Catalina 42 MkII vs 1996 Moody 45 — Comparison
1996 Moody 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 42 MkII | 1996 Moody 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Moody |
| Year | 2003–2009 | 1996–2002 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.10 m (36.4 ft) | 11.50 m (37.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) | 4.22 m (13.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 4,900 kg (10,803 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 152 L (40.2 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 303 L (80.0 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 42 MkII and 1996 Moody 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 42 MkII is a 2000s design by Catalina from USA, while the 1996 Moody 45 is a 1990s offering from Moody from UK. The Catalina 42 MkII was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 1996 Moody 45 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Catalina 42 MkII measures 12.80m (42.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.96m, compared to the 1996 Moody 45 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.22m beam. The 1996 Moody 45 is 0.92m longer than the Catalina 42 MkII. The 1996 Moody 45 displaces approximately 31% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 42 MkII has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.18 and 76.0 m² of sail area. The 1996 Moody 45, with an SA/D of 16.03 and 85.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Catalina 42 MkII has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 42 MkII offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 1996 Moody 45 has a comfort ratio of 19.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 38.1% for the Catalina 42 MkII and 39.2% for the 1996 Moody 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 42 MkII provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 303L of water capacity and 152L of fuel. The 1996 Moody 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1996 Moody 45 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 Catalina 42 MkII has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1996 Moody 45 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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