MORGAN OUT ISLAND 36 KETCH
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.82 ft |
| LWL | 28 ft |
| Beam | 11.42 ft |
| Draft | 3.8 ft |
| Displacement | 16,000 lb |
| Ballast | 7,500.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 43.16 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.92 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.5 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 25 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 8 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 504.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 322 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 547.4 sq ft |
About the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 36 KETCH
See MORGAN OUT ISLAND 36 for more details.
The Morgan Out Island 36 Ketch is a classic offshore cruiser designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts (USA) in 1973. With a displacement of 16000.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel represents the heavy-displacement, seakindly design philosophy of its era.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater passagemakers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance. Its heavy displacement and ketch rig make it ideal for those seeking a stable, comfortable platform for long-distance cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 16000.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.82, and a full/long keel, the Morgan Out Island 36 Ketch is well-suited for offshore cruising, offering excellent stability and seakeeping in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Morgan 38 and other heavy-displacement ketches from the 1970s, such as the O'Day 36 or Pearson 36, which share similar full-keel designs and cruising-oriented layouts. These boats are comparable due to their shared emphasis on stability, comfort, and offshore capability rather than racing performance.
Direct variant of the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 36 KETCH
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
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.82ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 documented issues across 1 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model MORGAN OUT ISLAND 36. The MORGAN OUT ISLAND 36 KETCH shares its hull, so these findings apply.
This variant has a different rig (Masthead Ketch vs Masthead Sloop); those items are flagged below. Everything else is hull/structural and applies directly.
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