Moody 30 (1977) Zu verkaufen in Gillingham Marina, Kent, Vereinigtes Königreich

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1977 Moody 30 for sale in Kent.

 The Moody 30, designed by Angus Primrose, offers spacious and comfortable accommodation given its size, featuring a straightforward yet highly functional layout. Its reputation for superb handling on the water and its solid build adds to its appeal. "Rosemarine" presents a unique opportunity to acquire a high-quality yacht that has been well-maintained by its current owner. A berth available at Gillingham Marina is also available. An early viewing is highly recommended. A 2018 survey report is available upon request.

The Moody 30 offers six berths across two cabins. It boasts a generous headroom of approximately 6 feet, ensuring a spacious feel throughout. 

In the forepeak, is a comfortable double berth, complete with an infill. An opening deck hatch overhead not only facilitates ventilation but also provides natural light.

Located aft of the forepeak is the separate Heads compartment,  equipped with a marine toilet and a single wash basin with shower attachment with hot and cold water with storage underneath,  

The saloon has an off-centre table to port with two folding leaves, with a U-shaped settee. The saloon table lowers to make into a double berth. On the starboard side, additional settee seating offers a single berth with convenient under-seat and shelf storage. 

Aft on the port side is the galley with a 2-burner gas stove complete with a grill and oven, alongside a microwave for convenience. A sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a cool box, and ample storage space. Hot water is supplied by a 240v immersion water heater. 

Opposite the galley to starboard lies the quarter berth. The upholstery throughout the Moody 30 boasts a pleasing grey velour. For comfort, there's an Eberspaecher D2 diesel cabin heater equipped with a timer. There is a TV/DVD player with a Glomex Ariel securely mounted on the mast, ensuring quality reception for enjoyable viewing experiences. 

Descending through the companionway reveals a spacious cockpit, impressively proportioned considering the yacht's size, offering seating for up to six individuals and ample storage within a deep lockers.  

The yacht has Wheel steering enhancing the sailing experience with its direct control. Instrumentation within the cockpit includes essentials such as a compass, depth gauge, wind direction indicator, and speed log, ensuring navigation and monitoring capabilities are at hand. With engine controls positioned at the rear of the cockpit provide easy access for propulsion management.  

Overall, the Moody 30 epitomizes comfort, convenience, and safety, making it an ideal choice for embarking on long-distance sailing adventures.

• Anchor – CQR Plow, 15kg.
• Windlass – Electric with remote at the helm and forward.
• Mainsail cover
• Sprayhood.
• Cockpit enclosure
• Cockpit dodgers
• Binnacle cover
• Halyard Bags
• Boarding ladder
• 4 x Mooring warps.
• 8 x Fenders

• Steering compass – Plastimo Olympic 100
• Depth – Raymarine
• Speed log – Navman Speed 310
• Wind speed and direction -Raymarine ST60+
• VHF Radio – ICOM IC-M421
• GPS & Chart plotter – Lowrance Global Map 5150C
• Standalone Radar - JRC 1000
• Autopilot – Simrad
• LED Navigation lights – Deck level
• Anchor light.
• Digital clock and barometer - Nauticalia

• 2 x Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Blanket
• Gas Alarm
• 2 x Jack Stays
• 2 x Cockpit harness points
• 2 x Harnesses
• 4 x Life jackets
• Deck Light
• 2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys
• Emergency tiller
• 1 x Manuel bilge pump
• 1 x Electric bilge pump
• Radar reflector – Firdell Clipper 210
• First Aid Kit

Debuting in 1975 and staying in production for four years, the Moody 30, with approximately 150 units sold shares the hallmark high-volume hull design with markedly flared bows, characteristic of all Angus Primrose-designed Moody ranging from 27 to 40 feet. The interior features predominantly wood-effect plastic laminate, with genuine teak trim throughout. 

Manufactured by Marine Projects Ltd in Plymouth, this 1977 Moody 30 showcases a white GRP hull with a red hull strip, while the decks feature non-slip surfaces for safety. Sporting a steel fin keel and wheel steering controlled by a skeg rudder, it boasts a self-draining cockpit for added convenience. 

Last  out of the water in July 2023, when this Moody 30 underwent essential maintenance, including antifouling, replacement of anodes, and hull polishing. The owner is only selling as he is retiring from sailing. A copy a 2018 survey report is available upon request. 

Whilst preparing these details we have seen the following documentation:

• Bill of Sale in the owner's name
• Previous Bills of Sale
• Proof of location on 31st December 2020
• 2018 Survey report

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and 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 on our part. 

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

The Moody 30 features a masthead sloop rig, with a deck-stepped Proctor aluminium mast and boom, stainless steel standing rigging replaced in 2017. It has a Furlex 200s furling headsail system and a slab reefing mainsail, complemented by lazy jacks for added convenience.  

Winches:

2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing sheet winches

1 x Lewmar 16 self-tailing halyard winch

2 x Lewmar 7 on mast winches  

Sails:

1 x Mainsail (New in 2018, good condition)

1 x Genoa (New in 2013, Fair Condition. Needs new UV Strip)

1 x Cruising Chute (New in 2021, Good Condition)

1 x Snuffer (New in 2021, Unused)