1981 Morgan Out Island for Sale – 42 ft – Newport, NSW, Australia

A Morgan Out-Island 416 GYPSEY ROSE, launched 1981 is now exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

The Morgan Out Island 416, specifically the centre cockpit version, is a popular and well-regarded blue water cruising boat, known for its spacious interior and comfortable living quarters. While it may not be the fastest or most nimble sailboat, its popularity is attributed to its ability to provide comfortable, private, and reliable cruising for a large number of sailors.

 Spacious Interior:

The Out Island 416 centre cockpit yacht is praised for its generous living space, particularly in the centre cockpit design, which offers multiple cabins for privacy and comfort, making it suitable for extended cruising and liveaboard. The aft cabin is very private and has it's own access to the cockpit plus a large private ensuite.

 Comfortable Cruising:

The boats design prioritizes comfort, with a focus on creating a stable and relaxing experience for those on board. She has large deck areas for moving around whilst underway. The cockpit has very generous sized seating and is well protected from the elements. The swim boarding ladder and platform area are sturdy and considerably larger than avaerage. Sturdy stainless steel davits off the transom accomodate a tender.

 Popularity:

Its one of the most popular sailboats ever built over 40 feet, with many still sailing worldwide.

 Stable Hull:
 The deep, rounded hull provides excellent stability, particularly in rough seas, making it a good choice for ocean passages. With a very moderate draft of only 1.37m, she can easily get through the coastal bar crossings and can get into all of the shallow anchorages.
 Mechanical:

The 50hp Yanmar diesel shaft driven engine was replaced and is known to have only around 1,000 hours since being installed. The hydraulic steering was renewed in 2025.

She is in good all round condition and ready for more passagemaking.

Specifications:

Designer     : Charles Morgan
Builder     : Morgan

Water (Potable) Capacity (l)     : 350

Hull Construction Material     : Fibreglass
Hull Type     : Monohull
Deck Construction Material     : Fibreglass

Country Origin     : USA

Length (feet)     : 41.6 feet
Length (m)     : 13 m
Beam/Width (feet)     : 13 feet
Beam/Width (m)     : 3.96 m
Draft (m)     : 1.37 m
Draft (feet)     : 4.5 feet
Keel/Ballast     : Encapsulated lead cruising long keel
Dry Weight (kgs)     : 1 kgs
Number of Helms     : One
Displacement     : 12.5

Engine Notes     : Yanmar 50hp diesel shaft driven
Number Of Engines     : 1
Stroke     : 4
Engine Hours     : Approximately 1000
Horse Power (hp)     : 50
Drive Type     : Shaft
Engine Room     : Under cockpit.
Generator     : Portable - petrol plus alternator on Yanmar is oversized with high output
Number of Batteries     : 7
Fuel Type     : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks     : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)     : 220
Propeller     : Fixed 3 blade.
Steering System     : Hydraulic - unit replaced in January 2025

Number of Berths     : 6
Number of Showers     : 2
Shower Type     : Hot and cold pressurised
Number of Toilets     : 2
Toilet Type     : Electric
Holding Tank (L)     : 1

Galley Notes     : Galley was overhauled in August 2024.
Stove     : 3 ring burner gas stove plus oven.
Refrigeration     : Deep chest style, under bench.
Number of Freezers     : 1
Number of Sinks     : 1 large

Entertainment and Appliances Notes     : Sound system

Anchor / Winch     : Lofrans Tigres electric windlass, up/down controls on deck.
Bilge Pump     : Yes
Deck Gear     : 5 fenders. Spinnaker pole. Boat Hook. Dock Lines. Large Stainless BBQ

Mast/Rigging     : Age of Rigging: 10+ years
Sail Inventory     : Age of Sails: Unknown

Electrics     : Navigation screen, UHF, oversized alternator, large amount of new solar over davit area plus additional solar on sides
Electronics Navigation     : Plotter, GPS, pedestal compass

Dinghy     : no

Covers     : Cockpit cushions, boom bags with lazy jacks. Rigid bimini also has rain catcher incorporated. Cockpit clears surround and enclose whole area.

Safety Gear     : Basic inshore, fire extinguishers, life jackets
Ground Tackle     : Rocna gal anchor and chain
GPS     : Yes
Has Navigation Lights     : Yes
Radio     : B & G VHF plus Raymarine
Number of Life Jackets     : 4

Remarks     : Solid bluewater cruiser with many upgrades. Great size for a couple or small family to cruise in safety and comfort.

Vessel Name     : GYPSEY ROSE

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.