Our current boat

2003 - Present

Portrait photo of Hoptoad: Moody 46
Cruising the Puget Sound

Our Moody 46 was designed by Laurent Giles. Originally Giles’s design was a 44' sailing yacht, later extended by 2 feet. A total of 32 Carbineers (44s and 46s) were built in Southampton, England by the Moody Brothers in the early to mid 70s.

We carry 230 gallons of diesel, 200 gallons of fresh water powered by a 356 Perkins. She weighs approximately 40,000 pounds loaded and is ready to go cruising.

She is our 3rd sailboat by this name which comes from the children’s story book Pippi Longstock, by Astrid Lindgren. The Pippi stories were a popular favorite back when the boys were young sailors.

  • Light wind day returning from Blake Island

    Seattle, WA

  • Anchored in the San Juans

    San Juan Islands, WA

  • New Bottom Paint March 2021

    Canal Boat Yard, Seattle WA

  • Winter weekend getaway

    Blake Island, WA

Specifications

Design
Moody 46
Year Built
1974
Construction Material
Fiberglass
Rig
Ketch
Length
46 ft
Beam
12.5 ft
Draft
6 ft
Cruising Speed
6 knots (6.9 mph)
Max Speed
8.5 knots (9.8 mph)

Equipment

The most important (or favorite!) pieces of gear on Hoptoad.