MOODY 45 CLASSIC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.03 ft |
| LWL | 40.03 ft |
| Beam | 13.78 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 25,353 lb |
| Ballast | 7,319.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 59.05 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.42 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 58.07 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.52 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,067.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 455.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 774 sq ft |
About the MOODY 45 CLASSIC
Draft 2.20 m | 7'22" (composite iron | lead keel) Cruising 1.85 m | 6'07" (composite iron | lead keel) Optional
The Moody 45 Classic is a fractional sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody, with production records indicating a build year of 2010. With a displacement of 25353.0 lb and a length overall of 46.03 ft, this vessel represents a specific iteration of the Moody line, though the total hulls built count is currently unverified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making experience, evidenced by its high comfort ratio of 28.47 and fractional sloop rig. The presence of bimini installations and upgraded electronics suggests owners prioritize protected outdoor living and modern navigation capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 25353.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.88, the Moody 45 Classic demonstrates strong offshore stability and suitability for bluewater cruising. Its heavy displacement and fin keel configuration provide the momentum and safety margin expected in open-ocean conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Bill Dixon designs from the same era, such as the Moody 43 or 47, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and heavy displacement characteristics. These boats offer similar coastal cruising comfort and robust construction, appealing to buyers who value proven design heritage over high-performance racing metrics.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MOODY 45 CLASSIC yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.03ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MOODY 45 CLASSICyet 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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