
Southwell Sovereign 51 Sloop
Sovereign 51, a rare aluminium offshore cruising yacht that combines performance, strength, and luxurious living comfort. Built by Jacobs Brothers to the highest standard, she is ready for serious blue-water cruising.

Principal Dimensions
• Length Overall (LOA): 15.4 m
• Length Waterline (LWL): 12.68 m
• Beam: 4.48 m
• Beam at Waterline: 3.35 m
• Draft: 1.85 m
• Displacement (light): 19.2 tons
• Displacement (loaded): approx. 22 tons
• Keel Type: Scheel keel (6.3 T lead ballast)
• Rudder Type: Single aluminium
• Steering: Pedestal-mounted wheel, Lewmar-Whitlock Cobra gearbox system
Construction
• Hull & Decks: Marine-grade aluminium, fully insulated with fire-retardant EVA foam
• Bulkheads: Aluminium
• Mast, Boom, Bowsprit: Sparcraft anodized aluminium (triple spreader rig, pivoting bowsprit)
• Keel: Fixed Scheel type
• Tanks: Integral aluminium for fuel and water
• Rudder: Single aluminium rudder, pedestal steering with leather-covered wheel
Rig & Sails
• Rig Type: Masthead sloop
• Mast: Sparcraft anodized aluminium, triple spreader with built-in track
• Boom: Sparcraft with reefing sheaves and built-in clutches
• Running Rigging: Spectra backstays, 2:1 system led to cockpit
• Standing Rigging: Dyform wire with hydraulic backstay
• Furlers:
o J1 – Profurl C430
o J2 – Profurl C420
• Mainsail: Ullman fully-battened mainsail with 3 reefing points, lazyjacks, and cover
• Headsails: Ullman J1 and J2 genoas
• Other Sails: Gennaker (Yes), Spinnaker (No), Storm jib and Trisail (fittings provided)
Deck Equipment
• Winches:
o 2 × Anderson 62ST (outer foresail)
o 4 × Anderson 46ST (inner foresail)
o 1 × Lewmar 36 (traveller)
o 2 × Lewmar 48 CST (main)
• Clutches: For foresail sheets, furlers, vang, mainsheet, boom brake, and davit lines
• Hatches: Goiot Cristal with Oceanair shades and mosquito nets
• Ports: 11 fixed, 13 opening
• Cockpit: Fold-down table, Corian surfaces, full shade cloth covers (Ferrari fabric), upgraded bimini panels
• Additional: Radar arch, granny rails, boarding ladder, safety harness points, custom handholds
Accommodation
• Cabins: 3 (Master cabin with en-suite, guest double, and crew cabin with two singles)
• Berths: 8 (6 in cabins + 2 in saloon)
• Heads: 2 × Techma electric flush toilets with extractors
• Showers: 2 interior, 1 transom shower (all hot/cold)
• Saloon: Spacious seating for six; table converts to double berth
• Ventilation: 6 × 12V Hella fans
Galley
• Layout: Starboard-side galley with Corian countertop and ample storage
• Stove/Oven: Smev 3-burner gas stove + oven, Dometic extractor fan
• Microwave: Yes
• Sink: Double stainless steel
• Refrigeration: 75L Vitrifrigo fridge + 100L freezer
• Gas: 2 × propane bottles with Xintex gas sniffer and leak gauge
• Extras:
o Wega professional espresso machine (E62 head)
o Fresh-to-fresh reverse osmosis drinking water system with remineralizer
Propulsion
• Engine: Yanmar 4JH3 HTBE (2004 model)
• Power: 100 hp
• Engine Hours: 110 hrs
• Gearbox: Yanmar KM4
• Drive: Shaft drive with PSS seal and Bullflex coupling
• Propeller: MaxProp 3-blade 23” folding
• Bow Thruster: Sleipner SidePower 8 kW (24V, dual control stations)
Tanks & Plumbing
• Fuel Capacity: Integral alloy tanks
• Fresh Water: 1300L in 3 tanks
• Black Water: 2 × 50L (with pump-out and overboard discharge)
• Water Heater: 30L calorifier (engine and 220V)
• Deck Wash: Fresh and saltwater, high pressure at bow
• Watermaker: Dual-element 220V (installation 90% complete)
Electrical System
• Battery House: 2 × Blue Nova LiFePO₄ 12V (5 kW each)
• Battery Chargers: Victron 220–12 (starter), Victron 220–24 (thruster), Victron Blue Smart 4/16/1
• Inverter/Charger: Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120/16 220V
• Generator:
o Yanmar 1GM10 Diesel
o Honda 220V portable
• Solar: Victron MPPT 150/35 controller (panels due for replacement)
• Alternators: 2 × Zena 200A with Balmar controllers and over-temp protection
• Power Systems: 12V / 24V / 220V / 110V
• Shore Power: 220/110V isolating transformer
Navigation & Instruments
• Compass: Riegel Posdeidon + handheld and bulkhead compasses
• Autopilot: B&G hydraulic drive (P-3C)
• Instruments: Raymarine ST60+ (depth, speed, wind)
• Chartplotters: 3 × Garmin 3266 (helm, pilothouse, nav station)
• Radar: Garmin (model unknown)
• GPS: Garmin 3206
• SSB: Icom ICM802 (with tuner, not yet commissioned)
• VHF: Icom ICM502 + handheld Icom ICM36
• Other: 12V sound system, stereo speakers, barometer, clock
Safety Equipment
• Solid railings and numerous handholds
• Granny rails and waterproof bulkhead forward
• Lifejackets: 8
• Safety Harnesses: 4
• Danbuoys: 1
• Lifebuoys: 2 with immersion lights
• Liferaft: Viking 8-person
• Fire Extinguishers: 4 (including automatic in engine room)
• Gas Detector: Xintex sniffer with solenoid
• Emergency Steering: Tiller included
Ground Tackle & Mooring
• Windlass: Lofrans Leopard 1500W 24V (dedicated batteries)
• Controls: Quick CHC 1120M with chain counter
• Anchors:
o Rocna 55kg with 100m × 10mm chain
o Danforth 40kg with 50m × 10mm chain
• Cleats: Samson post forward + 3 cleats per side
• Dock Lines: 10
• Fenders: 10
• Snubber: Chain hook system
Tender
• Type: Fiberglass
• Length: 2.5 m
• Outboard: None
Additional Features
• Gas-fired BBQ on aft rail with dedicated lighting
• Full shade-cloth cockpit covers
• Water catchment system integrated into deck drains
• Dehumidifier (220V) for long-term storage
• 220V washing machine
• Inclinometer at pilothouse
Condition
• Professionally constructed and launched in 2019
• Fully operational, minor finishing and commissioning required on select systems (air conditioning, water maker)
• Bottom paint due for renewal


















