Morgan 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Morgan 38, particularly the series designed by Ted Brewer in the late 1970s and 1980s, represents a significant departure from the earlier Charley Morgan-designed racer-cruisers and the later "charter-special" Out Island series. Often referred to as the Morgan 38-2, 38-3, and 38-4 to distinguish them from the 1960s original, this line was conceived as a rugged, high-quality offshore cruiser capable of handling blue-water passages while maintaining a respectable turn of speed. Unlike the flat-bottomed, high-volume hulls that would later dominate the production market, the Brewer-designed 38s feature a traditional underwater profile with a heavy displacement of approximately 17,200 to 18,000 pounds and a deep-sump keel. These boats were built during the "Golden Age" of over-engineered fiberglass, resulting in a hull that remains a favorite for solo circumnavigators and coastal cruisers alike.