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Moody 42

Masthead Ketch · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1977–1981

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
27.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Ketch
Ratios
SA / displacement
14.6
Displacement / length
257.5
Comfort ratio
32.2
Capsize screening
1.85
Hull speed
7.9 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1655
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1977–1981
Units built
54
Designer
Angus Primrose
Builder
A. H. Moody Ltd., Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody, Sons)

Design & history

The Moody 42 was offered with a center cockpit option and a MkII version featuring an additional inside steering station.

Notable features
Center cockpit also availableMkII version featured additional inside steering station
Variants
  • MkII

Curated reference notes

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Mentioned

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