1996 Moody 45 vs 1995 Feeling 39 — Comparison
1996 Moody 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1996 Moody 45 | 1995 Feeling 39 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Moody | Feeling |
| Year | 1996–2002 | 1995–2003 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | France |
| Designer | Bill Dixon | Philippe Harlé |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) | 11.80 m (38.7 ft) |
| LWL | 11.50 m (37.7 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.22 m (13.8 ft) | 3.78 m (12.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,900 kg (10,803 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 66.0 m² (710 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1996 Moody 45 and 1995 Feeling 39 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1996 Moody 45 is a 1990s design by Moody from UK, while the 1995 Feeling 39 is a 1990s offering from Feeling from France. The 1996 Moody 45 was penned by Bill Dixon. The 1995 Feeling 39 was designed by Philippe Harlé.
In terms of size, the 1996 Moody 45 measures 13.72m (45.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.22m, compared to the 1995 Feeling 39 at 11.80m (38.7ft) with a 3.78m beam. The 1996 Moody 45 is 1.92m longer than the 1995 Feeling 39. The 1996 Moody 45 displaces approximately 60% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1996 Moody 45 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.03 and 85.0 m² of sail area. The 1995 Feeling 39, with an SA/D of 17.05 and 66.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1995 Feeling 39 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1996 Moody 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.73). The 1995 Feeling 39 has a comfort ratio of 18.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 39.2% for the 1996 Moody 45 and 38.5% for the 1995 Feeling 39, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1996 Moody 45 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 450L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 1995 Feeling 39 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 250L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1996 Moody 45 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 1995 Feeling 39 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1996 Moody 45 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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