1984 Nautor Swan 57 vs 2013 Moody 54 — Comparison
2013 Moody 54
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1984 Nautor Swan 57 | 2013 Moody 54 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Moody |
| Year | 1984–1990 | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | Germany |
| Designer | German Frers | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.37 m (57.0 ft) | 16.18 m (53.1 ft) |
| LWL | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) | 14.50 m (47.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.57 m (15.0 ft) | 4.90 m (16.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.59 m (8.5 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 23,587 kg (52,000 lbs) | 21,000 kg (46,297 lbs) |
| Ballast | 9,072 kg (20,000 lbs) | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 125.0 m² (1,346 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 600 L (158.5 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 and 2013 Moody 54 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 is a 1980s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the 2013 Moody 54 is a modern offering from Moody from Germany. The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 was penned by German Frers. The 2013 Moody 54 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 measures 17.37m (57.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.57m, compared to the 2013 Moody 54 at 16.18m (53.1ft) with a 4.90m beam. The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 is 1.19m longer than the 2013 Moody 54. The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 displaces approximately 12% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.05 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The 2013 Moody 54, with an SA/D of 16.68 and 125.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2013 Moody 54 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 22.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.64). The 2013 Moody 54 has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 and 35.7% for the 2013 Moody 54, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The 2013 Moody 54 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 700L water and 450L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2013 Moody 54 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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