The Moody 34 is a 33.42ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1983 and 1986.
165 units have been built.
The Moody 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low 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 34 | ||
| Length | 33.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.61 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.98 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.28 | ||
| Capsize | 2.09 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.06 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 518 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 283.65 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 234 sq.ft | ||
| I | 41.50 ft | ||
| J | 13.67 ft | ||
| P | 36 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 42 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 48 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 | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 165 |