The Moody 42 is a 41.79ft masthead ketch designed by Angus Primrose and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1977 and 1981.
54 units have been built.
The Moody 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody 42 | ||
| Length | 41.79 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.63 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 27.27 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.23 | ||
| Capsize | 1.85 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.90 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 762 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 | 65 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 108 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 132 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 | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 54 |