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"It's All About Sailing.": Tom Morris
"It's All About Sailing.": Tom Morris
"It's All About Sailing.": Tom Morris
Tom Morris
orris Yachts is a company built and run by sailors, for sailors. Tom Morris
began his love affair with sailing as a child, and by the time he jettisoned his
Southwest Harbor, hed formed solid opinions about what a sailing yacht should
and should not be. Being from Maine, the designers and craftspeople who worked with Tom to build
the rst Morris hulls all shared his sailors beliefs and practical instincts. To this day, that harmony of
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There are companies that build boats, then there are those that nurture lasting relationships with their customers. Tom Morris made it a point of pride to meet and get to know every owner, to understand his or her sailing goals, and to build yachts that met those needs. His belief in the virtue of relationships extended to the bonds he forged with employees, business partners and, of course, his son Cuyler, who took over the helm in 2001. Whether youre looking to commission a new yacht,
buy or sell a brokerage boat, or service an older one, youll learn what Morris owners have known for nearly four decadesthe rst names of the people who design, build and maintain your pride and joy.
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Morris 51 Homefree in Pino Sia, Chile, 2007 Bluewater sailors have . long valued the solid construction and seaworthiness of Morris designs. From high northern latitudes to the extremes of the Southern Ocean, Morris yachts routinely exceed expectations as Homefree proved in 2007 when she doubled Cape Horn.
Sometimes the places you treasure most are only a short sail away secluded coves and quiet harbors where you can drop the hook for lunch or spend a restful night. Its sailing that neednt be complicated, time-consuming or planned a year in advance, and its even more special when experienced in a Morris.
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1977 Frances 26, La Luz, at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal. With the right boat, anything is possibleas the family crew of La Luz can attest. Over 30 years old, this Morris is now on her second circumnavigation, a testament to the proven design concepts and solid construction that set every Morris apart.
start of the 2010 Newport Bermuda Race. Their modern hull shapes, advanced materials and composite construction give Morris hulls a competitive edge on the race course. Whether youre charging through the Gulf Stream or around the windward mark, a Morris will get you across the nish linefast.
Twice.
Sunshine, a freshening breeze and a spare afternoon are all you need to experience the joy of sailing a Morris. With their simple rigs and control lines led to the helm, our M-Series yachts are designed to help you make the most of the precious sailing time you have. And of course, theyll reward you as no other boat canwith spirited performance and acclaimed Morris beauty and craftsmanship.
M36
Morris yachts are known for their awless hand joinery and meticulous brightwork. But these are only the nal and most visible steps in a construction process as state-of-the-art as it is traditional. Where carbon ber, Kevlar composites and the latest design concepts adopted by our in-house naval architect yield modern hulls built for performance and safety. In short, the beauty of a Morris is more than varnish-deep.
The M-Series
In 2003, we joined forces with Sparkman & Stephens to bring a new concept to the world of yachting a 36-foot daysailer conceived to merge ease of handling and simplicity with classic beauty and pure sailing spirit. Distinguished by her traditional lines and modern features including a carbon spade rudder and spar, composite construction, high aspect ratio n keel, self-tacking jib and control lines led to the helm, that rst M36 perfected what other builders have yet to achieve, and was the forerunner of an impressive line of gorgeous Morris daysailers. The M-Seriesbuilt by Morris, owned by discriminating sailors worldwide.
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The M-Series
M65 M29 LOA: 292 LWL: 2010 Beam: 74 Draft: 46 Disp: 4,375 lbs Bridge Clearance: 422 Sail Area: 395 ft2 Fuel: 8 gals M80 M36 LOA: 361 LWL: 250 Beam: 101 Draft: 46, 53 or 66 Disp: 8,900 lbs Sail Area: 558 ft2 Water: 20 gals Fuel: 20 gals M42 & M42STC LOA: 423 LWL: 300 Beam: 113 Draft: 50, 59 or 611 Disp: 16,279 lbs Sail Area: 759 ft2 Water: 50 gals Fuel: 40 gals M36 M42 M52 LOA: 5211 LWL: 3802 Beam: 1400 Draft: 58 or 68 Disp: 34,064 lbs Ballast: 11,391 lbs Sail Area: 1,414 ft2 Bridge clearance: 8000 Water: 100 gals Fuel: 80 gals M65 & M80 Future projects Please inquire M52 M29
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Morris 34 Morris 51
Morris 55
Morris 46RS
Morris 48
Morris 45
Morris 42
Morris 38
Morris 52
Morris 34 LOA: 339 LWL: 261 Beam: 105 Draft: 43 Disp: 11,400 lbs Ballast: 4,400 lbs Sail Area: 524 ft2 Water: 70 gals Fuel: 30 gals
Morris 38 LOA: 375 LWL: 296 Beam: 117 Draft: 56 Ballast: 6,500 lbs Disp: 15,600 lbs Sail Area: 655 ft2 Water: 100 gals Fuel: 37 gals
Morris 42 LOA: 420 LWL: 320 Beam: 127 Draft: 53 Disp: 19,400 lbs Ballast: 7,310 lbs Sail Area: 789 ft2 Water: 120 gals Fuel: 50 gals
Morris 45 LOA: 454 LWL: 407 Beam: 133 Draft: 510 Ballast: 9,315 lbs Disp: 24,500 lbs Sail Area: 952 ft2 Water: 90 gals Fuel: 50 gals
Morris 46 LOA: 4511 LWL: 346 Beam: 129 Draft: 56 Ballast: 8,200 lbs Disp: 25,000 lbs Sail Area: 929 ft2 Water: 150 gals Fuel: 80 gals
Morris 46RS LOA: 4511 LWL: 346 Beam: 129 Draft: 56 Ballast: 8,200 lbs Disp: 26,500 lbs Sail Area: 955 ft2 Water: 150 gals Fuel: 100 gals
Morris 48 LOA: 489 LWL: 4210 Beam: 1310 Deep: 66 Disp: 32,000 lbs Ballast: 10,700 lbs Sail Area: 1,001 ft2 Water: 175 gals Fuel: 90 gals
Morris 51 LOA: 510 LWL: 450 Beam: 143 Draft: 66 Ballast: 11,900 lbs Disp: 38,000 lbs Sail Area: 1,125 ft2 Water: 120 gals Fuel: 120 gals
Morris 52 LOA: 520 LWL: 450 Beam: 143 Draft: 510 Ballast: 11,500 lbs Disp: 40,300 lbs Sail Area: 1,215 ft2 Water: 250 gals Fuel: 150 gals
Morris 55 LOA: 5500 LWL: 446 Beam: 158 Draft: 68 Ballast: 18,550 lbs Disp: 50,000 Sail Area: 1,449 ft2 Water: 215 gal Fuel: 250 gal
Morris Service
The Maine winters are long and the summers far too short. Perhaps this explains the Downeast passion for boat building and sailingits about making the most of the brief window you have. At Morris, that means constructing yachts that are not only a pleasure to sail, but also safe, seaworthy, and beautifully appointed to provide their owners with season after season of rich, rewarding experiences on the water. If you believe, as we do, that its all about sailing, consider a yacht built like no otherby the people at Morris.