The Moody 45 Classic Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Moody 45 Classic is no longer in production. Production started in 2010 and ended in 2014, when Moody Yachts was acquired by Hanse Yachts. The exact number of Moody 45 Classics built is not known, but it is estimated to be around 50.

Moody Yachts was founded in 1827 by John Moody, who started building fishing boats in Swanwick, England. The company evolved into one of the most respected yacht builders in the world, producing many iconic models such as the Moody 33, the Moody 54, and the Moody DS series. In 2005, Moody Yachts was sold to Premier Marinas, who hired Bill Dixon as the chief designer. In 2014, Moody Yachts was acquired by Hanse Yachts, a German company that also owns Dehler, Fjord, and Sealine. Hanse Yachts continues to produce sailboats under the Moody brand name, but with a different design philosophy and style.

The Moody 45 Classic has a standard fractional sloop rig with a self-tacking jib and an in-mast furling mainsail. The sail area is 123.4 m² (1,329 sq ft), which gives the boat a sail area/displacement ratio of 24.6. This indicates that the boat has relatively high performance potential. 

The standard (or owners) version of the Moody 45 Classic has three cabins and two heads: a master cabin forward with an en-suite head and shower, and two aft cabins that share a head and shower. The charter version has four cabins and two heads: two identical cabins forward with shared access to a head and shower, and two identical cabins aft that share another head and shower. The charter version also has a smaller galley and less storage space than the standard version.

The Moody 45 Classic has two keel options: a standard composite iron/lead keel with a draft of 2.20 m (7.22 ft), or an optional shallow composite iron/lead keel with a draft of 1.85 m (6.07 ft). Both keels have a bulb shape that lowers the center of gravity and improves stability.

The Moody 45 Classic is a responsive and agile sailboat that can handle various wind and sea conditions. The boat has a balanced helm that provides good feedback and control. The self-tacking jib and the in-mast furling mainsail make sailing easy and convenient. The boat can reach speeds of up to 9 knots in moderate winds. The boat also has good seakeeping qualities and can cope with rough seas without compromising comfort or safety.

The average cost of a secondhand Moody 45 Classic depends on several factors such as the year of manufacture, the condition of the boat, the equipment installed, and the location of the boat. Based on some online listings , the price range for a secondhand Moody 45 Classic is between €250,000 and €350,000.

Bill Dixon is a renowned yacht designer who has created many successful sailboats for various brands such as Moody, Hylas, Taswell, and Discovery. Some of his notable designs include the Moody 54, the Hylas 49, the Taswell 58, and the Discovery 55.