1989 Starratt Jenks Morgan 45 For Sale

This is a newer model based on the classic cruising Morgan 45 cruising yacht. Built by Starrett and Jenks it carries over all the attributes that made the Morgan 45 so popular with cruisers and live aboards, and extended the production run to more recent times.

A center cockpit sloop, she offers voluminous interior spaces with well performing sail characteristics. A favorite for Caribbean cruising, she is ready to take you wherever your dreams lie. With a Yanmar diesel with low hours, newer electronics and a Sailomat windvane she is ready for extended passage. The vessel is also equipped for living off the grid with 150w solar charging as well as an Air-X wind vane .

Below there is a 3 cabin layout with 5 berths and sleeping for 7. There is ample storage for all your routine gear and room for stores for long passages. There are a full head and a full galley with stove/oven, icebox,sink and storage.

The spacious cockpit has a forward companionway bringing you down to the main cabin and also a second entry to the rear of the cockpit into the captain's aft cabin.

The sleeping berths include the spacious double aft cabin, a single bunk in the passageway to the main cabin, 2 single berths in the main cabin and a double vee berth forward.

The mast is keel stepped.

Topsides there are self-tailing winches and a windlass to handle the anchor. Ground tackle includes a 35#plow primary with 200' of chain rode, a 150# storm Danforth with 60' of chain rode and a 25# stern anchor.

Sails include a full batten, loose-footed main with 4 reef points, a jib , a 160 genoa and a drifter. There is roller furling on the headstay and the main is equipped with lazy jacks. There is a Plastimo 6 person offshore liferaft, but it is in need of re-certification. There are 12 offshore lifejackets that will transfer with the boat.

Dinghy included: 1995 Caribe 10'

The boat apears in good overall condition. The bimini and dodger are in great shape.

There are maintenance records that will be made available when under contract.

There is some minor repair work that needs to be done currently - bottom paint is due to be updated, some minor canvas repair work is needed, 1 seacock is weeping and similar minor details. There are also a couple of port lights that need addressing though the boat is dry with no signs of moisture intrusion.