Morgan 461/462 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Henry Scheel·1979 – 1984·~162 hulls·Morgan Yachts
Morgan 461/462 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
46.5' · 14.17 m
Displ.
33,000 lbs · 14,969 kg
First year
1979

The Morgan 461 and 462 represent a sophisticated departure from the highvolume, chartercentric "Out Island" series that defined much of Morgan Yachts' output in the 1970s. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Henry Scheel, these models were engineered for the serious offshore cruising market, prioritizing bluewater capability, structural integrity, and traditional aesthetics. While the Out Island series was often criticized for its "shoebox" hull shape and lackluster windward performance, the 461/462 utilized a more refined hull form with a finer entry and a graceful sheer line. Produced between 1977 and the early 1980s, the 461 was the initial iteration, followed by the 462, which served as a "Series II" update with minor refinements to the deck mold and interior appointments. Both models share the same heavydisplacement hull, standing as a testament to the era when Morgan Yachts sought to compete with premium builders like Hylas or Gulfstar.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 79,500
Ask, not sold · 41 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
23
41 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (54.1%) · British Virgin Islands (21.6%) · Spain (10.8%)

Recent Listings

31 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Morgan 461/462 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 20 listings (54.1%), followed by British Virgin Islands and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

37 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 74,900201254.1%
British Virgin Islands$ 68,5008221.6%
Spain$ 139,6184410.8%
Panama$ 79,7004210.8%
Cayman Islands$ 49,500102.7%

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
Beneteau Oceanis 46146.59'$ 114,0226326
Morgan Yachts 461/462You are here$ 79,5004123
Morgan Out Island 4141.25'$ 39,0002915
Morgan 38238.33'$ 35,9001915
Morgan Out Island 41 Classic41.25'$ 71,900113
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Morgan 45245'$ 49,90096
Morgan Out Island 41641.25'$ 29,90084
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973
Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch41.25'$ 65,00065

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Morgan 461/462 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Morgan 461/462 over the past 12 months is $79,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Morgan 461/462 sailboats are for sale?+
23 Morgan 461/462 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 41 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Morgan 461/462 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Morgan 461/462 has increased by 6.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Morgan 461/462 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Morgan 461/462 listings over the past 12 months are United States (54.1%), British Virgin Islands (21.6%), Spain (10.8%).
05Do Morgan 461/462 listings get price reductions?+
About 42% of Morgan 461/462 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 23.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Morgan 461/462?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis 461, Morgan Out Island 41, Morgan 382. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.