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Moody 471\'s

has anyone out there got experience of these boats. There are three on offer at the moment. One has taller rig than standard (inmastfurlin) + bigger engine (Perkins) + generator, bow thruster and electric windlass, increased fuel & water tankage (+50%), but is a bit shabby down below and somewhat neglected. Also berthing layout not so good as those on offer. The other two have original rig (slab reefing), much better and preferred layout down below, but have original engine, -extras the 1st offers. At the moment it is 6 of one & half a dozen of the other. Is the bigger rig an advantage and slab V inmast +- Views and advice appreciated
 
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Not really- being both a Sailing man & Hunting man in equal measure. I might have change my nickname if that is the one I buy - I'm told it not de rigeur to have the same! Note you're in the Algarve. Just arrived there after 10-12 yrs in Brittany & NW Spain. Is there a couple or so years of cruising the area on a 4-6 weeks holiday basis or does it become limited?
 
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On 471's... before buying Rogue I was looking/researching for about 3 or 4 years and saw the 471's on ybw.com... I think I discounted them fairly quickly as they were longer than my arbitrary max of 45ft, and dont have a sugar scoop stern, (swimming & scuba diving). Ultimately, I homed in on the 44 model with 2 double berths and 2 sets of double bunks as ideal for me at the money.

The fact that my father decided to sell Rogue, at exactly the same time as I decided my situation was right for buying, was a coincidence, (not sure it was a lucky one <g>), but it was certainly convenient for both of us.

In terms of layout, i think it varies... some will prefer the extra bunks, and others the larger cabins... the 44 has a variety of layouts and all seem to sell.

Ocean Hound has been for sale for a long time... certainly 2 or 3 years, maybe more... not sure about the others, I just remember the name.

On the Algarve.... I dont really know yet. I am told by various neighbours that, in addition to several marinas, there are lots of pretty little anchorages, so I guess it depends on how far you want to go.

Lagos is supposed to be a stepping stone for us on our trip around the Med... but the stories I read about costs, and availability of berths at short notice, concerns me.

Where are you?

Cheers

Richard
 
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I have a custom 47 which is part of the same series. It has a tall rig and the Perkins, unfortunately not additional tankage, love to know how to add more diesel. BTW that's my only complaint with the boat.

The extra rig height in my opinion is a great thing. It keeps the boat moving really well in light air and as long as you reef right is very balanced as the wind pipes up. With a 140 genny and a full main I'm moving at 7.5+ knots in 10 knots of breeze. Most of the time just keep a 110 working jib rigged and still sails well just loose some acceleration out of tacks. Also not a big fan of in mast in general so no comment there. Don;t have a bow thruster but there definitely times I wish I did.
 
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Thanks for the comments. I take it then that you don't have in mast reefing? I f you do I would like to have a chat. Pls PM me. Also acronym BTW eludes me. Have yet to do the deal but whether or not successful will put you in touch with the owner apropos tankage. What layout do you have down below. The main one I am looking at has a stern facing double and the fore cabin consists of a small double and single in the same cabin whereas most seem to have a forward facing aft double berth and two forward cabins, each with two berths and access to forward heads. Any opinions?
Edward
 
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(and should have deeper keel) are to mitigate the relative inefficiency of any in-mast furling mainsail.

I'd discount the taller rig, unless you're intending to revert to slab reefing.

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I don't understand the comment above. It makes sense to say deep keel with tall rig at least to me. I would think that since in mast reefing sails are not as efficient as sails on a regular rig whether it's a deep or standard keel would make less of a difference.

And FWIW we have the tall rig on a centerboard version which is the best of all worlds -- Off the wind with the kite up reduce wetted surface by raising keel on the wind drop the keel and she points really well for a cruiser.
 
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