The Morgan 41 Out Island Classic Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Morgan 41 Out Island Classic (also known as the 'Morgan 41 Classic'), a centre-cockpit sloop, was designed by Charles Morgan and built in the USA by Morgan Yachts, and later by Catalina Yachts following their purchase of Morgan Yachts.

A Morgan 41 Out Island Classic sailboat at anchor

The Morgan 41 Out Island Classic

Published Specification for the Morgan 41 Out Island Classic

Underwater Profile: Fin keel & skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall: 41'3" (12.6m)

Waterline Length: 34'0" (10.4m)

Beam: 13'10" (4.2m)

Draft: 4'10" (1.5m)

Rig Type: Masthead sloop

Displacement: 23,000lb (10,433kg)

Designer: Charles Morgan

Builder: Morgan Yachts (USA)

Year First Built: 1986

Year Last Built: 1991

Number Built: 150

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Published Design Ratios for the Morgan 41 Out Island Classic

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 15.5

Less than 16 would be considered under-powered;
16 to 20 would indicate reasonably good performance;
Over 20 suggests relatively high performance.

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 37.0

Under 40: less stiff, less powerful
Over 40: stiffer, more powerful

3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 261

Under 100: Ultralight
100 to 200: Light
200 to 275: Moderate
275 to 350: Heavy
Over 350: Ultraheavy

4. Comfort Ratio: 29.7

Under 20 indicates a lightweight racing boat
20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser
30 to 40 indicates a moderate offshore cruising boat
40 to 50 indicates a heavy offshore boat
Over 50 indicates an extremely heavy offshore boat

5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.9

Under 2.0 (the lower the better): Better suited for ocean passages
Over 2.0: Less suited for ocean passages

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Morgan 41 Out Island Classic

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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.5 suggests that the Morgan 41 Out Island 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.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 37.0 means that a sailboat like the Morgan 41 Out Island (which doesn't have a stiffness-enhancing bulb keel), is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 261, tells us the Morgan 41 Out Island is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 29.7 suggests that crew comfort of a Morgan 41 Out Island 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.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 indicates that a Morgan 41 Out Island would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.