Morgan 45 Race N/M
Description
The Morgan 45 Race N/M, a high-performance racer-cruiser variant of the Morgan 45-4 designed by Nelson/Marek and built by Morgan Yachts from 1983 onward (with around 50-100 units estimated across the series), repurposes a Transpac Race-winning hull into a versatile offshore contender with fin keel and spade rudder (7.92 ft draft standard; shoal or keel/centerboard options at 4.9-7.42 ft), appealing to East Coast or ocean racers craving speed with cruising comforts in a sleek, low-profile package. At 45.33 feet LOA with a 13.42-foot beam, 36.75-foot LWL, and lightweight 21,000-pound displacement (bolstered by 9,950 pounds of lead ballast), it unleashes 902 square feet of sail area in a masthead sloop rig (tall rig option boosting I to 60.7 ft), delivering a potent sail area/displacement ratio of 18.18 for exhilarating light-air acceleration and upwind prowess—PHRF around 60-72, hull speed of 8.12 knots, and comfort ratio of 27.84 with a stiff 44% ballast/displacement for balanced tracking in waves, though its moderate displacement/length of 202 renders it tender in heavy gusts, prone to broaching downwind under spinnaker, and demanding attentive helming without modern aids.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nelson/Marek |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 45.000 ft |
| LOA | 45.000 ft |
| LWL | 36.750 ft |
| Beam | 13.420 ft |
| Displacement | 21000 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 59 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.45 ft |
| p | 52.36 ft |
| e | 15.73 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 ft | 17.45 ft | 52.36 ft | 15.73 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Morgan 45 Race N/M - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 52.36 ft - (15959 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.73 ft - (4795 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.87 ft - (16420 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 54.14 ft - (16502 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 422.92 ft² |
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Morgan 45 Race N/M - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 49.22 ft - (15002 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.27 ft - (13189 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.07 ft - (6117 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 493.87 ft² |
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Morgan 45 Race N/M - GENOA
| Luff | * 58.45 ft - (17816 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.95 ft - (8519 mm) |
| Leech | * 55.26 ft - (16843 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.18 ft - (7980 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 765.14 ft² |
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Morgan 45 Race N/M - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 58.45 ft - (17816 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.79 ft - (8775 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.77 ft - (16389 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1262 ft² |
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Morgan 45 Race N/M - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 58.45 ft - (17816 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.41 ft - (9574 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.41 ft - (9574 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1561 ft² |
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Morgan 45 Race N/M - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 33.84 ft - (10314 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.86 ft - (3920 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.38 ft - (8650 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.47 ft - (3191 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 177.2 ft² |
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