Dufour 470 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
Dufour 470
2007 Moody 46
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Dufour 470 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dufour | Moody |
| Year | 2018 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Felci Yacht Design | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.23 m (46.7 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.39 m (14.4 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,200 kg (24,692 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 94.0 m² (1,012 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 220 L (58.1 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 440 L (116.2 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Dufour 470 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Dufour 470 is a modern design by Dufour from France, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The Dufour 470 was penned by Felci Yacht Design. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Dufour 470 measures 14.23m (46.7ft) overall with a beam of 4.39m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Dufour 470 is 0.28m longer than the 2007 Moody 46. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 29% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Dufour 470 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.07 and 94.0 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 Dufour 470 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Dufour 470 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 31.3% for the Dufour 470 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Dufour 470 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 440L of water capacity and 220L 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 Dufour 470 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Dufour 470 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.