The Moody 27 is a 27.67ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1981 and 1985.
162 units have been built.
The Moody 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody 27 | ||
| Length | 27.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.95 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 244.39 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.31 | ||
| Capsize | 2.16 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.90 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5750 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2530 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.27 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 319 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 16 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 15 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) | ||
| Designer | Bill Dixon | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 162 |
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