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Morris 34

Morris Yachts (USA) · 1998–2007 · Sloop rig

Morris 34 profile drawing
LOA34'
Beam10.39'
Draft5.5'
Displ.5.7t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Morris 34, rated 4 of 5: 'Chuck Paine designs, superb quality, this was the highest quality US yard building cruising boats.' Its capsize screen value is 1.85. No named passage is on file yet.

Overview

The Morris 34 is a Chuck Paine design from Morris Yachts in Maine, built from 1998 to 2007.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 34 ft overall on a 26.17 ft waterline, 10.39 ft of beam and 5.5 ft of draft. Displacement is 11,400 lb with 4,400 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 516 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Morris 4 of 5 for superb quality, noting the boats were semi-custom and expensive.

  1. [1]SpecificationsMORRIS 34 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Morris 34, rated 4 of 5.
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