Moody 43 eclipse
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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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 54%
| Model | Moody 43 eclipse | ||
| Length | 42.50 ft (47%) | the closest to 40.50 ft | |
| Beam | 14 ft (62%) | the closest to 13.50 ft | |
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 64%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.69 (45%) | the closest to 14.87 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 38.04 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 218.62 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.84 (82%) | the closest to 27.37 | |
| Capsize | 1.97 |
Hull 75%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.08 ft (75%) | the closest to 35.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8750 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.05 knots |
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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 |