[rbh1515]

What kind of Morgan 33 is it...an Out Island 33? I bought a 1975 Morgan Out Island 33 last year but I sold it this spring and got a different sailboat. The Out Island 33 is a very big boat. It is somewhat slow, but very comfortable. If you are going to be cruising it is a fine boat. I was predominately daysailing, and it was more boat than I needed, and I wanted something more lively. Things to look out for:
1. Leaks at the hull deck joint are common.
2. Diesel engine may need to be replaced or overhauled. Mine had a new Yanmar 18hp which pushed the boat fine.
3. Check the thru hulls--may need to be replaced--should have ball valves, not gate valves.
4. The fuel tank is typically large--I think around 50 gallons--check out how old the diesel and does the diesel need to be removed and the tank cleaned.

Join the Morgan email group here on SailNet. You can get alot of info from this very active group. Most of the owners love their OI33''s, I think mainly because they are so large, and typically you can get them at a decent price: between $20k and $30K. If it is an Out Island you are looking at and want to ask me any specific questions, feel free to email me. Also there is a Morgan Owners Group with 2 or 3 web sites devoted to OI33''s. I dont remember the web address, just search on Morgan Owner group and you should find it. Rob
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