Jeanneau Yacht 53 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 53
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 53 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Moody |
| Year | 2017 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 16.06 m (52.7 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.70 m (15.4 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.42 m (7.9 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 15,500 kg (34,172 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 115.0 m² (1,238 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 80 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 580 L (153.2 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 53 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 53 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The Jeanneau Yacht 53 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 53 measures 16.06m (52.7ft) overall with a beam of 4.70m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 53 is 2.11m longer than the 2007 Moody 46. The Jeanneau Yacht 53 displaces approximately 7% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 53 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.79 and 115.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Yacht 53 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 53 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 32.3% for the Jeanneau Yacht 53 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 53 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 580L of water capacity and 300L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 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 Jeanneau Yacht 53 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Yacht 53 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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