Moody 38 CC built 1994 by Marine Projects, UK to Bill Dixon design. Popular and highly respected Centre Cockpit cruiser. Shoal bulb keel (ideal for the shallows and canals), wheel steering, Accom for 6/7 in 2 double cabins & saloon, two heads. Powered by 50hp Volvo (2,873hrs), sloop rigged (2009) with Hyde in-mast furling main, genoa sails, solar panels 300w, batteries 2021/22. Holding tank, Hercules tender (2021). Long term British ownership. One of (perhaps the) best Moody 38 we have seen! VAT paid. £64,950
Spring 2024 – All the usual winter servicing & maintenance has been carried out, the owners will be back on board (late April 24) for general systems check over etc. & engine run up.
Of extra note this Moody 38 (being under 12m) is one of the larger yachts with proven ocean-going capabilities still to be conveniently within the (super cheap) TEPAI lower band as she is below the 12m cut off, an attractive cruising bonus………..
Construction
Moody 38 CC built by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd 1994Designed by Bill DixonWhite GRP hull, deck & structureTeak in centre cockpitShoal bulb keelSkeg hung rudderWheel steering
Preventative epoxy treatment 2002Last survey 2009
LOA: 37’6 (11.43m)LWL: 31’6 (9.60m)Beam: 12’8 (3.86m)Draft: 4’6 (1.37m)Displacement 8,182kgBallast 3,114kg
Machinery
Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp (original engine)Hours: 2873 August 2023Cambelt hours 187 August 2023Shaft drive to 3 bladed feathering prop
Electrics
3 x 110 a/h domestic batteries (July 2021)1 x engine start battery (June 2022)12v & 220v systemsCharging from engine, shore & solar powerShore power40 amp Newmar battery charger300w solar panels2 x 220v fans
Tankage
Fuel: 227 ltrs in single steel tankWater: 364 ltrs in 2 s/s tanks (tanks linked)Holding: 83 ltrs in single plastic tank
Rig And Sails
Sloop rigged s/s (from 2009)Kemp/Seldon spars – alloySpinnaker pole and winches
Inmast furling mainsail, by Hyde Sails, white (19/20 yrs old)Roller furling genoa, by Hyde Sails, white (19/20 yrs old)
All winches by Lewmar2 x 44 ST Genoa winches2 x 30 Spinnaker winches2 x 16 main winches1 x halyard winch (on mast)2 x 8 travelers
Accommodation
See layout attachedAccom for 4/7 throughout in 2 double cabins (forward V berth & aft double master cabin) with possible 3 singles in saloon and passage berth. Galley to port, Nav station to stbd2 x Jabsco heads ensuite (port/stbd – fore & aft)Stripped wooden flooring throughout saloonLight teak joinered interiorBlue fabric upholsteryCarpet in cabinsNew solid teak washboard (2022)
Domestic
25ltr calorifierPlastimo Neptune 2500 cookerOven, grill & 2 burner hobDouble s/s sinkSony TVKenwood radioAssorted pots/pans/utensils etcSafe (located in bosuns locker)(Eberspacer heater does not work)
Deck
Lewmar Cayman electric windlass16kg Kobra windlass with 80m 8mm chain15kg Fortress anchor with 6m chain & 50m warp
SprayhoodBiminiTeak cockpit table (2021)Various (8) warpsFenders (10)Swim/boarding ladderWooden passerelleStern swim platform
Navigation
Plastimo compassAutohelm -speed/log/depthRaymarine plotterRaymarine 54E VHFST6000 autopilotAIS recieverEasy NavtexNavigation lightsMasthead nav lights led
Tenders
Hercules T-270 ki tender (June 2021) carried on deck or towedSuzuki 2hp outboard (serviced April 2023)
Safety
4 person life raft (needs service)EPIRBDan buoyLife buoy4 fire extinguishersFire blanketElectric & manual bilge pumps4 life jacketsJack staysRadar reflector (mast head)Emergency tillerGas alarmGrab bag
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.
Comments
Bought by the current British owners in the UK 2008. Since then they have sailed from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Northern France, River Seine, the French Canals, Rhone, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy and Greece where she has been for some years.
April 2024: Owners Update After Visiting For Checks.
Engine run to temp and all was well.Outflow of water from the exhaust was very good.FYI The impeller in the cooling system has not been changed nor has the fuel filter. Engine oil and filter were changed at the end of last seasonHolding tank was emptied and cleaned by the yard.The solar panels are connected as are the batteries.
General Info From Moody Owners Archives:
Moody 38 (circa 1990’s)Introduced: September 1991Ceased: November 1996Built by: Marine Projects (Plymouth) LimitedDesigner: Bill DixonBoats Built: 163Berths: 7
Imast furling mainsail and furling genoa were standard on the Moody 38. Forward cabin: 2 single convert to a double, en-suite access to Forward shower/toilet: marine toilet and separate shower, hot and cold water. Saloon: Ushaped settee, second settee opposite, folding leaf dining table. Galley: hot cooker. navigation area: Chart table, cabin: passage berth with stowage under and lockers above. Master Suite: Large central double berth, opening portlights in transom and cabin sides, en-suite shower/toilet compartment with marine wc, shower.
Title Documents And Tax
List of All documents seen prior to setting details live for mkting.
Copy – Current British SSR CertificateCopy – Brexit Location letterCopy – Bill of Sale 2008 (to current British owners)Copy – Bill of Sale 2002Copies – First Bills of Sale Manufacturers/Agents (1994)Copy – Original VAT invoice (1994)Copy – Lloyds hull construction certificate (1994)Copy – Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paidPre dates RCD Built 1994
Disclaimer And Travelling To Inspect
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