MORGAN 32
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 31.92 ft |
| LWL | 25 ft |
| Beam | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.33 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 4 ft(1.22 m) |
| Displacement | 11,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,999.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 41.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.33 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 36 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 509.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 276.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 470.2 sq ft |
About the MORGAN 32
(Drawing is of shoal draft version.) MORGAN 321, 322, 323 seem to be similar.
Designed by Ted Brewer and Jack Corey and built by Morgan Yachts (USA) from 1980–1986, the Morgan 32 is a robust coastal cruiser known for its solid construction. While the exact hull count is unspecified in available records, the model is recognized for its heavy displacement and comfortable motion, appealing to owners seeking a reliable, well-equipped vessel for extended cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for family sailing or moderate offshore passages, rather than high-performance racing or extreme bluewater expeditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 11000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.07, the Morgan 32 offers good stability and sea-keeping ability for coastal and nearshore cruising, though its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest it is not optimized for extreme heavy-weather bluewater passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 32 and O'Day 32, which share similar dimensions and coastal cruising roles, as well as the Tartan 32, which offers a similar heavy-displacement, comfortable motion profile from the same era.
Direct variant of the MORGAN 32
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
13 listings · boat years 1979–1983 · median $21,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 31.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
21 reported issues across 9 systems for the MORGAN 32, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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