The Morgan 452, introduced in the mid-1970s, represents a significant evolution in the design philosophy of Morgan Yachts. While the company achieved massive commercial success with the "Out Island" series, those vessels were often criticized for their pedestrian sailing performance. The 452 was Charles Morgan’s answer to those critiques—a heavy-displacement, center-cockpit cruiser that retained the legendary interior volume of the Out Island line but featured a more sophisticated hull form and sail plan. Built during a period of transition for the company, the 452 (and its sloop-rigged sibling, the 453) was intended to be a legitimate blue-water voyager capable of covering long distances with a degree of grace that the flatter-bottomed 41-footers lacked.
Morgan 452 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Morgan
- Model
- 452
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $40,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $60,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $35,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $49,900 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45.2 | 46.42' | $128,410 | 85 | 27 |
| Morgan Yachts 461/462 | 46.5' | $85,000 | 32 | 13 |
| Morgan Out Island 41 | 41.25' | $44,250 | 20 | 5 |
| Nauticat 52 | 51.16' | $381,567 | 16 | 7 |
| Morgan 382 | 38.33' | $38,950 | 12 | 9 |
| Amel Mango 52 | 53' | $179,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $24,950 | 8 | 3 |
| Irwin 52 | 52' | $129,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Morgan Out Island 416 | 41.25' | $39,900 | 7 | 3 |
| Morgan 452 | $49,900 | 6 | 4 | |
| Morgan Yachts Morgan 44 | 44' | $89,000 | 6 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,900 | 5 | 3 |
| Mexico | $35,000 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Morgan 452 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Morgan 452 over the past 12 months is $49,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Morgan 452 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 6 Morgan 452 listings over the past 12 months, with 4 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Morgan 452 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Morgan 452 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Morgan 452?
- Mexico currently has the lowest median asking price at $35,000, while United States is the most expensive at $49,900 — a 43% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Morgan 452?
- Comparable models include the Performance Sun Odyssey 45.2, Morgan Yachts 461/462, Morgan Out Island 41. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.