Morgan Yachts Catalina Morgan 43

Sailboat 43′ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Morgan Yachts
Model
Catalina Morgan 43
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985 on
Designer
Nelson Marek
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ (13.11 m)
Waterline length
35′ 4″ (10.76 m)
Beam
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Displacement
23,500 lb (10,659 kg)
Ballast
8,200 lb (3,719 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
823 sq ft (76.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
53′ 2″ (16.22 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 6″ (5.33 m)
P (mainsail luff)
46′ 6″ (14.17 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 3″ (4.34 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
239

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
35%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.89

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.