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Morris 36 Justine
Designer: Chuck Paine  ·  Builder: Morris Yachts  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Morris 36 Justine

Built by the renowned Morris Yachts from 1983 with just 33 hulls produced, the Justine represents Chuck Paine's thoughtful approach to designing a capable cruising yacht. This 36-foot cutter combines traditional aesthetics with practical sailing characteristics, making it well-suited for both coastal exploration and offshore passages. The Justine's long keel configuration provides excellent directional stability and predictable handling, particularly valuable for long-distance cruising. With a displacement of 15,600 pounds and substantial ballast of 6,500 pounds, this yacht offers the solid, seaworthy feel that Morris boats are known for. The cutter rig provides versatile sail handling options, allowing crews to adapt to various wind conditions with ease. Chuck Paine's design philosophy shines through in the boat's balanced proportions and moderate sail area of 627 square feet, creating a forgiving platform for extended cruising. The comfort ratio of 29.3 reflects the yacht's emphasis on stability and motion comfort at sea, while the capsize screening value of 1.86 indicates good offshore capability. Morris Yachts' reputation for quality construction and attention to detail makes the Justine a sought-after vessel among serious cruising sailors seeking a proven, seaworthy design.

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$295,000 – $295,000
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.25 ft / 11.05 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
Beam 11.58 ft / 3.53 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 15,600.00 lb / 7,076 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 627.00 ft² / 58.25 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Chuck Paine
Builder Morris Yachts
First Built 1983
Number Built 33
Related Sailboats ["Cape Dory 36" · "Sabre 362" · "Tiburon 36" · "Gozzard 31" · "Sweden Yachts 36"]
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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
 156
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
 16.13
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
 41.67
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
 271.28
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
 29.3
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
 1.86
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. 7.28 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
 1.9
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. 1,220.61 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. 16.13
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 46.50 ft / 14.17 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.30 ft / 4.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 40.80 ft / 12.44 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.30 ft / 4.05 m
SA Fore 355.73 ft² / 33.05 m²
SA Main 271.32 ft² / 25.21 m²
SA Total (100%) 627.05 ft² / 58.25 m²
Est. Forestay Length 48.95 ft / 14.92 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model 2003
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 37 gals / 140 L
Water Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
How It Compares

vs. Gozzard 31, Sabre 362, Tiburon 36

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Dimensions
LOA
Morris 36 Justine ★
36.3 ft
Gozzard 31
36.2 ft
Sabre 362
36.2 ft
Tiburon 36
36.2 ft
LWL
Morris 36 Justine ★
29.5 ft
Gozzard 31
26.0 ft
Sabre 362
30.4 ft
Tiburon 36
29.3 ft
Beam
Morris 36 Justine ★
11.6 ft
Gozzard 31
11.0 ft
Sabre 362
12.0 ft
Tiburon 36
11.4 ft
Displacement
Morris 36 Justine ★
15 lbs
Gozzard 31
12 lbs
Sabre 362
13 lbs
Tiburon 36
21 lbs
Ballast
Morris 36 Justine ★
6 lbs
Gozzard 31
4 lbs
Sabre 362
5 lbs
Tiburon 36
7 lbs
Sail Area
Morris 36 Justine ★
627 sq ft
Gozzard 31
607 sq ft
Sabre 362
—
Tiburon 36
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Morris 36 Justine ★
156 s/nm
Gozzard 31
—
Sabre 362
114 s/nm
Tiburon 36
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Morris 36 Justine ★
16.1
Gozzard 31
18.6
Sabre 362
—
Tiburon 36
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Morris 36 Justine ★
41.7 %
Gozzard 31
40.0 %
Sabre 362
40.0 %
Tiburon 36
33.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Morris 36 Justine ★
29.3
Gozzard 31
26.2
Sabre 362
—
Tiburon 36
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Morris 36 Justine ★
1.86
Gozzard 31
1.93
Sabre 362
—
Tiburon 36
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Morris 36 Justine ★
271
Gozzard 31
304
Sabre 362
218
Tiburon 36
374
Hull Speed
Morris 36 Justine ★
7.3 kts
Gozzard 31
6.8 kts
Sabre 362
—
Tiburon 36
—
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