Morgan 33 Out Island Owners?

[jwcolby54]

My understanding is that the Out Island series was designed specifically for the florida charter trade, i.e. sailing to the bahamas.

I love mine and would not hesitate to sail her to the Bahamas, in fact I am planning a trip this coming year.

jwc

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by BeachbumKW

I have been searching to buy a Morgan 33 OI and have my eyes on a couple. Given the fact that she is updated would anyone have issues sailing a 33 through the Bahamas. Our sailing plan includes the Bahamase for 4-6 months a year and maybe at some point a little more south. I also have been looking at a couple 38 and 40 but more cash and needs more updating which reduces my kitty for cruising. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Thought # 1...

You should buy this one and get all of your practice bringin' her around...


http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...-a-153160.html

[jwcolby54]

Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor

Thought # 1...

You should buy this one and get all of your practice bringin' her around...


http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...-a-153160.html

ROTFL. I just found your thread. I assume from your sig you still own her? It is a sweet looking boat.

Almost as sweet as mine.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by jwcolby54

ROTFL. I just found your thread. I assume from your sig you still own her? It is a sweet looking boat.

Almost as sweet as mine.

Alas... Tis true... I've given up on the "pending deal" that I made too many time concessions for... Time to refocus on the sale again...

[Hudson Force]

Originally Posted by jwcolby54

My understanding is that the Out Island series was designed specifically for the florida charter trade, i.e. sailing to the bahamas.

I love mine and would not hesitate to sail her to the Bahamas, in fact I am planning a trip this coming year.

jwc

It's true that the Morgan Out Islands were designed with the charter trade in mind,- specifically the Caribbean and the Bahamas; however, these charter companies did not keep any of their fleet in Florida for passages to the islands. Like today, most of the charters are from three days to a week and the boats remain within an island group. As an example, sailboats chartered in Marsh Harbor. Abaco, are normally restricted to the area from Whale Cay to the north and Little Harbor to the south. Those chartered in the Virgin Islands remain among these islands.

We bought a new Morgan Out Island 33 in 1973 and sailed it from Florida to the Bahamas in 1975. Our best sail on our 33 was that same summer with a 24 hour run from Walkers Cay to Port Canaveral.

We've always had pleasant passages on both of our Morgan Out Islands, but then we only choose the best of conditions. We sometimes work though a short squall or a pop-up thunder shower, but these rarely last as much as an hour and they are easily managed.

[PigZen]

Hi
I am the owner of a 33 Out Island in the Bahamas. I am going to take he to Florida soon and need to replace the nav lights in the bow with LED's. I can remember what kind of bulb they have. Are they bayonet or festoon?

Thanks and if you are willing I'll be back with more questions no doubt.

Joe

[Hudson Force]

Joe, I recently replaced the entire "tear-drop" shaped running light fixtures that contained very bright LEDs and perfectly matched the original Perko lights. I'll need to look at my log to find the manufacturer, price and part number, but I'm writing myself a note and I'll be back on this thread with the information. These were great replacements for me!

[PigZen]

Thanks that would be great. That exactly the info I need.
Joe

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, PigZen.

[toddedger]

Land n Sea distributing sells the teardrop LED fixtures labeled under their house brand Seachoice #50-02151

[Hudson Force]

Toddedger's choice may suit you well. My LED bow lights that replaced the original Perko lights (shown in photo) were made by Whitside Lights (UK),- flush mount # S-918 LED, but I can't find them online anymore. The same size replacement in LEDs are also available at the Five Oceans site, "Navigation Lights code: 3840" and selling at $37.14 for the pair.

[PigZen]

Thanks to you all for the help. I am going to the Exumas to free up a locked up Perkins 4.108 and get a boat that has sat for a few years seaworthy. It's a daunting task to try to remember everything it needs.

[Harmony 33]

Hi , New to me 1978 Morgan O/I owner. On my way from stuart fl to Miami my Perkins quit currently in west palm beach. I think it's a cooling or heat exchanger issue.

Think in ng of putting an outboard on for the remainder of the journey.

Is 15 or 20 hp enough?
Do I need Fremont controls or would I be able to make adjustments to the outboard. Seems like it would have to sit pretty low on the transom to reach the controls.


Any and all comments n suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance!

[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by Harmony 33

Hi , New to me 1978 Morgan O/I owner. On my way from stuart fl to Miami my Perkins quit currently in west palm beach. I think it's a cooling or heat exchanger issue.

Think in ng of putting an outboard on for the remainder of the journey.

Is 15 or 20 hp enough?
Do I need Fremont controls or would I be able to make adjustments to the outboard. Seems like it would have to sit pretty low on the transom to reach the controls.


Any and all comments n suggestions welcome.

Thanks in advance!

You need to buy one of those adjustable stern brackets. Not cheap and a PIA to install. A 10-15 hp OB should be fine for a 33 ft boat.
Have you considered getting the Perkins fixed? or is it something big? There's a small diesel, Yanmar parts guy located in a small house/shop in Ft Pierce. He knows good mechanics.
I think it's Florida Marine Diesel
Tim
772 466 3027
or
772 332 7165
2003 old dixie hiway

[Harmony 33]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

You need to buy one of those adjustable stern brackets. A 10-15 hp OB should be fine for a 33 ft boat.
Have you considered getting the Perkins fixed? or is it something big? There's a small diesel, Yanmar parts guy located in a small house/shop in Ft Pierce. He knows good mechanics.

Thanks! I'll look into that also . Figured it may cost too much. But can I have his info?