Morgan 34 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Morgan 34 means looking at a 1966–1972 production boat designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts, with around 400 constructed and some delivered as kit hulls through Sailing Kit Kraft. These are late CCA-rule centerboarders of pretty average stock quality for their era, suited to fairly serious coastal cruising rather than offshore work, and they share concept with the same-period Tartan 34 while weighing roughly 1,300 pounds more.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Morgan 34 came with three main cabin layouts offered as no-extra-cost options. The most common arrangement puts the galley to starboard with a dinette opposite, while two aft-galley variants were also available and some boats had an aft galley still. Headroom runs 6 feet 3 inches on centerline, all berths are at least 6 feet 6 inches long, and bulkheads are walnut or teak. The head is on the port side, small and cramped with the door closed, and there is no nav station. A particle-board sliding pocket door separates the forward passageway and is vulnerable to mast leaks.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Standard boats were basic: single lifelines, one battery, no sea hood over the main hatch, and no electric bilge pump. Original jib winches were Merriman or South Coast No. 5, and the mainsheet traveler is a flat track at the cockpit aft end that many upgrade to a coachroof traveler. Early boats had wooden spreaders. A heating, hot water, radar, autopilot, or chartplotter is a less common owner addition rather than standard fitment. Engine choices were the Universal Atomic 4 or Palmer M-60 gasoline standard, with some owners paying extra for a Perkins 4-07 or Westerbeke 4-107 diesel; a 26-gallon Monel tank was standard with an optional 15-gallon second tank.
What to Inspect
The cockpit is very large with a low sill instead of a bridgedeck, and owners complain the small scuppers do not drain efficiently, letting seawater reach the cabin. The mast step sits in bilge-trapped saltwater and is known to need upgrading; the metal step plate can rust out and should be replaced with a synthetic one to limit electrolysis. The electrical panel sits directly under the companionway hatch, and the particle-board pocket door is likely a mushy mess from mast drips. Ventilation in the main cabin isn't great, and molded hatches, while better than old wooden ones, are not fully watertight.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is the United States. A buyer should check the mast step and bilge for corrosion, confirm scupper and cockpit sill condition, verify the electrical panel and pocket door, and budget for traveler and spreader updates. Inspect for gelcoat crazing and deck delamination, though owners report these are somewhat less severe than on some peers.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Morgan 34. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $ 24,950 | — |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $ 24,950 | 0.0% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $ 55,500 | +122.4% |
| Sep 25 | 3 | $ 40,000 | -27.9% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $ 16,475 | -58.8% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $ 52,500 | +218.7% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $ 49,500 | -5.7% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $ 40,000 | -19.2% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $ 18,500 | -53.8% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $ 18,500 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Morgan 34 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 14.
Country view
14 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 40,000 | 14 | 3 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 34 | 34.5' | $ 34,700 | 142 | 52 |
| Sabre 34 | 34.18' | $ 24,900 | 39 | 16 |
| Oday 34 | 34' | $ 20,450 | 26 | 6 |
| Sadler 34 | 34.75' | $ 35,716 | 20 | 3 |
| Moody 34 | 33.42' | $ 43,061 | 19 | 3 |
| Tartan 34 C | 34.42' | $ 19,900 | 18 | 6 |
| Pearson 34 | 33.79' | $ 16,000 | 17 | 6 |
| Sparkman and Stephens S&S 34 | 33.42' | $ 26,896 | 17 | 4 |
| Morgan Yachts 34You are here | — | $ 40,000 | 14 | 3 |
| Catalina Morgan 38 | 38.42' | $ 74,900 | 9 | 0 |
| Morgan 30 | 29.92' | $ 10,000 | 3 | 2 |