Moody 44-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Laurent Giles & Partners Ltd.·1973 – 1975·~18 hulls·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Moody 44-1 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
44' · 13.41 m
Displ.
24,641 lbs · 11,177 kg
First year
1973

The Moody 44, designed by the prolific Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects in Plymouth between 1991 and 1996, represents a pinnacle of the "center cockpit" philosophy that defined British offshore cruising in the 1990s. Often referred to as the 44 (or 44 CC) to distinguish it from later aftcockpit iterations, this model was an evolution of the successful Moody 425, offering a more refined hull shape, increased volume, and a sophisticated interior layout. It was built during an era when Moody yachts were engineered for robustness rather than pricepoint competition, utilizing solid laminate hulls and substantial internal framing that have made them favorites for circumnavigation and longterm liveaboard service.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 154,716
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-29.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Italy (40.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%) · Turkey (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 44-1 listings span 4 countries. Italy leads with 2 listings (40.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Turkey.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 170,2522040.0%
United Kingdom$ 154,7161020.0%
Turkey$ 108,7921020.0%
South Africa$ 76,6911020.0%

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 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0152010
Moody 3737'$ 67,2301911
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 36-136'$ 52,353134
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,770115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,267104
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Nauticat 44144.78'$ 464,25985
Moody 44-1You are here$ 154,71650

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 44-1 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 44-1 over the past 12 months is $154,716. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 44-1 sailboats are for sale?+
5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 44-1 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 44-1 has decreased by 29.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 44-1 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 44-1 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (40.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%), Turkey (20.0%).
05Do Moody 44-1 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Moody 44-1 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.0% 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 44-1?+
Comparable models include Moody 29, Moody 34, Moody 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.