3,500-$10,400/year. Washington: $6,900-$15,000/year. Michigan: $3,400-$7,400/year + $1,900 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,200-$10,400/year. South Carolina: $7,500-$14,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $8K to $43K 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 48?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SOVEREL 48 (48ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $8,600-$23,000/year. California: $8,100-$20,200/year. Massachusetts: $6,000-$13,400/year + $1,900 winter storage. New York: $6,000-$16,800/year + $1,900 winter storage. Maryland: $5,800-$10,400/year. Texas: $3,500-$10,400/year. Washington: $6,900-$15,000/year. Michigan: $3,400-$7,400/year + $1,900 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,200-$10,400/year. South Carolina: $7,500-$14,400/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 48?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the SOVEREL 48 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, 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 48.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SOVEREL 48?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SOVEREL 48, SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel, 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 48 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 48?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 48 has the following rig dimensions: I=50ft (foretriangle height), J=19.67ft (foretriangle base), P=43.5ft (mainsail luff), E=12ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 773.6 sq ft. Jib area: 491.8 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SOVEREL 48 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SOVEREL 48 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 48ft LOA, comfort ratio 32.15, capsize ratio 1.76, SA/disp 15.77. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	48 ft
LWL	40 ft
Beam	13.33 ft
Draft	11 ft/ 5.43 ft min
Displacement	27,762 lb
Ballast	14,000.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	8.5 kn

Iforetriangle height	50 ft
Jforetriangle base	19.67 ft
Pmainsail luff	43.5 ft
Emainsail foot	12 ft
PYmizzen luff	31.5 ft
EYmizzen foot	9.33 ft
FLforestay	19.7 ft
Mainsail	773.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)	491.8 sq ft
Spinnaker	836 sq ft

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