Morgan Out Island 416
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About the Morgan Out Island 416
Built between 1981 and 1985, this Charles Morgan-designed masthead ketch represents the culmination of Morgan Yachts' popular Out Island series. At just over 41 feet with a traditional long keel configuration, the 416 was engineered for serious offshore cruising and bluewater passage-making. The substantial 27,000-pound displacement and generous ballast-to-displacement ratio create exceptional stability and seaworthiness, while the moderate 4.16-foot draft opens up cruising possibilities in shallower waters. Her masthead ketch rig provides versatile sail handling options, particularly valuable during long passages or when sailing short-handed, allowing crews to balance the boat effectively under various combinations of main, mizzen, and headsails. With a comfort ratio of 34.89, this Morgan prioritizes motion comfort over speed, making extended offshore passages more pleasant for crew and guests alike. The solid fiberglass hull construction with plywood-cored deck delivers durability and longevity, crucial attributes for serious cruising vessels. While not designed for racing, the Out Island 416 excels as a capable passage-maker and coastal cruiser. Her traditional lines, robust construction, and proven seaworthiness have earned respect among cruising sailors seeking a dependable platform for extended voyaging adventures.
Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall)
41.25 ft / 12.57 m
LWL (Waterline Length)
34.00 ft / 10.36 m
Beam
13.83 ft / 4.22 m
Max Draft
4.16 ft / 1.27 m
Displacement
27,000.00 lb / 12,247 kg
Ballast
9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Ballast Type
Lead
Sail Area (Reported)
877.00 ft² / 81.48 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type
Long Keel
Rigging Type
Masthead Ketch
Construction
FG solid hull/plywood cored deck
Designer
Charles Morgan
Builder
Morgan Yachts (USA)
First Built
1981
Last Built
1985
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Known Issues & What to Watch For
The plywood-cored deck is highly susceptible to water intrusion through deck hardware fastener holes, leading to core rot that can spread extensively before becoming visible. Chainplates, stanchion bases, and winch pads are the most common entry points.
The deck-to-hull joint on Out Island series boats used an outward-turned flange through-bolted and bedded, but the sealant fails over time allowing water intrusion. Inspect the toerail and flange area carefully for separation, cracks, or weeping.
The long keel configuration uses a cast iron shoe that is prone to corrosion along the garboard seam area. The iron-to-fiberglass interface can crack and allow water ingress, causing hidden internal rust and potential weakening of the keel attachment.
The Morgan Out Island 416 cockpit is large and the cockpit seat lockers often lack proper drainage or sealing, allowing water to pool against the plywood bulkheads and cabinetry beneath, causing rot in structural interior woodwork.
Interior structural bulkheads are tabbed to the hull using fiberglass, but Morgan's tabbing on this series is known to be minimal in thickness. Failed or cracking tabbing at major bulkheads should be considered a structural concern and inspected carefully.
Boats from this era left the factory with undersized wiring harnesses and minimal overcurrent protection. Decades of owner-added equipment layered onto the original wiring creates a high risk of overloaded circuits and fire hazard.
The chainplate knees are glassed into the hull on the Out Island 416, and the area behind interior liners makes inspection extremely difficult. Chainplate leaks are common and often go unaddressed, leading to hidden delamination and weakened attachment points.
Most 416s were fitted with a Perkins 4-108 diesel. The raw water cooling system on these engines suffers from impeller housing corrosion and heat exchanger failures that were exacerbated by infrequent use common in liveaboard or charter service these boats often saw.
The fixed port lights used on the Out Island 416 are bedded with a sealant that hardens and cracks with age, making leaking ports nearly universal on unrestored examples. The aluminum frames also corrode and can become difficult to reseal without full replacement.
The teak and holly cabin sole on this model is often laid over a fiberglass pan that traps bilge moisture, promoting delamination of the sole panels and rot in the teak bungs and surrounding wood over time.
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Performance Ratios
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
15.65
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
33.33
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
306.68
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
34.89
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
1.85
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.
7.81 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
1.37
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.
1,680.15 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.
12.93
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height)
55.00 ft / 16.76 m
J (Foretriangle Base)
15.00 ft / 4.57 m
P (Mainsail Luff)
48.00 ft / 14.63 m
E (Mainsail Foot)
13.00 ft / 3.96 m
SA Fore
412.50 ft² / 38.32 m²
SA Main
312.00 ft² / 28.99 m²
SA Total (100%)
724.50 ft² / 67.31 m²
Est. Forestay Length
57.01 ft / 17.38 m
Mast Height (DWL)
60.00 ft / 18.29 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-154
Engine Type
Diesel
Horsepower
62
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Displacement
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Sail Area
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Performance
SA / Displacement
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Ballast / Disp
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Comfort Ratio
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Capsize Screening
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Displacement / Length
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Hull Speed
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Speed Number
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