1992 Moody 41 vs 1973 Ranger 33 — Comparison
1992 Moody 41
1973 Ranger 33
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1992 Moody 41 | 1973 Ranger 33 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Moody | Ranger |
| Year | 1992–1998 | 1973–1979 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Designer | Bill Dixon | Gary Mull |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,800 kg (21,605 lbs) | 4,763 kg (10,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) | 2,041 kg (4,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.0 m² (754 ft²) | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 360 L (95.1 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1992 Moody 41 and 1973 Ranger 33 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1992 Moody 41 is a 1990s design by Moody from UK, while the 1973 Ranger 33 is a 1970s offering from Ranger from USA. The 1992 Moody 41 was penned by Bill Dixon. The 1973 Ranger 33 was designed by Gary Mull.
In terms of size, the 1992 Moody 41 measures 12.50m (41.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.86m, compared to the 1973 Ranger 33 at 10.06m (33.0ft) with a 3.05m beam. The 1992 Moody 41 is 2.44m longer than the 1973 Ranger 33. The 1992 Moody 41 displaces approximately 106% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1992 Moody 41 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.53 and 70.0 m² of sail area. The 1973 Ranger 33, with an SA/D of 15.43 and 43.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1992 Moody 41 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1992 Moody 41 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.72). The 1973 Ranger 33 has a comfort ratio of 21.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 38.8% for the 1992 Moody 41 and 42.9% for the 1973 Ranger 33, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1992 Moody 41 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 360L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The 1973 Ranger 33 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1973 Ranger 33 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1992 Moody 41 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1992 Moody 41 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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