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Morgan 41
Designer: Charles Morgan  ·  Builder: Morgan Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1967
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Morgan 41
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About the Morgan 41

Designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts from 1967 to 1972, this classic 41-footer represents the golden era of American fiberglass yacht construction. With 350 hulls produced during its five-year run, the Morgan 41 earned a solid reputation as a capable cruising sailboat that could handle both coastal and offshore passages. The boat's substantial displacement of 19,500 pounds and generous ballast of 9,000 pounds create a stable platform with impressive directional stability, reflected in its comfortable 36.03 comfort ratio. The deep 9.42-foot draft houses a traditional fin keel with centerboard configuration, providing excellent windward performance while allowing access to shoal waters when the board is raised. Rigged as a masthead sloop with 774 square feet of sail area, the Morgan 41 offers moderate power for its displacement, making it well-suited for relaxed cruising rather than racing. The hull's theoretical speed of 7.34 knots provides respectable passage-making ability, while the conservative capsize screening value of 1.68 indicates good offshore seaworthiness. Notable for its solid fiberglass construction and traditional lines, this design appeals to sailors seeking a proven bluewater cruiser with classic aesthetics and dependable performance characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 11.25 ft / 3.43 m
Max Draft 9.42 ft / 2.87 m
Min Draft 4.17 ft / 1.27 m
Displacement 19,500.00 lb / 8,845 kg
Ballast 9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 774.00 ft² / 71.91 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Charles Morgan
Builder Morgan Yachts (USA)
First Built 1967
Last Built 1972
Number Built 350
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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
 126
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
 17.16
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 46.15
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 322.42
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
 36.03
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
 1.68
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. 7.34 kn
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
 1.59
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. 1,205.92 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.16
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.50 ft / 15.09 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.90 ft / 4.85 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.50 ft / 13.26 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 17.50 ft / 5.33 m
SA Fore 393.53 ft² / 36.56 m²
SA Main 380.63 ft² / 35.36 m²
SA Total (100%) 774.16 ft² / 71.92 m²
Est. Forestay Length 51.99 ft / 15.85 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Universal
Engine Model Atomic 4
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 20
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 70 gals / 265 L
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