Morris 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.42' · 9.88 m

Displ.

11,400 lbs · 5,171 kg

First year

1979

The Morris 32 is an quintessential example of the "Maine built" tradition, representing a harmonious collaboration between the legendary naval architect Chuck Paine and the meticulous craftsmanship of Tom Morris. Introduced as an evolution of the highly successful Annie 30, the Morris 32 was designed for sailors who demanded a vessel capable of serious offshore work without sacrificing the aesthetic grace of a classic yacht. While many 32footers of its era leaned toward lightweight performance or maximized interior volume at the expense of seaworthiness, the Morris 32 remained steadfast in its commitment to a heavydisplacement, seakindly hull form. According to the Chuck Paine Design Archive, the model was specifically "stretched" from the Annie 30 lines to provide a more generous cockpit and a slightly longer waterline, improving both its aesthetic proportions and its ultimate hull speed.