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Morgan 34
Designer: Charles Morgan  ·  Builder: Morgan Yachts  ·  First built: 1965
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About the Morgan 34

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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$40,000 – $49,500
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Median $44,750  ·  2 listings used
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.75 ft / 7.54 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 7.92 ft / 2.41 m
Min Draft 3.25 ft / 0.99 m
Displacement 12,500.00 lb / 5,670 kg
Ballast 5,200.00 lb / 2,359 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 545.00 ft² / 50.63 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG solid hull, balsa cored deck
Designer Charles Morgan
Builder Morgan Yachts
First Built 1965
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
195
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.25
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
32.68
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.73
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.67
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.25
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 884.34
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.75
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.25
P (Mainsail Luff) 35.08
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.67
SA Fore 269.97
SA Main 274.85
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