Sovereign 32
Description
The Sovereign 32 is a British sailboat designed by Ian L. Anderson as a sturdy coastal cruiser-racer, suitable for family cruising, club racing, and short offshore passages. It features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and spade rudder for responsive upwind handling, a moderate beam for stability, and a cutter rig for versatile sail management and balanced power in moderate winds. The design emphasizes seaworthiness with a moderate displacement/length ratio for stable motion and a high ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts, with a comfort ratio classifying it as a capable coastal cruiser. Introduced in 1971 by J. W. and A. Upham Ltd. in the United Kingdom, the Sovereign 32 was Anderson's collaboration with the builder during the early 1970s fiberglass boom, evolving from smaller British designs to offer an affordable, versatile 32-footer for competitive sailors and families. Production was limited to 1971 (approximately 50–100 units built), reflecting the era's focus on custom-quality GRP construction.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ian Anderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | J. W. and A. Upham Ltd. |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 32.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 990 lb |
| Ballast | 378 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.52 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.91 ft |
| p | 33.01 ft |
| e | 11.52 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.52 ft | 11.91 ft | 33.01 ft | 11.52 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Sovereign 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33.01 ft - (10061 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.52 ft - (3511 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.44 ft - (10497 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.58 ft - (10540 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 189.92 ft² |
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Sovereign 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.73 ft - (9367 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.83 ft - (4825 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.6 ft - (8108 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.7 ft - (4176 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 210.51 ft² |
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Sovereign 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.49 ft - (11122 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.28 ft - (5877 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.27 ft - (10445 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.87 ft - (5447 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 325.98 ft² |
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Sovereign 32 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.49 ft - (11122 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.44 ft - (6535 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.44 ft - (6535 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 664.99 ft² |
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