MOODY 28 TWIN KEEL
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.5 ft |
| LWL | 23.33 ft |
| Beam | 10 ft |
| Draft | 3.5 ft |
| Displacement | 6,850 lb |
| Ballast | 2,800.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
About the MOODY 28 TWIN KEEL
Draft for Fin Keel model: 5''.
The Moody 28 Twin Keel is a compact coastal cruiser designed by Bill Dixon and Angus Primrose, built by Marine Products Ltd. (UK) between 1985 and 1987. With a total production run of 70 hulls, this model offers a stable platform for owners seeking a manageable boat with specific handling characteristics.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and protected waters, appealing to owners who prioritize easy trailering and shallow-draft access over high-speed performance. Its moderate displacement and twin-keel configuration make it a practical choice for single-handers or couples seeking a low-maintenance cruiser.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 6850.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.11, the boat is stable but its 3.5 ft max draft and coastal design focus limit its suitability for extended bluewater passages compared to heavier, fin-keel offshore cruisers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Moody 28 Fin Keel and other late-1980s UK-built coastal cruisers like the Hallberg-Rassy 31 or smaller Beneteau models. These comparisons are relevant due to similar length overall (27.5 ft) and era-specific construction methods, though the twin keel offers distinct shallow-water advantages.
Direct variant of the MOODY 28 TWIN KEEL
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MOODY 28 TWIN KEELyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a MOODY 28 TWIN KEEL? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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