Morris Yachts Review

Morris Yachts is a family run business coming out of Bass Harbor, Maine. In 1972, Tom Morris opened the doors along with the designing firms of C.W. Paine and Sparkman & Stephens. In 1995, Morris’ son, Culver, came on board to join them. For over 35 years, Morris Yachts has worked to develop sail and power vessels. The company states Morris Yachts has a demonstrated reputation for luxury, performance and value.

Yachting Magazine took the Morris M36 Daysailer out for a spin. According to this article, the Morris M36 has a shallow underbody, large rudder and racy fin keel with ballast bulb. The interior includes a 12-volt refrigerator and Tacktick instruments. Everything you need for a easy day of sailing. In total, Morris currently lists 16 sail yachts in their portfolio. The largest is the Morris 51. 51 is a high-speed, offshore cruiser with accessible class interior and white New England Style bulkheads. It features a forward owner’s cabin with a private en-suite bath.

The Morris Liberty 44 Express Cruiser is one of two power cruisers offered in the Morris line. The Liberty 44 is a 43-footer with Yanmar 480 hp diesels engines, a large forward cabin with centerline double berth, U-shaped dinette, a full-length settee and fiberglass hull. One owner claims the inside, while not made for dockside cocktail parties, will work for a crew spending several days at sea.

Pricing

Yachting Magazine quotes the price of a new Morris M36, before options, at $289,000. The Morris M42 lists for $678,000. Morris offers a brokerage service with pre-owned yachts, pricing averages around $650,000. Some units sell for as little as $250,000.

Pros

• Well-established, family owned company.
• Yachts are classy and not too complicated. This makes them affordable.

Cons

• Interiors are a tight fit. The design is simple but snug.

Featured Models

Sail Yachts – M29, M36, M42, M52 Morris 34, Morris 38, Morris 42, Morris 45, Morris 46, Morris 46RS, Morris 51. Power Yachts – Liberty 36, Liberty 44

Conclusion

Morris Yachts appears to be a company that will be around for many more years. This family run business is not just treading water but expanding. Morris, a featured manufacturer at the Miami International Boat Show, continues to enhance their portfolio. Some units produced have restrained layouts to keep them affordable. There are also larger vessels with enhanced interiors. You could say Morris has something to offer everyone.