1972 Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch, USD 26,000

Survey Available | Turnkey Caribbean Cruiser | Recently Upgraded

Solid, proven offshore cruiser ready to sail today. This Morgan 40 has been refitted for comfortable Caribbean cruising with reliable systems, renewable energy, and liveaboard capability.

Selling due to return to Europe—priced for a quick sale.

Key Highlights
• Turnkey and currently liveaboard-ready
• Strong, heavy-displacement hull – built for offshore sailing
• Excellent autonomy: solar, large water & fuel capacity
• Recently upgraded systems (2025)
• Survey available

Engine: Perkins 4-107 (~3700 hrs)
• Runs reliably
• Regular maintenance every 100 hours (oil, fuel, Racor filters)

Tanks:
• Water: 2 × 50 gal (360 L total)
• Fuel: 70 gal (265 L)

Electrical & Energy
• 300Ah LiFePO4 house battery
• 240Ah lead-acid bank
• 80Ah AGM start battery
• 2 × 250W bifacial solar panels (Renogy)
• Victron MPPT 100/50
• Victron battery isolator
• Charges to full daily in Caribbean conditions

Equipment & Features
• Autopilot: Autohelm 4000
• Garmin chartplotter + depth sounder
• Refrigeration + freezer (Isotherm)
• Starlink Mini
• Air conditioning
• Water heater
• 4-burner stove + oven
• Manual windlass
• Whisker pole
• Bimini + dodger
• 3 double berths + 1 single

Dinghy
• Fiberglass V-bottom dinghy (West Marine, 2025)
• Yamaha 8HP 4-stroke (Sept 2025)

Recent Upgrades (Oct–Dec 2025)
• New cutlass bearing
• New refrigeration system (Isotherm 2501)
• Complete solar system install (panels, mounts, Victron MPPT)
• Engine service: hoses, coolant, belts, fuel system, filters, tank polishing
• New Rocna 45 anchor + 100 ft chain + 150 ft rode
• New Starlink Mini
• New bilge pump, faucet, water hoses
• New custom cushions
• New running rigging

Extras
• Additional 45 lb CQR anchor + rode
• 25 lb CQR anchor
• Sail covers
• Shore power cable
• 2 propane tanks
• Spare parts (engine, rigging, etc.)
• ~$1500 worth of tools
• Electric windlass kit (not installed)

Documentation
• Polish registration
• Assistance with paperwork and transfer

Delivery Option

Can assist with delivery to Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, or Puerto Rico after purchase (for additional cost).

Condition / Notes

This is a solid and reliable cruiser, but like any boat of this age, it is not new.
Knows issues:
• Mizzen sail has few patches
• Genoa suncover missing in tack area
• Teak could use some oil (have 2 cans onboard)

Price negotiable especially if don’t want kite, spearfishing gear with the boat.

Contact

Write me a message.
Happy to arrange a video call and show all systems live. Currently living aboard.