Moody 42 (Dixon) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Moody 42, designed by Bill Dixon and launched in the late 1990s, represents a significant evolution in the lineage of British centercockpit cruisers. Built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, England, this model was the successor to the longrunning Primrosedesigned Moody 422 and 425. Dixon’s interpretation brought a more contemporary hull shape, increased internal volume, and a more integrated deck profile to the brand. Primarily engineered for longdistance passagemaking and liveaboard comfort, the Moody 42 Dixon is recognized for its robust construction and "Category A" Ocean rating. Unlike its predecessors, which featured more traditional overhangs, the Dixon 42 utilized a longer waterline and a more vertical stem to improve hull speed and interior accommodation.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 149,900
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-48.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (64.3%) · United Kingdom (21.4%) · Malaysia (14.3%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 42 (Dixon) listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 9 listings (64.3%), followed by United Kingdom and Malaysia.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 149,9009264.3%
United Kingdom$ 52,5133221.4%
Malaysia$ 78,0002214.3%

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 42541.67'$ 87,5223625
Moody 5453.92'$ 523,0823412
Moody 33 Eclipse32.5'$ 63,8912318
Moody 3737'$ 67,2571911
Moody 42 (Dixon)You are here$ 149,900157
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 47-246.5'$ 223,156137
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,792115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Moody 6463.42'$ 919,153105
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 42 (Dixon) cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 42 (Dixon) over the past 12 months is $149,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 42 (Dixon) sailboats are for sale?+
7 Moody 42 (Dixon) listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 42 (Dixon) prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 42 (Dixon) has decreased by 48.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 42 (Dixon) sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 42 (Dixon) listings over the past 12 months are United States (64.3%), United Kingdom (21.4%), Malaysia (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Moody 42 (Dixon)?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Moody 54, Moody 33 Eclipse. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.