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Lidgard Custom Catamaran for sale (2006) in Gloucester, Virginia, United States

£1,498,310 GBP
Listed price $1,995,000 USDFinance this boat

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The Lidgard Custom Catamaran "Sovereign," located in Gloucester County, USA, is a 2006-built, 22.45-metre high-performance sailing vessel crafted in Australia with epoxy carbon fibre construction. This 73-foot catamaran offers a rare blend of speed, comfort, and offshore capability. Its six-cabin layout accommodates up to 12 guests, providing luxurious living akin to a private island at sea. The catamaran features a raised helm and self-tacking jib for easy short-handed sailing, and it has never been chartered under the current owner, ensuring excellent condition. Equipped with advanced electronics, new sails, and a host of modern amenities including solar power and a fully-equipped galley, Sovereign is primed for long-range cruising. This vessel, capable of reaching speeds up to 22 knots, is also USCG documented. With extensive safety features and upgraded systems, it offers a premium sailing experience for discerning sailors.

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General information
Make/model
Lidgard Custom Catamaran
Price
£1,498,310 GBP | Listed price $1,995,000 USDFinance this boat
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
SOVEREIGN
Year
2006
Location
Gloucester, Virginia, United States

Sovereign is a rare opportunity to own a high-performance carbon fiber sailing catamaran for sale, combining breathtaking speed, luxurious comfort, and proven offshore capability. 

This 73-foot Lidgard Executive catamaran, built in Australia with epoxy carbon fiber construction, offers elite sailing performance, capable of reaching 22 knots and cruising effortlessly at 10 knots. 
With a 6-cabin layout accommodating up to 12 guests, Sovereign delivers the comfort of a private island at sea, with solar power supporting all key systems for true off-grid cruising.

Meticulously upgraded and never chartered under current ownership, this pre-owned performance catamaran is equipped with the latest Garmin electronics, new sails, Tenderlift, refreshed interior finishes, and advanced safety features including engine-driven crash pumps and dual life rafts. 
The raised helm and self-tacking jib make it easy to sail short-handed. 
From the Bahamas to the Mediterranean, this catamaran has proven her range and reliability. 
Currently USCG documented and in excellent condition, Sovereign is the ultimate long-range cruiser for discerning sailors.

Layout & Accommodations
6 cabin
4 head
2x bridge deck level cabins with ensuite heads
4x cabins in hulls with shared bathroom in port and starboard hull.
New Candy Aquamatic Tempo washing machine (port side engine room)
AEG 8000 Series Lavatherm dryer (port side engine room)
Stereo system with remote speakers throughout the vessel
book shelves and plenty of storage
Hull material is a reinforced epoxy carbon fiber blend with polyester reinforced epoxy throughout with carbon fiber added to critical structural areas.
Fully equipped with watersport equipment and extra lounging:
2x paddle boards
water skis
pull-behind tube
snorkel gear
cushioned extra deck seating (reclining chairs)
Galley
GALLEY:
Galley Up
center bar
double stainless-steel sink
teak varnished counters
port side burner gas stove
portside electric oven operational on shore power or Genset
Toaster
VitaMix blender
Espresso machine
Food storage
ventilation and light above stove
Samsung side-by-side full size refrigerator
Double sided drink refrigerator accessible from galley and cockpit: 12V
storage cabinetry
Dining space for 8 guests
Village Marine water maker: 33 gallons per hour with a cross feed to either side of the boat: 12V
Deck & Equipment
2x trampolines
Starboard 120lb CQR style anchor with 350ft chain rode
Starboard Maxwell manual windlass rigged with chain for starboard anchor
Port 160lb Bruce style anchor with 350ft chain rode
NEW port Maxwell electric windlass (2021)
2x Harken 2-speed model 60 winches (self-tailing and electric controls)
Harken 60.2 winch (self-tailing and electric controls)
The Harken hydraulics (main halyard and jib furler) combined with electric furler for Code Zero and electric sheet winches make Sovereign very easy to operate and were specifically designed to allow for shorthanded cruising and safe sail handling at sea and/or in rough weather by virtually eliminating the need for personnel to go on deck.

Knoxville 4000
2x 120 lb. anchor 100ft and 1/2 in chain
Hydraulic Tender Lift- combination with swim platform
Stainless steel handrails and stanchions extending from the transom forward to either bow
Life lines equipped with intermediate wire with boarding gates to starboard and port
Foredeck double trampolines with bridge between
Large sail-shade for the bow trampolines
Electronics & Navigation
Nav station on Flybridge:
NEW Garmin chart plotter (2022)
NEW Garmin radar (2022)
NEW Garmin autopilot (2022)
side power thrusters
Furuno Auto Pilot is backup to NEW Garmin unit.
Icom, model Command Mic handheld VHF
Suunto compass
Nav station in Salon:
Icom, model IC-M506 VHF marine transceiver with handheld mic
Icom, model HF marine model IC-M802 also with a handheld speaker
NEW Garmin multifunction unit with a menu (2022)
NEW Garmin multifunction display for autopilot (2022)
NEW Garmin autopilot (2022)
Suunto compass
Single lever controls for the same functions as the upper station
4x Victron Energy monitors, digital, for the engines, service, power pack, and 12-volt winches.
2x Victron Energy status monitors, digital.
Victron Energy control color panel.
Adequate light and signals for type and use at the check level and mast level, to include antenna
NEW battery Inverters/Chargers (2022)
Cell Signal booster AND Wi-Fi booster making it possible to connect to the internet from the beach bar.
NEW KVH SatCom system for communication, internet, and TV (2022)
NEW Spreader mounted FLIR camera (2022)
Starlink with high performance antenna

Electrical, Power & Plumbing
Fresh and Salt water capable cooling systems
Onan MDKBE 17.5 kW generator
3x solar panels with controls
2x 50-amp inlets on either side of vessel for shore power
Shore power is two 50 Amp cords and can be operated on a single shore power cord if needed.
bonding/grounding system
NEW 14x 8D batteries making potentially 24-volt/12-volt (2021)
2x hot water heaters
This vessel is equipped with 8x air handlers divided between the two amas and the salon and 3x 20,000 BTU chillers with air handlers in each cabin.
Fresh and Salt water capable cooling systems
All heads are equipped with Electric Tecma vacuflush.
Onan MDKBE 17.5 kW generator
3x solar panels with over 1000 watts of admitting power which allow operation of ALL systems (ie. Refrigeration, washer, water maker, etc.) all without needing to run the generator
bonding/grounding system
NEW 14x 8D batteries making potentially 24-volt/12-volt (2021)
2x hot water heaters operational on shore power/generator as well as engine heat
This vessel is equipped with 8x air handlers divided between the two amas and the salon and 3x 20,000 BTU chillers with air handlers in each cabin.
NEW Ocean LED underwater light on the stern of the vessel (2021)
2x outdoor showers (hot & cold water capable) mounted on the aft sugar scoops
Engine & Mechanical
Dual station
Hydraulic wheel steering
Hydraulic lift centerboard
NEW Gori 3 blade folding propellers (2021)
Hydraulic wheel steering in cockpit
joystick controls and side power bow thrusters equipped in interior helm station
Throttle and gear controllers via NEW Glendinning controls with actuators at each engine and cables to engines.
Switch at dash powering Glendinning controls
Starboard side exterior helm station, with an elevated cockpit
Exterior helm is controlled with a hydraulic pump and power assist on the interior helm station's operating rams at each rudder.
Dual station
Hydraulic wheel steering
Hydraulic lift centerboard
NEW Tender Lift hydraulic operated platform (2017) with canvas cover
NEW Gori 3 blade folding propellers (2021)
Hydraulic wheel steering in cockpit
joystick controls and side power bow thrusters equipped in interior helm station
NEW Throttle and gear controllers via Glendinning controls with actuators at each engine and cables to engines (2022)
NEW Switch at dash powering Glendinning controls (2022)
Starboard side exterior helm station, with an elevated cockpit
Exterior helm is controlled with a hydraulic pump and power assist on the interior helm station's operating rams at each rudder.
NEW 2x SidePower bow thrusters 105 HP (2022)
Sails & Rigging
Carbon fiber mast
Aluminum boom
Bow sprit on a hinge with a Pro Furl drum on the end
primary genoa on a Harkem drum, hydraulic.
genoa on track immediately forward of the mast
Mast is deck stepped
Mast is a 7/8 rig
The head stay with the genoa is 7/8 rig
Mast equipped with single spreaders
Halyards are run internally to the mast step, then through turning blocks, and the main sheet for the boom is back aft on a traveler.
The mast is additionally supported with intermediate stays halfway up the mast tied into the spreaders.
The mast is additionally equipped with foredeck light, dual horns and antennas.
The mast is equipped with 2x Harken winch (self-tailing, model 53, 2-speed
Boom is supported with a mechanical vang
Boom has the outhaul run internally, to include other control wires for the reef points.
The stays make up a diamond patter for the standing rigging.
NEW Code Zero (2017) on a ProFurl NexE electric drum allowing the use of this sail to be used with ease

SAIL INVENTORY:
NEW Main Sail (2022)
NEW Jib (2022)
Screecher
Storm Jib
Roller Furling Genoa
The Harken hydraulics were installed new in 2017 and updated electronics/ controller installed in 2022. Code Zero electric furler was installed new in 2021.

Jib Evolution 95% Ocean Series Triradial Self-tacking jib (approx 50 sqm) built
from DP Hydra Net Radial 483/433 cloth

Main Ocean Series Large Roach Triradial Mainsail (approx 140 sqm) built
from DP Hydra Net Radial 483/433 cloth

Additional Information
Safety Equipment:
This vessel is equipped with all required safety gear and equipment for offshore sailing and appropriate for amount of crew and guests.
NEW Hypalon tubes installed (2017)
Aluminum hull powder coated (2017)
NEW Honda 4-stroke 50HP (2021)
Two new 8 person life rafts Nov 2024

DINGHY AND OUTBOARD *Dinghy available separately ask broker for details*

Recent upgrades and refit February 2024 to June 2024, All work performed at Zimmerman Marine, in Cardinal, VA
$60,000 - refresh Main Salon - new teak & holly sole, refinish and re-veneer entire galley area, re-fasten and secure headliner -
$15,000 - new table in main salon
$85,000 - remove and replace wallcoverings throughout
$20,000 - replace both helm station instrument panels
$85,000 - major refurbish/ repaint on engines and generator
$100,000 - topside repaint with Awlgrip white paint
$52,336 -New Sails
Total $500,000 invested

Electronics:
FLIR M232 Thermal IP Camera
KVH satellite TV Dome receiver
New Side Power bow thruster control, harness, and updated joystick control
New VHF cable and antenna
Furuno 220 WX Weather
Victron Color charger control GX with Bluetooth
Victron smart solar controller MPPT
3 X Victron Multiplus 24V-3000W charger
VICTRON CENTAUR CHARGER 40 amp
Victron Multiplus charger inverters
Victron BMV-702 Battery Monitor
Victron Skylla-I Control GX
VICTRON GX TANK 140
VICTRON CERBO GX
4 x New VDO gauges
3 X Lifeline Battery GPL-2400T Engine start and Gen
New electrical control panel
4G/LTE Cellular Router MOFI
WAVE WIFI ROGUE PRO
Renogy Solar Panel 100 Watt 12 Volt,
High-Efficiency Monocrystalline PV
Module Power Charger

All new Garmin electronics;
New cables and NEMA wiring harness
3 x 8612 XSV 12” chart-plotter multifunction displays
Autopilot remote
Reactor Corepack GHC 50
Depth and speed transducer
GMI 20 large multifunction display
Radar GMR 18 XHD 15M, 48 mile HD 4 KW
Garmin Reactor 40
AIS

Interior refit items:
Re-bed all hatches
Install new helm panel for gauges and displays
Replace all interior wall coverings throughout vessel
Replace headliners in galley and salon
New teak and holly flooring in salon and cabins varnished
Refinish galley cabinets
Replace galley cabinet doors
Refinish and varnish salon doors
New A/C raw water strainers and hoses
Rewire and replumb bilge pumps, replace check valves
Complete overhaul for all 4 Tecma heads. Replace all serviceable components.
Re-varnish galley floor
Install new instrument panels at both helms.
New Victron Skyla charger controller

Extensive engine servicing and upgrades:
Engines service: Full 1,000 hour service, May 2024
New gauges and MFDs
New Turbos
New alternators 24V, 90 AMP
New fuel and water tank gauges
New strainers
Raw water pumps
Transmission service new fluid and hoses
New engine exhaust hoses
Repaint engines requiring 120 hours of labor
New exhaust elbows
New injectors
New belts
All new filters fuel and oil
Zincs
New batteries AGM G 27
Hoses
New water circulation pump
New Raw water pumps
Heat exchangers serviced and cleaned
New fuel hoses
Replace battery isolator
New oil pressure and temperature sensors
New shaft seal water feed lines

Generator:
New exhaust elbow
New exhaust hose
New G24 AGM battery
New fuel lines
New raw water pump
Service heat exchanger
Oil and fuel filters
New heat exchanger
New exhaust manifold
New head gasket
Rebuilt fuel injection pump
Replace bottom of sound enclosure base pan and engine mounts

Exterior refit items:
Service hydraulic steering system
New topside Awlgrip paint
2 New Side-Power Thruster motors
New LED courtesy lights and aft steps lights
Add chain counters to anchor windlass
Tenderlift replace hydraulic lines and key hardware
Replace cockpit drain hoses
Glendening shore power retrieval real system rebuild and new controller
Harken 3 motor hydraulic power pack unit Hydro ECB with 10 valves and I/0 module to control all hydraulic systems.
Hull is hand laid fiberglass with Carbon Fiber reinforcement in structurally important areas (cross members, mast step, hull crash zones in bow).

Recent refit:
In early 2024 an extensive refit was undertaken to further add to the reliability and ease of ownership.  Major systems included electrical and electronics, top side paint, interior varnish and wall covering in salon and galley, engines & generator refurbishment/paint, salon table and new helm panels.

New teak decks in cockpit lounge area (2021)
Battery upgrade (2021)
Black water system refit (2021)
New Windlass (2021)
New Gori folding 3-blade props (2021)
New rudder bearings (2021)
100% new Garmin electronics (2022)
New KVH satcom (2022)
New Wi-Fi (2022)
New cell booster (2022)
New Flir camera (2022)
New radar (2022)
New 2x SidePower bow thrusters  105 hp (2022)
New battery chargers (2022)
New battery inverters (2022)
3x new AC compressors (2022)
New main sail (2022)
New Jib (2022)

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Measurements
Length overall
22.45 metres
Propulsion
Fuel
Diesel
Accommodation
Number of cabins
6
Number of berths
0
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