The Moody 47 is a 46.5ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1982 and 1989.
The Moody 47 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Moody 47 | ||
| Length | 46.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.45 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.94 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 27500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.34 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 933 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 504 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 429.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 56 ft | ||
| J | 18 ft | ||
| P | 50.50 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 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 | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |