MOODY 44-2
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44 ft |
| LWL | 36 ft |
| Beam | 13.67 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 23,631 lb |
| Ballast | 9,379.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54.1 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.67 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.67 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 844.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 450.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 766.6 sq ft |
About the MOODY 44-2
Also available with a 50 hp Perkins Prima M50 engine. Above specs are for the shoal draft version. Also available with a fin keel. Fin keel: -Draft: 2.01 m / 6.6 ft -Displacement: 10,500 kg / 23,149 lbs -Ballast: 4,000 kg / 8,818 lbs
Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects Ltd., the Moody 44-2 is a substantial cruising sloop with a production run of 114 hulls between 1991 and 1996. Its heavy displacement of 23631.0 lb and fin keel configuration reflect a design philosophy prioritizing stability and seakeeping over high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This vessel is ideally suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and safety, particularly those seeking a robust platform for extended passages. The high comfort ratio of 29.22 suggests it handles heavy weather well, making it a strong candidate for couples or families planning serious bluewater adventures.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.91 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 226.11, the Moody 44-2 demonstrates strong inherent stability and resistance to capsizing, confirming its reputation as a capable and safe offshore cruiser.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 44 and the Hallberg-Rassy 42, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and offshore-oriented hull forms from the same era. The Moody 44-2 also competes with the earlier Moody 44-1, offering a refined evolution of the same successful design lineage.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated 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 44-2yet 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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