The Moody 33 eclipse is a 32.5ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1987 and 1994.
253 units have been built.
The Moody 33 eclipse is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody 33 eclipse | ||
| Length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.38 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.50 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.38 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 12465 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4154 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.09 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 448 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 250 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 198.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40 ft | ||
| J | 12.50 ft | ||
| P | 34.50 ft | ||
| E | 11.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 40 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 65 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 | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 253 |