The Moody s38 is a 39.0ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1995 and 1998.
60 units have been built.
The Moody s38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody s38 | ||
| Length | 39 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.25 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.10 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 247.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.32 | ||
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19064 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.64 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 722 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 352.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 368.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.25 ft | ||
| J | 14.33 ft | ||
| P | 47.58 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 48 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 96 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 | 1995 | ||
| Last built | 1998 | ||
| Number built | 60 |