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Old 17-08-2010, 18:19   #16
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Hi Don,
Did you ever get an answer to your Morgan 454 question?(Quality/Sea Handling/Etc)
What were your conclusions on the boat?
I have the same curiosity as you did.
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Old 18-08-2010, 03:56   #17
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Hi Don,
Did you ever get an answer to your Morgan 454 question?(Quality/Sea Handling/Etc)
What were your conclusions on the boat?
I have the same curiosity as you did.
Regards,
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Mostly between another thread and some digging. They look like nice boats. I still question the light displacement as far as comfort and no one ever gave an answer to that. I think it is a fast boat with good living space, limited but reasonable storage, small cockpit, good tankage.

It also wories me about the high number for sale that have been on the market a long time at what looks like low pricing (ie why don't they sell better). In the end I kind have moved on in thinking as I decided the M45 may not be a good choice for my wife and I as we age more.
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Old 18-08-2010, 08:50   #18
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I understand.
Let me ask you one more question.
How would you gauge the build quality of these boats?
Would you say they are comparable to a Beneteau First series of the same age or more like a Hunter of the same age?
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Old 18-08-2010, 18:47   #19
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I understand.
Let me ask you one more question.
How would you gauge the build quality of these boats?
Would you say they are comparable to a Beneteau First series of the same age or more like a Hunter of the same age?
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The main common problem I came across in research on the boat was the mast step. Seems the model had a reoccurring issue with this.

Other than that I would say the build quality is good. But only extended time on a boat really answers that.

Send me your email and I forward all the "things" I learned about the before I decided it wasn't really what I was looking for.
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I have own / sailed a Morgan 454 for over 13 years. 5th sailboat. For me it is great coastal and blue water sailboat. Sails fast, roomy below. We lived aboard for 7 years. Best time of our life.

Took a year to find the one I wanted. Not a Morgan boat design, designed by Nelson/Marek and build at the Morgan plant. IOR rated boat. Many were build for charter in the islands ("Buy a boat and charter it - let someone else pay for it") was popular sales theme back in the 80s. Many came off charter - worn / minimal upkeep. Most still around have been worked and maintained. Make sure any additions or corrections were by someone who was competent.

I have sailed the boat in several storms. One was a stationary low off Bermuda which hung around a week. 45-60 Knts wind and seas build up to 28+ ft. Boat was strong and Nothing broke. Found a few leaks, in the overhead but most boats have a few when the ocean is breaking over the bow for 3-4 days. Original engine, I rebuilt in 96.

Now ashore but we sail Maine every summer.

- Every boat is a compromise
Is that your boat for sale in Waldoboro? Considering a 454 as a decent sailing summer home. any comments pro/con would be appreciated. A little concerned about the large sail area. How would you rate the boat short-handed? Thanks Doug
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I have owned this boat for a year now and love it. For a wonderful article see: "The Best of Both Worlds: The Nelson/Marek Morgan45" by Harmon Heed. 40 November 2008,
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Thanks, but my interest in the 454 looooong passed. I never could really get over that it seemed they all stayed on the market for years.
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is the core of the morgan 454 end grain balsa I looked at one out of the water and it had delamination issues around the through hulls and blister from the setm to the end of the keel
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