1997/98 Moody 36 Centre Cockpit Bilge Keel – Rare Shallow-Draft Cruiser
Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects, Avalon of Hamble is a superbly specified example of the sought-after Moody 36 Centre Cockpit. She is one of just fifteen rare bilge keel versions ever built.
With a shallow 1.2m draft, she delivers exceptional cruising versatility. Explore creeks, access drying harbours, and cruise shallow coastlines with confidence. Her twin keels allow safe drying out, while the renowned Moody hull form ensures steady, sea-kindly performance offshore.
The centre cockpit features wheel steering and deep coamings for secure, comfortable sailing. She handles with ease short-handed or as a couple.
A reliable Volvo MD2040 40hp engine powers her, showing 1,561 hours as of February 2026. The saildrive and folding prop enhance efficiency under sail. A Vetus 55kgf bow thruster, upgraded with a six-bladed prop in 2023, provides precise manoeuvring in tight marinas. Tankage includes 218 litres of fuel, 327 litres of water, and a 30-litre holding tank.
Her Selden sloop rig, with standing rigging renewed in 2016, carries a Hyde fully battened mainsail and furling genoa. A Crusader cruising chute adds downwind performance. Lewmar self-tailing winches ensure simple, controlled sail handling.
A comprehensive 2023 refit significantly enhanced comfort and autonomy. She benefits from a new sprayhood, cockpit enclosure, bimini, and stackpack. A 110W Marlec solar panel and upgraded batteries support extended off-grid cruising.
Below decks, seven berths span two cabins. The generous aft owner’s suite offers privacy and comfort. Eberspacher heating extends the season. A well-equipped galley and a full Raymarine navigation suite complete the inventory.
Freshly antifouled and prepared for the 2026 season, she lies ashore at Birdham Pool Marina and is ready for inspection. This is a rare opportunity to secure a cruising-ready Moody 36 Centre Cockpit with shallow-draft capability.
Construction
White GRP hull
Solid white GRP laminate below waterline
Balsa core sandwich above waterline hull
White GRP with integrated non-slip deck
Balsa core sandwich deck with extensive non slip surface
Bilge keel type
Teak capped bulwark toe rails
Bow midships and stern heavy weight stainless steel mooring cleats
Forward towing and mooring bollard
Wheel steering with cables to aft quadrant and balanced rudder
Machinery
Volvo MD2040 40hp
Original engine age
1561 engine hours 01.02.26 not certified
Saildrive to folding prop
Vetus BOW5512 55kgf bow thruster new 6 bladed prop 2023
Tankage
218 ltrs fuel capacity
327 ltrs water capacity in 2 tanks
30 ltrs holding capacity
Electrics
12v and 220v onboard voltage
3 x YUASA L35 115Amp/H domestic batteries 2023
DYNAMP 40Amp/H engine battery 2026
Merlin Poweramp 220 VAC multi stage 2 output battery charger
Studer SBM-01 high precision battery monitor at chart table
110w Marlec Sunpower solar panel with PWM controller fitted 2023
Galvanic isolator fitted
Shore power
Rig & Sails
Sloop rig
Stainless steel standing rigging 2016
Selden spars with Selden spinnaker pole fitted to mast
Winches
2 x Lewmar 44 self tailing 2 speed genoa sheet winches
Lewmar 32 self tailing 2 speed halyard winch
Lewmar 16 single speed with Wincher halyard winch
Lewmar 16 self tailing single speed furling winch
Sails
Hyde Fully battened mainsail with 3 reefs led back to cockpit 2012
Hyde furling genoa 2012
Crusader cruising chute with snuffer 2010 little used spinnaker
Accommodation
7 berths
2 cabins
2 double berths
3 single berths
Heads
Eberspacher D3LC diesel cabin heating
Plastimo Atlantic Plus 2 burner hob grill and oven cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Kenwood KDC-4060 entertainment system with 2 internal and 2 cockpit speakers
Joinery from specifications
Deck
Simpson Lawrence Horizon Express windlass
CQR type anchor with 35 meters 10mm galvanised chain 2023
Danforth type kedge anchor with 40 meters Anchorplait
Full complement of warps and fenders including 2 ball fenders and fender skirt
Boat hook and mooring hook
Swimming ladder
Inflatable dinghy stowage system on stern with base mounts for davits or arch
Hot and cold deck shower
Spray hood with bimini and full cockpit enclosure
Navigation
Raymarine Quantum 2018 radar
Raymarine Axium Pro 2018 plotter
Raymarine ST600 Plus 1998 autopilot
Raymarine i50 2018 speed log
Raymarine i60 2018 wind indicator
Raymarine i50 2018 depth
ICS NAV4 Plus 1998 Navtex
Plastimo 1998 compass
Standard Horizon GX1850GPS with binnacle mounted RAM4 remote mic 2022/23 VHF
Axiom onboard wireless network not enabled or tested
Raymarine AIS700 Class B transceiver 2018 AIS receiver transmitter
Axiom Plus mounted in Scanstrut pod at helm
VHF remote mic at helm
Depth speed wind and multi display mounted by hatch under spray hood
Garmin GPS 120XL backup at chart table
ICS NAV4 Navtex receiver at chart table
Tenders
Tender by arrangement
Outboard by arrangement
Safety
2 life buoys
Dan buoy
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Radar reflector
Emergency tiller
Gas alarm
Fire blanket
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, in this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
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