MOODY 45 DS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.01 ft |
| LWL | 42.42 ft |
| Beam | 14.99 ft |
| Draft | 6.53 ft |
| Displacement | 29,983 lb |
| Ballast | 8,432.7 lb |
| Material | 45’13.72 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 60.69 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.13 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 60.37 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.68 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,161.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 519.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 883.7 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 84.5 L |
| Fuel | 58.1 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the MOODY 45 DS
The Moody 45 DS is a fractional sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody/Hanse, with production records indicating a build year of 2010. As a single-year production model, it represents a specific iteration in the Moody lineage, featuring a displacement of 29983.0 lb and a beam of 14.99 ft.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for weekend getaways, given its high comfort ratio of 29.15 and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.55. It is less suited for aggressive performance sailing or extreme bluewater expeditions due to its moderate capsize ratio of 1.93.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 29983.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.93, the Moody 45 DS offers moderate offshore stability, but its single-year production history and reported structural concerns limit its appeal for serious bluewater passagemaking.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hanse 440 and Beneteau Oceanis 461, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same coastal cruising demographic. These models offer similar interior volumes and performance profiles, though the Moody 45 DS distinguishes itself with Bill Dixon's hull design.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 60° | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| 90° | 6.3 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 110° | 5.9 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| 120° | 5.7 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| 135° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Run VMG | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
10 listings · boat years 2008–2021 · median $408,773
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.01ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
16 reported issues across 9 systems for the MOODY 45 DS, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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