Morgan 27 Buyer's Guide
The Morgan 27 on the used market is a Charles Morgan-designed, Morgan Yachts-built pocket cruiser produced from 1971 to 1976. She is a 27-foot masthead sloop aimed at coastal cruising rather than long-range voyaging. A shopper is looking at a small, stable boat with minimal tankage and a conservative rig.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example afloat is from the same five-year production run with no later generations or redesigns to sort through. The hull measures 27.5 feet overall on a 25-foot waterline with a 9.83-foot beam, and below she carries the original accommodation plan built around roughly 15 gallons of water and 14 gallons of gasoline. There is no layout variation to choose between; what differs boat to boat is condition and owner-fitted gear.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Buyers should expect a bare-to-moderately-updated boat whose inventory reflects individual owner choices rather than factory-standard packages. The only universal specification is the original gasoline auxiliary and the masthead-sloop rig with a 40.5-foot mast.
What to Inspect
A survey should focus on the boat's inherent type limits rather than known failure points. Check the solid glass hull and lead-ballasted fin for ground-impact damage given the 4.5-foot draft, and confirm the 14-gallon fuel and 15-gallon water tanks are intact and unrotted, as the small capacities mean any leakage is a large fraction of total capacity. Verify the masthead rigging at the 40.5-foot mast and 373-square-foot sail plan for age-appropriate wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Morgan 27s are found in the United States. For a viewing, run through this short list:
- Check the tanks for soundness and absence of rot.
- Inspect the fin keel and spade rudder for impact damage.
- Check masthead rigging and mast step for wear.
- Verify the solid fiberglass hull shows no prior collision repair.
- Validate the lead ballast is undisturbed in the fin hull.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Morgan 27. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $9,500 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $4,500 | -52.6% |
| Mar 26 | 3 | $6,950 | +54.4% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $6,950 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Morgan 27 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 5.
Country view
5 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,950 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 27 | 26.83' | $ 7,900 | 77 | 20 |
| Pearson 27 | 26.92' | $ 11,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Morgan 27You are here | — | $ 6,950 | 5 | 0 |