Charles Morgan designed this substantial 45-footer during the mid-1960s as a serious offshore cruising yacht, with production running from 1966 to 1970. With only twelve hulls built by Morgan Yachts, this fiberglass sloop represents a relatively rare find in today's market. The boat's long keel configuration and generous proportions clearly emphasize seaworthiness over speed. Displacing 25,000 pounds with nearly half that weight in ballast, she offers the stability and motion characteristics that offshore sailors appreciate. The masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the substantial beam of 11 feet creates comfortable interior volume for extended cruising. Her comfort ratio of 44.4 indicates exceptionally easy motion at sea, making this yacht particularly well-suited for long-distance passages and ocean voyaging. The capsize screening formula of 1.51 falls within acceptable limits for offshore work, though conservative seamanship remains essential. While not built for speed—her hull design prioritizes seakindliness over performance—this Morgan delivers the kind of solid, predictable sailing characteristics that serious cruisers value. The relatively short production run and Charles Morgan's reputation for building capable offshore yachts have helped maintain interest in these boats among experienced sailors seeking a proven ocean-going platform.
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What is the Morgan 45's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Morgan 45 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.78. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Morgan 45's comfort ratio?
The Morgan 45 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 44.4. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Morgan 45 safe for offshore sailing?
The Morgan 45 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.51. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Morgan 45?
The theoretical hull speed of the Morgan 45 is 7.51 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Morgan 45 weigh?
The Morgan 45 has a displacement of 25,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 45.67 ft.
How much does a used Morgan 45 cost?
Based on 3 recent market listings, used Morgan 45 sailboats typically sell for between $25,000 and $49,500, with a median asking price of $44,900. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Morgan 45?
The Morgan 45 was designed by Charles Morgan, first built in 1966.