Built between 1994 and 2007 by the renowned Morris Yachts of Southwest Harbor, Maine, this Chuck Paine-designed 46-footer represents classic American cruising yacht excellence. With only 14 hulls produced during its 13-year run, the Morris 46 offers exclusivity alongside proven seaworthiness for discerning cruisers seeking a premium bluewater vessel. The design showcases Paine's expertise in creating comfortable, capable cruising boats with traditional aesthetics and modern performance. Her moderate displacement of 23,500 pounds and substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio provide excellent stability and sea-kindly motion, while the fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration delivers reliable tracking and protection for the rudder in challenging conditions. The masthead sloop rig with 879 square feet of sail area offers versatile performance across varying wind conditions, making her equally suited for coastal exploration and offshore passages. Her comfort ratio of 31.45 indicates motion characteristics that favor long-distance cruising over racing, while the capsize screening value of 1.82 confirms her suitability for ocean voyaging. Morris Yachts' reputation for impeccable construction quality, combined with Paine's thoughtful design approach, results in a yacht that embodies the finest traditions of American boatbuilding craftsmanship and cruising yacht design.
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What is the Morris 46's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Morris 46 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.21. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Morris 46's comfort ratio?
The Morris 46 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.45. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Morris 46 safe for offshore sailing?
The Morris 46 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.82. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Morris 46?
The theoretical hull speed of the Morris 46 is 7.87 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Morris 46 weigh?
The Morris 46 has a displacement of 23,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 45.92 ft.
Who designed the Morris 46?
The Morris 46 was designed by Chuck Paine & Associates, first built in 1994.