1979 Morgan 461

This 1979 Morgan 461 is a 46-foot fiberglass sailing yacht built for blue water cruising. The boat features a solid layout with two cabins and two heads, designed to accommodate comfortable living and entertaining while making longer passages. At 13.4 feet of beam, she offers good stability and interior volume for her era.

Power comes from a Perkins 4-154 diesel engine rebuilt in the late 1990s with 1,240 hours since the rebuild. The engine drives a variable-pitch feathering Luke prop through a Hurth transmission, delivering a cruising speed of 6.5 knots at 2,500 RPM and a maximum speed of 8.4 knots. Fuel capacity of 275 gallons (175 forward, 100 aft) provides a range of approximately 1,100 miles. A bow thruster is fitted for maneuvering.

The sail plan includes a full-batten mainsail with cars, a jib on a Profurl furler, a staysail, and a spinnaker with pole mounted on the mast, totaling 912 square feet of sail area. An aluminum mast is supported by modern Barlow and Barient self-tailing winches. Deck equipment includes three anchors with ground tackle, a Maxwell windlass, and comprehensive LED navigation and deck lighting.

Systems are well-specified for extended cruising. The electrical setup comprises three 200-amp-hour AGM house batteries plus a separate start battery, with charging from dual 200-watt Renology solar panels, a Balmar alternator with Alpha regulator, and a Stat Power True Charge charger. A Zantrex Freedom 1800-watt inverter supports AC loads. The galley has an Isotherm refrigeration and freezer system with reverse-cycle heating capability, a Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven, and pressurized water through a Shur Flow pump. Water capacity is 120 gallons and holding is 40 gallons. A 7-foot Zodiac tender with Tohatsu outboard is included, along with a full suit of covers and safety gear.