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

Tender and Exterior Gear:

• 12’ RIB inflatable dinghy
• 20 HP 4-Stroke Tohatsu outboard
• 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.