Description
The Moody 31 MkII is a popular family cruiser with accommodation for six and good sailing performance. 'Cicero' is the wheel steering version and benefits from many upgrades and improvements over recent years. Some of the work carried out in a 2021/22 refit included new keel bolts, new headlinings, new hull stripes, all old antifouling removed and repainted and new Raymarine electronics. More recently she has had a new propeller as well as cutless bearing and stern gland, chainplates re-bedded, new diesel heater, new TV and solar panel. 'Cicero' has been very well maintained throughout her life and is presented in very good condition for her age.
Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The layout offers up to six berths with two double sleeping cabins separate from the saloon. In forecabin, V-berth with infill and stowage under. Opening hatch to foredeck. Hanging locker. In saloon, two settee berths with lockers behind. Fixed saloon table with drop leaves. Avtex 12/240v TV/DVD player (new March 2024). Chart table to port with dedicated seat. Galley opposite with Plastimo Neptune 2000 two burner gimballed gas cooker with grill and oven. Stainless steel sink with manually pumped cold water supply. 135 litre freshwater capacity. Refrigerator. Separate heads compartment with marine toilet (fresh water flush) and washbasin. New toilet pump 2023. Wet hanging locker. In aft cabin, double berth with hanging locker. Diesel fired hot air central heating (new 2023). LED interior lighting and interior re-varnished in 2021. Blue draylon upholstery.
Mechanical Systems
Located behind the companionway steps, 1988 Volvo MD2003, three cylinder, 28hp diesel engine. Electric start. Sea watercooled. Shaft drive to two blade propeller. New propeller, cutless bearing and PSS dripless seal fitted in 2024. Single lever control. 90 litre fuel capacity giving approximately 250 mile range at 6 knot cruising speed. Maximum speed under power 7 knots. The engine has been owner serviced for the last three years including oil and fuel filters and belt change in April 2025. New impellor March 2024.
Electrical Systems
2 x 12 volt 100Ah batteries both new 2022. Alternator charging. 240 volt shore power with Sterling Power Pro battery charger and ring main. 130 watt flexible solar panel (new 2024).
Sails and Spars
Masthead rigged sloop. Kemp Spars silver anodised aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging, age unknown. Chainplates lifted and resealed August 2023. Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks/stackpack. Furlex headsail furling system. Some lines led aft to cockpit. Two Lewmar 40 self-tailing sheet winches. Two Lewmar 8 halyard winches on coachroof. Lewmar 6 reefing winch on mast.
Mainsail - Parker & Kay - 2011 - Good
Furling genoa - Parker & Kay - 2015 - Good
Deck Equipment
25lb plough type anchor with 50m of chain and warp
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guard wires
Coachroof grabrails
Blue stackpack mainsail cover with lazyjacks
Blue sprayhood
Cockpit spray dodgers with boat name
Halyard bags
Deck hatch covers
Stainless steel transom boarding ladder
Various warps and fenders
Navigation Equipment
Raymarine i70 boat speed and log (new 2022)
Raymarine i70 echo sounder (new 2022)
Raymarine colour GPS/plotter (new 2022)
ICOM IC-330 DSC type VHF radio (new 2022) with Hawk VHF antenna
Deck level and masthead navigations lights, LED, all new 2022
Deck flood light
Safety Equipment
Two fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Gas alarm, CO detector & smoke alarm
Cockpit harness attachment points
Spotlight
Lifebuoy with floating light
Emergency tiller
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump (new 2022)
First aid kit
Radar reflector on mast
Available by Separate Negotiation
An inflatable dinghy and outboard engine are available by separate negotiation
Construction
Moody 31 MkII built in 1988 by Marine Projects to a design by Bill Dixon. White GRP hull with style stripes. White GRP superstructure with moulded non-slip to deck. Cast iron fin keel. Wheel steering to skeg hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit. Sugar scoop transom. Midship spring cleats. Hull stripped back and re-antifouled, 2021/2. Keel bolts re-bedded in 2022. Underwater hull antifouled and hull polished in December 2024 and new anodes fitted.
Disclaimer:
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 the specific needs of the new owner(s).