So what do you think of the new Moody in YM?

[DickB]

I just happened to pick up a YM this morning, and I saw an ad for the new Moody (from Hanse!!!) A sort of deck saloon thingy... Hmmm Not quite sure my self, what does every one else think? If I was honest I really was not drawn to the look. A long way from the dear 'ole Moodys of yester year. I guess I am just very conservative in my tastes...

 

[MoodySabre]

More pics here:
http://www.premiermarinas.com/boats/view/16
I shan't be trading up - let's hope it looks better on the water. Can't see how the helmsman can see where he is going unless he stands up all the time.

Bill Dixon did a good job on the old Moodys so maybe this one will work out OK. Looking forward to seeing the new smaller boats that are supposed to be forthcoming.

 

[trouville]

Looks alright just like many of the new cats.It will certainly be very comfortable and unlike so many sail boats when your in the saloon you can look out at the veiw or be seen!!Id have one at once but no idea where i would put it.Id even swap my present boat for it??

Just one question,where are all these new expensive boats going to be moored??Or will smaller places be removed to make a few larger ones that bring in more money as in the med??
And when the larger places are taken the small boats scraped where will next years models go??Its getting very crowded

 

[Koeketiene]

The ugliest new boat available - no contest. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[LymingtonPugwash]

Can't see any detailed spec on the boat anywhere?
Also, looks very like a very beamy 45 footer.... any idea what her beam is?

I agree that the most worrying part of the design seems to the the inability of the helmsman to see forward clearly.

 

[colvic987]

they all seem to design boats to look pleasing to the non-sailing customer, big windows, patio doors, twin wheels and open transoms...but how does it sail and perform when the seas get rough, or maybe its not really designed for that scenario, as it would still be moored up at its berth...just a big marina boat?????

 

[Rob_Webb]

Not pretty but easy to see where the modern influences have come from. Reinforces a point I made a while back, boat designs are converging towards the same end-point, much as car designs have done as computer generated designs kick out the same solutions to the same challenge, regardless of manufacturer or motive power source!

Extreme example:

 

[Dyflin]

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The ugliest new boat available - no contest. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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I accept your challenge: /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Uglier yacht

 

[Rob_Webb]

That's not overly ugly. The rig is more concerning.

 

[jamesjermain]

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Can't see any detailed spec on the boat anywhere?


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See YM July P86.

Stand by for a significant posting later today.

 

[DickB]

Well I thnk I will try to be open minded and will take a look when it duly appears at SBS or LBS... But initial thoughts are not good... Very odd looking...

 

[Norman_E]

This Island Packet is just as ugly and probably more of a motor boat and less of a sailing yacht than the Moody.

 

[DickB]

Agreed... I quite like the standard IP but this pilot house version looks totally wierd... Saw one at LBS this year (I think...)

 

[Norman_E]

Yes, it was at LIBS. It is clearly intended to be a motor sailer with the emphasis on the motor part, because the rig is fairly small. Though I think it is ugly, this sort of boat does have some things in its favour. Firstly they might allow people who are getting on a bit for handling a big yacht to continue sailing, in comfort, and with the reassurance of a big engine. The shallow draft would also make this type of boat good for the European canals if the air draft is small enough once the rig is down.

 

[wotayottie]

It may well be ugly but I think its a small step in the right direction. We dont go out and buy cars that we have to dress up to use, have to sit in the cold and wet to drive (usually on a hard plastic park bench), and can only sensibly use for 4 months a year. So why should we do so on our boats - particularly in this miserably cold and soggy bit of Europe.

Even the stinkies do it better (in this respect only!!!)

 

[Captain Haddock]

Yuck! Don't like the patio it looks like it's been designed for those who like the idea of sailing but don't like the sailing bit

 

[michael_w]

Looks like those awful Dufour Atoll 43 charter boats that sail like a haystack.

 

[PIGLETSDREAM]

Recieved my news letter from Premier today with a flyer for the beast, had to remove it from the breakfast table because my porridge started to curdle. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[rwoofer]

I think I'm with you there.

If it means people go out sailing more often then it could only be a good thing. Look at the sheer number sailing boats designed for rougher stuff, but in reality never leave the marina. Owning a boat and not using it has to be the biggest travesty.

 

[rhumlady]

I wasn't in the water last year or this due to a large refit but it realy irritates me to see most of the boats on the moorings never going anywhere. They all rush to get in before May as well.