Built during a brief but productive three-year run from 1985 to 1987, this Bill Dixon-designed cruiser represents British boatbuilding at its finest. Marine Projects Ltd. constructed 310 examples of this popular mid-size yacht, establishing it as a well-regarded choice among serious cruising sailors. Dixon crafted a balanced design that excels in coastal and offshore cruising applications. The moderate displacement hull paired with a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder configuration delivers reliable tracking and reasonable performance while maintaining the sturdy characteristics Moody owners expect. With a masthead sloop rig carrying 646 square feet of sail area, the boat offers manageable sail handling for couples or small crews. The yacht's impressive comfort ratio of 26.36 reflects its seaworthy nature and ability to handle challenging conditions with minimal motion, while the capsize screening formula of 1.98 indicates good stability margins for offshore passages. Her substantial 6,500-pound ballast provides reassuring stiffness under sail. This Moody appeals to sailors seeking a capable, well-built cruising platform with proven offshore credentials. The relatively short production run has made well-maintained examples increasingly sought after among discerning cruising sailors who appreciate traditional British build quality and thoughtful design execution.
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What is the Moody 37's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Moody 37 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.17. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Moody 37's comfort ratio?
The Moody 37 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 26.36. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Moody 37 safe for offshore sailing?
The Moody 37 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.98. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Moody 37?
The theoretical hull speed of the Moody 37 is 7.49 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Moody 37 weigh?
The Moody 37 has a displacement of 16,250.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 37.00 ft.
Who designed the Moody 37?
The Moody 37 was designed by Bill Dixon, first built in 1985.