Morgan 34 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Morgan 34 on the brokerage market means stepping into the late-1960s centerboarder world: a Charles Morgan design built by Morgan Yachts from 1966 through 1972, with more than 400 afloat, some finished by owners from kit hulls. She is a narrow 34-footer with a lifting board, a solid glass hull, and a balsa-cored deck—a coastal cruiser with racer roots, not a modern beamy liveaboard.
Layouts on the Used Market
Three main-cabin layouts were offered as no-cost options. The prevalent arrangement puts the galley to starboard and a dinette opposite, while a portion of boats carry an aft-galley plan instead. All versions give 6 feet 3 inches of centerline headroom and berths at least 6 feet 6 inches long. The port-side head is tight with the door shut and may include a shower. There is no nav station, and the saloon relies on one large and three small portals per side for light. Buyers should confirm which layout a specific boat carries, as galley position changes storage and companionway flow.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A chartplotter is often seen on these boats, reflecting a common modern navigation refit. Less frequent owner additions include cabin heating, hot water, dinghy davits, radar, and autopilot. For a buyer, the meaningful clusters are power and energy—where a diesel repower (Perkins or Westerbeke were period alternatives to the standard Atomic 4 gas engine) matters more than creature comforts—and navigation, where a plotter and autopilot extend solo handling but do not change the boat's basic wiring limits. Canvas and sail-handling upgrades such as a modern coachroof traveler address the original flat track, but are not standard.
What to Inspect
The cockpit scuppers are small and do not drain with enough speed, and the low sill between cockpit and cabin invites seawater below some owners suggest a bridgedeck would help. The mast step sits in bilge saltwater and is known to need upgrading the metal plate can rust out from electrolysis. The forward pocket door is particle board and often a mushy mess where mast leaks drip on it. Mounted right under the companionway hatch, the electrical panel is exposed to the worst spray path. Ventilation in the main cabin is poor, and the original hatches, though better than wooden predecessors, should be checked for watertightness.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in the United States. A short checklist for the walk-through: verify centerboard material (bronze early, fiberglass later) and trunk condition; test cockpit drainage and look for a bridgedeck retrofit; inspect mast step and bilge for rust or electrolysis; confirm engine type and fuel tank configuration (26-gallon Monel standard, optional 15-gallon); check the pocket door and electrical panel exposure; and assess whether a traveler and winch upgrade has been done. The Morgan 34 rewards a careful inspector with a versatile shoal-draft hull and a roomy, adaptable cabin.
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 · 11 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% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $11,500 | -37.8% |
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 | $32,475 | 14 | 4 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 34 | 34.5' | $ 32,500 | 139 | 36 |
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| Oday 34 | 34' | $ 19,450 | 30 | 7 |
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| Tartan 34 C | 34.42' | $ 19,900 | 18 | 6 |
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| Pearson 34 | 33.79' | $ 16,000 | 16 | 6 |
| Morgan Yachts 34You are here | — | $ 32,475 | 14 | 4 |
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