'Windseeker' is a 1972 Morgan 41 Out Island Ketch - a Model 413 Centre Cockpit Walk-Over version, Hull #56. She's currently berthed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
'Windseeker', our Morgan Out Island 41 KetchThe Morgan Out Island 41 is one of the most popular production boats of this size ever built. Nearly half went directly to the charter trade.
This design underwent numerous modifications during its production life so dimensions, interior layouts and other details vary widely.
This particular Morgan 41 Out Island Ketch has been almost completely rebuilt over 15 years and is well equipped for extended cruising.
'Windseeker' ashore, showing her long shoal-draft keelLength Overall: 41'3"
Waterline Length: 34'0"
Draft: 4'2"
Air Draft: 53'6"
Beam: 13'10"
Displacement: 27,000 lbs
Underwater Configuration: Long Keel
Rig Type: Masthead Ketch
Hull Material: GRP (Fiberglass)
Port of Registry: Toronto, Ontario
Model & Hull #: 413056
Built: St Petersburg, Florida
Builder: Morgan Yachts
Designer: Charles Morgan
MMSI #: 316030422
Canadian Commercial Small Vessel Registry: C31152ON (expires 06/2026)
Gross Tonnage: 11 (Simplified)
Clearly a live-aboard!
The companionway is offset to starboard
The main cabin, port side
The main cabin, starboard side
The navigation station is at the foot of the companion way on the starboard side
The galley is at the foot of the companion way on the port side
The head
A rigid bimini provides shade over the centre cockpit
There's room for another solar panel here
The stemhead stows two anchorsAll new electronics 2015, fully integrated/networked.
The electrical switch panel
The 10ft Achilles Hypalon inflatable dinghy and 6hp Tohatsu motor isn't included in the asking price for 'Windseeker'
Cockpit comfort
Sailing under jib and mizzenAlso have a 10ft Achilles Hypalon inflatable dinghy and 6hp Tohatsu motor if interested.
The aft cabin currently in use as a temporary workshopWhat is the Morgan 41 Out-Island sailboat like to sail?
Based on Published Design Ratios for the Morgan 41 Out-Island:
Her Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.5 suggests that she is just a tad under-powered and will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
Her Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 37.0 means that she is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
Her Displacement/Length Ratio of 261 tells us she is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance.
Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 29.7 suggests that her crew comfort in a seaway is very close to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
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