Morgan 35
Description
The Morgan 35 is a classic American recreational sailboat designed as a versatile coastal cruiser and occasional racer, known for its solid construction, balanced performance, and spacious layout suitable for family cruising. Designed by Charles Morgan (founder of Morgan Yachts), it was built by Morgan Yachts in Clear Lake, Texas, from 1970 to 1977. During this 8-year production run, exactly 140 units were constructed, making it a relatively low-production model compared to contemporaries like the Pearson 35, but highly regarded for its quality hand-laid fiberglass hulls and timeless lines. It's constructed of solid fiberglass with a centerboard or fixed keel options and a spade rudder for responsive handling, emphasizing durability and ease of maintenance. The design reflects the early 1970s IOR influences with a moderate beam and a masthead sloop rig, ideal for short-handed sailing on bays or coastal waters.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charley Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 35.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.580 ft |
| Beam | 10.750 ft |
| Displacement | 11900 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.750 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.67 ft |
| p | 35.83 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.75 ft | 13.67 ft | 35.83 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Morgan 35 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 35.83 ft - (10921 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.3 ft - (11674 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.91 ° |
| Diagonal | 38.58 ft - (11759 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 276.64 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 32.25 ft - (9830 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 80.47 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13.68 ° |
| Area | * 204.82 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.66 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.76 ft - (4194 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.89 ° |
| Area | * 271.82 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - GENOA
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
| Leech | 38.25 ft - (11659 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 159.91 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.86 ft - (6663 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.96 ° |
| Area | * 437.28 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - GENOA
| Luff | 37.25 ft - (11354 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Leech | 34.083 ft - (10388 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 122.24 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.71 ft - (5093 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.75 ° |
| Area | * 311.16 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - GENOA
| Luff | 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.52 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.44 ft - (6230 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -0.5 ° |
| Area | * 416.52 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.83 ft - (12445 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.61 ft - (7501 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 854 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | 16.67 ft - (5081 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 45.35 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.2 ft - (1890 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 27.93 ° |
| Area | * 68.18 ft² |
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Morgan 35 - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | 19.75 ft - (6020 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 1.33 ° |
| Area | * 62 ft² |
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