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Morgan 60
Designer: Morgan Yachts  ·  Builder: Morgan Yachts/Catalina Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Morgan 60

Built during Morgan Yachts' heyday in the 1970s, this 60-foot cruising sailboat represents the builder's ambitious entry into the luxury yacht market. Morgan Out Island yachts earned a reputation for spacious accommodations and solid construction, qualities that scaled up impressively in their larger models. With its generous beam and traditional lines, this boat was designed primarily for comfortable long-distance cruising rather than racing performance. The Morgan 60 features the builder's characteristic center cockpit configuration, providing excellent separation between the main saloon and owner's stateroom aft. This layout became a hallmark of serious cruising boats during the era, offering both privacy and practical sailing functionality. The boat's substantial construction and deep keel make it well-suited for offshore passages, though its size and displacement favor comfort over speed. Morgan's reputation for building boats that could handle serious ocean work, combined with the spacious interior volume that 60 feet provides, made these yachts popular among cruisers planning extended voyages or live-aboard situations. Today, these boats represent classic American yacht design from Morgan's most productive period, offering substantial accommodations at relatively modest prices compared to modern equivalents.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 59.92 ft / 18.26 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 50.00 ft / 15.24 m
Beam 15.83 ft / 4.82 m
Max Draft 6.67 ft / 2.03 m
Displacement 60,000.00 lb / 27,216 kg
Ballast 19,000.00 lb / 8,618 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type 2 Mst. Schooner
Construction FG
Designer Morgan Yachts
Builder Morgan Yachts/Catalina Yachts (USA)
First Built 1980
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Performance Ratios
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
31.67
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
214.29
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. 16.96 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.68
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,400.00 ft² / 130.06 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Perkins
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 130
Fuel Capacity 340 gals / 1,287 L
Water Capacity 500 gals / 1,893 L
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