Bilge Keel version draft: 3.42'.

The smallest of the production Moodys, the Moody 27 is a useful, small family cruiser that looks modern. This boat was designed by Bill Dixon with the famous build quality of Moody Yachts, and designed with a fast hull and a good ballast ratio to make her both stiff, seaworthy, and sea kindly.

Moody 27 is a 8.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1981 and 1985. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement.

The Moody 27 is constructed with a reputation for durability and seaworthiness, making it suitable for both coastal cruising and longer passages. The boat features a classic design with a spacious interior layout, providing comfort and functionality. The cabin includes a forward V-berth, heads, and a spacious saloon area.

The Moody 27 is a 27.67ft masthead sloop designed by Bill Dixon and built in fiberglass by Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons) between 1981 and 1985. 162 units have been built. The Moody 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized.

Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. The CSF compares beam with displacement since excess beam contributes to capsize and heavy displacement reduces capsize vulnerability. The boat is better suited for ocean passages (vs coastal cruising) if the result of the calculation is 2.0 or less. The lower the better.

The spaciously attractive saloon area, with seating/eating arrangements for up to six, has plenty of stowage space and a well-equipped galley that features a full sized cooker, stainless steel sink and again plenty of stowage. In addition, there are hanging lockers for both wet and dry clothing. Test Reports: Yachting World May 1981 & 1982,.

The Moody 27 is a sailboat designed by the British maritime architect Bill Dixon in the early eighties. A few hundred boats have been produced. The Moody 27 is built by the British yard A. H. Moody & Son Ltd..

The smallest of the production Moodys, the Moody 27 is a useful small family cruiser that still looks modern, despite the design dating back to 1981. The Moody 27 was introduced in 1981, and was the predecessor of the 1985 Moody 28.

More information Hull Fin with transom hung rudder Rigging Masthead Sloop LOA 27,67 ft i.e. 8,43 m LWL 21,9 ft i.e. 6,68 m Sail Area 319 ft² i.e. 29,64 m² Beam 9,67 ft i.e. 2,95 m Displacement 5750 lb i.e. 2608 kg Ballast 2530 lb i.e. 1148 kg Max Draft 4,67 ft i.e. 1,42 m Construction Fiberglass Ballast Type N/A Last Built 162 Maker N/A ...