1979 Schucker 436 Motor Sailor – SOVEREIGNTY
Very roomy, comfortable, and solidly built. Boats like this simply aren’t made anymore—and if they were, the cost would be substantial. SOVEREIGNTY is a proven, capable motor sailor offering exceptional volume, comfort, and cruising efficiency.
An excellent family cruiser or liveaboard, she is US Coast Guard documented with a 2025 survey available. She has just completed a 1,500-mile voyage from Central America, followed by additional coastal cruising, clearly demonstrating her reliability and seaworthiness. Currently located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Power and Performance:
- Kubota V3300 78 HP diesel, rebuilt in 2025
- New transmission (2025)
- Fuel: 250 gallons diesel (approx. 1.25 GPH at 1,800 RPM / 6 knots)
- Water: 200 gallons (sanitized and rebuilt in 2025)
- Heavy fiberglass hull with no blisters and new bottom paint (2025)
- Twin bilge keels for added stability and reduced roll
Electronics and Systems:
- Raymarine autopilot, GPS navigation, and depth sounder
- 7.5 kW Kohler generator with approximately 1,300 hours
- Hot water via 110V tank or engine heat exchanger
Comfort, Power and Climate Control:
- Two 16,000 BTU AC/heat units (upper and lower)
- Lower unit new in 2025
- 600W solar array with 800Ah AGM battery bank (2024)
- 3,000W inverter (new 2025)
Ground Tackle and Deck Equipment:
- Two Heavy Anchors (plow and CQR), each with 125’ of 3/8” chain
- 12V Electric Windlass
Exterior Gear:
- Stainless steel dinghy davits
Interior and Accommodations:
- Queen/full berth forward
- Dinette converts to a double
- Two twin berths in the pilothouse
- Microwave and LP gas stove/oven
- Excellent 12V refrigerator/freezer
- 32” Fold-Down TV
- Stand-Up shower—one of the best layouts you’ll find on a boat this size
- Exceptional storage throughout the vessel
Additional Notes:
Over $20,000 invested in upgrades within the past year.
SOVEREIGNTY would benefit from a new mainsail and some minor cosmetic refreshing, including flooring work localized to the helm deck area. Overall, she is a well-proven, comfortable motor sailor that is ready to continue cruising immediately.
