The Morgan 45-2, specifically the iteration designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Nelson/Marek in the early 1980s, represents a dramatic departure from the heavy, "charter-bus" reputation of the earlier Out Island series. While Charley Morgan’s original 1960s-era 45 was a CCA-rule racer-cruiser, the 45-2 (often referred to simply as the Nelson/Marek 45) was engineered to compete with the high-end performance cruisers of the era, such as those from Baltic or C&C. Built during a period of transition for Morgan Yachts—after the departure of its founder but before the brand was fully integrated into Catalina Yachts—the 45-2 is characterized by a sleek profile, a powerful masthead rig, and a sophisticated underbody that remains highly regarded by offshore sailors today.
Morgan 45-2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Morgan
- Model
- 45-2
- Builder
- Morgan Yachts
- Designer
- Henry Scheel
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 1 | $49,500 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $57,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau Oceanis 45 | 45.42' | $243,450 | 176 | 63 |
| Morgan Yachts 461/462 | 46.5' | $85,000 | 32 | 13 |
| Morgan 45-4 | 45.33' | $67,200 | 24 | 6 |
| Elan 45 | 44.03' | $82,465 | 19 | 14 |
| Tartan 34-2 | 34.42' | $29,900 | 13 | 5 |
| Swan 45 | 45.37' | $325,000 | 11 | 7 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Morgan 27 | 27.5' | $6,950 | 6 | 4 |
| Morgan Yachts Morgan 44 | 44' | $89,000 | 6 | 3 |
| C&C 40-2 | 39.58' | $36,198 | 4 | 0 |
| Morgan 45-2 | $57,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $57,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Morgan 45-2 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Morgan 45-2 over the past 12 months is $57,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Morgan 45-2 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Morgan 45-2 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Morgan 45-2?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau Oceanis 45, Morgan Yachts 461/462, Morgan 45-4. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.