Built during the 1970s by Morgan Yacht Corporation, this 34-footer represents the era when American builders were perfecting the balance between performance and comfort for serious coastal cruising. Morgan established a solid reputation for constructing well-built fiberglass sailboats that could handle challenging conditions while remaining accessible to recreational sailors. With her moderate displacement and traditional lines, the Morgan 34 appeals to sailors seeking a capable vessel for extended coastal passages and weekend adventures. Her design reflects the classic American cruising philosophy of the period—emphasizing seaworthiness, interior volume, and straightforward sailing characteristics over pure racing performance. The cockpit layout and deck configuration suggest thoughtful attention to both single-handed sailing and crew comfort during longer passages. Morgan's construction methods of this era typically featured solid fiberglass hulls with adequate structural reinforcement, contributing to the model's reputation for durability. While not designed as a pure performance boat, the Morgan 34 offers the kind of predictable sailing behavior that builds confidence in developing sailors while providing enough capability for experienced crews tackling more ambitious coastal cruising goals.
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What is the Morgan 34's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Morgan 34 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.25. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Morgan 34's comfort ratio?
The Morgan 34 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 32.68. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Morgan 34 safe for offshore sailing?
The Morgan 34 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.73. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Morgan 34?
The theoretical hull speed of the Morgan 34 is 6.67 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Morgan 34 weigh?
The Morgan 34 has a displacement of 12,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 34.00 ft.
How much does a used Morgan 34 cost?
Based on 2 recent market listings, used Morgan 34 sailboats typically sell for between $40,000 and $49,500, with a median asking price of $44,750. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Morgan 34?
The Morgan 34 was designed by Charles Morgan, first built in 1965.