The Moody 43 eclipse is a 42.5ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1989 and 1991.
38 units have been built.
The Moody 43 eclipse is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody 43 eclipse | ||
| Length | 42.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 14 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.69 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.04 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 218.62 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.84 | ||
| Capsize | 1.97 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8750 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.05 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 790 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 433.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 356.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.50 ft | ||
| J | 16.50 ft | ||
| P | 46 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 78 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 90 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 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 | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 38 |