MORGAN OUT ISLAND 49
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49 ft |
| LWL | 43 ft |
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Draft | 5.3 ft |
| Displacement | 43,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 947.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 501.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 852.9 sq ft |
About the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 49
Sloop or ketch. A somewhat rare OUT ISLAND model. Probably from the same mold as the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 50/51. (Unfortunately no picture at this time.)
The Morgan Out Island 49 is a rare, heavy-displacement ketch designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts (USA) in 1976, with only 6 hulls constructed. Its authoritative specifications confirm a displacement of 43000.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 241.44, underscoring its status as a substantial, slow-motion offshore cruiser.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over speed, particularly those seeking a unique, low-production classic with a full/long keel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.72 and a displacement of 43000.0 lb, the boat is exceptionally stable and well-suited for offshore passages, though its low SA/D ratio of 11.97 indicates it is not designed for high-performance sailing.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Morgan 46 and other heavy-displacement ketches from the 1970s, such as the O'Day 42 or Valiant 40, due to their shared emphasis on stability, comfort ratio (40.28), and offshore durability.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MORGAN OUT ISLAND 49yet 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.
Own a MORGAN OUT ISLAND 49? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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