1997 Morris 46, EUR 299,950

1997 Morris 46 | Extensively Upgraded Offshore Cruiser with Timeless Elegance

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained Morris 46, a Chuck Paine-designed offshore cruiser renowned for its seakeeping ability, traditional craftsmanship, and timeless lines. Built in the USA to exacting semi-custom standards, this 1997 example has undergone significant upgrades — including a new Yanmar engine (2023), carbon mast, and updated navigation systems — all under a rigorous maintenance schedule. Ideal for bluewater or extended coastal cruising, she’s fully equipped and ready to sail.

Her strong GRP hull (Awlgrip-painted 2020), skeg-hung rudder, and lead fin keel provide excellent offshore performance and directional stability. A carbon GMT mast, upgraded rigging (2020–2025), and a versatile Challenge Fastnet sail wardrobe ensure responsive, manageable sailing. Deck equipment includes Lewmar winches, a Side-Power bow thruster, and a Lewmar electric windlass. Power systems are robust and ocean-ready, with a Northern Lights generator, Victron AGM batteries, solar panels, and both 110V and 220V onboard.

Below deck, the elegant Herreshoff-style cherry interior offers warmth and practicality. The forward cabin includes a generous V-berth and storage, while the saloon features U-shaped seating, a full-size nav station, and a seagoing galley with premium appliances. A single large heads with separate shower is aft for easy access. Offered exclusively by Williams & Smithells International, this upgraded Morris 46 is afloat and ready for her next adventure.

Construction
Awlgrip painted (2020) black GRP hull
Teak laid on GRP deck
White GRP superstructure
Fixed sprayhood
Lead fin keel
Skeg hung rudder
Wheel steering
Round bilge hull
Coppercoat antifouling (2020)
Deck hatches replaced 2025

Machinery
Yanmar 4HJ80 diesel engine (2023)
190 Running hours
ZF25M Gearbox
Shaft drive to MaxProp E90
Northern Lights NL673L4 6Kva generator
500 Running hours
Side Power bow thruster (2008)

Electrics
12v 24v 110v and 220v onboard voltage
4 x Victron Energy AGM 220amp/h domestic batteries (2021)
Varta 105amp/h engine start battery (2025)
2 x Exide 50amp/h bow thruster batteries (2024)
PICO Battery monitor system
Mastervolt 12/50-3 50A battery charger (2021)
Trace U2512 2,500W invertor
3 x Solara (210W total) solar panels (2022)
Shore power 220v

Tankage
450lts Fuel capacity in 2 x aluminium tanks
590ltrs Water capacity in 2 x stainless steel tanks
50ltrs Gray water tank

Rig and Sail
Sloop rigged
Carbon mast (GMT composites) painted in 2022
Aluminium boom painted (2022)
Compact stainless steel wire standing rigging (2021)
Running rigging replaced 2020
Facnor LS 290 genoa furling system (2025)
Facnor LS 165 jib furling system (2023)

Winches
2 x Lewmar 62ST primary winches
2 Lewmar 44ST winches
4 x Lewmar 44ST, one electric

Sail wardrobe
White slab reefed Challenge Fastnet mainsail (2020)
White roller furling Challenge Fastnet genoa (2022)
White roller furling Challenge Fastnet stay sail (2023)
Red North Sails spinnaker
White roller furling Challenge Fastnet Yankee
North Sails Jib

Accommodation
Spacious forward cabin with V-berth
Ample storage under V-berth
Open saloon with dining and U-Shaped seating to port
Sofa seat to starboard
Full sized dedicated navigation station to starboard
U shaped galley with bracing to port
Large saloon heads with Raritan PO II W/C (2020)
Separate show compartment
Aft starboard cabin with double berth
Webasto cabin heating
Balanced light and dark materials
Dark high gloss joinery
Interior including floor varnished (2023)
Cabin fans encased in custom cabinets

Domestic
Force 10 F65336 electric cooker - 2021
Oven, 4 hobs and a grill
Double stainless steel sink
Sustavi Jankovic Hydro Plus Duo Vertikal fridge (2022)
Sustavi Jankovic Hydro Plus Duo Vertikal freezer (2022)
Calorifier (2022)
Cutlery and crockery
Pots, pans and cooking utensils
Fusion 70 sound system with 8 speakers (2022)

Deck
Lewmar electric windlass
25lbs Rocna anchor with 60m chain & 20m Rope
20lbs Danforth anchor
8 x Mooring warps
9 x Fenders
Boathook
Carbon passerelle
Bimini 2023
Deck shower
Partial winter covers
Novalift deck craine
Deck wash down system plumbed for fresh water
Exterior varnished 2023
Fixed stainless steel guard rails (2023)

Navigation
Navigational system installed 2021 + 2023
Richie binnacle compass
2 x Zeus 3 B&G plotters
5 x B&G Triton 2 displays
B&G Triducer DST 810 speed log/depth sender/temp sensor
B&G Halo 20+ radar
B&G WS310 wind sensor (2024)
B&G NAC-3 Precision-9 compass autopilot
Hynautic hydraulic steering
ICOM IC-M330E VHF
NASA Marine BT-3 NavTex
AMEC Camino-108S transmiter
Navigational system installed 2021
NAC-3 core system installed 2024

Tender
Talamar HXL 275 2.75m tender
Mariner 6hp outboard

Safety
Winslow 6 person life-raft serviced 2025
4 x Fire extinguishers
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
6 x Life jackets
2 x Jack stays
Grab bag
ARC 2831 EPIRB
Life buoy
Echomax Active-XS radar reflector
Emergency tiller
Dan buoy
Oceanbrake series drogue (132 cones)

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.