The Moody Eclipse 43 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The builders of the Moody Eclipse 43 were Marine Projects Ltd, a British company that was founded in 1957 by A.H. Moody and Sons, a family of boatbuilders since 1827. Marine Projects Ltd became one of the largest and most successful yacht manufacturers in Europe, producing various models of Moody yachts as well as Princess motor yachts. In 2005, Marine Projects Ltd was acquired by Brunswick Corporation, an American company that owns several marine brands. In 2007, Brunswick sold the Moody brand to Hanse Yachts, a German company that continues to produce Moody yachts today.

No, the Moody Eclipse 43 is not in production anymore. Production ended in 1991, after only three years and 38 units.

The Moody Eclipse 43 has two keel options: a fin keel or a wing keel. The fin keel has a deeper draft of 2.05 m (6.7 ft) and offers better performance and manoeuvrability. The wing keel has a shallower draft of 1.65 m (5.4 ft) and offers more stability and less leeway.

The average cost of a secondhand Moody Eclipse 43 varies depending on the condition, equipment, location, and age of the boat. According to some online listings, the price range for a secondhand Moody Eclipse 43 can be from £99,950 to £138,040 (approximately $137,000 to $189,000).

The designer of the Moody Eclipse 43 is Bill Dixon, a British naval architect who has designed many sailboats and motorboats for various brands since 1979. Some of his other sailboat designs include:

• The Dixon Yacht Design range, which consists of custom-built yachts from 50 to 150ft;

• The Hylas range, which consists of high-quality cruising yachts from 42 to 70ft;

• The Moody DS range, which consists of modern deck saloon yachts from 41 to 62ft;

• The Moody AC range, which consists of classic aft cockpit yachts from 41 to 45ft;

• The Moody 54 DS, which is a luxury deck saloon yacht with a raised pilothouse;

• The Moody 41 Classic, which is a traditional aft cockpit yacht with a modern interior;

• The Moody 45 DS, which is a spacious deck saloon yacht with a large cockpit;

• The Moody 38 CC, which is a comfortable centre cockpit yacht with a separate aft cabin;

• The Moody 376, which is a popular cruising yacht with a centre cockpit and an aft cabin.