Moody 419 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

41.75' · 12.73 m

Disp.

20,600 lbs · 9,344 kg

First year

1984

Produced between 1984 and 1986, the Moody 419 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the British "center cockpit" cruising tradition. Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, this model was the precursor to a highly successful lineage of offshore cruisers that defined the brand’s identity throughout the late 20th century. At 41 feet 9 inches (12.73 meters), the 419 was conceived as a robust, longdistance voyager capable of carrying a family in comfort and safety. Its design moved away from the more traditional, narrower lines of earlier Robert Clark designs toward a beamier, more voluminous hull that prioritized living space and stability. The 419 was eventually succeeded by the Moody 422, which utilized the same hull mold but featured a revised transom and updated interior layouts, followed later by the Moody 425.