MOODY 38 ECLIPSE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.5 ft |
| LWL | 32.2 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Displacement | 16,250 lb |
| Ballast | 6,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 15 ft |
| Mainsail | 668 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 352.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 599.3 sq ft |
About the MOODY 38 ECLIPSE
Pilothouse model with twin station steering.
The Moody 38 Eclipse is a robust coastal cruiser designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects Ltd. (UK) between 1990 and 1992. With a displacement of 16250.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 24.41, it offers a stable and comfortable ride, though the exact number of hulls built remains unspecified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making vessel that prioritizes livability and ease of handling over high-performance racing metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.06 and a displacement of 16250.0 lb, the Moody 38 Eclipse demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for offshore passages, provided the hull and rigging are well-maintained.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 38 and the Nauticat 383, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, fin keel designs, and a focus on safe, comfortable cruising from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MOODY 38 ECLIPSEyet 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.
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