What the fleet has seen
The Moody 46, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Moody 46 is a 14.1-meter center-cockpit cruiser designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects in the UK between 1997 and 2001.0:09 This masthead sloop, displacing 14,490 kg with a 32% ballast ratio, features in-mast furling for shorthanded offshore passage-making.1:17 Its interior prioritizes a large aft owner’s stateroom, a walkthrough galley, and a saloon finished with teak joinery.3:31 Standard power is a Yanmar 75 or 100-horsepower engine, supported by 130 gallons of fuel capacity.4:17 The center cockpit provides a protected helm and increased interior volume, though it lacks a walkthrough transom.3:04 Prospective buyers should inspect the mild steel keel studs for corrosion, as they are prone to surface rust if bilge water reaches the keel joint.5:27 A 1999 model listed for $165,000 included a Vetus bow thruster and a 6.5kW generator, but required maintenance on teak cap rails, port seals, and air conditioning systems.7:10
