Moody Yachts

Moody is an English brand of sailing yachts. It is originated in the former Moody shipyard in Swanwick that was founded in 1827 by John Moody. As of 2007, the brand belongs to German yacht builder HanseYachts AG, Greifswald.
History.
Repair yard and timber construction (1827–1964).
Moody's origins date back to the 19th century. In 1827, the boat builder "John Moody" founded a shipyard company in Swanwick on the banks of river Hamble, which dealt in particular with the repair and overhaul of fishing boats. When John Moody died in 1880, he left the business to his son Alexander, who also started to build small dinghies.
More than a century later, in 1935, the Moody shipyard produced its first sailing yachts in timber construction. The first model, the "Vindilis", was designed by "T. Harrison Butler". The service operations continued in conjunction with the boat building activities. In addition, the site in Swanwick was expanded so that the company could build larger yachts. During this period the Moody family also expanded into marina ownership.
Sailing yachts made of fibreglass (1965–2004).
In 1965, Moody began to produce fibreglass sailing yachts which were appreciated for their comfort and long distance suitability. With designs of naval architects like "Laurent Giles", "Angus Primrose" and "Bill Dixon", Moody developed into a leading European manufacturer of sailing yachts.
The world oil crisis 1973 and the following slump on the powerboat market prompted Moody to join together with "David King" from "Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd", the manufacturer of "Princess" motor yachts. The cooperation of the two companies was very successful. They produced up to 400 sailing yachts per year, 27 to 64 ft in length. "Bill Dixon" and "Angus Primrose" were responsible for the design of all models.
Due to falling sales in the sailing yacht business, the companies disbanded the connection in 2003. During their 30-year cooperation, they had developed 39 models and sold 4,233 boats. In search of new production halls, Moody found a new partner with the "VT Halmatic Ltd". A new model series was launched, consisting of the models "Moody 49", "Moody 56" and "Moody 66".
Shutdown, sale of the brand, restart in Germany (2005–present).
In 2005, the founding family sold the yard to "Premier Marinas Ltd", Swanwick. A year later, the production was discontinued. In 2007, German "HanseYachts AG", Greifswald, acquired the brand and started to produce newly developed Moody sailing yachts. Furthermore, HanseYachts appointed "Bill Dixon" as naval architect for all new Moody models.
Model lines.
Until the brand's takeover by "HanseYachts", Moody was known for its comfortable centre cockpit yachts. As of 2007, "Bill Dixon" developed two still comfort-stressed model lines with significantly modified concept:
Current models (specs).
1 standard version, 2 shallow keel version, 3 sail area to displacement ratio
1 standard version, 2 shallow keel version, 3 sail area to displacement ratio<br>
Naval architecture: Bill Dixon