The Catalina Morgan 43 represents a pivotal chapter in American boatbuilding history, marking the successful integration of Morgan Yachts’ offshore cruising heritage with Catalina Yachts’ production efficiency. Born from the 1984 acquisition of Morgan by Frank Butler, the Morgan 43 was one of the first "clean sheet" designs produced under the new management. Unlike the heavy-displacement, full-keel "Out Island" series that defined Morgan in the 1970s, the 43 was designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Nelson/Marek. This shift signaled a move toward performance-oriented cruising, blending a contemporary underbody with a voluminous center-cockpit arrangement. According to the Catalina Yachts Product History, the model was part of a broader effort to modernize the Morgan brand, eventually leading to a lineage of "Catalina Morgan" yachts that prioritized both liveaboard comfort and sailing capability.
Catalina Morgan 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Catalina
- Model
- Morgan 43
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Designer
- Nelson Marek
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $55,000 |
Price Reduction Insights
100.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 15.4% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $115,175 | 46 | 18 |
| Robertson and Caine 43 | 42.49' | $300,326 | 40 | 21 |
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $98,660 | 25 | 14 |
| Hunter 43 Legend | 42.5' | $49,900 | 21 | 5 |
| Catalina Morgan 38 | 38.42' | $81,950 | 10 | 1 |
| Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser | 42.98' | $135,186 | 10 | 8 |
| Baltic 43 | 43.34' | $147,259 | 9 | 5 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,204 | 7 | 4 |
| Morgan Yachts Morgan 44 | 44' | $89,000 | 6 | 3 |
| Catalina Morgan 43 | $55,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | $55,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Catalina Morgan 43 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Catalina Morgan 43 over the past 12 months is $55,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Catalina Morgan 43 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Catalina Morgan 43 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Do Catalina Morgan 43 listings get price reductions?
- About 100% of Catalina Morgan 43 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 15.4% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Catalina Morgan 43?
- Comparable models include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Robertson and Caine 43, Dufour Classic 43. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.