Morgan 24/25
Description
The Morgan 25 (also known as the Morgan 24/25), designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts from 1965 to 1976 with approximately 460 units produced, marks an early triumph in affordable production fiberglass sailboats as a trailerable racer-cruiser blending CCA-era seaworthiness with shallow-draft versatility via its modified long keel, retractable centerboard (draft 2.8 ft up to 7 ft down), and spade rudder, ideal for coastal club racing or family weekends in protected waters like bays or the Intracoastal Waterway. At 24.92 feet LOA with an 8-foot beam, 21.5-foot LWL, and 4,900-pound displacement (including 1,900 pounds of lead ballast), it deploys 306 square feet of sail area in a masthead sloop rig, delivering a sprightly sail area/displacement ratio of 17.02 for responsive performance—PHRF 219-225, hull speed of 6.21 knots, and comfort ratio of 21.06—that excels in 5-15 knots with weatherly pointing, easy self-steering on beats, and surprising speed in light air thanks to its long waterline and low wetted surface, though it stiffens in gusts, broaches under spinnaker in heavy weather, and requires early reefing beyond 15 knots while feeling deliberate compared to modern designs.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 24.920 ft |
| LWL | 21.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4900 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.800 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.75 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 ft | 9.75 ft | 27 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Morgan 24/25 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.81 ft - (8781 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.13 ° |
| Diagonal | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 159.13 ft² |
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Morgan 24/25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Leech | 25.08 ft - (7644 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 85.74 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.36 ft - (2548 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.68 ° |
| Area | * 119.17 ft² |
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Morgan 24/25 - GENOA
| Luff | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.64 ft - (4462 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.44 ° |
| Area | * 217.76 ft² |
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Morgan 24/25 - GENOA
| Luff | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.42 ft - (4090 mm) |
| Leech | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.72 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.77 ft - (3587 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.24 ° |
| Area | * 167.74 ft² |
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Morgan 24/25 - GENOA
| Luff | 30.67 ft - (9348 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Leech | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.23 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.55 ft - (4435 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.53 ° |
| Area | * 223.06 ft² |
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Morgan 24/25 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 30.87 ft - (9409 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.09 ft - (4904 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.4 ft - (8656 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 373 ft² |
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Morgan 24/25 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.87 ft - (9409 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 461 ft² |
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