$22,900
Havelock, North Carolina
Category
Sloop Sailboats
Length
38'
Posted Over 1 Month
1979 Morgan 382
The Morgan 382 is an innovative 1970s design without racing aspirations.
A teardrop-shaped hull, wide beam, discreet reverse transom, and long overhangs might be the hallmarks of a vintage racing boat, but Ted Brewer designed the Morgan 382 as a cruiser, not as a racer that could also be cruised. Owners have taken them everywhere.
The boat is balanced and well proportioned, and the low cabin trunk and 6-inch bulwarks help keep the profile trim. At upward of 17,000 pounds the boat is almost in the heavy-displacement category. The hull, however, with its elongated fin keel, skeg-attached rudder, and roundish bilge, isn't that of a slow cruiser.
The all-wood interior offers volumes of room and storage. The head of the double quarter berth to starboard serves as the seat for the nav area; opposite is a large and efficient galley. In the saloon, the L-shaped seat to port seats two comfortably at the drop-leaf table. A wide settee and a narrow pilot berth occupy the starboard side. The head is roomy and has a fully enclosed shower.
Under sail, the motion is predictable and comfortable, and the wide deck offers excellent footing with many flat surfaces. The practical and well-protected cockpit commands a clear view in all directions. The helm is responsive. Overall, the boat is stiff and fast; it points high, and it cuts through chop easily. The anchoring system consists of a single anchor roller and a foredeck locker.
All items that need maintenance or repair are easily accessible.
Morgans are reliable on the hook, in light air or in heavy weather.
On this Morgan there is some work to do as leaks associated with deck checking and ports have caused damage to the interior, one of two potable water tanks was never used by this owner due to leaks, and the hot water system needs work.
On the positive side she features reverse cycling HVAC, two 75 watt solar panels with a new solar controller, bottom paint just 2 years old and maintained by dive services, and new batteries and canvas in the last year. The Perkins Diesel has been regularly maintained. The pillow style mattress and interior cushions show as new.
