morgan 35 sailboat

MORGAN 35 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of MORGAN 35. Built by Morgan Yachts and designed by Charles Morgan, the boat was first built in 1970. It has a hull type of Keel/CB & spade rudder and LOA is 10.67. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.85. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Gas.

MORGAN 35 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about MORGAN 35 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the morgan 35.

MORGAN 35 was designed by Charles Morgan.

Who builds MORGAN 35?

MORGAN 35 is built by Morgan Yachts.

When was MORGAN 35 first built?

MORGAN 35 was first built in 1970.

How long is MORGAN 35?

MORGAN 35 is 8.41 m in length.

What is mast height on MORGAN 35?

MORGAN 35 has a mast height of 10.92 m.

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The Morgan 35 is a 35.0ft masthead sloop designed by Charles Morgan and built in fiberglass by Morgan Yachts since 1970.

140 units have been built..

The Morgan 35 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Specifications MORGAN 35

1970 - 35.00 ft / 10.67 m - Charles Morgan - Morgan Yachts (USA)

MORGAN 35 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Keel/CB & spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 35.00 ft / 10.67 m LWL: 27.58 ft / 8.41 m S.A. (reported): 547.00 ft² / 50.82 m² Beam: 10.75 ft / 3.28 m Displacement: 11,900.00 lb / 5,398 kg Ballast: 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg Max Draft: 6.75 ft / 2.06 m Min Draft: 4.25 ft / 1.30 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1970 # Built: 140 Builder: Morgan Yachts (USA) Designer: Charles Morgan

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Type Engine: Gas HP: 30 Fuel: 26 gals / 98 L Water: 40 gals / 151 L Hull Speed: 7.04 kn

The Morgan 35 is a classic sailboat that was first introduced in the 1970s. It is a well-regarded vessel in the sailing community, known for its sturdy construction and spacious interior. The Morgan 35 is a sloop-rigged sailboat, with a mast located near the bow and a single, large sail that is attached to the mast and boom. The design of the sail and mast allows for excellent wind performance and maneuverability. The hull of the Morgan 35 is made of fiberglass and is designed for stability and comfort, even in rough seas.

In addition to its sailing capabilities, the Morgan 35 also has a comfortable interior with sleeping accommodations for up to six people. The interior includes a galley (kitchen) area, a dinette (dining area), and a head (bathroom) with a shower. The interior is finished with teak wood, which adds to the boat's warm, inviting atmosphere. The Morgan 35 also has a spacious cockpit (outdoor seating area) for relaxing and entertaining. The boat is equipped with all the necessary navigation and safety equipment, making it a suitable choice for both weekend cruising and longer sailing trips. With its combination of sailing performance, comfort, and classic design, the Morgan 35 remains a popular choice among sailors today.

LOA: 35.00 ft LWL: 27.58 ft Beam: 10.75 ft Draft: 6.75 ft Displacement: 11900.00 lbs Ballast: 5000.00 lbs Hull type: Keel/CB & spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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I''m looking at a 1972 Morgan 35 aft galley with the keel/CB setup that I will be sailing on the Chesapeake. I previously owned a Pearson 35 that I liked a lot and this seems to be a similar boat but I can''t find much information on any of the sites, Morgan yes but nothing on the Morgan 35. I did search this board and the results were less than amazing. The boat is old but apparently not abused just worn, the engine has been replaced with a diesel but not much else in upgrades. I will of course get a survey done but before I get to that stage if anyone could pass along some info it would be appreciated. Thanks - Dave  

Dave, Did you go to the Morgan site here on Sailnet. I am sure you will get all the information you''ll need. Usually do anyway. Lots of Morgan knowledge on the board. IF you check the archives you''ll see the e-mail for Charlie Morgan, you can have direct access. Good Luck John Morgan 384 Valdaree  

Thanks for the reply John but I have searched the site and there''s info on Morgans but the 35 doesn''t seem to be represented. I was hoping for some objective comments. I did run across an inquery on another list from someone also looking for info on a Morgan 35, he only received one reply. I guess the 35 isn''t one of the more popular models. Thanks again - Dave  

Good old boats if you like traditional low aspect rigs, long keels and thick laminations. Check the mast step (on keel). It''s made of plain steel and the first place to look. Limited access makes it very difficult to inspect or replace. Get the sawzall out. Next check the rudder post and stuffing box...I''ve seen two of these cracked just inside the hull but repair is easy. The last M35 I looked at had about 5 million dime size bubbles on the bottom.  

I am the proud owner of a 1970 Morgan 35, Hull No. 63. I bought the boat 5 years ago, but raced on it for about 20 years with the prior owners. I agree with the mast step comment. Mine now has essentially a steel I-Beam that the mast sits on. I have not had any blistering problems. It''s a freshwater boat an the hull has been awlgripped. I''ve replaced pretty much the entire electrical system with home run wiring, a new panel, etc.; replaced the head, seat cushions, lifelines; installed opening ports and have done a lot of cosmetic stuff. These boats are built like the proverbial brick you know what. Charlie Morgan knew how to design a boat. Pretty lines. We still race it occasionally in PHRF and do pretty well. In its day, we won the Pt. Huron-Mackinac race 3 times. So, the boat will move, particularly off the wind. (Can get a bit squirrely in heavy air with a chute. The rudder, IMHO, is a bit short, but that is probably necessary given the CB design. The prior owners added about a foot to the rudder to keep it from broaching with a chute, but it scared the heck out of me to see that rudder protruding about 6 inches below the keel, so I shortened it up a bit.) The keel-CB combo won''t point with newer designs, but is not awful. Now we mainly go day sailing with occasional 2-3 day cruises. A comfortable boat to sail with a nice cockpit. Mine has an Edson wheel that was added when it was new. It takes up a fair amount of the otherwise large cockpit and isn''t positioned to give a great steering station. Mine still has the old workhorse Palmer M-60. I agree, not much info on the boat available on the Morgan site. Some aspects of the 35 are like the 34. But there are some significant differences.  

Thanks for the replys, I''m still in the negotiating stage with this boat and I will have a survey done. The mast step, rudder post and stuffing box will get a close look. From what you say the mast step will be hard to inspect, what is the best way to access that area? As it is an older (I don''t like to say old)boat I plan to do a lot of upgrading, as long as the basic boat is sound it will fit my needs perfectly, short crusing on the Chesapeake maybe down the ICW to FL. I''m semi retired, work 6 to 8 months out of the year. From what you indicate it will sail like my Pearson 35 that I sold 10 years ago and that will be fine for me. Thanks again for the replys. - Dave  

Realistically, it would be pretty difficult to inspect without unstepping the mast and shining a flashlight down the hole in the head floor where the mast goes through to the step.  

If memory serves right (it was approx 15 yrs ago) I pulled a floorboard up aft of the mast and peered fwd with a flashlight. It was far away but I could see the aft side of the step. Now that I think about it that boat was the deep draft (5'')version without CB. I''m guessing the CB version couldn''t been seen this way. What''s the draft and bridge clearance of the 35'' CB model?  

If there is bilge access close enough to the step, you may be able to view it. My Morgan only had a small access to the bilge, closer to the engine compartment. It could be used to inspect where the CB penant attached to the CB. I ended up replacing the cabin sole, and put in better access to the bilge. That reminds me. You or your surveyor should pay attention to the cabin sole. Mine was 3/4" ply laminated on both sides with glass w/ a teak and holly floor above that. Water wicked into the plywood and the from the edges and the glass held the water in, allowing the floor to become pretty spongy.  

Thanks for the advice on the cabin sole, I''ll add it to my list of things to inspect. The mast step seems like a problem to inspect but I''ll do what I can. I haven''t actually seen this boat I''m going on pictures and word of a friend, I''m going to inspect it in a week or two. As far as the bridge clearence the best I can get from the available info it''s 40'' the draft is 4''3" board up and 6'' board down. Does anyone know a good surveyor in the northern MD area? - Thanks, Dave  

Kmax...check he date. It was 2005 and he's been gone for over a year. Welcome aboard!  

aye aye captain! Hey comrad. We're just looking to do some south pacific and pacific NW cruising. Looking in earnest for the right vessel at a good price. Any ideas? Mucho Gracias, Kmax  

Kmax...size range? number of crew? price range? Have you checked the bluewater boat list sticky at the top of this thread?  

I don't have my Morgan 35 anymore, but I thought someone might like to have a copy of the manual. When I bought the boat years ago, I was surprised that it had an original owners manual. You can download it here . But someone else that currently has this boat needs to get this and post it somewhere. I don't own this boat anymore.  

Sir... THANK YOU! I bought a Morgan 35 in the beginning of the year. And have had a very difficult time finding information on it. Thank you so very much!  

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1981 Morgan 32

Buffalo, New York

Make Morgan

Category Sloop

Posted Over 1 Month

This 1982 Morgan 32 appears in good condition for a vessel this age. Freshwater use, and always maintained, the owner confirms. The Morgan is currently stored for the winter. The seller hates to see her go but needs something not as big. Stock #323062 1981 Morgan 32' freshwater boat with a Yanmar 40 HP diesel engine. Check out this 1982 Morgan 32 that has been refurbished and is ready for your adventure! Powered by a Yanmar 3-cylinder inboard engine holding 27 gallons of fuel! Also has a freshwater tank of 35 gallons! Ready for that big trip? The deck is well laid-out and easily sailed by a couple. The Morgan has plenty of room for you and your guests, with sleeping berths for at least six! A full galley will assist in keeping everyone fed and back to sailing! The galley is on the port side and has a two-burner stove/oven, a large stainless steel sink, and an icebox! Plenty of cabinets and hidden storage spaces too! A navigation station too! The settees and double aft berth are available for extra sleeping space! The V-berth is a spacious cabin and has clothing storage for you! Beautiful teak wood highlights the lines of this vessel! The head is forward, just aft of the bow V-berth, with a vacuum flush, sink, countertop, cabinet space, and a handheld showerhead! Six opening ports provide ventilation, plus opening hatches in the head and bow cabin. Ready to set sail! Looking for offers! Reason for selling is wants something smaller.

1975 Morgan 33 Out Island

Vancouver, Washington

Model 33 Out Island

The Vessel has been maintained well, and has installed many new components, or has back-up systems ready to put in service. All rigging is serviceable, and she is ready to sail. The electrical system was re-wired in 2010, and the upholstery was redone in 2009. Woodwork needs to be brightened up - it is starting to show some age. The Canvas needs repair and cleaning. Bottom was painted in 2005 with an experimental barrier coat to rectify notorious Morgan blistering. On next haul-out in 2008 seller applied five coats of paint and there were no blisters. On the last haul-out in 2012, there was absolutely no blistering. Owner is planning another haul-out this year. Haulout in 2021 showed only a few blisters. A great deal of time and money was invested preparing the boat for a trip to Hawaii. Although this trip had to be abandoned for personal reasons she is still ready for the voyage. Stock #089662 Wonderful Liveaboard or Turn-Key Bluewater Cruiser! New Engine (161 hours!) New Standing Rigging (Used 10 times!) $55k+ in Upgrades & Replacements! This classic full modified keel Morgan 33 Out Island must be seen to be appreciated and will make a wonderful liveaboard or blue water cruiser. She is ready to go! Since 2006, the seller has put $50k+into her in upgrades and replacements and has all records and receipts. With a newer engine with very low hours, new sails, and more, this sturdy and reliable sloop is ready for new adventures! This beauty has a pedigree of having sailed from Florida to Oregon via Cape Horn. If you have been thinking about your special trip to Hawaii, Mexico, or just around the coastal US or Canada but don't want to have to invest in all the gear for a long-distance voyage, this might be the perfect boat for you. The seller believes the standing rigging was replaced prior to purchase in 2006 but there is no documentation of this. The rigging still looks to be in great condition and has only been used about 10 times since replacement. The Morgan Out Island is a classic design from a builder with a tradition for building rugged, go-anywhere sailboats with a large volume of living space. If you don't know the Out Island history, this is a classic boat with an excellent reputation for a quality build. Its full keel and shallow draft make it a great choice for cruising the Islands, and the storage and headroom make her practical as a liveaboard as well. If you are looking for comfort at the expense of some sailing performance, the Out Island is for you. Having said that, the current owner of this vessel has had her point 30-35 degrees into the wind in 12kt wind while making 7kts over the ground with about 15 to 20 heal. The new sails have only been used about 10 times since purchasing. The quarter berth can sleep one and the V-berth is comfortable to sleep two. There is also a custom enclosed entertainment center. Reason for selling is change in life circumstances.

1970 Morgan 35

San Diego, California

Category Cruiser Boats

1970 Morgan 35 35' Morgan '70 "Think Floats" The Morgan 35 has the look and feel of a classic yacht. Beautiful lines and the sturdiness of a full keel make her a dream to sail. Many upgrades including instruments and interior. A great family day sailer or weekend getaway boat. Seller will entertain all offers.

1982 Morgan 35

Category Sloop Sailboats

1982 Morgan 35 35' Morgan '82 "Think Floats" The Morgan 35 has the look and feel of a classic yacht. Beautiful lines and the sturdiness of a full keel make her a dream to sail. Many upgrades including instruments and interior. A great family day sailer or weekend getaway boat. Seller will entertain all offers.

Ludington, Michigan

1970 Morgan 35 This 1970 35 Morgan is a very seaworthy cruising vessel. The sails are in good shape, the diesel was replaced in 1994 with a Yanmar 24 Hp, model GM30F, engine #10101.

1971 Morgan 35 Sailboat

Charleston, South Carolina

1971 Morgan 35 in good shape. A lot of extras. Very comfortable live aboard. Carpet throughout the cabin makes for a cozy living area. Engine was brand new in 2010. Alaskan diesel cabin heater added in 2012. The boat has been used as a cruiser along the east coast. This boat will make a nice weekend live aboard for a couple or a good cruising boat for anyone wanting to head to the islands. Westerbeke 30B3 engine (30HP) has 300 hours, Manual windlass, Alaskan diesel cabin heater, Auto pilot, Garmin Chart Plotter, VHF radio, Custom teak hatches and companion way door, bimini and dodger with full cockpit enclosure side panels. Hot and cold pressurized water. Main and 150 genoa are in good shape. As with any boat of this age, she will need tlc, but she is sail-worthy now. She will need bottom paint soon, and some of the hatches leak. Call 8434507384 with any questions The boat is located in Charleston, SC.

Morgan out island 41' cutter sailboat

Los Angeles, California

Model Out Island 41

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 41.0

***Price reduced from $65,000******Brand new salon cushions being installed now!!!***1974 Morgan out island 41 cutter. Perkins 40hp diesel. This is a full keel bluewater cruiser. Solid, roomy, and a joy to sail. If you've got an adventurous heart, this boat will keep you safe along the way. These boats were originally built in Florida for the Bahamas charter trade. They were a huge success, offering an enormous amount of room in a length manageable by a single couple. This particular boat was ordered custom from the factory with every option: cutter rig, reacher pole w/track on front of mast, teak toe-rails, teak accents throughout, teak and holly sole, and more. Recent major refit of power train, plumbing, propane, batteries, fuel, freshwater, wiring, hoses, pumps, tanks, standing rigging and bottom. She has been through the panama canal three times, and across the pacific four!Boat is in a transferable liveaboard slip. Set up just like a 2 bed 2 bath apartment. Great for charter. Pressurized water, hot water heater, two full bathrooms with showers. Entire plumbing system replaced with ProPex January 2015! Storage for 4 SCUBA tanks, plenty of room for an onboard compressor.If you've ever dreamed about cruising, this is your boat. She sails great, her motion on the water is very smooth, and she's got tons of offshore gear including:Ssb, weather fax, radar, solar, charger, NEW Paragon P-200 transmission, NEW fuel system/tank, NEW propane system/tanks, NEW plumbing, NEW batteries, 320gal water in three plastic tanks, NEW aluminum diesel tank (coated in line-x), 8 sails, over sized prop, TONS of spares, 6-man life raft, 2 immersion suits, 12 pfd's, flares, charts. Lots more... FULL SPECS: Layout • COCKPIT: Center cockpit • CABINS: 2 master cabins w/head • HEADS: 2 enclosed heads with showers • WALK-THROUGH: Yes • SAIL LOCKER: Yes • NAV STATION: Yes Galley • REFRIGERATION/FREEZER: Adler Barbour under counter and master chef fridge • WATER HEATER: New Raritan 6 Gal with heat exchanger NEW 2015 • SINK: Double SS, new pull-out faucet NEW 2015 • WATER SYSTEM: Pressure H-C, manual fresh pump. Entire plumbing system refinished with ProPex, labled, color coded, individual shutoff valves. NEW 2015 • STOVE: Magic Chef three burner with oven (propane) - (oven not working) • PROPANE: 2-20lb tanks in aft box. Dual regulator w/guages. Trident LPG control system with sniffer and automatic solenoid shutoff. NEW 2015 Electronics • HF RADIO-SSB: Icom IC-M700, YAESU SP-767 speaker with audio filtration • WEATHER: Weatherfax (with paper) • VHF: Standdard Horizon VHF w/GPS and spare antenna • AUTO PILOT: Raymarine ST4001 • LORAN: Apelco DXL 6000MkII • RADAR: Raytheon R-11X • COMPASS: Ritchie • STEREO: CD/AUX. Electrical • BATTERIES: 4 Trojan 145's (New 2015), 1 8D AGM in sealed boxes (2009) • BATTERY CHARGER: SOCO genius 40amp (New 2015) • ALTERNATE CHARGING: Solar (85 watt seimens) • INVERTER: 1500 Watt • DOCKSIDE CABLE: 50' 30-amp Marinco • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12vDC/120vAC Sails and rigging • SAIL INVENTORY: Full Battened Main triple reef (good condition, lots of life left), working jib, 180 gen, staysail, 2 spinnakers, storm jib, trysail, spares • RIGGING: Replaced 2004, dual headstays • HEADSAILS: Roller Furling jib/staysail Deck and ground tackle • FWD ANCHOR: CQR 35#, 280' 3/8" chain fwd on roller • AFT ANCHOR: 25# 100' rode on dedicated aft roller • TOE RAILS: Teak • BOW PULPIT: SS • ANCHOR WINDLASS: Manual - good condition Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details • ENGINE: Perkins 40hp with 1556 hours. New 2014: injector pump, injectors, raw impeller, heat exchanger, transmission oil heat exchanger, heads refinished. Oil changed every 200 hours. • TRANSMISSION: Paragon P-200 RH drive (NEW 2014) • FRESH WATER COOLING: Yes • BILGE BLOWER: Yes • FIRE EXTINGUISHING: Halon – self extinguishing in ER, 2 FWD, 1 AFT • FUEL FILTERS: Racor 10mic and 2 mic (with spare filters and spare racor) • STEERING: Wheel hydraulic w/ram. • HEAD TYPE: (2) manual • HOLDING TANK: Plastic 20 gal *Includes manuals and documentation for all major systems Tankage • FUEL: 1 - 140gal aircraft aluminum (New 2015) • WATER: 1 - 80gal (FWD), 1 - 120gal (PORT), 1 - 120gal (STBD) (all plastic) • HOLDING: 20gal plastic Safety • LIFE JACKETS: (12) type I • LIFE RING: Ring type • SURVIVAL SUITS: 2 Imperial immersion survival suits • LIFE RAFT: 6-man suitcase • EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT: Ditch bag, flares, extinguishers • USCG SAFETY PACKAGE Other • LAST HAULOUT: Dec 2014, primer and paint bottom. No blisters. Receipt included. Contact James (417)291-6705

1982 Morgan 383

Winterport, Maine

Blue water boat, excellent condition, ready to sail. Features: 1982 Morgan 383 - Ted Brewer Design Length: 38 ft. Beam: 12 ft. Draft: 5 ft. Displacement: 17,600 Engine: 50 hp 4-108 Perkins Diesel, approx hours 4,500 Anchor: 35 lb S&S CQR Style / 60 ft. of chain Secondary Anchor: 25 lb Danforth Removable Mid Stay with running back stays Self taling lewmar 48 winches Lazyjacks, sea furl, head sail furler, S&S Ports Sloop or Cutter Rig Larg array of sails, varying conditions Custom seaberth storage with cane doors Shipmate hot water heater Isotherm refrigerator 2011 Electronics upgrade include: Simard sailboat navigation system Chart plotter with broadband radar overlay Wind instruments / boat speed, depth & water temp instruments Auto helm Dodger & Bimini

1972 Morgan 35 Mark ll

Port Washington, New York

Private Seller (917) 981-0742 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1972 Morgan 35 Mark ll,Beautiful, Classic 1972 Morgan 35 Mark ll for sale. Bottom recently Barrier coated, Topsides painted.Brand new Full Batten Main /w Doyle Stack Pack and Tides Marine ball bearing Sail Track. Furlex Roller Reefing Jib. Auto Pilot, VHF, And Garmin Color GPS w/10" Screen. New Bottom paint.Volvo Penta Diesel runs great.She's in the water and ready to sail away. Mooring in Manhasset Bay already paid for the season and will be included with sale if wanted. $15000, 9179810742 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1971 Morgan 40 Classic

Massena, New York

Private Seller (315) 764-9527 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1971 Morgan 40 Classic,Offshore Ketch with classic lines. Very solidly built.Tankage:Fuel 58 galWater 85 galHolding 30 galElectronics:VHF Raytheon Ray 55Data Marine 3200 speed & logXantrex Jass 1000Data Marine 2700 depth sounderRaytheon ST4000 AutopilotElectrical:Paneltronics DC panelXanttrex TruechargerStarter battery6 - 6 volt trojan batteries for houseGalley:Propane stove 3 burner w/ ovenFrigomatic refridgerationOther:New main sail 2013Manual windlassWashdown pumpSascot plow anchor 45 lbBruce anchor 35 lbDanforth anchor 40 lb200' 3/8" chain rodeRoller reefing genoaDickerson HeaterWinter coverBoat stands $34900, 3157649527 Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

Private Seller (321) 458-2937 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1982 Morgan 383, Ted Brewer designed performance cruiser/racer, sloop or cutter rig. Roomy and comfortable living area. Length 38',beam 12', draft 5', displacement 17000. Engine, perkins 4-108 50hp diesel, 40 gals fuel. Freshwater 100 gals, hot water 6 gals, holding tank 15 gals. isotherm refrigeration,S&S ports. Electronics upgrade 2011. Simrad multi display chartplotter, integrated broadband radar, autopilot, depth,boat speed etc, vhf with remote mic. large array of sails in varying condition,35lbS&S cqr style anchor w/60'of chain,seconary 25lb Danforth,removable mid stay w/ running back stays,self tailing lewmar 48 winches, lazy jacks, furling head sail; custom sea berth w/ cane doors,dodger, bimini. 321-458-2937 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1998 Morgan (Excellent Condition!)

Boca Raton, Florida

1998 Morgan (Excellent Condition!) FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: RICH 561-221-2448 or 1998 MORGAN CATALINA 381CC CENTER COCKPIT SPECIFICATIONS -LOA: 38ft-5in -Beam: 12ft- 4in -Displacement: 19000 -Draft: 5ft-0in Wing Keel -Ballast: 73000 -Fuel: 44 -Water: 75 -Holding: 35 ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE -Engine: Westerbeake 42A Diesel (42HP) -Hours: 625 -Motoring Speed: 7 kts at 2600 RPM -Sailing Data: 5 knots with 10 knot wind, 6 knots with 15 knot wind, 7 knots with 20 knots -Max Speed: 7.6 kts GALLEY -Hillerange propane stove and oven -SS Double Sink -Top loading 12v refrigeration w/ Freezer -Great storage -Hot and cold pressure water -Microwave ELECTRONICS -Raymarine C120 Multidisplay GPS / Radar -Raymarine 20 Mile Digital Radar -Raymarine ST 60 Wind -Raymarine ST 5000 Autopilot -VHF - Icom 59 -VHF ICM 710 SSB -Sony Stereo MP3player with salon and cockpit speakers (6) -Mast Mounted Raymarine Radar -4in Compass on binnacle -31in Samsung LED TV in main salon -31in Samsung LED TV in main cabin ELECTRICAL -12v system -110v system -30amp shore power cord -50amp shore power cord -Lights: cabin, nav, deck, steaming and anchor -20amp battery charger - Mariner -(7) 110v outlets -5KW Westerbeak Gen Set - 487 hours SAILS AND RIGGING -Main Dacron in good condition -MackPack for mainsail installed -Genoa - 160% Dacron - New in 2011 -Jib Furler - Schaefer -Mainsheet traveler -Solid vang -Line Clutches -Self Tailing winches -All control lines are led aft to the cockpit -Lewmar (2)48ST and (2)40ST winches -Garhauer Jibtracks with blocks -Solid Vang -Mainsheet traveler DECK AND HULL -Hull and deck colors are white w/ light gray non skid -Double lifelines with gates -Cockpit lockers (3) -2 Anchor with chain and rode (Fortress and CQR) -Bimini, Dodger, Mack Pack and wheel covers - Teal -Cockpit enclosure -Individual cockpit seat cushions -Swim platform with ladder -Transom shower -Outboard engine mount -Maxwell Electric Windlass -Last bottom job 8/11- Pettit Trinidad SR 75 MECHANICAL -Macerator pump -12v bilge pump-Rule -Manual bilge pump -Electric sump pump -Electric head with both direct overboard and holding tank -Wheel steering -3 Blade Fixed Prop -Two 16,000 BTU AC units - Main cabin and main salon -Electric Head pump BOW THRUSTER -Vetus Electric Bow Thruster with controls at Helm BOAT LOCATION: Boca Raton, FL (33433) Make: Morgan Model: (Excellent Condition!) Length: 38 Dealer: Anglers Edge Marine ID: 201643 Ad provided by BoatingBay

Private Seller (321) 458-2937 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1982 Morgan 383, Ted Brewer designed performance cruiser/racer, sloop or cutter rig. Roomy and comfortable living area. Length 38',beam 12', draft 5', displacement 17000. Engine, perkins 4-108 50hp diesel, 40 gals fuel. Freshwater 100 gals, hot water 6 gals, holding tank 15 gals. isotherm refrigeration,S&S ports. Electronics upgrade 2011. Simrad multi display chartplotter, intergraded broadband radar, autopilot, depth,boat speed etc, vhf with remote mic. large array of sails in veryingcondition,35lbS&S cqr style anchor w/60'of chain,seconary 25lb Danforth,removable mid stay w/ running back stays,self tailing lewmar 48 winches, lazy jacks, furling head sail; custom sea berth w/ cane doors,dodger, bimini. 3214582937 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

Morgan WEST INDIES 36 SAILBOAT...Beautiful... in St Pete Fl.. EXTENSIVE refit

St. Petersburg, Florida

Make HERITAGE YACHT CORP

Model Morgan WEST INDIES 36

Length 36.5

Gorgeous, ...over 65k spent on refit....***1996 Perkins M30 fresh water cooled diesel***, low hrs. starts runs, excellent, no smoke, new oil and filter perkins m30 owners manuel Brand new bottom paint, 3 coats...12/2016, @ $2000 Built and designed by Charlie Morgan in Clearwater Fl. hull #4 of 40 built 36.5 feet on deck....38 feet overall length Heavy, thick hand laid FG hull and deck, combined with original robust construction... FAR EXCEEDS standard sailboats such as: islander, catalina, irwin,pearson, columbia, hunter, ericson etc... 11, newer solid Stainless Steel ports. 2 newer SS Lewmar deck Hatches. all new running rigging. newer ss Norseman cones all around custom SS mount mid boom mainsheet track with all new blocks '14 newer turnbuckles oversized lower shrouds internal halyards ***2014,... new (5) thick oversized massive SS electropolished chainplates. ... external lead keel dropped: new SS studs and bolts, and new SS backing plates, then rebed...new SS awthwartship stringers thrubolted under cabin sole...along with new SS mast step..rudder dropped, new rudder gland with new packing, new steering quadrant, new SS rudder boss, new steering cables....2014......all these above;...exceptional, laborious, expensive, extensive comprehensive metal refits. .****. seperates this vessel from just about any other vessel from this era....truly an incredible update refit..., on a deserving, thick , strong hull and deck..**** ..she's ready for another 50 years of service....*** an outstanding, capable sailing vessel...virtually one of a kind...! Pride of ownership evident Throughout!... mast rewired '14 new masthead tricolor light new mast mount foredeck light deck completely stripped of all hardware and Imron jet aircraft painted 2007, topsides and deck; with blue cove and boot stripes, shiny and beautiful...bulletproof...$600/ gallon,...yet another major, massive Expensive upgrade...update... new 2014 Garmin 740s color , touchscreen GPS navigation station vhf radio, stereo CD, dual speakers all new hoses and ss clamps on 1996 Perkins diesel engine and exhaust new engine water pump, 2014 merely 1100 hours,( low hrs.) on 1996 Perkins M30 diesel, ....runs, starts excellent, no smoke. new oil and filter on engine 12/16. new 1" thick engine room insulation /sound deadening new Raycor fuel filter plastic 28 gallon fuel tank, engine burns 1/2 gal /hour @ 6 knots cruise. 2 plastic water tanks, 80 gallons water total new cutlass bearing and shaft packing, '14,... 3 blade prop new 6 volt golf cart batteries,235 amps,... new deep cycle 12 volt engine start battery 135 amps.... 10/16 Pro mariner 20 amp 3 bank automatic battery charger new hi output 95 amp alternator and belt 6/16 new LPG princess 3 burner SS stove and oven new xtra custom cockpit scuppers with bronze valves, '14,... total 4 scuppers in cockpit new cockpit cushions '14 Teak cockpit floor grate, with blue canvas cover new canvas '14; to include... mains'l cover, hatch covers, new bimini top, new custom main compainionway hatch cover,... teak grate cockpit floor canvas cover. all new interior cushions '14 Excellent Lavac vacuum head, manuel, with 15 gal. plastic holding tank. 7 cu ft ice box with '90's engine driven grunert refrig freezer with holding cold plates, 1/2 hp compressor, needs work or replacement. newer stem head backing plate. CPT wheel autopilot, excellent 2009, over $2100 when new... new masthead windex '14. Simply, a magnificent well found sailing vessel, visually appears to be about 5 yrs old....Stunning,... everyone who sees her compliments her classic beauty. 55ft mast, 695 sail area yields excellent sailing performance, sails and rigging in very good condition.. 36' 5" on deck, 38 ft. overall, 4'2" draft, centerboard delete, trunk filled with 300lbs.lead and epoxy then sealed, Large rudder with large full skeg,.. 7300 lb.external lead keel,..17,000 lbs. dry unloaded...20,000 lbs. cruise loaded.... 12 ft beam,...* 32 foot long waterline.... sturdy , stable, stout, solid and strong... ..capable of sailing anywhere in the world.. USCG documented vessel,... no liens , privately owned outright. twin anchor rollers on extended spit, thus 38 ft overall, with dual hawse pipes and 2 anchor rodes with chain, 35 lb, cqr anchor. custom cockpit table/box stows 2 10lb LPG bottles and more newer inner forestay and running backs, cutter rig can be an option. or storm foresail hanked on. Airmar 200wx wx nav station, with masthead sensor, 2014 Airmar DT 800 bronze tranducer with 20 degree forward look 2014 16000 BTU marine Airconditioned,... cools excellent in summer Fl. heat 2014 ;NMEA 2000 wiring... for plug and play electronics and accessories SS Dodger frame included,no canvas though new marine 6 gal water heater,w new hoses new shower sump box with dedicated pump new cabin floor,..3 epoxy barrier coats applied , then 3 coats of bottom paint, no blisters. This vessel would have an Impeccable survey should you wish to have one...truly,... a one of a kind find...This boat has no rot, no rust,no blistering of any kind,... anywhere.. All bulkhead taping to hull is as the day she left the factory!... the interior frp liner/headliner is thick, solid strong and shiny!! 6' 4" headroom all interior cabinets and storages, cleaned and painted with quality superhard mildew mold resistant white exterior paint. CLEAN....! the bilge in this boat is...clean This boat has a cameo appearance in the 2011 Hollywood movie "Dolphin Tale" filmed in Clearwater FL. Kris Kristofferson lives on her in this acclaimed flick. The sailing photo is of this actual vessel taken after Imron paint. knowledgable, experienced, x captain, liveaboard cruiser, x boat builder, rigger; older private seller/sailor,.... needs no brokers or help in selling this fine boat,... whatsoever! over 800 labor hours of love and attention in the past 19 months, and it shows. She is exactly as pictured! Exceptional!... replacement cost? conservatively... $95,000 +, estimated professional survey value $64,000+...realistically priced at $36,500. numerous tools, spare parts, chart kits, hardware, screens , literature, magazines included in sale. she appears ....exactly.....as she is in the pictures....! looks better in person actually...a fine little ship... buyer responsible for vessel pick up in St Pete. Florida she could be kept at the same non liveaboard private house dock. she needs dodger canvas cover for supplied ss frame, fridge install, windlass (if your not younger) 1 more anchor bad back/disc forces reluctant sale..this is my dream boat; wanted to sail the Bahamas/Caribbean again...physically can't... more pictures available upon serious buyer phone request. also for sale at: sailboatlistings.com and Tampa Craigslist [email protected] seller, [email protected] not responsible for any shipping , buyer pays for any shipping costs. buyer must make full payment within 3 days. On Jan-19-17 at 07:26:36 PST, seller added the following information: The boat can be kept at its current dock/slip in south st pete fl. On Jan-19-17 at 12:26:10 PST, seller added the following information: Listed on SailboatListings.com

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2001 COM-PAC 35, Designed by Sailing Legend Charley Morgan. Specifications; Length 36'9",Beam 11'10",Draft 4'0". Displacement 12,500 Keel 5,700. Hard Mast and accessory Height is 48' 6 1/8" tall, 50' 7 5/8" when including flexible whip antenna. Holding: Water - 75 gallons, Fuel - 30 gallons. Waste - 15 gallons. Power;Westerbeke fresh water cooled / exchanged 30B Diesel main engine,exhaust riser just replaced. Entec West 4200D fresh water cooled / exchanged 4.5 KW Genset w / sound enclosure ( just rebuilt).Single lever controls at binnacle.Engine instruments in cockpit, .Racor fuel filters / water separators.Perko raw water filters.Electrical;12 volt system with 3 Deca group 27 AGM batteries.Perko Battery selector switches.Newmar battery integrator.12V / 110V breaker panel with AC and DC meters.20 / 40 amp auto battery charger.Shore power cord, solar panels. Sails and Rigging;Masthead sloop, anodized mast, spreader and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging.5 to 1 purchase main sheet traveler.Two Harken # 40 2 speed, two Harken #32 2 speed, two Harken #16 one speed self tailing winches.8 spinlock rope clutches.Full batten main, 135% genoa, 110% jib, stay sail. Head sails are roller furling.Single line reefing . Lazy jacks. Boom vang.Sail covers.Equipment;Wheel steering with brake and binnacle guard.Ritchie 4 1/4"compass.Raytheon ST 4000 Auto pilot, ST 60 wind, depth, speed instruments at helm and tri data and multi data instruments at navigation station in cabin.Horizon VHF radio.ICOM ICM 710 mf/hf SSB. Raytheon 24 mile radar / chartplotter/GPS at helm ( new screen and mother board ).Am FM radio with speakers in cockpit and salon.Cruise air 16K BTU A/C. Adler Barbour 12 volt refrigeration. stainless steel stove / oven. Microwave. 2 bay stainless steel sink.110 volt/ heat exchanged / 110 volt 6 gallon water heater.Marine head with Y valve. Jabsco macerator pump.Shower and Lavatory. Manual and electric bilge pumps. LED interior lighting. Walk thru Transom with stainless steel / teak ladder, hot / cold shower.Double life lines with gates port and starboard and stern.Stainless steel and teak anchor platform with double rollers.45 lb. CQR anchor.3/8" chain and 5/8" rode.Simpson Lawrence spirit 1000 windlass.cockpit and deck anchor controls.5 window dodger, bimini, connector piece,7 roll up zipper in cockpit screens, bikini seats. 4 piece textaline full boat cover.Cockpit cushions. Martek 370 dinghy davits with 4 to 1 purchase block and tackle.10 opening ports with screens and curtains.4 opening hatches with screens and curtains. Many refits and additions. 6'6" Headroom through out. plenty of throughout this well kept/ maintained sailing yachtfuel tank replacedwaste tank replacedwater heater repaced

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A handsome shoal-draft keel/centerboarder well-suited to cruising the Keys or the Chesapeake.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the names Charley Morgan and Ted Irwin were practically synonymous with Florida boatbuilding. Charley Morgan was definitely one of the designers and builders that shaped the early and middle years of fiberglass sailboat building.

Morgan designs from that period run the gamut from cruising houseboats—the Out Island series—to the 12 meter sloop Heritage, the 1970 America’s Cup defense candidate that Morgan designed, built, and skippered.

But before Heritage , before the Out Island series, Charley Morgan designed cruiser/racers to the CCA rule. His successful one-off boats were typified by Paper Tiger , Sabre , and Maredea . Early Morgan designed production boats included the Columbia 40 and the Columbia 31.

In 1962, Morgan Yacht went into business to build the 28′ Tiger Cub. In 1965, the company really got rolling, building the Morgan 26, the 36, and the 42. In 1966 the Morgan 34 was added to the line. It stayed in production until the 1972 model year, when it was phased out in preference to the Morgan 35, a slightly larger, faster boat which fit a little better into the new IOR racing rule.

The Morgan 34 is a typical late CCA-rule centerboarder. Charley Morgan specialized in this type of boat, which was favored under the rating rule and well-adapted to life in the shoal waters of the Florida coast and the Bahamas.

By today’s standards, the Morgan 34 is a small boat, comparable in accommodations to a lot of 30-footers. When the boat was designed, she was as big as most other boats of her overall length.

In profile, the boat has a sweeping, moderately concave sheer. The ends of the boat are beautifully balanced: the bow profile is a slight convex curve, the overhanging counter aft is slightly concave. Esthetically, hull shapes of this period from the best designers are still hard to beat.

Sailing Performance

With a typical PHRF rating of 189, the Morgan 34 is not as fast as some of the more competitive cruiser/racers of the same vintage, such as the Tartan 34.

With just a little more sail area than the Tartan 34, the Morgan 34 is about 1,300 pounds heavier.

Most owners rate the boat as about the same speed both upwind and downwind as boats of similar size and type. At the same time, the boat’s performance is at least as good as a lot of more modern “pure” cruisers of the same length.

The rig is a simple, fairly low aspect ratio masthead sloop, using a slightly-tapered aluminum spar, stepped through to the keel.

Although there are double lower shrouds, the forward lowers are almost in line with the center of the mast, with the after lowers well behind the mast. On a lighter, more modern rig, this shroud arrangement would just about require a babystay, but on the stiff masts of the late 1960s, it would be essentially superfluous.

Early boats in the series have wooden spreaders. Unless well cared for, they can rot. For some reason, wooden spreaders on aluminum masts tend to get ignored more than the same spreaders on wooden masts.

The boom is a round aluminum extrusion equipped with roller reefing. Roller reefing is tedious, inefficient, and usually results in a poorly-shaped sail. If we were to buy a Morgan 34 for cruising, the first thing we’d do would be to buy a modern boom equipped with internal slab reefing.

Shroud chainplates are located right at the edge of the deck, so inboard genoa tracks would just about be a waste of time. The spreaders are short enough that you can sheet the genoa just inside the lifelines when hard on the wind.

Just about every piece of sailhandling equipment you’d normally expect on a cruiser/racer was an option on this boat. You may find extremely long genoa tracks—some boats originally carried 170% genoas, which were lightly penalized under the CCA rule—or you may find very short genoa tracks. Likewise, turning blocks, spinnaker gear, and internal halyards were all options.

The original jib sheet winches were Merriman or South Coast #5s. Compared to modern winches, they are slow and lack power. For anything other than casual daysailing, you’ll want to upgrade to modern two-speed self-tailing winches for the genoa.

At the aft end of the cockpit, there is an old-fashioned flat mainsheet traveler track. Although this isn’t a bad arrangement for a cruising boat, it would be tempting, while replacing the boom, to install a modern recirculating ball traveler. You could then keep the boat on her feet a little better close reaching in a breeze by simply easing the traveler car to leeward without slacking the mainsheet.

With the standard tiller, the mainsheet location is a bit of a problem, since the helmsman sits almost at the forward end of the cockpit. This is fine for racing, when the helmsman does nothing but steer, but it is awkward for shorthanded cruising.

Like a lot of boats with low aspect mainsails, the Morgan 34 tends to develop weather helm quite quickly as the breeze builds. Despite a 40% ballast/displacement ratio, the boat is not particularly stiff. She is narrow, and the shoal draft keeps the vertical center of gravity quite high.

The boat is quite easy to balance under sail in moderate conditions, thanks to a narrow undistorted hull, a long keel with the rudder well aft, and a centerboard. Owners report that on wheel-steered boats, you can tighten down the brake and the boat will sail itself indefinitely upwind.

Standard engine in the Morgan 34 was the Atomic 4 or the Palmer M-60, both gasoline engines. Perkins 4- 107 and Westerbeke 4-107 engines were $2,000 options.

If you can buy a used boat cheaply enough and plan to keep it for a few years, it would be a natural candidate for installation of one of Universal’s new drop-in Atomic 4 diesel replacements. However, since a new diesel would cost about 25% of the total value of the boat, such an upgrade is not something to be taken lightly.

With the side-galley interior with quarterberths aft, engine access for minor service is reasonable through panels in the quarterberths.

Engine access is less straightforward with the aft galley arrangement, requiring removing the companionway steps just to get to the front end of the engine. Almost unanimously, owners in our survey state that the boat is next to impossible to back down under power in any predictable direction. With a solid two-bladed prop in an aperture, reverse efficiency is minimal with no prop wash over the rudder.

A 26-gallon Monel fuel tank was standard. Monel, an alloy of copper and nickel, is one of the few tank materials that serves equally well for gasoline, diesel oil, or water. It is prohibitively expensive, and is therefore rarely used for tanks in modern production boats. You may also find a Morgan 34 with another, optional, 15-gallon fuel tank.

Construction

In the late 60s and early 70s, Morgans were of pretty average stock boat quality. Glasswork is heavy, solid, and unsophisticated.

The construction is a combination of good features, coupled with corners cut to keep the price down.

Through hull fittings are recessed flush to the hull—good for light air performance—yet gate valve shutoffs were standard. Believe it or not, you could buy bronze seacocks as options for about $5 to $25 each! That’s what we call cutting corners.

Lead ballast is installed inside the hull shell. The classic drawback to inside ballast is the vulnerability of the hull shell to damage in a grounding.

The cockpit is very large, larger than desirable for offshore sailing. In addition, there is a low sill between the cockpit and the main cabin, rather than a bridgedeck. You can block off the bottom of the companionway by leaving the lower dropboard in place, but this is not as safe an arrangement as a bridgedeck. Cockpit scuppers are smaller than we would want for offshore sailing.

Molded fiberglass hatches are in most cases more watertight than badly designed or maintained wooden hatches, but they are almost never as good as a modern metal-framed hatch. They’re simply too flexible. When the seals get old, you tend to dog the hatch tighter and tighter, further compressing the seals and putting uneven pressure on the hatch cover. The result is almost always leaking. Leaking hatches may seem like a small problem, but they are like a splinter in your finger: the pain and nuisance are all out of proportion to the item inflicting the injury.

Like many centerboards, the Morgan 34’s can be a problem. The original board was a bronze plate weighing about 250 pounds. When fully extended, the bronze board is heavy enough to add slightly to the boat’s stability. Later boats have an airfoil fiberglass board of almost neutral bouyancy. There’s a lot less wear and tear on the wire pennant with the glass board.

You may find a Morgan 34 that has been owner-finished from a hull or kit. Sailing Kit Kraft was a division of Morgan, and you could buy most of the Morgan designs in almost any stage of completion from the bare hull on up.

A kit-built boat can be a mixed blessing. If you find a boat that was finished by a skilled craftsman, it could be a better boat than a factory-assembled version. On the other hand, it could also be a disaster. Since the quality control of a kit boat is monitored only by the person building it, an extremely careful survey is required.

No matter how well executed it may be, an owner-completed kit boat rarely sells for more than a factory-finished version of the same boat. Most buyers would rather have a boat with a known pedigree, even if the pedigree is pretty average.

There’s a decent amount of exterior teak on this boat, including the cockpit coamings, toerail, grabrails on the cabin, drop boards, hatch trim, and cockpit sole. Check the bedding and fastening of the cockpit coamings carefully. If you want to varnish coamings that have been either oiled or neglected, it may be necessary to remove and rebed them.

Exterior appearance of older boats such as the Morgan 34 is greatly improved by varnishing the teak trim. It particularly spiffs up boats with the faded gelcoat that is almost inevitable after 20 years of use.

The standard Morgan 34 was a pretty basic boat. There were single lifelines, a single battery. There was no sea hood over the main hatch, and no electric bilge pump. Most boats left the factory with a fair number of options, but you may not find a lot of things that would be standard today.

In general, the construction and design of the Morgan 34 are suited to fairly serious coastal cruising. We would not consider the boat for offshore passagemaking without improving cockpit scuppers, companionway and hatch sealing, cockpit locker sealing, and bilge pumps.

The Morgan 34 dates from the heyday of woodgrained Formica interiors. Woodgrained mica bulkheads are even more lifeless than oiled teak bulkheads. However, mica makes a pretty decent painting base if it is thoroughly sanded so that all traces of gloss are removed. Freshly-painted white bulkheads with varnished trim would make a world of difference in the interior appearance of this boat.

The interior trim on a lot of Morgan 34s is walnut, which is a pretty drab wood, even when varnished. For an extra $400 or so you could get teak trim. Unvarnished teak and walnut are very similar in appearance, although walnut is usually a bit darker.

The forward cabin contains the normal V-berths, with a drawer and bin below on each side. A stainless steel water tank fills most of the space under the forward berths. The standard tank holds 30 gallons, but many boats have the optional 60-gallon tank.

A fiberglass hatch provides fair-weather ventilation for the forward cabin. A double-opening hatch was optional, as were opening ports in place of the standard fixed ports. Below the hatch, headroom is just over 6′.

The head compartment on the port side is quite cramped when the door is closed. However, it almost doubles in size if you close off the forward cabin with the dual-purpose head door, then close the sliding pocket door that separates the forward passageway from the main cabin.

Unfortunately, this pocket door is particle board, and it is likely to be a mushy mess, since any leaks around the mast drip right onto the door. “Waterproof” particle board found its way into a lot of boats in the 1960s and early 1970s. It shouldn’t have.

A shower installation was optional, and added about $800 to the base price of the boat for a pressure system, sump, pump and water heater. It is a desirable option if you plan on cruising.

You will find three different main cabin layouts. All were available as no-extra-cost options. In the most common layout, the galley occupies the starboard side of the main cabin, with a dinette opposite. This arrangment was fairly common in the late 1960s and early 1970s. You either love this galley/dinette arrangement or you hate it. Having spent a fair amount of time sailing offshore with a similar layout, we can say unequivocally that we hate it.

With the modern U-shaped galley, the cook can stand in one place and reach everything by simply turning around. With a linear galley, the cook has to take several steps to move from the icebox to the stove. This is fine when the boat is tied to the dock, but offshore it means that there’s no way the cook can wedge himself or herself in a single secure location while preparing meals.

A dinette also presents problems under way. Offshore, the most secure way to eat is to sit on the leeward settee, holding your plate in your lap. Unless there is a settee opposite the dinette, half the time you’ll be sitting on the uphill side of the boat while you’re trying to eat. This may be good for weight distribution while racing, but it’s not very secure. We’ve seen more than a few bowls of beef stew go flying from the windward to the leeward side of the main cabin when the boat took a knockdown.

Two different aft galley arrangements were options. In one, the dinette is retained, with a settee opposite. In the other, the dinette is replaced by a settee and pilot berth.

Choosing between these two is purely a matter of taste. The pilot berth layout gives three sea berths in the main cabin. On the other hand, the dinette table can be lowered to form a double berth.

The aft galley is larger than the side galley. To port, there is a gimballed stove, a large dry well, and outboard lockers. A sink, icebox, and other lockers are located on the starboard side.

Reduced access to the engine is the only disadvantage we see to the aft galley layout.

In common with a lot of boats of this period, the electrical panel is inadequate for the amount of goodies that are likely to have been installed in the boat over its life. The panel is also located in the worst possible place—directly under the companionway hatch.

With the aft galley, a good location for the electrical panel would be outboard of the sink tucked under the side deck. In all likelihood, you’re going to sacrifice that galley storage space to install navigation electronics anyway, since the top of the icebox is the only reasonable space to use as the chart table.

That’s right, there’s no nav station in this boat: we’re talking the late 1960s, when a boat with a radio, a depthsounder, and a knotmeter was heavily equipped with electronics.

There is reasonable storage space throughout the boat. Space under the settees is not taken up by tankage.

Headroom is 6′ 3″ on centerline throughout the main cabin, falling off to about 6′ at the outboard edge of the cabin trunk. All the berths are at least 6′ 6″ long, and they are proportioned for normal-sized human beings.

Decor in the main cabin is decidedly drab, between woodgrain laminate bulkheads and a sterile white fiberglass overhead liner. The original upholstery was vinyl, completing the low-maintenance theme. Paint, varnish, and nice fabric cushions would make a Cinderella of an interior that is reasonably roomy, laid out well, and uncluttered.

Ventilation in the main cabin isn’t great. There’s no overhead ventilation hatch, although there’s room to install one. Once again, the stock two small fixed ports may have been replaced with optional opening ports—a plus, but a small one.

A single long oval fixed port on either side of the main cabin gives the boat a very dated look. It would be tempting to remove the aluminum-framed port and replace it with a differently-shaped smoked polycarbonate window mounted on the outside of the cabin trunk and bolted through. We’d make a number of different patterns out of black construction paper and overlay them on the outside until we found a pleasing shape. You’d be surprised at how this would dress up appearance.

Conclusions

The Morgan 34 is similar in design and concept to the more-popular Tartan 34, which dates from the same period. By comparison, the Tartan 34 is lighter, faster, and has less wetted surface, since it lacks the Morgan’s full keel. As a rule, we prefer the Tartan 34’s construction details, although Morgan owners report somewhat less gelcoat crazing and deck delamination.

In 1970, the Morgan 34 and the Tartan 34 were almost identical in price. Today, however, the same Tartan 34 will cost about 20% more than the Morgan 34. Part of that difference in price stems from the fact that the Tartan 34 is less dated in appearance, design, and finishing detail.

If you want a keel/centerboarder for cruising in shoal waters such as the Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Chesapeake, but don’t want to spend the money for the Tartan 34, a Morgan 34 is a good alternative. With effort and money, you can upgrade the Morgan 34 quite a bit. As always, however, you should compare the dollars and amount of time invested before getting involved with a boat that dates from a period when the aesthetics of hull design were light years ahead of the nitty gritty of detailing and interior design.

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Great report on this boat! I bought this boat about a year ago without seeing it in the water I have no idea on how it performs. This write up gives me some points of interest. I am %80 through a refit and have updated a lot mentioned in this article. I can’t complain as I got the boat with a Westerbeke in it for well less than 10k. The plan is to use it to curcumnavigate an island in the North Atlantic starting in 2023. Watch “FRILL” on youtube coming soon!

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Folly is a fast and easy project boat! Has tons of upgrades. Great for live aboard and Sailing. Must Sale. Make an Offer. I just bought bigger sailboat. Make an offer I will probably accept.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Westerbeke 4-107 diesel offered as an option.

Tall Rig: I: 43.75’ J: 13.67’ P: 38.18’ E: 15.00’

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