Morgan 33
Description
The Morgan 33, designed by Charles Morgan and constructed by Morgan Yachts from 1968 to 1972, represents an early evolution in production fiberglass sailboats, blending offshore seaworthiness with coastal versatility through its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, making it a favored choice for East Coast and Great Lakes sailors seeking stability without excessive draft. Measuring 33.3 feet LOA with a narrow 9.33-foot beam, 24.26-foot LWL, and hefty 11,000-pound displacement (bolstered by 5,000 pounds of lead ballast), it deploys 502 square feet of sail area in a masthead sloop rig, achieving a moderate sail area/displacement ratio of 16.29 for respectable upwind tacking—PHRF ratings typically 168-180, hull speed of 6.6 knots, and a high comfort ratio of 32.18—that delivers a forgiving, sea-kindly motion with quick recovery from knockdowns, though its displacement/length of 344 renders it deliberate in light winds and prone to weather helm when overpowered.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charley Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.300 ft |
| LWL | 24.260 ft |
| Beam | 9.330 ft |
| Displacement | 11000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 34.25 ft |
| e | 14.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.50 ft | 13 ft | 34.25 ft | 14.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Morgan 33 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 34.25 ft - (10439 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.47 ft - (11116 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.5 ° |
| Diagonal | 36.75 ft - (11201 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 251.53 ft² |
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Morgan 33 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 35.17 ft - (10720 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 29.25 ft - (8915 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 79.85 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.38 ft - (3164 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.79 ° |
| Area | * 182.56 ft² |
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Morgan 33 - GENOA
| Luff | 39.58 ft - (12064 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20.75 ft - (6325 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.31 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.54 ft - (5956 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.46 ° |
| Area | * 386.66 ft² |
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Morgan 33 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 39.51 ft - (12043 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.45 ft - (6538 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.35 ft - (11079 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 636 ft² |
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Morgan 33 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.51 ft - (12043 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 786 ft² |
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Morgan 33 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 22.75 ft - (6934 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9.33 ft - (2844 mm) |
| Leech | 17.167 ft - (5233 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 49.08 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.38 ft - (1945 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 28.67 ° |
| Area | * 72.53 ft² |
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