Moody 422 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bill Dixon·1986·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Moody 422 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.67' · 12.4 m
Displ.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1986

The Moody 422 represents a pivotal era in British boatbuilding, emerging in the mid1980s as a refined evolution of the Moody 419. Designed by Bill Dixon and constructed by Marine Projects in Plymouth, this centercockpit cruiser was engineered for serious offshore passagemaking while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship associated with the Moody brand. Produced between 1986 and 1988, the 422 was eventually succeeded by the Moody 425, which utilized the same hull form but introduced a redesigned "sugar scoop" transom. The 422 remains a stalwart of the used market, favored by cruisers who prioritize a secure, dry cockpit and a voluminous interior that feels significantly larger than its 42foot length suggests.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 78,000
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-14.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Greece (37.5%) · France (25.0%) · Malaysia (12.5%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 422 listings span 5 countries. Greece leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by France and Malaysia.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 68,6463037.5%
France$ 54,6842225.0%
Malaysia$ 78,0001112.5%
New Caledonia$ 97,7331012.5%
United States$ 80,0001012.5%

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
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Moody 3534.5'$ 67,2572311
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0232010
Moody 3737'$ 67,2571911
Moody 36-236.75'$ 94,254164
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 47-246.5'$ 223,156137
Moody 422You are here$ 78,000114
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 422 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 422 over the past 12 months is $78,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 422 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Moody 422 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 422 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 422 has decreased by 14.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 422 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 422 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (37.5%), France (25.0%), Malaysia (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Moody 422?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Moody 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.