⛵ Sailboat DB

MORGAN 30

Masthead Sloop • Keel/CB & spade rudder • Built 1968–1971

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Dimensions

LOA
29.92 ft
LWL
24.16 ft
Beam
9.25 ft
Max Draft
7.16 ft
Min Draft
3.5 ft
Displacement
10,500 lbs
Ballast
4,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.69 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
332
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
42.9%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
467 sq ft
I
39 ft
J
12 ft
P
33.83 ft
E
13.75 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/CB & spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1968
Last Built
1971
Number Built
320

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Engine Type
Gas
Water
37 gal
Fuel
14 gal
Mast Height
42.75 ft
Notes: A similar boat called the KK30 was available in kit form.\nAn updated version called the MORGAN CLASSIC 300 has a different interior arrangement and slightly taller rig. \nMorgan introduced another 30 footer in 1972 (listed here as the MORGAN 30-2) which is an entirely different design.

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