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Just Reduced to $79,500

Discover Kindred Spirit, a meticulously upgraded 1987 Morgan 43 CC located in Punta Gorda, Florida. This stunning yacht boasts an array of custom features, making it a one-of-a-kind cruising vessel ready for its next adventure. With over $75K in recent upgrades and maintenance, this well-maintained cruiser offers both comfort and performance.

Key Features:

  • Custom Sugar Scoop Transom – The 1.5' extended transom enhances dinghy access for safer, easier boarding.
  • Redesigned Master Suite – A spacious Full Island Berth and additional storage for extended cruising comfort. An opening port was added above the headboard when the stern was converted for improved ventilation.
  • Custom Aft Arch – Supports a dinghy, flagstaff, and features a dinghy light for evening illumination of the Sugar Scoop area.
  • Custom Cockpit Hard Top & Full Enclosure – Provides protection from the elements while supporting solar panels for energy efficiency.
  • Main Traveler Relocation – Located on the aft cabin top, with all lines leading back to the cockpit for easy handling and maneuverability.

Mechanical & Electronics:

  • Yanmar 44hp Diesel Engine – Reliable and efficient power for long-range cruising.
  • Westerbeke 6.0 KW Generator – Ensures ample power for onboard systems.
  • Upgraded Electronics – Includes Radar, Chart Plotter, and Auto Pilot for modern navigation and control.
  • New Batteries – Upgraded power system for extended cruising autonomy.

This 1987 Morgan 43 CC is rigorously maintained and ready for its next adventure, though it could benefit from some minor cosmetic touch-ups. Whether you're planning coastal cruises or offshore voyages, Kindred Spirit offers exceptional value and a fully equipped, turn-key solution for seasoned sailors or newcomers alike.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: Kindred Spirit

Builder: MORGAN

Model: 43 CC

Model Year: 1987

Year Built: 1987

Category: Center Cockpit

Country: United States

MLS #: 413030

Staterooms: 2

Length: 43 (13.11m)

Draft: 5' (1.52m)

Beam: 13' 5" (4.09m)

Water Capacity: 185 Gal

Holding Tank: 25 Gal

Manufacturer: Yanmar

Model: 4JHE

Engine Hours: 2817

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 44

Details
Brokers Walkthrough
Very rare customized Center Cockpit set up for Comfort and Cruising! Current Owner has owned her for 10 years and kept up with routine maintenance. Boat took a Nearby lightning strike and survived Hurricane Ian all within a few months, as a result all new electronics replaced and all electrical items gone through with close to 75K in repairs and replacements. New wiring to mast head, all standing rigging inspected and retuned. This vessel has undergone extensive in and out of water Insurance inspections with everything repaired or replaced! Boat does need some cosmetic TLC but no heavy lifting!
Introduction
  This Nelson Marek designed center cockpit cruiser is a tough, go-anywhere boat with comfortable accommodations for five.  She was modified by an engineer/cabinet maker who re-designed much of the boat to accommodate easy and comfortable passage. The transom has been tastefully and cleverly redesigned with a sugar scoop transom that adds 1.5 feet to the overall length of the boat.  This design, in addition to making the boat slightly faster, is an excellent swim and dinghy platform. Another MAJOR change in this boat is the Master Stateroom. Originally a side-to berth, this stateroom now has a Full Island Berth similar to the Morgan 44, with additional cabinetry, a built-in sit down area to port, and lots of storage.  The aft aluminum dinghy arch and the cockpit hard top finish off this boat as truly custom and very functional.
Vessel Walkthrough & Accomodations
  The forward cabin has V-berth with hanging locker and head.  Main Salon has two comfortable lounge chairs with common table and a large settee to starboard with centerline drop-leaf table. The table has been designed with additional storage inside.  Galley is next aft to starboard and is equipped with deep single sink, CSI 3 burner CNG stove with oven and microwave. Isotherm refrigeration with two-speed compressor and digital temperature readout/control and separate freezer compartment with its own compressor. A Nav Station with seat is to port.  A portside hallway leads aft with access to the engine room and Owners Cabin. Owner’s cabin has Full Island berth, hanging locker, and private head with tub/shower. The center cockpit is roomy with an enclosed hardtop with lots of locker storage. The side decks are wide and provide easy access forward and aft. There is a custom aft equipment arch on the stern of the boat that also serves as a dinghy davit.
Galley
  U shaped counters with cabinets. Large stainless steel sink. Three burner CNG stove with oven. Hot and cold pressure water system. Refrigeration system with top loading refrigeration compartment and front loading refrigeration compartment. New (2024) compressor module. It is also has 12v lighting. Top loading Freezer system. Corian ™ counter top material all around. Filtered fresh water faucet. Lots of drawer and cabinet storage.
Master Stateroom
  Full Island berth. Ensuite head with tub/shower. Toilet is fresh water plumbed from grey water tank under sink. Head has opening port and overhead opening hatch. Large hanging Cedar locker. Hinged berth with access to additional storage underneath. Cabinet storage. Overhead opening hatch and headboard opening hatch. One opening port to starboard. Two opening ports to port. One opening port aft. Two dorade vents. Reverse cycle air conditioning.
Guest Stateroom

  Large V-shaped double berth. Large overhead opening hatch. Hanging locker and cabinets. Two drawers under the berth. Ensuite head with handheld shower opening port and overhead hatch. 100 gallon water tank, and 4 gallon holding tank under berth.

Navigation & Electronics Equipment
  Garmin GPS 8612 with radar in cockpit new (2024) Navigation station - Garmin 128. Data Marine Tri-data. RayMarine Autopilot new (2024). Ritchie pedestal compass. Icom M402 VHF new (2024) with cockpit microphone. West Marine MP3/CD player with cabin and cockpit speakers. Garmin 24 Closed array Radar, new (2024).
Electrical
  Balmar 150 amp with max charge-612 regulation. (2) 4D AGM batteries with 420 amp hours (2020) 1 Group 27 generator starting battery (2023) 3000/1500 Watt Inverter with panel. Mariner Pro-Nautic 12-50P battery charger. Xantrex Battery monitor. Westerbeke 6.0 kw generator with 582 hours. Remote generator panel with temperature/oil pressure and voltage gauges. Galvonic Isolator new 2024. TV antenna at masthead. 30 amp 50' shore power cord. LED lighting throughout the boat. (2) 210 watt solar panels with Prostar PS155 Controller. Electrical panel with 120VA/12DC and Genset.
Deck & Hull Equipment
  Fiberglass custom hardtop for cockpit with aluminum framework (2006).  Hardtop also mounts (2) 210W solar panels. Full cockpit enclosure with new (2022) Strataglass. Cockpit cushions cockpit table, two cockpit lockers. Fresh water washdown aft, saltwater washdown forward. 45 lb. CQR with 175' chain, Danforth 35 lb. with 25' chain and 200' rode, anchor snubber. Lofrans electric windlass with power up/down. Eleven SS portholes with screens. Transom modified hull to "sugar scoop".  Easy and safe access to dinghy. Bottom ablative touched up Nov 2023 with Interlux Micron Extra. SS grab rails on stern deck, safety rails at base of mast and aft on cabin top. SS safety rail added around mast. Forward, mid and aft SS cleats. SS dorades. Eight opening hatches (1 in cockpit hard top). Two sternperch rail seats. Cabin top traveler (out of the way). Shade covers for sides of cockpit and rear panel.  Helm Cover. Primary winches:  Lewmar 43STC 2 speed. Two winch handles. Removable small (light weather) and large (heavy weather) steering wheels.  Binnacle cockpit table. Built-in swing down Swim ladder in sugar scoop transom. Life Sling, 2 throwable cushions. Bosun chair, jack line, ships bell, flag pole. Dock lines, 4 fenders, boat hook, air horn, spotlight.
Sails & Rigging
  All lines and halyards lead to cockpit. Two-part Main halyard purchase system for ease of raising mainsail from cockpit. Standing Rigging replaced (2012). Fully battened Mainsail with new (2022) Strong Track on mast with Mack Pack style Lazy Jack and cover system (with extended boom sides to capture sail). Single line reefing in cockpit. Second reefing line added in 2024, not led to cockpit. Schafer boom sheet line track. Forespar boom vang. Furling Genoa 130% Profurl C430 Reefing/Furler. Double spreader aluminum mast, aluminum boom, masthead wind indicator, running lights, navigation and steaming lights. Radar reflector.
Custom Additions
  The re-design of the transom provides safe access to dinghy and water sports.  Additional opening port in transom adds light and fresh air to MSR. Custom hardtop with overhead hatch features angled frame sides to enhance appearance as does the "aft arch". Hardtop also mounts 2 solar panels. Canvas covers for front and rear protect from sunlight as necessary. Additional rear canvas that covers to the afr arch. Nav Station reconfigured similar to the Morgan 44. New MSR layout added greater stuffing box access through fiberglass sole. Fresh air intakes modified for cooler/fresher refrigerator compressor. Mainsheet block 3:1 added to reduce hauling effort. 11 Upgraded SS portholes. SS Safety Rail around Mast.
Mechanical
  Yanmar 44hp 4JHE FWC diesel with 2817 hours. Westerbeke generator 6.0 kw with 582 hours. Webasto AC reverse heat,  6000 BTU in aft cabin - feeds salon and aft MSR. Racor 500 filters (dual in-line 10 to 2 microns) for engine/genset. One auto and 1 manual bilge pump. MAXI propeller (folding, 3 blade). Rope cutter on shaft.
Salon
  Settee to starboard Two lounge chairs to port Centerline drop leaf dining table with exceptional storage inside. Book shelves and storage outboard port and starboard sides. Reverse cycle air conditioning. Two overhead opening hatches. Four opening ports. 2 SS Dorade vents. Galley located aft to starboard. Nav station located aft to port.
43'(13.11m) 1987
Center Cockpit
MORGAN
$69,900 USD
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