Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Charles Morgan/Henry Scheel·1969·Morgan Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · scheel
Rig
Ketch
LOA
40.16' · 12.24 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1969

The Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch stands as a quintessential representative of the transition from racinginspired hulls to the dedicated "liveaboard cruiser" philosophy that defined the late 1960s and early 1970s. Designed by Charles Morgan in collaboration with Henry Scheel, the model was born during an era where the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rules still influenced underwater profiles, resulting in a vessel that prioritizes motion comfort and directional stability over raw speed. Often overshadowed by the later, more voluminous Out Island series, the Morgan 40 Ketch is frequently cited by traditionalists as the more aesthetically refined and seaworthy of the builder’s 40foot offerings, characterized by its graceful sheer line and narrower beam.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 26,000
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Dominican Republic (57.1%) · United States (42.9%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch listings span 2 countries. Dominican Republic leads with 4 listings (57.1%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Dominican Republic$ 26,0004457.1%
United States$ 26,0003342.9%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Morgan Yachts 461/46246.5'$ 79,5004123
Island Packet 4040'$ 159,0004116
Morgan Out Island 4141.25'$ 39,0002915
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 44,6252812
Morgan 38238.33'$ 35,9001915
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Morgan 40 Cruising KetchYou are here$ 26,00099
Morgan 45245'$ 49,90096
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch cost?+
The median asking price for a used Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch over the past 12 months is $26,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch sailboats are for sale?+
9 Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch listings over the past 12 months are Dominican Republic (57.1%), United States (42.9%).
05What should I look at instead of a Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch?+
Comparable models include Morgan Yachts 461/462, Island Packet 40, Morgan Out Island 41. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.