The Moody 38 eclipse is a 37.5ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1990 and 1992.
The Moody 38 eclipse 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 average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody 38 eclipse | ||
| Length | 37.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.15 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 217.29 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.41 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 16250 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.60 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 645 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 352.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 292.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47 ft | ||
| J | 15 ft | ||
| P | 41 ft | ||
| E | 14.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 59 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 72 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 66 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 | 1990 | ||
| Last built | 1992 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |