Morgan 42 Sloop
Description
The Morgan 42 Sloop (encompassing the 42-1 and 42-2 variants) is a pioneering racer-cruiser from Charles Morgan's early career, built by Morgan Yachts in Largo, Florida, starting in 1968 as a fin-keel sloop designed for competitive coastal racing and moderate offshore sailing, featuring a skeg-hung rudder for protected steering and a compact teak interior with V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, and quarter berth sleeping 6–7, all in a responsive fiberglass hull that influenced later Morgan designs like the Out Island series. The 42-1 (1968) introduced the model with a shallower keel for versatility, while the 42-2 (1971) refined it with a deeper draft, propeller repositioned ahead of the skeg for better flow, and optional diesel power, earning acclaim in events like the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC) for its agility and build quality—though its vintage status means survivors often need rigging or chainplate updates, making it an accessible classic for enthusiasts seeking 1960s pedigree without modern frills. Produced from 1968–1971 (~20–30 total, split between 42-1 and 42-2; sloop standard, yawl optional).
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 42.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.10 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.85 ft |
| p | 44.70 ft |
| e | 15.69 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.10 ft | 16.85 ft | 44.70 ft | 15.69 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Morgan 42 Sloop - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.7 ft - (13625 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.69 ft - (4782 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.69 ft - (14231 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.85 ft - (14280 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 350.3 ft² |
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Morgan 42 Sloop - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.57 ft - (13585 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.29 ft - (6794 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.38 ft - (5907 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 431.86 ft² |
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Morgan 42 Sloop - GENOA
| Luff | * 52.92 ft - (16130 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.19 ft - (8288 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.8 ft - (15179 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.28 ft - (7705 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 668.89 ft² |
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Morgan 42 Sloop - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 52.92 ft - (16130 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 30.33 ft - (9245 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.33 ft - (9245 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1364.3 ft² |
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