'Dream Maker', a Morgan 41 Catalina Classic Sailboat for Sale
By owner Cathy Osborne

Forget the "slow" reputation of the early full-keel Morgans. This is the sought-after Catalina-era redesign.

Superior Handling: Features a long fin keel and skeg-hung rudder for superior tracking and maneuverability.

Visible Integrity: Unlike many cruisers, the chainplates on 'Dream Maker' are completely visible and accessible from both the inside and outside. No signs of water intrusion or weeping—just a solid, dry, and well-maintained deck.

Morgan 41, 'Dream Maker', Hull from port

'Dream Maker', my Morgan 41 Catalina Classic Sailboat

THE VALUE ADVANTAGE: COMPARING "APPLES TO APPLES"

Comparing boat prices can be difficult. A lower-priced boat may seem like a bargain until you factor in the cost of outfitting it for actual cruising. To bring a standard Morgan 41 up to 'Dream Maker's "Turn-Key" offshore specifications, you would need to invest over $66,400 in hardware alone (not including the high cost of labor and shipping).

Morgan 41, 'Dream Maker', internal layout

Layout Plan

By choosing 'Dream Maker', you aren't just buying a boat; you are skipping the 6-month "refit" period and the massive retail expense of equipping a coastal boat for the islands. She is ready to sail the day you step aboard.

Cost of Upgrades (USD) to Cruising Standards:

Diesel Generator: $9,500 + installation
Watermaker: $7,000 + installation
Standing Rigging & Furler: $12,000
Dinghy, 15hp Outboard, & Sunbrella chaps: $11,200+
Aluminum arch for dinghy, solar panels 600 watts and wind generator: $14,000
Stainless steel lifeline of 1" tubing: $700
Stainless steel foldable ladder at midship: $1,000
Full Cockpit Enclosure: $5,000+
SS Port Lights from New Found Metals (17): $6,000 + installation

Total Added Value: $66,400+ in material costs plus installation

Centre-cockpit

Start your adventure in paradise with 'Dream Maker'. Fully equipped and ready to go! Centrally located in the Eastern Caribbean so you can skip the "Thorny Passage" and move straight onto this well maintained liveaboard and start exploring. Turnkey, and built for the long haul, 'Dream Maker' is a rare 'Classic' variant that proves you don’t have to sacrifice speed for space—all at an affordable price.

Experience the perfect balance of legendary liveaboard comfort and genuine sailing performance. Unlike the earlier full-keel models, this 1986 Morgan Classic 41 features the SOUGHT-AFTER CATALINA-ERA REDESIGN, including a LONG FIN KEEL AND SKEG-HUNG RUDDER FOR SUPERIOR TRACKING AND MANEUVERABILITY.
Whether you are planning a full-time life at sea or crossing to the Bahamas and Caribbean, this center-cockpit cruiser offers unmatched interior volume, featuring a roomy master aft stateroom with ensuite head, and a large chef-ready galley.

'Dream Maker' has been systematically upgraded to ensure she is reliable, safe, and comfortable for long-range cruising.

Morgan 41, 'Dream Maker', galley from saloon

Saloon, starboard side

NOTABLE UPGRADES: WHAT MAKES THIS MORGAN UNIQUE

Extra strong 1" SS lifelines from cockpit to the stern
SPARE PARTS: Several thousand $$ of spare parts included. All items on the boat are listed in a detailed spreadsheet with over 2,000 rows so you can find everything.
Watermaker
Robust arch with dinghy davits & solar panels
Pole on arch ready for wind gen or StarLink
17 port lights–high end SS New Found Metals & updated hatches
Custom upper shelf in galley & a safety grab bar near companionway
SSB (single side band radio with HAM)
2 SS boarding ladders – 1 midships & 1 aft
4 opening gates in the lifelines
Full cockpit enclosure

Starboard side

RECENT MAJOR UPGRADES

Autopilot – 2026
Windlass gearbox - 2026
Dinghy & outboard engine like new – AB10 AL dinghy with locker & chaps – 2020. Yamaha 15hp – 2024
Standing rigging - 2020
Bimini resurfaced – 2025
Dodger & Enclosure Windows – December 2025
Edson cable and wire steering – 2024
Furler – 2020
Generator – rebuild 2022
Countertops – 2020

Alongside

CREATURE COMFORTS & AMENITIES

Super clean
Fans throughout
Beautifully rope wrapped mast
Refrigeration: Adler Barbour
Stove: Origo
Microwave
Back up fresh water manual pump in galley
Toilets: Raritan electric (1), Raritan manual (1)
Cockpit cushions covers: New Sunbrella designer 2 tone
Mattress in the aft cabin: Custom foldable inner spring
Custom V-berth shelf: full width upper shelf for more storage
Carpets: No. Yuck! They are allergy triggering, dirt & mold attracting.
Anchor locker: separated to accommodate 2 chains so no tangling

Foredeck looking aft

OFF-GRID READY

Generator: NextGen 3.5 kW diesel
Watermaker: Village Marine Little Wonder 160-200
Solar Power: 2023 - 610 Watts Victron solar panels
Wind Generation: wind generator has been removed. The pole mounting on the arch and all other components including charge controller and electronics are still in place.
Easy to add Starlink: pole on arch can take a StarLink or wind gen. No expensive welding required.

The aft cabin

MECHANICAL & PROPULSION

Steering - Edson– 2024 - wire and chain system
Dinghy & Outboard: The cruiser’s preferred model – Yamaha 15 Hp & AB 10AL with separate bow locker with AB Sunbrella chaps & upgraded chafe protection.
Engine: 1986 - Yanmar 4JHE
Engine Alarms: Yes
Fuel System: - Fuel tanks kept clean with primary & 2 micron secondary filters.
Running Gear: - New coupler between the transmission and propellor shaft installed in 2025.
Manual Bilge Pumps: (1)
Electric Bilge Pumps: (2)
Fire Extinguishers: (4) + 1 in engine room
Emergency Tiller: Yes
Propeller: 3-bladed bronze, 17 inches
Control Panel: custom

The engine room

RIGGING & SAILS

Standing Rigging: 2020 - Full replacement of stainless steel shrouds and stays by highly regarded FKG Rigging in Sint Maarten.
Jib Furler: 2020
Self-flaking Dutchman system – easy to raise and drop your sails in any weather
Sails: Catalina Mainsail fully battened, 100 Yankee jib and 130 Genoa. Currently in good condition with stitching checked and repaired annually.

Morgan 41, 'Dream Maker', isling, starboard

Fin & skeg

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

SSB (single side band radio): worldwide communication - Icom IC-718
Autopilot: 2026 - Garmin Reactor 40 with GHC 50 display (2024)
Chartplotter: Garmin - 2014 - 9-inch at the helm with North America and Southeast Caribbean, integrated with Autopilot and Radar.
Linear Drive: Octopus autopilot drive, reversing hydraulic
Radar: 2014 - Garmin GMR 18xHD Marine Radar Scanner
VHF radio: Icom - IC M402 VHF radio with Command MIC II remote
TV: Samsung 32" Smart TV
Radio/stereo system: Pioneer DEH-P5000UB, CD, AM, FM
Wind Direction & Speed Indicator: Datamarine
Depth Sounder: Datamarine
Compass: Yes.
Deck lights: yes
EPIRB: battery needs replacing

The nav station is on the port side at the foot of the companionway

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Batteries: 2024/2025 – 880Ah - Lifeline AGM Model GPL-4CT (8) in Nov. 2024. Starter battery in 2025.
Inverter/Charger: Xantrex Freedom Marine 25
Battery Monitors: Xantrex LinkPro & Xantrex Freedom Remote
Alternator: Balmar 110 amp and Balmar Regulator

HULL & DECK

Port Lights: high end SS New Found Metals (17)
Hatches: all replaced with Lewmar & Bomar
Bottom Paint: Dec 2025 - Seaguard Copper Commercial ablative
Boot & upper stripe: boot strip painted Dec. 2025. Upper stripe painted 2023.
Canvas: 2025 & 2026 - Dodger & Bimini with cockpit enclosure. New outer surface on bimini & new windows.
Ground Tackle: 2026 gearbox & 2020 Anchorlift Windlass, 150 ft chain (2022). Anchor: 25 Kg Rocna + Sampson Lawrance.

The foredeck

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 1986 MORGAN CLASSIC 41

Length Overall (LOA): 41' 3"
Length at Waterline (LWL): 34' 0"
Beam: 13' 10"
Draft (Shoal Draft): 4' 10"
Mast Height (Air Draft): 53' 6" (approx.)

Displacement: 23,000 lbs
Ballast: 9,000 lbs (Internal Lead)

Hull Type: Fin Keel w/ Skeg-Hung Rudder
Rigging: Sloop Rig
Designer: Charles Morgan / Catalina Design Team
Tankage Fresh Water: 215 Gallons
Fuel (Diesel): 85 Gallons
Holding Tank: In forward and aft cabins

Cabins: 2 Staterooms and Saloon. Sleeps 7
Heads: 2 Heads
Bridge Clearance: ICW Friendly

VIEWINGS & LOGISTICS

Location: 'Dream Maker' is currently located in St. Martin in the French West Indies. This season she is cruising in the Eastern Caribbean including the Virgin Islands, St. Marten, St. Barths, St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua, and Guadeloupe. Her home port for hurricane season is Jolly Harbour, Antigua.

Because 'Dream Maker' is located in the heart of the Caribbean, we are committed to a transparent and efficient viewing process for international buyers:

Virtual Tours First: To save you a trip, we are happy to schedule a live WhatsApp video walkthrough. We will show you the "nitty-gritty"—under the floorboards, inside the lockers, and the engine running—so you know exactly what you’re flying in to see.

In-Person Showings: Viewings can be scheduled with 2 days' notice. We can recommend local hotels and Airbnbs and ground transport from the airport.

Survey & Sea Trial: There are several reputable accredited surveyors in the area. A sea trial and survey can be arranged upon a signed "Intent to Purchase" and a 10% deposit held in escrow.

Haul-Out Facilities: The boat hauls out for hurricane season at Jolly Harbour Marina & Boatyard, which has a travel lift available for bottom inspections and surveys. Other islands we are sailing to have haul out facilities as well for a survey.

Closing & Documentation

Title/Documentation: The vessel is currently Canadian Documented and Flagged. Title is clear and ready for transfer.

Closing Process: To ensure a secure transaction for both parties, we recommend using a dedicated marine documentation service or a maritime attorney for the escrow and Bill of Sale.

IN SUMMARY

'Dream Maker' is more than just a listing; she is a proven blue-water home currently floating in one of the most beautiful cruising grounds on earth. With many major systems recently updated and a comprehensive inventory of spares, she is truly a sail-away opportunity.

Skip the refit yard and the "Thorny Passage"—fly in and start your Caribbean adventure this season. I am happy to provide our detailed 2,000+ row inventory spreadsheet or schedule a live WhatsApp walkthrough for serious buyers to show you exactly why this Morgan Classic stands in a league of its own.

Asking Price & Contacting the Owner

'Dream Maker'

I'm asking $74,900 (recently reduced from $84,900 for a quick, transparent sale) for 'Dream Maker', our Morgan 41 Catalina Classic Sailboat.

If you're interested in becoming her new owner and would like more information you can contact me, Cathy Osborne, here...

Saloon table with leaf

The galley is on the starboard side at the foot of the companionway.

'Dream Maker', a Morgan 41 Catalina Classic Sailboat for Sale
By owner Cathy Osborne

THE VALUE ADVANTAGE: COMPARING "APPLES TO APPLES"

Cost of Upgrades (USD) to Cruising Standards: