1979 Morgan 45
LOA
13.72m (45.0ft)
Beam
4.11m (13.5ft)
Displacement
13,154kg (29,000lbs)
Year
1979–1985
Manufacturer
Morgan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 13.72 m | 45.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.97 m | 36.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.11 m | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.68 m | 5.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 16.50 m | 54.1 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,154 kg | 29,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,990 kg | 11,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 80.0 m² | 861 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Ketch | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 65 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L | 79.3 gal |
| Water Capacity | 530 L | 140.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Charlie Morgan | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
14.58
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
37.9%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.70 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
22.1
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1979 Morgan 45
The Morgan 45 is a substantial bluewater ketch with a centre-cockpit layout and palatial interior. Designed by Charlie Morgan for serious offshore cruising, she has proven herself on transatlantic and circumnavigation passages.