1983 Morgan 38' _{(11.58 m)}

“Swamp Rabbit” is an exceptional example of the renowned Morgan 384 — a Ted Brewer / Charley Morgan design known for strength, balance, and excellent cruising performance. This vessel stands out as one of the cleanest, most upgraded Morgan 384s available in the U.S. today, with new sails, new canvas, upgraded electronics, refreshed rigging, new mechanical components, and documented ongoing maintenance.

Between 2012–2025, nearly every major area of the boat has been improved or refreshed: new gelcoat, teak refinishing, Dyneema running rigging, full canvas renewal, updated AC, electronics, pumps, refrigeration board, AIS transceiver, and more. “Swamp Rabbit” is washed every 2 weeks, diver-maintained every 60 days, and receives an oil/filter service every 90 days.

This is a true cruiser ready for Galveston Bay, coastal cruising, or outfitting for bluewater.

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⭐ HIGHLIGHTS & RECENT UPGRADES (2023–2025)

Sails & Rigging

• NEW Mainsail (12/2025)

• NEW Genoa (12/2024)

• NEW Sail Pack (12/2024)

• NEW Dyneema halyards

• NEW Genoa sheets

• NEW rolling furling line

• Mast steps (installed 2018)

• Running rigging upgraded for easier singlehanding

Canvas & Upholstery (2024–2025)

• NEW Bimini

• NEW Dodger

• New hatch & dorade covers

• New cockpit cushions

• New matching canvas package

• New sun umbrella / cockpit shade

Mechanical & Systems

• New mixing elbow

• New shower pump

• New bilge pump

• New refrigerator control board

• Hot water heater supply rerouted (reliability improvement)

• Oil & filter changed every 3 months

• Diver service every 2 months (bottom cleaning + zincs)

• Professional wash every 2 weeks

Electronics

• VESPER CORTEX AIS transceiver (top-tier modern AIS)

• Updated Raymarine navigation suite

• TV, stereo, and instruments fully functional

Exterior & Hull

• Teak stripped, acid-washed & finished with three coats of Sikkens (2025)

• Fresh bottom paint (2022)

• Regular diver maintenance

• Hull and deck gelcoated in 2012—still excellent

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⭐ ACCOMMODATIONS

• Layout: Standard Morgan 384 layout

• Air Conditioning: Mermaid 16,500 BTU reverse cycle w/ digital thermostat

• Ports: (5) stainless steel opening, (2) aluminum opening

• Hatches: (2) opening

• Cabin Sole: Teak (installed 2012), original teak/holly in forward cabin

• Nav Station: To starboard

• Dinette Table: Fixed table to port with two leaves

• Settee: Starboard settee

• Cushions: Salon cushions replaced in 2022 – Blue Sunbrella

• 12V Fans: (4)

• Forward Cabin: V-berth with private head access

• Aft Cabin: Quarter berth

• Headroom: 6’2”

• Head: Manual head with separate shower

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⭐ GALLEY

• Stove: Propane stovetop

• Refrigeration: 12V Adler Barbour (new control board)

• Microwave: West Bend

• Sink: Double stainless

• Water: Hot & cold pressure + manual foot pump

• Water Heater: Yes

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⭐ ELECTRONICS

Raymarine Suite (installed 2016)

• Raymarine HybridTouch plotter at nav station

• Raymarine wheel pilot autopilot

• Raymarine radar (stern-mounted)

• Raymarine ST60 depth

• Raymarine ST60 wind (at cockpit & nav station)

Communications & Entertainment

• Vesper Cortex AIS receiver/transmitter

• Standard Horizon Matrix VHF

• Stereo system

• HP w2207 flatscreen TV

• Cabin temp & barometer

• Tank level gauge

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⭐ ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

• 12V DC system

• 110V AC shore power system

• Smart monitoring: Victron BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor (Bluetooth)

• Battery charger

• 30-amp shore power inlet

• Interior lighting throughout

• Navigation lights

• 12V outlets

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⭐ SAILS & RIGGING (LEGACY + NEW)

(Note: legacy sails retained as backups—new sails installed 2024)

• NEW Dacron mainsail – 3-reef 2025

• NEW Genoa 130% – 2025

• Deck-stepped mast with mast steps

• SeaFurl roller furling

• (2) Lewmar 46 ST primary winches

• (1) Lewmar 8 single-speed cabin top winch

• (2) Lewmar 8 single-speed mast winches

• Traveler

• Backstay

• Mast height: 54’6”

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⭐ DECK & HULL

• Hull gelcoated in 2012 – white

• Deck gelcoated in 2012 – two-tone gray & white

• Draft: 5’0”

• NEW Bimini (2025)

• Dodger (2025)

• Cockpit cushions

• Fold-down teak cockpit table

• Swim ladder

• Anchor locker

• Anchors: Spade 100, Rocna, CQR, and Plow

• Lifesling + horseshoe Type IV flotation

• (4) stainless cowl/dorade vents

• Teak refinished (2025)

• Bottom paint (2022)

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⭐ MECHANICAL

• Engine: Perkins 4-108 – approx. 450 hours since MOH (reported, undocumented)

• Air Conditioning: Mermaid M-16CHP 16,000 BTU reverse cycle

• Prop: 3-blade fixed

• Steering: Wheel

• Stuffing Box: PYI dripless

• Fuel Filtration: Filter Boss Commander dual Racor system

• Water capacity: 55 gal (stbd settee) + 40 gal (v-berth)

• Head: Manual

• Holding tank with level gauge

• Dehumidifier aboard

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⭐ WHY SWAMP RABBIT?

A Morgan 384 in this condition is rare. With new sails, new canvas, new rigging, upgraded AC, modern AIS, updated electronics, routinely serviced systems, and beautifully maintained woodwork, this boat is massively ahead of the pack.

She is ready to cruise tomorrow.