The Moody 46 is a British center-cockpit bluewater cruising yacht designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody Yachts from 1997 to 2001, with 55 boats launched. The 46 features a moderate-displacement hull, sturdy build, and a classically appointed three-cabin two-head layout with a dedicated navigation station and wraparound saloon seating. A center cockpit provides safe, sheltered helm position on passage, and the cutter-rigged sail plan makes her well-suited to shorthanded offshore work. Moody 46s are frequent ARC, ARC Europe, and ARC+ participants, and the model has a strong reputation on the used market for value retention and sea-keeping.
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What is the Moody 46's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Moody 46 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.02. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Moody 46's comfort ratio?
The Moody 46 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.82. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Moody 46 safe for offshore sailing?
The Moody 46 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.83. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Moody 46?
The theoretical hull speed of the Moody 46 is 8.37 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Moody 46 weigh?
The Moody 46 has a displacement of 31,945 and a length overall (LOA) of 46.13.
Who designed the Moody 46?
The Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon, first built in 1997.