2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
2008 Nautor Swan 45
2007 Moody 46
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Moody |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | Germany |
| Designer | German Frers | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2007 Moody 46 is 0.11m longer than the 2008 Nautor Swan 45. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 39% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 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 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2007 Moody 46 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.