1973 Southern Marine Malahide Long Range Trawler20m

Sovereign of Malahide

Malahide Trawlers are a class of vessels built and completed in Malahide, Ireland.  The most sought after of these vessels had their keels laid in either Norway or Portugal.

Sovereign originally launched in 1973, and finished in 2006. Is a Portuguese hull hand crafted of Iroko also known as “African Teak” was barrier coated with penetrating epoxy, primed and painted with Sterling epoxy-based paint. Which is now similar to today’s fiberglass hulls wth epoxy technology, yet Sovereign has a backbone of true sea going yacht with a full displacement hull, heavy sawn frames, heavily planked and features a traditional canoe stern for stable tracking. The performance and efficiency of Sovereign can deliver 8 knots of speed while consuming only 5.3 gallons of fuel per hour, with an approximate range of 3000 nautical miles.

The Europa style provides a lower center of gravity for comfort, along with the traditional styling of a proper ocean going trawler yacht.

When purchased and sent to the new owners personal shipyard, a team removed all systems and her deck house; replacing all anew and applied an outer skin comprised of epoxies, fiberglass, and urethane based coatings, marine commercial grade wiring, new plumbing, new systems, and full mahogany interior, all fuel tanks opened stripped and epoxied. The Caterpillar 334 was fully rebuilt. This was all accomplished without regard for cost, resulting in a timeless and classic ocean going trawler with today’s technology.

Sovereign is beyond compare, not only from dockside but her rich mahogany interior, large saloon windows providing panoramic views, the expansive aft deck allows owners and guest a full retreat and a complete entertaining platform. Make no mistake Sovereign is first and foremost a capable explorer yacht standing ready for the new owners adventures.

Highlights

• Epoxy penetrated hull and house
• Chefs galley with modern appliances
• Rich traditional mahogany provides a warm proper yacht interior
• Portuguese Bridge, full walk around side decks, and bow thruster make ease of docking and anchoring
• Staterooms are deep within, giving more comfort while cruising open water
• Generous storage
• Full stand up engine room with easy access to all machinery
• Large fly bridge and boat deck featuring 14 Rib with outboard

 Owner will entertain trades

Vessel has never been chartered but has a MURAD waiver