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Moody 44 1
Designer: Laurent Giles & Partners Ltd.  ·  Builder: A. H. Moody & Son Ltd./Halmatic  ·  First built: 1973
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About the Moody 44 1

Built during a brief three-year production run from 1973 to 1975, this Laurent Giles-designed cruiser represents classic British yacht design from the early 1970s. With only 18 hulls produced by A. H. Moody & Son Ltd. and Halmatic, the Moody 44 1 has become a relatively rare find in today's market. The design emphasizes traditional cruising comfort with its substantial 24,641-pound displacement and generous beam of 12.58 feet, creating spacious accommodations for extended voyaging. The fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration provides a good balance of performance and directional stability, while the 6.50-foot draft offers reasonable access to most harbors without sacrificing upwind ability. Her masthead sloop rig carries 781 square feet of sail area, delivering respectable performance with a theoretical hull speed of 7.81 knots. The comfort ratio of 35.32 indicates this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and motion comfort over pure speed, making her well-suited for offshore passages and extended coastal cruising. The capsize screening formula of 1.73 suggests good stability characteristics for ocean voyaging. This fiberglass construction yacht represents the era when British builders were transitioning from traditional heavy displacement designs toward more modern cruising yachts, offering buyers a taste of classic sailing heritage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
Beam 12.58 ft / 3.83 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 24,641.00 lb / 11,177 kg
Ballast 9,744.00 lb / 4,420 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 781.00 ft² / 72.56 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Laurent Giles & Partners Ltd.
Builder A. H. Moody & Son Ltd./Halmatic
First Built 1973
Last Built 1975
Number Built 18
Related Sailboats ["Swan 44 Ss" · "Endurance 44" · "Islander 40 Ms" · "Csy 44 Walk Through" · "Moody 44 2"]
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Performance Ratios
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
 14.82
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
 39.54
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
 279.88
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
 35.32
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
 1.73
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. 7.81 kn
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. 1,528.29 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Model 4.108
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 37
Fuel Capacity 120 gals / 454 L
Water Capacity 144 gals / 545 L
How It Compares

vs. Csy 44 Walk Through, Endurance 44, Islander 40 Ms

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Dimensions
LOA
Moody 44 1 ★
44.0 ft
Csy 44 Walk Through
44.0 ft
Endurance 44
44.0 ft
Islander 40 Ms
44.0 ft
LWL
Moody 44 1 ★
34.0 ft
Csy 44 Walk Through
36.0 ft
Endurance 44
37.0 ft
Islander 40 Ms
32.5 ft
Beam
Moody 44 1 ★
12.6 ft
Csy 44 Walk Through
13.3 ft
Endurance 44
13.0 ft
Islander 40 Ms
13.2 ft
Displacement
Moody 44 1 ★
24 lbs
Csy 44 Walk Through
37 lbs
Endurance 44
38 lbs
Islander 40 Ms
28 lbs
Ballast
Moody 44 1 ★
9 lbs
Csy 44 Walk Through
12 lbs
Endurance 44
16 lbs
Islander 40 Ms
6 lbs
Sail Area
Moody 44 1 ★
781 sq ft
Csy 44 Walk Through
965 sq ft
Endurance 44
—
Islander 40 Ms
720 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Moody 44 1 ★
14.8
Csy 44 Walk Through
14.0
Endurance 44
—
Islander 40 Ms
12.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Moody 44 1 ★
39.5 %
Csy 44 Walk Through
32.4 %
Endurance 44
42.1 %
Islander 40 Ms
21.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Moody 44 1 ★
35.3
Csy 44 Walk Through
47.7
Endurance 44
—
Islander 40 Ms
38.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Moody 44 1 ★
1.73
Csy 44 Walk Through
1.59
Endurance 44
—
Islander 40 Ms
1.74
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Moody 44 1 ★
279
Csy 44 Walk Through
354
Endurance 44
334
Islander 40 Ms
364
Hull Speed
Moody 44 1 ★
7.8 kts
Csy 44 Walk Through
8.0 kts
Endurance 44
—
Islander 40 Ms
7.6 kts
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