1966 Morgan

Length

34

Year

1966

Fuel type

Diesel

Location

Beaufort, NC

Summary

Your Day on the Water just got better!

“Mintaka” is professionally outfitted, active cruising vessel. She is ready to set sail today… “A handsome shoal-draft keel/centerboarder well-suited to cruising the Keys or the Chesapeake”. By Darrell Nicholson -Published: June 14, 2000 Updated:April 16, 2020

Current owner’s have been cruising Mintaka for the past ten years. With her stout construction and simple rig she can be handled easily in any weather by a couple, or even single-hand. Her 3’5″ shoal draft Mintaka is able to venture into secluded spots few others would dare to go. With the centerboard down Mintaka is a stable sail boat to windward.

“Mintaka is looking forward to her new owners to continue the adventures she has grown to crave”.

Specifications

Basic Info

Year: 1966

Make: Morgan

Model: 34

Class: Cruiser

Length: 34

Fuel Type: Diesel

Contact Information

Please contact Beaufort Yacht Sales at 252-728-3155

Overview

This classic 1966 Morgan 34 Centerboard Cruiser is a well-equipped, Bahamas-proven vessel ready for both coastal cruising and bluewater adventures. Designed with the heritage of the Cruising Club of America (CCA), the Morgan 34 combines a moderate displacement hull, a full keel with a centerboard for shallow-water access, and a balanced sail plan—qualities that make her a reliable and versatile cruiser. The boat’s sailing characteristics reflect the CCA philosophy of blending offshore seaworthiness with comfortable handling and good performance, especially upwind thanks to the centerboard. Inspired by the legendary cruising style of Lin and Larry Pardey, who championed simple, self-sufficient, and safe voyaging, this Morgan 34 is outfitted to support traditional seamanship with modern conveniences. She comes fully equipped with radar, watermaker, autopilot, Monitor windvane, SSB, VHF, AIS, chartplotter, solar power, refrigeration, Force 10 stove, a dinghy with outboard, a reliable Volvo 27hp diesel engine, and amble battery bank monitored by a Balmar system. Her standing rigging and sails, including a full batten main, are solid and ready for offshore passages. Having just returned from the Bahamas fully outfitted and cruise-ready, this Morgan 34 offers a proven platform for sailors seeking a capable, time-tested cruiser with all the gear needed for safe and comfortable offshore sailing. Whether you’re dreaming of island hopping or tackling longer passages, this boat is ready to carry you there with confidence and style.

On Deck and Hull

Topside paint (2024)
Kiwigrip non-skid (2024)
Lexan side windows
S/S port lights (6)
Deck hatches (replaced ~2017)
Bow roller set up for two anchors
Two speed manual SImpson S/S windlass
Rockna anchor with 180′ 3/8″ chain
Spare anchor with 30′ chain, 200′ rode
Anchor bridal
Swim ladder attached to transom
Outboard motor rail mount
Plexiglass drop boards
Monitor windvane
Hard top dodger with soft sides
Sun awning for use underway
Larger sun awnings for use at anchor
10 lb. horizontal propane tanks (2)
Lazzarets with locking latches (?)
Cockpit drains (4)
250 lb. bronze centerboard
Hand points for harnesses
Jacklines
Dock lines
Portland Pudgy dingy with Suzuki 2.5hp outboard motor

Sails and Rigging

Mainsail fully battaned on tides track with 3 reefs (2023)
Jib 120% roller furling (2021)
Standing rigging one size up from manufactured (2021)
Insulated backstay
Wires replaced in mast head with LED installed (2021)
Harkin roller furling (2021)
Spare 90% jib with Luftape for furler and No-sun cover
Trisail (10 years old/never used)
Whisker pole
Spinnaker pole
Asymetrical spinnaker (2024)
Harkin primary winches (2)
Harkin secondary winches (2)
Two winches on mast. two winches on boom
Chainplates removed and dye penitant inspected (2021)
Running rigging (mixed vintages, replaced as needed)
Jib and halyard (2023)

Electrical, Electronics and Navigation

Garmin 746XL chart plotter
Garmin 800 AIS
Standard Horizon VHF
Pelagic autoplilot with actuator for windvane and actuator for tiller
Sea235 SSB radio
Sitex radar
USB ports
200w solar controllers (2)
Balmar battery monitor
Ventura 200 Spectra water maker with spare filter
House batteries (3) (202?)
Starting battery (202?)
LED lighting and fans throughout interior
Seafrost air cooled refrigeraion with option for sea water cooling
30amp shore power

Below Deck

V-berth forward with storage below and hanging locker
Composting head aft of V-berth
L-shaped settee/berth in main cabin to port with lee cloth
Straight settee/berth to starboard with lee cloth
Galley aft of main cabin
Sink and refrigerator to starboard
Foot pump for fresh water
Electric washdown pump for salt water with sink and deck outlets
Force 10 two burner stove with oven/broiler to port (2023)
Tiny Tot wood buring stove
Formica and trim in galley (2024)
Interior paint (2022)
Clock and barometer
Fire extinguisher

Mechanical/Equipment/Maintenance

Volvo 2030 27hp (painted 2023)
Engine mounts (2023)
Rear engine seal (2023)
Injectors (2022)
ZF transmission
3-blade high aspect ratio prop
Racor series filter
Spare starter, alternator, bolts, hoses, impellars and raw water pump
Automatic bilg pump
Manual bilge pump
High water alarm
Centerboard cable (2023)
30 gallons water in S/S tank
12 gallons diesel in poly tank
Additional 10 gallons water and 10 gallons fuel in racks in lazzarette
Life jackets (6)
Fire blankets
Safety flares and pistol

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.