1987 Morgan 43 (Chesapeake Bay)

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$64,900 (USD) Pasadena, MD (Chesapeake Bay)

Windswept is a Pasadena, MD based 1987 Morgan 43 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.

1987 Morgan 43’ Sailboat – Well Equipped Cruiser

Spacious and capable 1987 Morgan 43’ sailboat designed for comfortable coastal cruising or extended liveaboard use.

This vessel has extensive onboard systems and cruising upgrades that enhance comfort and practicality for extended stays aboard.

The galley is equipped with a propane three-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 maneuverability, upgraded electrical capability, modern navigation electronics, and comfortable galley amenities.

Specifications

NameWindswept
MakeMorgan
Model43
Year1987
TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderMorgan
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins2
Heads2

Dimensions

Loa43
Beam6
Draft5

Performance

EnginesYanmar
Generator2-cylinder generator, 50 AMP (installed 2016)

Layout Diagram

Morgan 43, sailboat for sale

Inventory

Owner's comments

  • 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.

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
  • Propane 3-burner stove with oven
  • Refrigerator and freezer with separate compressors

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
  • 24V anchor windlass
  • 24V bow thruster

Electronics & navigation

  • Navigation station with chart table
  • 5” illuminated compass
  • Electrical panel with modular electronics layout
  • Autohelm quad-controlled autopilot system
  • Electronic depth sounder
  • Radar
  • Marine VHF radio
  • AIS display integrated with GPS navigation

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
  • Pressure water system
  • Hot water heater
  • 115V duplex receptacles throughout
  • Magnetic breakers with on-off indicator lights
  • Ground fault circuit protection
  • Inverter
  • Isolation transformer
  • Raritan ElectroScan system installed in 2015
  • Electric flush head

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)

Tanks

  • Water tanks totaling approximately 215 gallons
  • Fuel tank: 50 gallons

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

Generator

  • 2-cylinder 50 AMP generator installed in 2016
  • NextGen Power 125 hrs

Exterior Photos

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Deck Photos

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Interior Photos

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