Morgan 45
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The Morgan 45 is a 45.67ft masthead sloop designed by Charles Morgan and built in fiberglass by Morgan Yachts between 1966 and 1970.
12 units have been built.
The Morgan 45 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 55%
| Model | Morgan 45 | ||
| Length | 45.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 11 ft (55%) | the closest to 11.52 ft | |
| Draft | 6.08 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 64%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.78 (87%) | the closest to 16.57 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 359.81 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 44.40 (40%) | the closest to 47.17 | |
| Capsize | 1.51 |
Hull 59%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.42 ft (59%) | the closest to 32.58 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.51 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 893 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 441.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 450.56 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.50 ft | ||
| J | 17.50 ft | ||
| P | 44.50 ft | ||
| E | 20.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Morgan Yachts | ||
| Designer | Charles Morgan | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 12 |
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