Morgan 44

Play'n Hooky
1988 Catalina Morgan 44 Nelson Marek Center Cockpit
offered at $84,900
Now is your chance to own a highly desirable, 
Catalina Morgan 44 Nelson/Marek Center Cockpit.
She's been a Chesapeake Bay boat for many years, but has lots of cruising equipment including Genset, Solar, Chartplotter, Autopilot and is ready to go cruising!!!!

"Play'n Hooky" is a USCG documented performance sailing cruiser with 2 staterooms, a large salon, generous galley, and 2 head layout. She is configured nicely for operating in shallow waters with an encapsulated long fin lead keel for ballast, a skeg hung rudder, and a keel stepped mast that is 60' tall from DWL. She is ICW friendly and especially shined her last two seasons where she spent time in the Keys and the Bahamas. Her design allows for sea-kindly and swift off-wind sailing and her Yanmar engine provides excellent reliability and economy. At the dock, at sea, or at anchor, Play'n Hooky's cockpit is a joyous comfort with a dodger and bimini. "Play'n Hooky" is currently located on the hard at Port Annapolis marina in Annapolis MD. Enjoy the pictures and feel free to call or email if you are interested and have any questions. "Play'n Hooky" is a very capable and comfortable, ready to go cruiser.  

Center Cockpit
2 cabins
2 heads - Owner's head has a TUB!
215 Gallons FRESH water tankage
Shoal draft 5'
ICW friendly Mast 

Tankage
Fuel: Diesel; 1 (one) 50 gal aluminum tank
Water: 1 (one) 150 gal fwd and 1 (one) 75 gal ctr aluminum tanks (tank capacities are approximate)
Holding: 2 (two) 20 gallon
Propane: 2 (two) ten lb portable steel tanks
Water Heater: 6 gal
Description & Layout
The Morgan 44 is a sleek and swift cruising yacht designed to reward the experienced sailor with outstanding performance while keeping the ships company in comfort and style. The Morgan 44 sports a graceful hull with a fine entry and full sections midships and aft. The 44 features a semi-balanced rudder and cruising fin keel resulting in a high level of performance. The 44 HULL design offers enough volume required for luxury accommodations and cruising tankage.

The DECK is unique among center cockpit yachts her size. The high bulwarks create a sense of seaworthiness and security The center cockpit is deep with high, secure, comfortable coamings. The coaming caps are wide, creating a second seating level in the cockpit.

The AFT DECK is large enough to accommodate deck chairs. The hatch to the large lazarette locker below is flush for maximum useable deck space. The forward end of the trunk cabin is gently angled and textured for safety on the foredeck. The non-skid texture and contrasting colors are molded in for safety and durable good looks.

The INTERIOR is a skillful blending of traditional warm yacht finishes and bright, low maintenance materials creating an atmosphere conducive to elegant entertaining or extended living aboard. The accommodations are stretched the length of the vessel, insuring privacy for the owner and guests with well separated staterooms and private heads.

The U shaped GALLEY is located to starboard and is designed to keep the cook sheltered from main cabin traffic yet included in the conversation and social activity. The galley is bright and well ventilated. There is lots of counter space, storage and a huge divided ice chest freezer. Cooking aboard the Morgan 44 is an enjoyable task.

The MAIN SALON is located mid ship and is accessed as you descend the stairs from the companionway cockpit. The main salon features a bifold dining table that accommodates 4 comfortably with both flaps up. There is an L shaped settee to starboard and straight settee to port which also serves as a sea bunk with lee cloth or pulls out to make a double bed. There is plenty of storage in the dining table drawers and cubby and above the settees. Forward from the main salon is access to the forward GUEST stateroom and forward head.

The FORWARD GUEST STATEROOM is accessed via the Main Salon. The forward stateroom features a large V berth flanked by storage on both sides and a hanging locker to port. There is also access to the Anchor locker. The forward stateroom has a small changing area and access to the forward head. FORWARD HEAD is also accessible via the Main Salon.

Going aft, the NAV STATION is located to port as you descend the companionway stairs. The Nav station features an opening table with shelves and swing out adjustable chair.

Aft of the Nav station is a walk thru Hallway down the port side that goes past the engine room compartment door and has additional storage and countertop on the outboard port side. The walk thru hallway to port leads to the aft Owner's Stateroom.

The walk-in ENGINE ROOM is sound insulated, and will accommodate all the mechanical amenities required for a comfortable life aboard. Engine maintenance can be properly performed without disturbing the living quarters, all major mechanical components are centrally located in the engine room.

The AFT OWNER'S STATEROOM is located aft of the engine room. The owner's stateroom features a large centerline queen with tons of storage. The aft stateroom also features an ensuite head with separate shower and TUB! The aft owner's stateroom cabin features ample storage in cabinets, under/behind bunks and settees, and under the cabin sole.

Nine Hatches and 13 opening ports provide excellent ventilation throughout the boat when swinging on the hook.



Galley
Force 10 three burner propane stove and oven with propane control safety shutoff switch
Top loading 6 cubic ft refrigerator with freezer
Deep double SS sink with faucet
Shurflo 4 GPM freshwater system pump


Heads
Forward Head
Accessible form main salon
Accessible from V berth forward cabin
Raritan household size manual flush toilet
Forward head has a toilet with vanity and sink and handheld shower

Aft Head
The aft head is larger and is only accessible from the aft owner's stateroom
Aft head has vanity with a separate shower in a mini TUB
Raritan household size manual flush toilet
There is also a hot and cold water shower on the transom



Engine Room
This is undoubtedly one of the many highlights of the Morgan 44 sailboat. There is a 19" wide by 51" tall engine room access door from the port side hallway. The compartment itself is large enough to sit in and easily move around and gives excellent machinery accessibility. On the forward end of the compartment and aft of the low water bilge pump access, there is a heavy-duty built-in shelf for an optional generator installation. It also serves well as a toolbox storage system. The water heater, engine start battery, battery chargers, and alternator external charging regulator are also installed in the engine room. There is additional access into the engine room through a hatch located behind the companionway ladder.

Propulsion: Yanmar 50 hp
1 1/4" shaft
3 blade prop
Traditional stuffing box


Electronics
Standard Horizon VHF with RAM mic at pedestal
Raymarine RL72 chartplotter at cockpit pedestalAutohelm Wind Speed and Direction
Autohelm Tridata Depth and Speed
Raymarine 6001+ Autopilot
Ritchie Globemaster lighted pedestal compass


Electrical
Kohler 6KW diesel genset2 (two) 30A 125VAC Shore Power Receptacles with 30A shore power cables
12VDC/40-3 battery charger
2 (two) 12VDC 200 Ah House Batteries
1 (one) West Marine 12VDC 105Ah AGM Start Battery
2 (two)  Solar Panels with 12VDC  controller
6 Gal 115VAC or engine heated water heater
16,000 BTU 115V Marine Air Conditioning System with AC, Heat, and Dehumidifier 
2 (two) 12VDC electric bilge pumps; one low water automatic pump, one aft compartment switched pump


Sails and Rigging
135% furling headsail with luff foam for reefing and Sunbrella UV protection 
Slab reefed partial battened mainsail with 2 (two) reef points
Lazy Jacks
Mack Pack style mainsail cover
Harken Mk1 Jib Furler
Mainsheet Traveler aft of cockpit coaming
Traditional 4:1 Boom Vang
Masthead topping lift
All running rigging is in good working condition
Cockpit Winches:

2 (two) Lewmar 52 Self Tailing SS Primary's (jib sheet)
1 (one) Lewmar 46 Self Tailing SS Secondary (mainsheet)
1 (one) Lewmar 40 Self Tailing SS Secondary (jib furler)

Mast Winches:
1 (one) Lewmar 16 Self Tailing SS for main halyard (note: additional cleat on mast for main halyard)
1 (one) Lewmar 16 SS for reefing and outhaul (note: 3 each control clutches on boom for reef/outhaul controls)
1 (one) Lewmar 16 SS for jib and spin halyard (note: lever clutch lock for spin halyard and cleat for jib)


Ground Tackle
Maxwell 2500 Electric Windlass with covered up/dn foot switches on bow and remote switch in cockpit,
CQR plow style anchor with 50' of 5/16" galvanized chain and 150' rode on bow pulpit roller