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Moody 47 2 Sails

Sail dimensions, sail area, rig measurements and used sails for sale — Moody 47 2 (Bill Dixon design).

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Rigging Dimensions

The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.

I ?
14.73 ft
J ?
17.33 ft
P ?
ft
E ?
ft

Sail Area Breakdown

Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.

SailArea (ft²)Area (m²)
MainsailP × E ÷ 2
100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 127.6 11.9
150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail 191.5 17.8
Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut 63.8 5.9
Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J 459.5 42.7
Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle

Foretriangle Diagram

Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Moody 47 2.

Performance Ratios

How the Moody 47 2 carries its sail relative to its displacement.

SA/D Ratio
Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
31%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.

Typical Sail Inventory

What Moody 47 2 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.

Mainsail — ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 191.5 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~140 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 63.8 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~459 ft²
Popular downwind upgrade — easier than symmetric for shorthanded sailing.
Optional

Replacement Cost Estimator

Get a rough price range for a new mainsail and genoa for the Moody 47 2 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.

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