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Moody 47
Designer: Bill Dixon  ·  Builder: A. H. Moody & Son Ltd  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Moody 47

Among Moody Marine's larger offerings, this 47-foot cruising yacht represents the British builder's commitment to comfortable long-distance sailing. Designed during an era when Moody was establishing itself as a serious player in the bluewater cruising market, the Moody 47 embodies the practical, seaworthy characteristics that made the brand popular among cruising sailors seeking reliable passage-making vessels. Built with offshore cruising in mind, this yacht features the robust construction and thoughtful layout typical of Moody's approach to yacht design. The boat's generous beam and substantial displacement contribute to impressive interior volume while maintaining the stability needed for extended ocean passages. Her moderate fin keel and skeg-hung rudder configuration provides a good balance of performance and directional stability, particularly valuable during long offshore legs. The Moody 47 appeals to sailors planning extended cruising adventures or those seeking a comfortable coastal cruiser with genuine offshore capabilities. While not designed as a performance racer, she offers respectable sailing characteristics combined with the comfort and reliability that serious cruising sailors prioritize. Her reputation centers on being a dependable, well-built platform for exploring distant waters while providing the amenities needed for extended time aboard.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 46.50 ft / 14.17 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 38.75 ft / 11.81 m
Beam 14.67 ft / 4.47 m
Max Draft 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Displacement 27,500.00 lb / 12,474 kg
Ballast 11,000.00 lb / 4,990 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bill Dixon
Builder A. H. Moody & Son Ltd
First Built 1982
Last Built 1989
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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
99
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
40.0
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
210.99
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. 12.18 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.45
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 933.00 ft² / 86.68 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Thornycroft
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 60
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Moody 47 ★
46.5 ft
Catalina 470
47.0 ft
Hylas 47
46.8 ft
Passport 47
46.6 ft
LWL
Moody 47 ★
38.8 ft
Catalina 470
41.0 ft
Hylas 47
37.8 ft
Passport 47
39.0 ft
Beam
Moody 47 ★
14.7 ft
Catalina 470
14.2 ft
Hylas 47
14.3 ft
Passport 47
13.5 ft
Displacement
Moody 47 ★
27 lbs
Catalina 470
27 lbs
Hylas 47
35 lbs
Passport 47
34 lbs
Ballast
Moody 47 ★
11 lbs
Catalina 470
10 lbs
Hylas 47
14 lbs
Passport 47
12 lbs
Sail Area
Moody 47 ★
Catalina 470
1,010 sq ft
Hylas 47
1 sq ft
Passport 47
1 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Moody 47 ★
99 s/nm
Catalina 470
102 s/nm
Hylas 47
93 s/nm
Passport 47
117 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Moody 47 ★
Catalina 470
17.9
Hylas 47
15.8
Passport 47
15.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Moody 47 ★
40.0 %
Catalina 470
40.0 %
Hylas 47
Passport 47
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Moody 47 ★
Catalina 470
Hylas 47
38.9
Passport 47
39.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Moody 47 ★
Catalina 470
Hylas 47
1.75
Passport 47
1.67
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Moody 47 ★
210
Catalina 470
174
Hylas 47
Passport 47
Hull Speed
Moody 47 ★
Catalina 470
Hylas 47
8.2 kts
Passport 47
8.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Moody 47 ★
Catalina 470
Hylas 47
1.7
Passport 47
2.0
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