1982 Morgan 383 Morgan

The Morgan 383 is a 38-foot cruising sailboat with a heavy-displacement hull designed by Ted Brewer. Its teardrop-shaped hull, wide 12-foot beam, and elongated fin keel with skeg-attached rudder deliver a comfortable, stable ride. The design suits cruising in shallow waters, with a draft of 5 feet. The boat carries increased sail area compared to the Morgan 382, contributing to improved performance ratings.

Below deck, the yacht accommodates two cabins and one head. The main sail was replaced in 2018 and is rated for heavy-duty offshore use. Power comes from a single Perkins diesel engine producing 50 horsepower, supplemented by a Mercury 3.5 two-stroke outboard auxiliary. A 50-watt solar array—two 25-watt panels for engine start batteries and two 165-watt panels for house batteries—charges a pair of Tesla 5200-watt, 333-amp-hour house batteries. Climate control consists of an air-conditioning and heat pump unit installed in 2017.

Navigation and communication systems center on Raymarine electronics networked via Seatalk-NG: an Evolution 100 autopilot, Axiom 9 chartplotter with Real Vision 3D, ES78 chartplotter with Quantum View Radar, and an Icom VHF radio with AIS. Additional safety equipment includes a life sling for man-overboard rescue and an over-the-rail grill.