MOODY 44-1
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44 ft |
| LWL | 34 ft |
| Beam | 12.58 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 24,641 lb |
| Ballast | 9,743.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
About the MOODY 44-1
Shoal draft version - draft=5.75'.] Available as sloop or ketch.
The Moody 44-1 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruiser designed by Laurent Giles & Partners Ltd. and built by A. H. Moody & Son Ltd./Halmatic between 1973 and 1975. With only 18 hulls built, this model represents a specific era of British yacht building characterized by robust construction and conservative design principles.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making vessel, rather than high-performance racing or single-handed sailing due to its heavy displacement and moderate sail area.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 24641.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.73, the Moody 44-1 exhibits strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for offshore passages, though its performance is moderated by a D/L ratio of 279.88.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Moody 40 and other Laurent Giles designs from the early 1970s, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and conservative hull forms aimed at comfort and safety over speed.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MOODY 44-1yet 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.
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