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Moody 376

Designer: Bill Dixon  ·  Builder: Marine Projects Ltd.  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Moody 376

Built between 1985 and 1991 by Marine Projects Ltd., this Bill Dixon-designed cruiser represents Moody's commitment to comfortable bluewater sailing. With a length overall of 37.83 feet and a generous 12.50-foot beam, the 376 offers spacious accommodations while maintaining seaworthy proportions that made the Moody brand synonymous with serious cruising yachts. The masthead sloop rig and fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provide reliable handling characteristics, while the substantial 16,250-pound displacement and 6,500 pounds of ballast create the stability and sea-kindly motion Moody owners expect. The comfort ratio of 26.21 confirms this yacht's cruising pedigree, indicating motion that's gentle enough for extended passages yet not so heavy as to compromise performance entirely. Dixon's design philosophy emphasized practical offshore capability over racing performance, evident in the moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 16.22. The capsize screening formula of 1.98 falls within acceptable limits for coastal and offshore cruising, while the 7.48-knot hull speed provides respectable passage-making ability. Fiberglass construction ensures durability, and the standard 35-horsepower engine provides adequate auxiliary power. This model appeals to cruising couples seeking a well-built, comfortable yacht capable of serious coastal and offshore sailing adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.83 ft / 11.53 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.16 ft / 9.50 m
Beam 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 16,250.00 lb / 7,371 kg
Ballast 6,500.00 lb / 2,948 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 648.00 ft² / 60.20 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bill Dixon
Builder Marine Projects Ltd.
First Built 1985
Last Built 1991
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 129
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.22
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 40
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 239.78
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 26.21
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.98
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.48 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.19
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,391.73 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.15
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 47.00 ft / 14.33 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.33 ft / 12.60 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.16 ft / 4.32 m
SA Fore 352.50 ft² / 32.75 m²
SA Main 292.62 ft² / 27.19 m²
SA Total (100%) 645.12 ft² / 59.93 m²
Est. Forestay Length 49.34 ft / 15.04 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Thornycroft
Engine Model T80
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 35
Fuel Capacity 54 gals / 204 L
Water Capacity 66 gals / 250 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Moody 376 ★
37.8 ft
Centurion 38
37.7 ft
Etap 38I
38.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
38.0 ft
Najad 371
37.7 ft
Sabre 38
37.8 ft
LWL
Moody 376 ★
31.2 ft
Centurion 38
31.2 ft
Etap 38I
32.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
31.2 ft
Najad 371
31.8 ft
Sabre 38
31.2 ft
Beam
Moody 376 ★
12.5 ft
Centurion 38
12.5 ft
Etap 38I
12.7 ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
11.4 ft
Najad 371
11.5 ft
Sabre 38
11.5 ft
Displacement
Moody 376 ★
16 lbs
Centurion 38
20 lbs
Etap 38I
14 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 38
18 lbs
Najad 371
19 lbs
Sabre 38
15 lbs
Ballast
Moody 376 ★
6 lbs
Centurion 38
6 lbs
Etap 38I
4 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 38
8 lbs
Najad 371
8 lbs
Sabre 38
6 lbs
Sail Area
Moody 376 ★
648 sq ft
Centurion 38
682 sq ft
Etap 38I
599 sq ft
Hallberg Rassy 38
651 sq ft
Najad 371
600 sq ft
Sabre 38
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Moody 376 ★
129 s/nm
Centurion 38
108 s/nm
Etap 38I
—
Hallberg Rassy 38
—
Najad 371
—
Sabre 38
114 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Moody 376 ★
16.2
Centurion 38
14.8
Etap 38I
16.5
Hallberg Rassy 38
14.8
Najad 371
13.2
Sabre 38
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Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Moody 376 ★
40.0 %
Centurion 38
31.2 %
Etap 38I
34.4 %
Hallberg Rassy 38
43.5 %
Najad 371
41.1 %
Sabre 38
42.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Moody 376 ★
26.2
Centurion 38
32.5
Etap 38I
21.9
Hallberg Rassy 38
34.0
Najad 371
35.4
Sabre 38
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Moody 376 ★
1.98
Centurion 38
1.84
Etap 38I
2.11
Hallberg Rassy 38
1.72
Najad 371
1.70
Sabre 38
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Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Moody 376 ★
239
Centurion 38
297
Etap 38I
193
Hallberg Rassy 38
276
Najad 371
274
Sabre 38
224
Hull Speed
Moody 376 ★
7.5 kts
Centurion 38
7.5 kts
Etap 38I
7.6 kts
Hallberg Rassy 38
7.5 kts
Najad 371
7.6 kts
Sabre 38
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Moody 376 ★
2.2
Centurion 38
1.6
Etap 38I
2.7
Hallberg Rassy 38
—
Najad 371
1.6
Sabre 38
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