The search results provide a good amount of information.
Key findings from search results:
- Designer: Bill Dixon.
- Production Years: Introduced in 1988. No explicit end year, but generally referred to as a "modern classic" or from the "80s and 90s" era. The builder article also mentions Dixon designed many aft and center cockpit cruisers from the 80s and 90s.
- Purpose: Family cruiser, ideal for blue water cruising, liveaboard. Emphasizes spacious accommodation and safety.
- Variations: The Moody 425 evolved from the Moody 422 and the same hull design was used for the 41, 419, and 422 models. The primary difference noted is the layout of the aft cabin between the 422 and 425. There's also mention of a shoal draft version notes].
- Interior Layout: 3 cabins, accommodating up to 8 people. Huge aft master cabin, double V-berth forward, and twin passage bunks (sometimes referred to as saloon berths or passage berths). Teak interior, teak and holly floor. Saloon with navigation center and chart table. Headroom mentioned as 1.90m to 1.95m (approx 6.2 to 6.4 ft).
- Sailing Performance/Handling: Described as a "safe sea going" boat, "solid" and "fully capable for a bluewater cruiser". "Published handicaps show that the M425 is the better performer under sail of the designs" when compared to other Moodys. Built solidly.
- Owner's Perspectives (Strengths): Solid construction, seaworthiness, spacious accommodations, safety, great layout for families, capable bluewater cruiser. Regarded as a "modern classic".
- Owner's Perspectives (Weaknesses/Common Problems): Rusty keel bolts (minor), mild steel fuel tanks, leaky windows, water-damaged woodwork. Leaking windows are a recurring issue. Re-making keel joint can be an issue if access to lifting machinery is difficult.
Now I will structure the article based on these findings and the given instructions.
Ratio Calculations Summary (from previous thought block):
- SA/D: 16.27 (Moderate performance)
- Bal/D: 0.3958 (~0.40) (Good stiffness/stability)
- D/L: 528.17 (Heavy, traditional cruiser)
I have enough information to proceed with generating the article.