Morgan 412
Description
The Morgan 412 (also designated as the Morgan 41 Classic), designed by Charles Morgan and built by Morgan Yachts from 1967 to 1972 with approximately 350 units produced, exemplifies the CCA-era offshore racer-cruiser through its long keel with retractable centerboard and protected rudder configuration (draft 4 ft 2 in board-up to 9 ft 5 in down), offering shoal-draft versatility for coastal gunkholing in the Bahamas or Chesapeake alongside proven bluewater capability for East Coast or transatlantic passages by emphasizing fingertip balance and seaworthiness. Measuring 41 feet LOA with an 11 ft 3 in beam, 30-foot LWL, and substantial 19,500-pound displacement (including 9,000 pounds of lead ballast), it deploys 774 square feet of sail area in a masthead sloop rig with overlapping genoa, achieving a sail area/displacement ratio of 17.16 for nimble yet conservative performance—PHRF around 150-165, hull speed of 7.34 knots, and exceptional comfort ratio of 36.03 with a low capsize screening of 1.68—that delivers easy 90-degree tacks with partial board down, double-digit reaching speeds at 65 degrees off the wind in 12-15 knots, and a dry, stable ride even board-up, though its displacement/length of 322 renders it deliberate in light air, tender under full canvas requiring early reefing, and best balanced for windward work with the board adjusted to curb leeway.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 41.000 ft |
| LOA | 41.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.250 ft |
| Displacement | 19500 lb |
| Max Draft | 9.420 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.170 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.92 ft |
| p | 43.50 ft |
| e | 17.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.50 ft | 15.92 ft | 43.50 ft | 17.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Morgan 412 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.04 ft - (14033 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.32 ft - (14118 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 389.95 ft² |
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Morgan 412 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.6 ft - (12680 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.09 ft - (6428 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.1 ft - (11003 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.3 ft - (5578 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 380.65 ft² |
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Morgan 412 - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.4 ft - (15057 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.72 ft - (7839 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.43 ft - (14152 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.87 ft - (7276 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 589.61 ft² |
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Morgan 412 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 49.4 ft - (15057 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.27 ft - (8007 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.45 ft - (13853 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 973 ft² |
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