1972 Morgan 40 (Dominican Republic)

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$26,000 (USD) Luperon, Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

S/V Clover is a Luperon, Dominican Republic based 1972 Morgan 40 Ketch For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

The Morgan 40 is a solid and proven offshore cruiser that has been thoughtfully refitted and upgraded for comfortable liveaboard cruising throughout the Caribbean and beyond. Known for its exceptionally strong construction, this vessel features a very thick fiberglass hull with a full encapsulated keel, providing outstanding durability, offshore capability, and added protection for both the propeller and rudder. Designed for sailors seeking reliability and ease of handling, the boat offers multiple sail configurations, generous tankage, dependable systems, and a practical layout that makes extended cruising both safe and comfortable.

Below deck, the boat features a very open and spacious interior layout with excellent natural light and ventilation throughout. The forward V-berth is bright and airy and can be separated from the main cabin with a privacy curtain, offering flexibility between an open-concept feel and a more private sleeping area. The main saloon includes a second double berth, while the galley dinette table lowers to create an additional berth, allowing the vessel to comfortably accommodate family or guests. Interior comforts have been upgraded, including a new refrigeration system installed in 2025 and modern galley and comfort systems.

The electrical system has been significantly modernized for off-grid cruising and liveaboard capability, with upgraded battery and charging systems, solar generation, inverter capacity, and internet capability added in 2025.

Navigation and deck systems have been modernized and the boat is well prepared for serious cruising, with attention paid to safety, handling, and ease of operation.

Sailing systems and rigging have been upgraded, and the standing rigging and chainplates were replaced in 2016, providing additional peace of mind for offshore passages. Auxiliary power comes from a dependable diesel engine with approximately 3,700 hours, and the engine received an extensive refit in late 2025.

The vessel comes with extensive original documentation and technical drawings dating back to when it was built, along with a 2025 survey available upon request. Never used for charter service, the vessel has been carefully maintained by long-term owners and recently cruised from Port Charlotte through the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic, proving itself as a capable and ready-to-go cruising yacht.

Features

  • Full Keel
  • Lithium
  • Sail Inventory
  • Open and airy
  • Solar

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Specifications

NameS/V Clover
MakeMorgan
Model40 Ketch
Year1972
TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderMorgan
ConstructionFRP
Cabins3
Heads1

Dimensions

Loa40ft / 12.19m
Lwl30ft / 9.14m
Beam11ft 2in / 3.40m
Draft4ft 2in / 1.27m
Mast Height56ft 0in

Tankage

Fuel Tanks70 gallons
Water Tanks100 gallons
Holding Tanks20

Performance

Engines40HP Perkins 4-107 1986
Engine Hours3700
Displacement21000 lbs
SailsFull batten mainsail 290 sq ft, 140% genoa 406 sq ft, 110% genoa 320 sq ft, full batten mizzen 90 sq ft

Layout Diagram

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Inventory

Vessel Description

  • Morgan 40 offshore cruiser, thick fiberglass hull with full encapsulated keel
  • Thoughtfully refitted and upgraded for liveaboard cruising in Caribbean and beyond
  • Multiple sail configurations, generous tankage, dependable systems, practical layout

Accommodation

  • Open and spacious interior with excellent natural light and ventilation
  • Forward V-berth, bright and airy, closes off from main cabin with privacy curtain
  • Main saloon includes a second double berth
  • Galley dinette table lowers to create an additional berth
  • Comfortable for family or guests, versatile layout for cruising/liveaboard

Interior Comforts and Amenities

  • Isotherm 2051 refrigerator/freezer (10/2025)
  • 4-burner propane stove with oven
  • (2) Propane tanks with shut-off valves
  • Fume detector (10/2025)
  • 110V air conditioning
  • 110V 10-gallon water heater

Electronics and Navigation

  • Autohelm 4000 autopilot
  • Garmin chartplotter with depthsounder
  • Primary VHF radio
  • Handheld VHF radio (11/2025)
  • Compass
  • Fusion stereo speakers (11/2025)
  • Navigation lights
  • Depthsounder included with chartplotter

Electrical Systems

  • 110V AC electrical system
  • 12V DC electrical system
  • 300Ah LiFePO4 house battery bank (11/2025)
  • 240Ah lead acid house batteries (7/2025)
  • 60Ah AGM engine battery (10/2025)
  • (2) 250W Renogy bifacial solar panels (12/2025)
  • 800W Statpower inverter
  • Victron MPPT 100/50 charge controller (11/2025)
  • Victron battery isolator (11/2025)
  • Starlink Mini (12/2025)

Deck and Hull Equipment

  • Primary anchor: Rocna 45 with 100ft 3/8" galvanized chain and 150ft rode (10/2025)
  • Secondary anchor: CQR 45 with 20ft 3/8" chain and 200ft rode
  • Third anchor: CQR 25 with 150ft rode
  • Dinghy anchor: Grapnel 5 with 15ft 5/16" chain
  • Manual windlass
  • Maxwell 500 electric windlass (not installed)
  • (2) Bow anchor rollers
  • Bimini top with 6.6ft clearance
  • Dodger (11/2025)
  • Cockpit cushions
  • (2) Cockpit seats
  • Cockpit table
  • (4) Fenders (11/2025)
  • (4) 100ft dock lines
  • Swim ladder
  • Side stanchions and lifelines
  • Anchor light
  • Deck lights
  • (3) Separate anchor lockers

Sails and Rigging

  • Aluminum main mast (2015)
  • Aluminum mizzen mast
  • Aluminum whisker pole
  • Full batten mainsail (2020) — 290 sq ft
  • 140% genoa (2020) — 406 sq ft
  • 110% genoa — 320 sq ft
  • Full batten mizzen sail — 90 sq ft
  • Manual backstay adjuster
  • Standing rigging replaced (2016)
  • Chain plates replaced (2016)
  • Upgraded running rigging

Winches

  • (2) Lewmar 8 main mast winches (2016)
  • (1) Lewmar 8 mizzen mast winch (2016)
  • (2) Self-tailing Lewmar 43 winches (2016)
  • (2) Lewmar 40 winches (2016)
  • (1) Lewmar 8 winch (2016)

Running Rigging

  • Main sheet
  • Genoa sheets
  • Running backstays
  • Mizzen sheet
  • Main topping lift
  • Whisker pole gear

Mechanical Equipment

  • Perkins engine refit completed (11/2025): fuel filter, Racor filter, lift pump, oil filter, oil service, coolant, coolant hoses, fuel hoses, engine belt, battery isolator
  • New cutlass bearing (7/2025)
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Electric bilge pump (11/2025)
  • Raw water sea strainer
  • Extra Racor filter
  • 3-feather propeller

Safety Equipment

  • (3) Fire extinguishers
  • Waterproof quick-grab necessity bag
  • Fume detector (10/2025) listed under interior and safety

Engine Info

  • Perkins 4-107
  • Year 1986
  • 40 HP
  • Inboard, 4-stroke diesel
  • Approximately 3,700 engine hours
  • Major refit completed (11/2025)

Dinghy Info

  • West Marine RIB-260
  • HIN: WMPEX064E424
  • Yamaha 8 HP 4-stroke outboard (9/2025)

Tankage

  • Water: (2) roto-molded polyethylene tanks — 100 gallons total
  • Fuel: stainless steel tankage — 70 gallons total
  • Holding tank: stainless steel — 20 gallons total

Owners Comments and Boat History

  • Retains original documentation and technical drawings from build
  • Only three owners; previous owner cared for vessel for 25 years
  • Purchased in Port Charlotte; refit work in West Palm Beach
  • Recently cruised Port Charlotte → Bahamas → Turks and Caicos → Dominican Republic
  • Never used for charter service
  • Survey from 07/2025 available upon request

Exterior Photos

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Deck Photos

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Interior Photos

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