Catalina 36 MkII vs 1996 Moody 45 — Comparison
1996 Moody 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 36 MkII | 1996 Moody 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Moody |
| Year | 1999–2006 | 1996–2002 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) | 11.50 m (37.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 4.22 m (13.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 4,900 kg (10,803 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.5 m² (608 ft²) | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 36 MkII and 1996 Moody 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 36 MkII is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 1996 Moody 45 is a 1990s offering from Moody from UK. The Catalina 36 MkII was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 1996 Moody 45 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Catalina 36 MkII measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 1996 Moody 45 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.22m beam. The 1996 Moody 45 is 2.75m longer than the Catalina 36 MkII. The 1996 Moody 45 displaces approximately 90% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 36 MkII has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.35 and 56.5 m² of sail area. The 1996 Moody 45, with an SA/D of 16.03 and 85.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Catalina 36 MkII has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 36 MkII offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1996 Moody 45 has a comfort ratio of 19.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 37.9% for the Catalina 36 MkII and 39.2% for the 1996 Moody 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 36 MkII provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 189L of water capacity and 95L of fuel. The 1996 Moody 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L 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 Catalina 36 MkII 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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