1985 Morris Linda

$39,500 US

Standard features

This 28’ Morris “Rising Star” has been very well cared for and was recently hauled, bottom inspected and bottom painted as seen in listing photos. Most of her time was spent lightly used in Maine and stored in the winter before making her way south. The sailing characteristics are continually praised by their owners. A full keel with cutaway forefoot gives both a stable ride and great maneuverability. 2022 and 2023 boat yard invoices with over 30k worth of work completed are proof that this boat has been regularly attended to, maintained and upgrades considered! All systems, sails and mechanical are in proper working order. She is ready to leave the dock and go sailing!

Many of these boats have been listed at much higher prices in the past years and more than 6 boats have sold between $65,000 and $82,000 per Soldboats.com data from the Marine MLS system. Rising Star’s low price is not a reflection of her condition or quality, but desire for her to quickly fall in to loving hands that will continue proper care.

RISING STAR HIGHLIGHTS
• Yacht Details: 28 1985 Morris Linda
• Location: Johns Island, South Carolina (Private Dock)
• Engine: Westerbeke 13hp freshwater Cooled Model W13C40S (436 hours)
• Max Draft: 4 4
• Price $39,500

RISING STAR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS

• Beam: 9 2
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Max Draft: 4 4
• Displacement: 8,300 lb
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 18|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 25|gallon
• Cabins: 1
• Heads: 1

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Quarter berth to port
• Settees to port and starboard in salon
• V berth in bow
• Head and shower to port, just aft of V berth

ELECTRICAL

• 110 A/C power via 30 amp
• Xantrex Freedom Inverter Charger
• DC power supplied by two house batteries, 1 engine battery - GRP 24 (Nov 2023)
• 55amp Alternator
• Circuit Breaker Panel
• Master Battery Switch

GALLEY

• Gimbaled 2 Burner Kenyon Stove/oven
• Margas Propane Monitor System
• Hot and cold pressurized water
• Stainless Sink with built in dish rack
• Manual water pump
• DC Adler Barbour refrigeration
• Storage for dry goods

DECK AND SAILS

• Fully battened Main
• Lazyjacks
• Spinnaker 60z North Sails
• Furling Jib
• Harken Jib furling system
• Blade Jib mylar 98% North Sails
• 22 lbs Bruce anchor
• SS Bow roller
• Hydraulic Backstay adjuster
• Mast mounted radar
• Dodger
• Bottom job - January 2024
• Custom canvas cockpit cover
• Barlow #25 Primary Winches
• Barlow #23 Halyard Winches
• Chrome Dorade Vents
• Lofrans Manual Windlass
• Deck Prisms
• Cockpit Cushions

RIGGING
• 1×19 stainless steel rigging with Sta-Lok terminals
• Custom tapered Hallspar mast with white awlgrip finish
• Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
• All halyards led aft to cockpit
• Harken roller-furling headstay
• Spinnaker pole on mast track
• Starboard spreader halyard
• Harken traveler system


ELECTRONICS

• Raymarine C80 chartplotter and radar
• Custom mount for Chartplotter
• Cybernet CTX 5000 VHF
• Autohelm ST50 Tridata (depth, speed, and log)
• Raytheon ST60 wind speed/direction
• Autohelm 2000 tiller pilot
• Maxxima am/fm stereo
• Mobi radar reflector
• Silva 1000 bulkhead-mounted compass
• Watrous barometer

MECHANICAL

• Westerbeke 13 hp freshwater-cooled diesel engine (Model W13C40S)
• 12v automatic bilge pump
• Water tanks replaced 2016
• Whale Manual Bilge Pump

RISING STAR was prominently featured in the September 1985 edition of Sailing Magazine; in Ferenc Mate’s 1986 book The World’s Best Sailboats; and in Chuck Paine’s 2010 book My Yacht Designs. Morris Yachts have an impeccable reputation for classic styling and solid construction. For over 40 years these boats have been built in Maine, a place steeped in maritime history and craftmanship. Each boat has been built one at a time, allowing the details to matter and a boat crafted like no other. These classic yachts with their full keels are quick and stable making them ideal for coastal cruising or day sailing. A spacious cockpit and all lines running aft make this a very comfortable and easy to sail 28’ classic that always turns heads.
Call text or email 843.41zero.93zero3. Seller is motivated because he knows this boat is a gem and needs to continue to be maintained properly! More detailed photographs, layout drawings and technical data available.