Morning Song Specifications
Ken has an eye for the finest products, evidenced by the wood selection, the custom touches and high-end finishes. These details are a part of what makes Morning Song so special.
Designer: Lyle C. Hess
Builder: Kenneth O. Minor
Year Completed: 2016
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Specs (Partial)
LOA: 41’9”
LOD: 29’6”
LWL: 27’6”
Beam: 10’9”
Draft: 5’3”
Displacement: 16,500
Ballast: 5,500 lead
Fuel: 35 gallons
Water: 3 tanks, total 85 gallons
Self-feathering max prop
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Construction:
· Balau hardwood for the backbone
· White Oak for the framing
· Hand-poured lead keel
· Planking was done in 1-1/4” Honduras Mahogany, fastened with copper rivets and bronze clench rings and screws
· Decking done in 1-1/2” laid teak
· Cabin top and framing is in Sitka Spruce, along with the mast and spars
· Murray Winches from New Zealand
· Sails by Carol Hasse of Port Townsend, WA
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Materials
All bronze hardware
Bronze floors & knees
Planking fastened with copper rivets & roves
1” solid teak sole
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Power
Yanmar diesel 3GM 30F <100 hrs
300 hr lead-acid batteries
2 LP tank in forward deck box
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Layout
6’2” headroom open cabin space
1 head (no fitting)
Master V berth with storage—Double bed 84” long
Lazarette workshop with deck-mounted flush hatch for roof access
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Galley
Icebox storage
3 burner propane Force 10 Marine stove/oven
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Ground Tackle
35 lb CQR anchor
300’ 5/16 high-test anchor chain
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Sail Inventory
Working Sail Area: 740 s.f.
Sails: Main, Staysail, Jib, Nylon Drifter
Murray 40:1 reversable cockpit Winches