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Mintaka is professionally outfitted, active cruising vessel. She is ready to set sail today A handsome shoal-draft keel/centerboarder well-suited to cruising the Keys or the Chesapeake. By Darrell Nicholson -Published: June 14, 2000 Updated:April 16, 2020 Current owners have been cruising Mintaka for the past ten years. With her stout construction and simple rig she can be handled easily in any weather by a couple, or even single-hand. Her 35″ shoal draft Mintaka is able to venture into secluded spots few others would dare to go. With the centerboard down Mintaka is a stable sail boat to windward.
Mintaka is looking forward to her new owners to continue the adventures she has grown to crave. This classic 1966 Morgan 34 Centerboard Cruiser is a well-equipped, Bahamas-proven vessel ready for both coastal cruising and bluewater adventures. Designed with the heritage of the Cruising Club of America (CCA), the Morgan 34 combines a moderate displacement hull, a full keel with a centerboard for shallow-water access, and a balanced sail planqualities that make her a reliable and versatile cruiser. The boats sailing characteristics reflect the CCA philosophy of blending offshore seaworthiness with comfortable handling and good performance, especially upwind thanks to the centerboard. Inspired by the legendary cruising style of Lin and Larry Pardey, who championed simple, self-sufficient, and safe voyaging, this Morgan 34 is outfitted to support traditional seamanship with modern conveniences. She comes fully equipped with radar, watermaker, autopilot, Monitor windvane, SSB, VHF, AIS, chartplotter, solar power, refrigeration, Force 10 stove, a dinghy with outboard, a reliable Volvo 27hp diesel engine, and amble battery bank monitored by a Balmar system. Her standing rigging and sails, including a full batten main, are solid and ready for offshore passages. Having just returned from the Bahamas fully outfitted and cruise-ready. Offered by Beaufort Yacht Sales |