Morris 51
5 / 38 - score 72%
The Morris 51 is a 51.0ft masthead sloop designed by Chuck Paine & Associates and built in fiberglass by Morris Yachts since 2003.
11 units have been built.
The Morris 51 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 42%
| Model | Morris 51 | ||
| Length | 51 ft (62%) | the closest to 52.82 ft | |
| Beam | 14.25 ft (23%) | the closest to 15.35 ft | |
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 88%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.77 (90%) | the closest to 16.63 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 33.43 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 171.47 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.60 (87%) | the closest to 34.04 | |
| Capsize | 1.75 |
Hull 97%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 45 ft (97%) | the closest to 45.14 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 35000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1117 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 580.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 536.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 64.50 ft | ||
| J | 18 ft | ||
| P | 58 ft | ||
| E | 18.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 120 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 175 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Morris Yachts | ||
| Designer | Chuck Paine & Associates | ||
| First built | 2003 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 11 |