Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M
Description
The Morgan 36 Cruiser N/M (Nelson/Marek), designed by the renowned Nelson/Marek team and built by Morgan Yachts from 1982 to 1984 with around 100 units produced, epitomizes the late IOR-era racer-cruiser hybrid, blending spirited performance for club racing or coastal passages with practical cruising amenities in a fin-keel/spade rudder hull (standard 6.67 ft draft; optional keel/centerboard 4.67-6.92 ft for shallower access), tailored for East Coast or Great Lakes sailors seeking speed without sacrificing seaworthiness. Measuring 36 feet LOA with an 11.83-foot beam, 29.42-foot LWL, and 11,900-pound displacement (including 4,000 pounds of lead ballast), it hoists 622 square feet of sail area in a masthead sloop rig, boasting a lively sail area/displacement ratio of 19.16 for responsive light-air acceleration—PHRF around 120-132, hull speed of 7.27 knots, and comfort ratio of 21.81—that excels upwind in waves with a dry, balanced ride and quick pointing, though its displacement/length of 208 renders it tender in gusts, prone to broaching downwind under spinnaker in big breeze, and demanding active helming without autopilot.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nelson/Marek |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 36.000 ft |
| LWL | 29.420 ft |
| Beam | 11.830 ft |
| Displacement | 11900 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.40 ft |
| p | 42.40 ft |
| e | 12.72 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.50 ft | 14.40 ft | 42.40 ft | 12.72 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42.4 ft - (12924 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.72 ft - (3877 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.57 ft - (13280 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.84 ft - (13362 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 278.7 ft² |
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Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.47 ft - (12335 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.85 ft - (5745 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.56 ft - (10839 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.56 ft - (5047 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 335.12 ft² |
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Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M - GENOA
| Luff | * 48.06 ft - (14649 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.07 ft - (7032 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.42 ft - (13844 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 519.04 ft² |
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Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 48.06 ft - (14649 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.76 ft - (7242 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.22 ft - (13478 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 856 ft² |
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Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 48.06 ft - (14649 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.92 ft - (7900 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.92 ft - (7900 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1059 ft² |
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Morgan 36 Cruiser N\M - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 27.83 ft - (8483 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.62 ft - (3237 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.31 ft - (7105 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.64 ft - (2633 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.04 ° |
| Area | * 120.19 ft² |
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