Morgan 27
Description
The Morgan 27, designed by Charles Morgan and produced by Morgan Yachts from 1971 to 1976 (with tooling later licensed to Chrysler and TMI for variants), embodies the IOR-era racer-cruiser ethos with its fin keel and spade rudder setup, delivering nimble coastal performance for club racing or daysailing while prioritizing stability over outright speed. Measuring 27.5 feet LOA with a 9.83-foot beam, 25-foot LWL, and 7,000-pound displacement (bolstered by 3,300 pounds of lead ballast), it unfurls 373 square feet of sail area in a masthead sloop rig, achieving a sail area/displacement ratio of 16.36 for responsive handling—PHRF ratings around 159, hull speed of 6.7 knots, and a comfort ratio of 20.01—that thrives upwind in 10-14 knots but grows overpowered beyond 15 knots, necessitating a robust headsail wardrobe and early reefing, though its displacement/length of 200 yields deliberate starts in fluky light air compared to modern designs.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charley Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.500 ft |
| LWL | 25.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.830 ft |
| Displacement | 7000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.75 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 11.75 ft | 31 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Morgan 27 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.55 ft - (9921 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 91.07 ° |
| Diagonal | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 160.15 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.08 ft - (3377 mm) |
| Leech | 30.17 ft - (9196 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 82.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.66 ft - (2944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.67 ° |
| Area | * 164.29 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 37.17 ft - (11329 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.58 ft - (5663 mm) |
| Leech | 35.67 ft - (10872 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.36 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.59 ° |
| Area | * 326.08 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 37.167 ft - (11329 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.92 ft - (4548 mm) |
| Leech | 34.67 ft - (10567 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 118.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.91 ft - (4240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.63 ° |
| Area | * 258.41 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 37.167 ft - (11329 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.92 ft - (6072 mm) |
| Leech | 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.51 ft - (5337 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.84 ° |
| Area | * 325.45 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 638 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.88 ft - (11241 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.39 ft - (5910 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.93 ft - (10342 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 536 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.88 ft - (11241 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.15 ft - (6447 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.15 ft - (6447 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 663 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.083 ft - (2464 mm) |
| Leech | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 42.3 % |
| Length Perp | * 4.97 ft - (1515 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 34.47 ° |
| Area | * 49.67 ft² |
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Morgan 27 - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | 11.39 ft - (3472 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 6.83 ft - (2082 mm) |
| Leech | 17.083 ft - (5207 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 9.49 ft - (2893 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 16.52 ° |
| Area | * 26 ft² |
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