Morgan 383
Description
The Morgan 383, designed by Ted Brewer as an evolution of the popular 382 and built by Morgan Yachts from 1980 to 1983 with around 40 units produced, refines the center-cockpit cruiser formula with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder (standard 6.75 ft draft; optional shoal at 5 ft for coastal access) in a masthead sloop rig, suiting live-aboard or offshore voyaging for East Coast or Caribbean sailors who value stability and volume over agility. Measuring 38.25 feet LOA with a 12-foot beam, 32-foot LWL, and 17,500-pound displacement (including 7,000 pounds of encapsulated lead ballast), it hoists 700 square feet of sail area (I=47 ft, J=16 ft, P=41 ft, E=14.5 ft), delivering a moderate sail area/displacement ratio of 16.5 for balanced performance—PHRF 132, hull speed of 7.4 knots, comfort ratio of 30.12, and capsize screening of 1.85—that powers through waves with a dry ride and good pointing in 10-18 knots but feels deliberate in light air due to its displacement/length of 242, prone to weather helm when overpowered, and best with a staysail for heavy-weather balance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Brewer |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 38.330 ft |
| LWL | 30.500 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 18000 lb |
| Ballast | 6800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.25 ft |
| p | 42.50 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | 34 ft |
| j2 | 9 ft |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 16.25 ft | 42.50 ft | 13 ft | - | - | 34 ft | 9 ft |
Sails
Morgan 383 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.74 ft - (13332 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.01 ft - (13414 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 285.31 ft² |
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Morgan 383 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.06 ft - (12820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.58 ft - (6578 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.69 ft - (5697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 393.03 ft² |
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Morgan 383 - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.95 ft - (15225 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.29 ft - (8013 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.94 ft - (14307 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.38 ft - (7431 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 608.89 ft² |
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Morgan 383 - GENOA
| Luff | 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 24.67 ft - (7519 mm) |
| Leech | 45.33 ft - (13817 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.49 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.24 ° |
| Area | * 553.71 ft² |
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Morgan 383 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 51 ft - (15545 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1071 ft² |
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