1987 Morgan 43

Vessel Description:

1987 Morgan 43’ Sailboat – Well Equipped Cruiser

Spacious and capable 1987 Morgan 43’ sailboat with extensive onboard systems and cruising upgrades. Designed for comfortable coastal cruising or extended liveaboard use.

This vessel is equipped with a 24V anchor windlass, 24V bow thruster, pressurized water system, refrigerator and freezer with separate compressors, and a 2-cylinder 50 AMP generator installed in 2016. Additional onboard systems include an inverter, isolation transformer, and a Raritan ElectroScan system installed in 2015.

The boat also features an electric flush head, Autohelm quad-controlled autopilot system, electronic depth sounder, radar, marine VHF radio, and AIS display integrated with GPS navigation.

The galley is equipped with a propane 3-burner stove with oven, making the boat comfortable for extended cruising or liveaboard use.

This Morgan 43 is outfitted with many of the systems serious cruisers look for, including bow thruster maneuverability, upgraded electrical capability, modern navigation electronics, and comfortable galley amenities. The separate refrigeration compressors and generator setup make extended stays aboard practical and comfortable.

Vessel Specifications:

Layout & Accommodations

Two private stateroom layout (forward and aft)
Forward head with shower
Aft head with separate tub/shower
Large salon with convertible settee/dinette
Port settee converts to double berth
Navigation station with chart table
Teak veneer bulkheads
Satin varnished teak interior throughout
Main salon settee with storage
Hanging lockers and storage cabinets
Cedar-lined hanging lockers
Privacy doors throughout
4 opening ports
7 opening deck hatches
Interior night lighting package

Galley

Large 14.5 cu. ft. divided fiberglass icebox
Deep double stainless steel sinks
2-burner gimbaled alcohol stove with oven
Storage lockers, cabinets & drawers
Pressure water distribution system
Hot water heater with engine bypass & 115V element

Deck & Equipment

Teak capped bulwarks
Aluminum double anchor roller
Custom welded double stainless steel bow & stern rails
Double vinyl-coated lifelines with gates
Port and starboard boarding access
Molded cleats (2 forward, 2 aft)
Midship spring cleats
Stainless steel rub rail
Cockpit storage lockers
5” illuminated compass
Outboard chain plates
Beige non-skid deck surface

Electronics & Navigation

Navigation station with chart table
5” illuminated compass
Electrical panel with modular electronics layout

Electrical, Power & Plumbing

115V AC / 12V DC modular electrical panel
Dual 12V marine batteries
115V shore power with 50 ft cord & adapter
Masthead, foredeck & steaming lights
Marine heads with holding tanks
Water tanks totaling approximately 215 gallons
Fuel tank: 50 gallons
Pressure water system
Hot water heater
115V duplex receptacles throughout
Magnetic breakers with “on-off” indicator lights
Ground fault circuit protection

Engine & Mechanical

Fresh water cooled diesel engine
Approx. 44 HP engine
3-blade propeller
Edson mechanical steering pedestal
Bronze sea water strainers
Fully instrumented engine controls
Temperature and oil pressure alarms
Emergency tiller
Fuel tank with welded aluminum baffled tank
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump (optional)

Sails & Rigging

Sloop rig with airfoil section double spreaders
Complete standing and running rigging
Internal pre-stretched dacron rope halyards
Mast and boom primed/painted
Lewmar self-tailing genoa sheet winches
Lewmar self-tailing mainsheet winch
Lewmar halyard winches
Mainsheet traveler with car and stops
Genoa tracks on bulwark cap
Genoa turning blocks

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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