1979 Morgan Sloop 46'
Over a period of about six years beginning in 1978, Morgan Yachts produced several versions of the Morgan 46, including one for bareboat charter. Today, they list at prices from well under $50,000 to over $100,000. Time has proven the design shows that with dedication and adequate money for upgrades, you can bring a 25-year-old vessel up to par with more recent models.The 46 was built to handle Caribbean trade winds, and our boat is stable and steady in a 20-knot blow; nevertheless, despite her 15-ton displacement, Liberty moves out smartly in 10 knots of wind and comes into her own when the breeze picks up over 12, often reaching 7 and 8 knots on a close or beam reach. At the same time, the Morgan 46 offers plenty of cruising comfort. The galley is roomy enough for two to cook up a meal side by side, with ample refrigerator and freezer space for an extended passage. The spacious saloon makes the boat look wider than its 13-foot-6-inch beam. Fourteen opening ports and seven opening hatches make her bright and airy.
Sailors familiar with the Morgan 46 often identify it as "that boat with the bathtub." As part of her overhaul, The large aft cabin now has enough room to dress and move about with ease.
The boat's voluminous interior affords ample storage in roomy compartments under the aft bunk and V-berth and in smaller cabinets and full-length lockers distributed throughout the boat. With capacity for 300 gallons of water and 130 gallons of fuel, this sailboat is ready to carry her owners far from home.
