Boat Reviews By Owners

1971 -- 40' 0" MORGAN

Model: 40 cruising ketch

Cockpit: Good cruiser for 2-4 People. alot of room in side for LOA 40" beam 11'3" draft 4'2" cockpit small but seaworthy

Cabin: Customised interior with very standard layout)Vee berth fwd, head with hanging and draws opposite,dinette with settee opposite, large galley with nav station and supersized quater berth, lazarette lockers from cockpit

Construction: construction solid lam FRP balsa core deck (sound in our case)bolted hull deck joint. ally masts. handles seas well, quiet lively

Handling: Sails fantastic exept not that close winded due to shoal draft but will make good 55 deg. with coastal cruising load. and aged sails laden.

Engine Room: OK under power with 3 blade prop. 5.7 knots, 40 hp westerbeke,does not harnes all engine power no black smoke at full revs(could get more)

General Comments: verry pleased with vessel for coastal cruising off southern california.

Email Address: glynfricker@hotmial.com


Date Submitted: 2005-08-02

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