Our second sailboat, LAUGHALOT, was a 33-foot Morgan Out Island. She was a roomy boat with great potential. Purchased in Tampa, Florida, we had her sailed across the Gulf of Mexico to her new home port at Bear Point Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama. Once she arrived, we discovered that, although the boat was in fantastic seaworthy shape, the motor was not. While deciding whether to haul her out for repairs, or clean her up and sell her, we spent many happy weekends on her as a getaway second home in her slip. At the time Orange Beach and the Gulf Coast was not as busy as it is today so life at the marina was peaceful and relaxing, especially in the winter months. We were very new to sailboats but enjoyed every single minute we spent on LAUGHALOT.
Ultimately, we sold her to a family in Texas who managed to navigate her through the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway (GCICW) to her new home in Galveston, Texas. She was a great boat and we hope she is still providing excellent adventures for her current owners.
Morgan Out Island Info
The Morgan Out Island 33 is a well-regarded cruising sailboat, designed by the renowned naval architect Charles Morgan. It is part of the larger Out Island series that became popular for their spaciousness and seaworthiness, making them a favorite among cruising sailors.
Specifications
- Overall Length (LOA): 33 feet (10.06 meters)
- Waterline Length (LWL): 27 feet 9 inches (8.46 meters)
- Beam: 11 feet 10 inches (3.61 meters)
- Draft:
- Standard Keel: 4 feet 0 inches (1.22 meters)
- Optional Shoal Keel: 3 feet 11 inches (1.19 meters)
- Displacement: 16,000 pounds (7,257 kilograms)
- Ballast: 5,800 pounds (2,631 kilograms) of lead
- Sail Area:
- Main Sail: 236 square feet (21.9 square meters)
- Genoa: 366 square feet (34 square meters)
- Total: 602 square feet (55.9 square meters)
- Rigging: Masthead sloop or ketch rig available
- Engine: Typically equipped with a diesel engine, often a Perkins 4-108 with 50 horsepower
- Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons (189 liters)
- Water Capacity: 90 gallons (341 liters)
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Laughalot Photos
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