Morgan Yachts 461/462

The Morgan Yachts 461/462 is a masthead ketch designed by Henry Scheel and built by Morgan Yachts from 1979 to 1984. This 14.2-meter sailboat, with a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder, was a collaboration between Morgan Yachts and Moorings, updating the Morgan 45. Variants include the Moorings 46, Morgan 461, Morgan 462, and Morgan 463, with the 462 having 3,000 pounds less displacement than earlier versions.1:02 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, the Smith family lived on a Morgan 462 for seven years, emphasizing its role as a tool for adventure and advocating for anchoring to reduce costs and increase mobility.1:43 They advise adhering to an "80% rule" for readiness to avoid endless maintenance and view strict budgeting as a source of freedom.6:02 Kyle Jackney, with 40 years in the marine industry, identifies Morgans, including the 46, as good value for cruising.0:02