Moody 425
Description
The Moody 425 is a center-cockpit cruiser sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) in the UK from 1988 to 1991. Renowned as a modern classic, it’s a popular choice for family cruising and blue water sailing due to its spacious accommodations, robust construction, and capable performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Dixon |
|---|---|
| Length | 41.670 ft |
| LOA | 27.670 ft |
| LWL | 21.900 ft |
| Beam | 9.670 ft |
| Displacement | 5750 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.670 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.50 ft |
| p | 45.67 ft |
| e | 15.50 ft |
| p2 | 51.67 ft |
| e2 | 16.50 ft |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.67 ft | 16.50 ft | 45.67 ft | 15.50 ft | 51.67 ft | 16.50 ft |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.67 ft - (13920 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.44 ft - (14460 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.71 ft - (14542 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 363.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.67 ft - (13920 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.44 ft - (14460 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 47.71 ft - (14542 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 363.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.39 ft - (13225 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.85 ft - (6660 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.69 ft - (11488 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.98 ft - (5785 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 411.75 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.53 ft - (15706 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.64 ft - (8120 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.47 ft - (14774 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 637.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.53 ft - (15706 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.71 ft - (8446 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.25 ft - (14097 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.01 ° |
| Area | * 637.7 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 52 ft - (15850 mm) |
| Foot | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Leech | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1112 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 51.53 ft - (15706 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1301 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.83 ft - (9092 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.35 ft - (3764 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.53 ft - (7477 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 9.9 ft - (3018 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 147.63 ft² |
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