Morgan 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

45.67' · 13.92 m

Displ.

25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg

First year

1966

The Morgan 45 represents two distinct eras of American boat building, sharing a nameplate but reflecting vastly different design philosophies. The original Morgan 45, introduced in 1966 by Charles Morgan, was a quintessential "Classic Plastic" cruiserracer designed under the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule. It featured a graceful, longoverhang aesthetic and a versatile keelcenterboard configuration. Decades later, following the acquisition by Catalina Yachts, a second Morgan 45 was commissioned—this time designed by the renowned performance firm Nelson/Marek. This later iteration, often referred to as the Morgan 45 (or 452) to distinguish it from its predecessor, shifted the brand toward a performancecruising ethos, utilizing a modern fin keel and a more voluminous, contemporary interior. Both versions are celebrated for their robust construction, though they cater to different types of sailors: the traditionalist seeking a heavydisplacement seakindly hull and the cruiser looking for the pace and ergonomics of a modern performance yacht.