The Moody 422 represents a pivotal era in British boatbuilding, emerging in the mid-1980s as a refined evolution of the Moody 419. Designed by Bill Dixon and constructed by Marine Projects in Plymouth, this center-cockpit cruiser was engineered for serious offshore passage-making 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 42-foot length suggests.
Used Moody 422 Sailboats for Sale

- Make
- Moody
- Model
- 422
- Builder
- Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
- Designer
- Bill Dixon
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - ??
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