The Moody 38 is a 37.5ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1991 and 1996.
163 units have been built.
The Moody 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Moody 38 | ||
| Length | 37.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.01 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.06 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.09 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.39 | ||
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 18000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6850 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.52 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 642 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 355.92 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 285.72 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48 ft | ||
| J | 14.83 ft | ||
| P | 41.17 ft | ||
| E | 13.88 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 60 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 96 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) | ||
| Designer | Bill Dixon | ||
| First built | 1991 | ||
| Last built | 1996 | ||
| Number built | 163 |
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