Marketing Description
Step aboard TUVALU - Moody 33 MKII Centre Cockpit.
A well proven and very capable cruising yacht, renowned for its solid construction, practical layout, and offshore pedigree. Designed by Angus Primrose and built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, the Mk2 version of the Moody 33 builds on the success of the original with a refined interior layout, improved helm position, and enhanced sailing performance – making it a favourite among serious sailors and liveaboard cruisers alike. This particular example has been significantly upgraded with a reliable Yanmar 3JH2E diesel engine and matching Yanmar SD31 sail-drive, offering exceptional efficiency, smooth operation, and trusted global support – a vital consideration for long-distance voyaging. These upgrades greatly enhance the yacht's capability for extended, self-sufficient cruising in remote areas. With her proven centre cockpit design, the Moody 33 Mk2 offers excellent protection at sea, a secure helm position with fixed screens, and a spacious aft cabin – features often found only in larger yachts. Her robust GRP hull, well-balanced sail plan, and thoughtfully designed deck layout make her equally suited to coastal cruising or serious blue-water passages.
Mechanical
Yanmar 3JH2E 38hp engine and a Yanmar SD31 sail drive fitted 1992 / 1993 which have both covered under 2700 hours.
New engine mounts - February 2025
New Saildrive diaphragm - February 2025
Electrical
1 X Engine Battery
2 X Domestic Batteries
4th battery for anchor winch - can be paralleled to domestic use.
300w wind charger (works but attention needed to bearings)
Sterling Power battery charger
Rigging
Masthead rig with inner forestay
Single spreaders
Navigation
Furuno radar with possible intermittent operation, always boots up but sometimes doesn’t respond to button presses.
AIS receiver connected to
Standard Horizon chart plotter AIS traffic visible on plotter.
Stowe anemometer with direction and apparent wind speed gauge.
Raymarine depth & speed
Raymarine autopilot with steering controlled by motor at the wheel.
Standard Horizon DCS VHF radio with NASA VHF amplifier.
Handheld Baofeng VHF radio.
Deck
2 X Meisner 28STA primary winches
1 X Lewmar 16 auxiliary winch
1 X Meisner 18ST halyard winch
2 X Lewmar 7 halyard winches
Pair of Simpson 100 stainless-steel davits
Canvas
Cockpit enclosure - attaches to fixed screen
Lazy jacks and sail bag
Miscellaneous
Bluetooth audio amplifier with Wharfdale speakers and TV inputs and line-out function should you wish to add more speakers.
Hot water calorifier heated by either the engine or shore power
Hot and cold water powered by electric pump with accumulators.
Accommodation
Forward V-berth
Accommodation for two adults with anchor chain storage beneath port side and large storage area starboard side with additional storage above the sleeping area, has its own opening hatch window. 12v lighting.
Saloon:
Bench seating for 7 which can be used as two single beds or the starboard side can be converted to a good sized double bed using cushions from the port side (additional cushions may be desirable to replace ones used from port side). Central table with two drop down leaves and central drinks storage can sit six or seven people. Chart table to aft of saloon with VHF and electrical switches above. Ample under seat storage and also a black waste tank (which was never used by myself, integrity unknown but probably ok) and macerator to drain waste tank. Manual and electric bilge pumps below cooker for emptying central bilge area and engine area. House battery compartment and switching. Large bookshelf to starboard, good storage and drinks cabinet to port. Access hatch for front of engine
Galley
Recently updated sink and taps and cooker. Fridge runs off 12v or mains, gas cooker has two hob burner, grill and oven and gas detector below.
Heads: recently updated in a brushed aluminium finish with modern sink, taps, lighting and shower mixer. Jabsco hand operated toilet (recently serviced) drains through hull or to waste tank. Shower drains to a sump in bathroom floor which is emptied though hull via an electric pump. Storage and third house battery under sink. Manual bilge pump at rear of heads for forward bilge area.
Cockpit: U-shaped seating around wheel and digital compass binnacle. Storage on port side has gas bottle compartment which drains through hull, good storage and the 100 litre fuel tank below. Starboard cockpit storage has the diesel heater and room for ten large fenders and 150 litre water tank below. Cockpit has permanent glass windows surrounding the front of the cockpit with a connecting canvas roof which completely encloses the cockpit. Access to engine. Companion ways to both saloon and aft cabin.
Aft cabin: has two large single beds with storage below and above bed area and access to the rear of the engine via a hatch and access to the steering quadrant.
Construction
GRP
Centre cockpit
Fin keel
Skeg hung rudder
Documentation
Previous bills of sale - evidencing 5 years clear title
Comprehensive file of many receipts for work done and equipment purchases.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
She recently underwent considerable modernisation and mechanical servicing which includes:March 2025: hull antifouled, above waterline sympathetically sanded and polished, cockpit windows painted, winches greased. Sacrificial anode and its through-hole fixings replaced and all cabling re-terminated. "Eberspacher" style heater fitted.February 2025: all three engine mounts, inner and outer sail drive diaphragms, all sail drive oil seals and all engine oil seals were replaced. Engine service performed including coolant change, oil filter and oil change. Saildrive oil and anode changed. Steering greasedDuring this time, a metal elbow for the sea water cooling was damaged but replaced with a non-Yanmar elbow which has proved completely reliable.2024: engine serviced, steering greased heads updated with new brushed aluminium effect interior and new sink, taps and shower mixer fitted.All woodwork including floors sanded and varnished. All other interior surfaces painted with appropriate paints. Bluetooth amplifier and speaker fitted.2023: engine serviced. Steering greased. Kitchen sink and taps replaced , retrimmed in brushed aluminium effect, cooker refreshed. Water leak from the davit through hole - the wooden plinths that the davits sit on were replaced and the area sealed and checked for ingress. This boat comes with a huge inventory, absolutely everything needed to run and maintain the boat will be included in the sale. This includes:Winch handles Windlass clutch handleKey for opening fuel and water capsDinghy and outboard Brand new life raft (£820) and flare pack (£225)Every tool that would ever be needed for advanced maintenance.Replacement filters, belts, fluids and lubricantsKitchenware Nearly full gas bottleSpare anchorSpare sailSpare starter motor- brand newAutopilot spares and replacement belts and motor.Safety equipment such as wooden bungs, low temperature welding rods, butyl rubber repair rolls, fire extinguishers , gas detectors Books and almanacs Loads of stainless screws and bolts and washers shackles , blocks etcCockpit tableDouble bed conversion for saloonLots of spare sheets and warps etc8 fendersFishing rodSeago 4 person dinghy (a bit tired but perfectly useable and reliable) with reliable 2hp Honda air-cooled petrol outboard and wooden oars.