Built by the renowned Morris Yachts from 1983 with just 33 hulls produced, the Justine represents Chuck Paine's thoughtful approach to designing a capable cruising yacht. This 36-foot cutter combines traditional aesthetics with practical sailing characteristics, making it well-suited for both coastal exploration and offshore passages. The Justine's long keel configuration provides excellent directional stability and predictable handling, particularly valuable for long-distance cruising. With a displacement of 15,600 pounds and substantial ballast of 6,500 pounds, this yacht offers the solid, seaworthy feel that Morris boats are known for. The cutter rig provides versatile sail handling options, allowing crews to adapt to various wind conditions with ease. Chuck Paine's design philosophy shines through in the boat's balanced proportions and moderate sail area of 627 square feet, creating a forgiving platform for extended cruising. The comfort ratio of 29.3 reflects the yacht's emphasis on stability and motion comfort at sea, while the capsize screening value of 1.86 indicates good offshore capability. Morris Yachts' reputation for quality construction and attention to detail makes the Justine a sought-after vessel among serious cruising sailors seeking a proven, seaworthy design.
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What is the Morris 36 Justine's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Morris 36 Justine has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.13. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Morris 36 Justine's comfort ratio?
The Morris 36 Justine has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 29.3. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Morris 36 Justine safe for offshore sailing?
The Morris 36 Justine has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.86. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Morris 36 Justine?
The theoretical hull speed of the Morris 36 Justine is 7.28 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Morris 36 Justine weigh?
The Morris 36 Justine has a displacement of 15,600.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.25 ft.
How much does a used Morris 36 Justine cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Morris 36 Justine sailboats typically sell for between $295,000 and $295,000, with a median asking price of $295,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Morris 36 Justine?
The Morris 36 Justine was designed by Chuck Paine, first built in 1983.