Moody 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angus Primrose·1978 – 1981·~56 hulls·A. H. Moody & Son Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.5' · 12.04 m
Displ.
18,150 lbs · 8,233 kg
First year
1978

The Moody 40, designed by Bill Dixon and introduced in the late 1990s, represents a refined chapter in the evolution of the British centercockpit cruiser. This model was conceived as a robust, longdistance voyager that prioritized volume and safety, bridging the gap between the smaller Moody 38 and the flagship 42. Built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, the 40foot hull was a direct response to the growing demand for a "blue water" capable yacht that could be managed easily by a couple. It shares significant design DNA with its siblings, particularly the Moody 42, which utilizes a very similar hull form and interior philosophy, though the 40 maintains a more manageable scale for shorthanded coastal hopping and transoceanic passages. According to editorial reviews by Yachting Monthly, the vessel was engineered to provide a sense of security that few modern, lightdisplacement yachts can replicate.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 87,240
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Spain (40.0%) · Netherlands (20.0%) · Belgium (10.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 40 listings span 6 countries. Spain leads with 4 listings (40.0%), followed by Netherlands and Belgium.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

10 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 87,2404340.0%
Netherlands$ 129,8132020.0%
Belgium$ 69,7911110.0%
Ireland$ 63,8591010.0%
Italy$ 40,7121010.0%
United States$ 185,0001010.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 5453.92'$ 523,0173412
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0082010
Moody 3737'$ 67,2081911
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,753115
Moody 40You are here$ 87,240104
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,78785
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,84473

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 40 over the past 12 months is $87,240. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 40 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Moody 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 40 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (40.0%), Netherlands (20.0%), Belgium (10.0%).
05Do Moody 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Moody 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Moody 40?+
Comparable models include Moody 54, Moody 29, Moody 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.