Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
8.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 38.8′, the Moody 47 2 tops out around 8.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √38.8′ LWL = 8.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
31.4%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
252
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
8.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
12lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Moody 47 2 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Catalina 470
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Moody 47 2.
| Moody 47 2 | Beneteau 461 | Catalina 470 | Contest 46 | Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau | Sweden Yachts 45 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 46.5 | 46.6 | 47.0 | 46.4 | 47.0 | 46.4 |
| LWL | 38.8 | 39.4 | 41.0 | 38.9 | 40.7 | 39.0 |
| Beam | 14.4 | 14.0 | 14.2 | 13.8 | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Displacement | 32 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 27 |
| Ballast | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Sail Area | — | 832 | 1,010 | — | 1,152 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 102 | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.6 | 17.9 | — | 19.6 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 31.4 | 35.8 | 40.0 | 40.3 | 35.4 | 41.9 |
| Comfort | — | 23.3 | 28.7 | 38.9 | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.03 | 1.86 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.4 | — | — |