1988 Catalina Morgan 41' (12.50 m) Out Island Classic 41
Compass Point, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (US)
Music II
The 1988 Catalina Morgan 41 Classic is a proven cruising yacht renowned for its seaworthiness, exceptional comfort, and spacious center-cockpit design. With solid construction, comfortable motion underway, and a roomy liveaboard interior, she's ideal for coastal and offshore adventures.
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: St. Thomas, USVI
- Center Cockpit
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: MRYE1017J889
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| 660W Solar + 920Ah AGM Battery Bank |
| 215 gal water + 37 Rainman watermaker |
| spacious live aboard comfort |
| proven offshore safety & stability |
| fully cruise ready with meticulously maintained Yanmar |
| Notable Upgrades: New standing rigging ,4 230-amp Victron super deep cycle AGM batteries , Rainman high capacity freshwater maker ,12-Volt Hot water heater |
| Tenders: Dinghy Info: Caribe 310 (Hypalon) |
Ready to go Bluewater cruiser
$ 60,000 USD
€ 52,148 Euros
$ 84,261 CAD
£ 44,696 GBP
Description
The 1988 Catalina Morgan 41’ Classic is a distinguished center-cockpit cruising yacht that has earned an exceptional reputation among serious sailors for combining offshore capability with remarkable comfort and livability. “ Music II ” was Developed after Catalina Yachts acquired Morgan Yachts, the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic refined the legendary Morgan Out Island 41 design by preserving its renowned interior volume while incorporating a more efficient fin keel, skeg-mounted rudder, and numerous design enhancements that significantly improved sailing performance, handling, and maneuverability. The result is a yacht that remains one of the most sought-after cruising sailboats in her class, admired by generations of owners for her reliability, versatility, and enduring value.
Designed by acclaimed naval architect Charles Morgan, the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic was created with long-range cruising as its primary mission. Her solid fiberglass hull, generous displacement, moderate draft, and well-balanced sail plan deliver a comfortable, predictable motion underway that inspires confidence in a variety of sea conditions. Whether sailing along the coastline, making extended island passages, or preparing for offshore adventures, the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic is recognized for providing a stable, forgiving platform that rewards both experienced sailors and those transitioning into larger cruising yachts. Her center-cockpit configuration not only enhances visibility and security while underway but also creates a spacious private owner's stateroom aft, one of the signature features that has made this design so highly regarded.
Life aboard is where the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic truly excels. Stepping below deck reveals an interior that feels remarkably spacious for a 41-foot yacht, offering the warmth and functionality of a true cruising home. The expansive salon provides generous seating for entertaining family and friends, while large ports and hatches fill the cabin with natural light and excellent ventilation. The thoughtfully designed galley offers abundant countertop space, practical storage, and a layout that allows meals to be prepared comfortably whether at anchor or underway. The private aft owner's cabin provides a comfortable retreat with impressive storage, generous berth dimensions, and exceptional privacy, while the forward accommodations ensure guests enjoy equally inviting living quarters.
Throughout the vessel, intelligently designed cabinetry, lockers, hanging storage, and dedicated equipment spaces reflect a yacht built for extended cruising rather than occasional weekend use. Large fuel and freshwater capacities support extended time away from marinas, while the generous storage throughout the vessel accommodates provisions, cruising gear, spare parts, and personal belongings with ease. These qualities have made the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic a favorite among couples pursuing the liveaboard lifestyle, seasonal cruisers exploring the Intracoastal Waterway, and adventurers cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Above deck, wide side decks, sturdy handholds, and a practical cockpit arrangement promote safe movement around the vessel while providing comfortable seating for crew and guests. The sail handling systems are straightforward and efficient, making the yacht manageable for short-handed crews while still delivering satisfying performance under sail. Her balanced design allows for comfortable passagemaking, and owners consistently praise the vessel's forgiving nature, dependable tracking, and comfortable motion, particularly during longer passages.
Few cruising yachts have demonstrated the lasting popularity of the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic. Decades after her introduction, she continues to command respect among knowledgeable sailors who appreciate a vessel designed for real-world cruising rather than dockside appearance alone. Her timeless lines, robust construction, practical systems, and exceptionally spacious accommodations have allowed this design to remain relevant in today's cruising market, offering an outstanding combination of comfort, capability, and value.
Whether your dream is exploring quiet coastal anchorages, cruising the islands of the Caribbean, spending months aboard as a liveaboard, or embarking on extended offshore passages, the 1988 Catalina Morgan 41 Classic is exceptionally well suited to the task. She represents the ideal balance of seaworthiness, thoughtful design, and liveaboard comfort, delivering the confidence to venture farther while providing the comfort to truly enjoy every destination along the way. This is more than a sailboat—it is a proven cruising yacht built for those who believe the journey is every bit as rewarding as the destination.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: MRYE1017J889
Official Number: 941987
LOA: 41' 5'' (12.62 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1988
Beam: 13'
LOD: 41'
LWL: 34'
Draft Max: 5'
Draft Min: 5'
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 6
Heads: 2
Head Room: 6' 7''
Crew Cabins: 2
Maximum Speed: 7.8 Knots
Cruise Speed: 5.5 Knots
Range NMI: 600
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 53'
Fuel Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Fresh Water: 215 Gallons (813.86 Liters)
Holding Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Displacement: 23000 lbs
Ballast Weight: 8500 lbs
Seating Capacity: 10
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JHBE
- Engine Year: 1988
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 44.00
- Power KW: 32.81
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3731.00
- Hours Date: 07-31-2026
- Serial Number: 02986
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodation
Entering Music II from the spacious center cockpit, the companionway leads into a bright and well-proportioned interior with approximately 6'9" of headroom and a practical cruising layout. The Catalina Morgan 41 Classic is known for maximizing interior volume, providing distinct living areas while maintaining an open and comfortable flow throughout the vessel.
Immediately to port at the base of the companionway is the dedicated navigation station, offering a functional workspace for navigation electronics, communications equipment and onboard systems.
Forward of the navigation station, the main salon provides a generous seating area with a folding central dining table, abundant storage, opening ports and overhead hatches that allow excellent natural light and ventilation.
The galley is positioned to starboard and designed for extended cruising, with generous U-shaped counter space, extensive cabinetry, refrigerated storage and convenient access to the salon and companionway.
Moving forward from the salon is the guest cabin, offering comfortable sleeping accommodations, storage and ventilation, along with convenient access to the forward head.
Aft of the main salon is the private owner’s suite beneath the center cockpit. This expansive aft cabin is a signature feature of the Catalina Morgan 41 Classic and includes a large centerline berth, seating area, extensive storage, hanging lockers and private access to the aft head.
With separate private sleeping areas, (2) heads, a spacious salon, functional galley, dedicated navigation station and abundant storage throughout, Music II is well suited to extended cruising and liveaboard use.
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Walkthrough interior from the salon to the aft cabin
- Approximately 6'9" of headroom throughout
- Varnished teak interior woodwork and wall panelling
- Folding salon table
- Custom cloth cushion covers
- Bug screens for the hatches and companionway
- Dedicated navigation station
- (5) Caframo interior fans and Sirocco II fans
- Jabsco manual toilet
- Raritan electric toilet
- Rainman Petrol 140 portable watermaker producing approximately 26–37 gal. per hour, including recommended spare parts and extra filters (New 2026)
- 12V 6-gallon water heater, heated by shore power or the engine (New 2026)
- Grunert 110V refrigeration plate system
- Isotherm Compact 2510 12V spillover refrigeration system cooling (2) insulated refrigerator boxes, including a freezer compartment
- Engel MR040 portable deep freezer (New 2023)
- 2-burner gimballed propane stove with oven
- Seaward/HilleRange propane system with custom cockpit storage
- Webasto 110V air-conditioning units: (1) 5,000 BTU and (1) 6,000 BTU
- Boston barometer and clock
- Fully equipped galley
- Double stainless-steel sink
- Large U-shaped galley counter
- Large top-loading storage compartment
- Undercounter lighting
- Wall-mounted cabinets surrounding the galley
- (2) banks of (4) built-in drawers
- West Marine binoculars
Electronics and Navigation
- Raymarine ST60 depth sounder
- Raymarine ST60 log and speedometer
- Raymarine ST60 wind speed and direction instruments
- Speed over ground and heading repeater through the GPS chartplotter
- Stowe navigation console
- Garmin GPSMAP 4012 chartplotter with AIS and integrated radar
- Raymarine ST7002 autopilot control head with Type 1 linear drive and wired system
- Ritchie binnacle compass
- Garmin GPS antenna (New 2024)
- Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF radio with loudhailer
- Primary VHF antenna at the masthead
- Backup VHF antenna mounted aft
- Garmin 18 HD/24 radar
- Steel radar reflector mounted on the backstay
- AIS receiver integrated through the Standard Horizon VHF radio
- ACR ResQLink 406 MHz personal locator beacon
- Transferable SPOT X satellite messenger and receiver with SOS function
- Dual AM/FM radio with MP3, CD and USB connectivity
- CD player integrated into the stereo
- (2) cockpit speakers
Electrical Systems
- Solar-powered onboard systems, including refrigeration, fans, navigation equipment, water pumps, lighting and device charging
- Stainless-steel solar arch
- 660W solar array with (2) Bluesun 330W monocrystalline solar panels (New 2023)
- (4) Victron 230Ah super deep-cycle AGM house batteries and starter battery (New 2024)
- Balmar 12V 100-amp alternator
- Victron MPPT 100/50 solar charge controller
- Link 2000 Xantrex charging control panel with amperage and voltage monitoring
- 12V and 110V electrical panels
- (2) 125V 30-amp, 50' shore power cables
- 50-amp shore power pigtail
- Xantrex 2,500W 110V inverter with 130-amp charging capability
- Victron Phoenix 500W 220V pure sine wave inverter for future Starlink installation (New 2024)
- 2,000W 110V house inverter
- Spillover refrigeration system dividing the freezer and refrigerator compartments
- Engel 12V freezer capable of cooling to approximately -18°C while drawing approximately 2.5 amps per hour
- (2) shore-powered air-conditioning units
- (6) USB charging ports
- (2) 12V sockets, including (1) in the cockpit and (1) in the salon
- LED lighting throughout
- Grounding system
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Solid fiberglass monohull construction
- Modified keel
- Fully protected skeg-hung rudder
- Antifouling treatment (New 2024)
- Stainless-steel solar arch
- Dinghy davits
- Stainless-steel outboard engine hoist
- Outboard motor bracket
- Retractable swim platform
- Aft deck shower servicing the swim platform
- (2) large lacquered wood aft deck storage boxes with Sunbrella covers
- Sunbrella aft deck sunshade
- Barbecue
- 8-litre propane tank for the barbecue
- Dedicated propane locker for the galley stove
- 3 lb. propane tank for the galley
- Radar reflector
- Custom stainless-steel jerrycan storage frame
- (5) 5-gallon jerrycans with UV-protective covers
- Lacquered wood grab rails with Sunbrella covers
- Aluminum toe rail
- Aluminum rub rail
- (6) mooring cleats
- Stamoid hard-top dodger with Sunbrella cover
- Strataglass sprayhood panels at the front and forward sides
- Rigid 1/4" stainless-steel tubular bimini frame with Sunbrella covering
- Cockpit enclosure with (4) removable strataglass panels
- Cockpit table
- (5) custom cockpit cushions
- (2) folding deck chairs
- Sunbrella hatch covers
- Sunbrella mainsail cover
- Sunbrella sacrificial genoa cover
- Sunbrella sacrificial Solent cover
- (2) spreader deck lights
- Forward mast-mounted deck light
- Double-anchor bowsprit configuration
- Anchor washdown system
- Anchor buoy
- Fishing rod holders
- Fishing rod
- 50' reinforced hose
- Extension cords
- Freshwater replenishment system with a 35-gallon water bladder and onboard transfer pump
- Spare engine and outboard oil
- Spare fuel and oil filters
- Spare O-rings and impellers
- Numerous spare ropes
Anchoring Equipment
- 45 lb. Delta primary anchor
- 205' of 3/8" galvanized and marked chain (New 2022)
- 150' of spliced, marked 15 mm 3-strand nylon rode
- Fortress FX-37 secondary anchor
- Approximately 40' of 3/8" chain for the secondary anchor
- 150' of spliced 15 mm 3-strand nylon rode for the secondary anchor
- Fortress FX-55 third anchor
- 300' of 15 mm 3-strand nylon rode for the third anchor
- Lewmar H3 1,000W electric anchor windlass for chain and rope
Sails and Rigging
- Keel-stepped, Awlgrip-finished aluminum mast and boom
- Standing rigging replaced on the port and starboard sides by FKG Rigging in Sint Maarten (New 2025)
- Main side stays replaced (New 2025)
- Forward shrouds replaced (New 2025)
- Aft shrouds replaced (New 2025)
- Backstays inspected (2025)
- Fully battened mainsail with (3) reef points
- 130% furling genoa with Harken ESP2 furling system
- 100% furling Solent with Hood Seafurl system
- (2) backstays
- Edson pedestal steering wheel with (6) spokes
- Emergency tiller system
- (6) manual winches
- (3) mast-mounted winches, including (1) self-tailing winch
- (3) self-tailing cockpit winches
- Whisker pole
- Hardware for a boom preventer system
- Provisions and hardware for running backstays
- Tides Marine mast track scheduled for installation (July 2026)
Mechanical Equipment
- Yanmar 4JHBE diesel engine
- 44 HP
- Direct-drive transmission
- 3,731 engine hours
- 3-blade bronze propeller
- New propeller (2024)
- Stainless-steel propeller shaft with drip-seal packing
- Dedicated, sound-insulated engine room with generous working space
- Jabsco Par-Max 1.1 GPM freshwater pump
- Pressurized freshwater system
- Waterworks 5-litre pressure tank
- Rule 2000 electronic bilge pump
- Seaflo 800 GPH sump pump
- 2.5-gallon 110V shop vacuum
- Sander
- Extension cords
- Heat gun
- Hot line cutter
- (4) spare engine mounts
- Spare alternator
- Spare starter
- Spare fuel and oil filters
Engine Information
- Engine make: Yanmar
- Engine model: 4JHBE
- Engine year: 1988
- Total power: 44 HP
- Engine hours: 3,731
- Engine type: Inboard
- Drive type: Direct drive
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Propeller type: 3-blade
- Propeller material: Bronze
- Cruising speed: 5.5 knots
- Maximum speed: 7.8 knots
Safety Equipment
- Viking certified 6-person life raft, certified December 2023
- Safe-T-Alert propane detector
- (2) carbon monoxide detectors
- (4) dry-powder fire extinguishers
- Flares and flare gun with new cartridges (New 2026)
- Bungs
- Sea plugs
- Leak-sealing paste
- Glow sticks
- (5) Type II foam life jackets
- Man-overboard buoy pole
- Lifesling
- Compressed-air horn
- (2) RescueMe MOB1 life-jacket beacons with AIS and DSC automatic man-overboard transmission (New 2026)
- (2) safety harnesses
- Stainless-steel pushpit and pulpit
- Stanchions and lifelines
- Jacklines
Dinghy
- Caribe 310 Hypalon dinghy
- Dinghy anchor with chain and rope
- Suzuki DT15A 15 HP 2-stroke outboard (2018)
- Outboard serial number: 01504 716486
Tankage
- Freshwater capacity: 215 gal.
- (2) 107.5-gallon freshwater tanks
- Fuel capacity: 80 gal.
- Holding tank capacity: 80 gal.
- Blackwater system allowing both toilets to discharge overboard or into the holding tanks
Owner’s Comments and Boat History
The Catalina Morgan 41 Classic was designed by Charlie Morgan as a capable cruising vessel particularly well suited to the Caribbean. Unlike the earlier Out Island series, the Classic incorporates a modified keel, skeg-hung rudder and simplified sail plan for improved performance and easier handling.
This 1988 Catalina Morgan 41 Classic is offered for sale in St. Thomas, USVI. Her robust fiberglass construction, stable motion and protected center cockpit make her a comfortable and reassuring platform for extended cruising.
Powered by a Yanmar 4JHBE 44 HP diesel engine, Music II cruises at approximately 5.5 knots and reaches a maximum speed of approximately 7.8 knots. Her accommodation includes a spacious salon with excellent headroom, (2) private cabins, (2) heads, a large galley, a dedicated engine room and a walkthrough interior connecting the salon to the aft owner’s suite.
The oversized center cockpit provides a secure and comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining. With substantial freshwater capacity, extensive solar charging, a large battery bank and a portable watermaker, she has been thoughtfully upgraded for off-grid cruising and extended stays in remote anchorages.
Her current owners grew up in the Caribbean and selected Music II for her combination of stability, safety, comfort and cruising capability. They have found the center cockpit secure and comfortable, while the spacious salon, cabins and generous headroom create a practical liveaboard environment.
Her shallow draft allows access to protected anchorages, while her sturdy American construction, substantial keel and skeg-hung rudder provide stability in larger seas. The owners have also been impressed by her sailing performance, reporting average speeds of approximately 6.4 knots from Guadeloupe to Antigua with a reefed mainsail, 6.2 knots from Martinique to Dominica with a reefed mainsail and 6.2 knots from Antigua to Nevis under genoa alone.
The large freshwater tanks and Rainman portable watermaker provide extended independence, while the solar array and battery bank comfortably support the refrigerator, freezer, fans, navigation equipment, water pumps, lighting and normal onboard electrical requirements.
The last several owners have cruised Music II extensively throughout the Caribbean and carefully maintained her along the way. Well equipped for comfortable and independent cruising, she is ready to continue exploring the Caribbean, cross oceans or serve as a spacious liveaboard home.
Recent Improvements
- Rainman Petrol 140 portable watermaker producing approximately 26–37 gal. per hour, including recommended spare parts and additional filters (New March 2026)
- 12V 6-gallon water heater, heated by shore power or the engine (New March 2026)
- Flares and flare-gun cartridges (New 2026)
- (2) RescueMe MOB1 AIS and DSC man-overboard beacons (New 2026)
- Tides Marine mast track scheduled for installation (July 2026)
- Standing rigging replaced on the port and starboard sides (New 2025)
- Garmin GPS antenna (New 2024)
- (4) Victron 230Ah AGM house batteries and starter battery (New 2024)
- New propeller (2024)
- Antifouling treatment (2024)
- Victron Phoenix 500W pure sine wave inverter (New 2024)
- 660W Bluesun solar array (New 2023)
- Engel MR040 portable deep freezer (New 2023)
- Viking 6-person life raft certified (December 2023)
- Primary anchor chain replaced (New 2022)
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.
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