EXPLORER 46 (MORGAN)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46 ft |
| LWL | 32.5 ft |
| Beam | 11 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 29,500 lb |
| Ballast | 12,000.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
About the EXPLORER 46 (MORGAN)
The same, or nearly so, as the STARRATT & JENKS 45, STARRATT 45. Same hull also as the MORGAN 45-1. It is thought that the molds were sold to Starrat & Jenks who built them both with the original aft cockpit arrangement and later, a modified, center cockpit model. Many were sold as bare hulls or kits for owner completion.
The Morgan Explorer 46 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Charles Morgan and built by Starrat & Jenks in 1978. With a displacement of 29500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 51.16, this vessel represents a distinct era of robust, motion-comfortable offshore design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over speed, particularly those seeking a proven offshore platform with substantial ballast.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.43 and a D/L ratio of 383.64, the Explorer 46 exhibits excellent offshore stability and resistance to capsizing, making it highly suitable for extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Morgan 46 and other late-1970s heavy-displacement trawler-style sloops, as they share similar design philosophies focused on stability and range rather than planing performance.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EXPLORER 46 (MORGAN)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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