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Moody 48DS

Performance Cruiser Built by Moody

Boat highlights

Moody 48DS is currently estimated in the Below Average band with an SBP score of 79.

Length overall

50.6 ft

Primary sail area

1,410 ft²

Displacement

46,650 lbs

Performance band: Below Average GPH rating: 592
79
SBP score
Below Average band

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Performance Analysis

Detailed performance metrics and polar diagram for Moody 48DS.

Methodology note: SBP scores, polar diagrams, hull-speed values, and derived ratios are estimates. Use them for comparison and planning support—not as a substitute for manufacturer specifications, measured sea trials, rating certificates, professional weather routing, or safety margins. Review how we rate boats.

Performance Metrics

SBP Score
79
ORC GPH
592
Average Speed (GPH)
6.1 kn
Yardstick
78.3
Sail Carry Number
4.1
Planing Potential
1.0 (medium)
Hull Speed
8.7 kn

Speed Estimates

Wind Speed (kn)Beat VMG (kn)Run VMG (kn)
63.33.8
84.14.8
104.75.8
125.16.5
145.57.1
165.67.6
205.88.5

Polar Diagram

Wind Speed (kn)

Key Specifications

Explore the hull dimensions and sail plan for Moody 48DS.

Dimensions

Length over all 50.59 ft
Length at Waterline 42.14 ft
Hull Speed 8.7 kn
Beam 15.91 ft
Draft 7.05 ft
Displacement 46,650 lbs

Sails

Main Sail Area 847.12 ft²
Foresail Area 561.88 ft²
Upwind Sail Area 1410.07 ft²
Spinnaker/Gennaker Area 1839.55 ft²

Construction ratios

Sail area-to-displacement (SA/D)
17.4
Capsize screening (CSF)
1.75
Comfort ratio (CR)
40.1

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Data sources and methodology

Published specifications are kept separate from calculated ratios and estimated performance. SBP and speed outputs are model-based estimates, not owner ratings or certified handicaps.

Specifications
verified
Ratios
derived
Performance
estimated

Last checked: 27 Aug 2026. Source: Moody official website. Read the SBP methodology.

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