Moody 40 primrose
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The Moody 40 primrose is a 39.5ft masthead sloop designed by Angus Primrose and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1978 and 1981.
56 units have been built.
The Moody 40 primrose is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is 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 good water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 84%
| Model | Moody 40 primrose | ||
| Length | 39.50 ft (96%) | the closest to 39.34 ft | |
| Beam | 13.33 ft (71%) | the closest to 12.96 ft | |
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 87%
| Sail area / displ. | 13.84 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.80 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 236.04 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.76 (87%) | the closest to 26.10 | |
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull 95%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.50 ft (95%) | the closest to 32.35 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18150 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6680 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.64 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 595 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 | 47 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 53 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 108 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 | Angus Primrose | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 56 |