Overview
Discover the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and reliability with the Moody 38, meticulously maintained and ready to sail. Designed by Bill Dixon and built to the high standards of Moody Yachts, this vessel offers the ideal setting for those transitioning into a life at sea. Whether you're a tech-savvy couple seeking a floating office and home, a semi-retired professional craving tranquility and solitude, or an adventurous family on a sabbatical year, the Moody 38 caters to your every need without compromise. With its modern electrics, ample living spaces, and robust safety features, it stands as a testament to quality and thoughtful design.
A Vessel for All Seasons and Reasons: Equipped with solar panels, efficient energy storage, and a Volvo Penta diesel engine known for its reliability, this yacht ensures that your adventures are both eco-friendly and enjoyable. The spacious layout, including a centre cockpit, large aft cabin, and a versatile galley, makes it suitable for both solo voyages and memorable family moments. It’s a boat that understands the importance of being a comfortable, secure home away from home, with every detail crafted to enhance your time on the water.
Whether it's exploring the vibrant cultures of the Mediterranean, embarking on a digital nomad lifestyle across the seas, or teaching your children the wonders of marine life, this yacht promises to be your reliable companion. Priced sensibly to reflect its value and capabilities.
Construction
White GRP hullWhite, non-slip integrated, GRP deckWhite, centre cockpit, GRP superstructureIron shoal keel with bulbPartial skeg hung rudderWheel steering
2023 – Underwater profile stripped back to GRP and Iron, 4 coats of International Primocon undercoat applied followed by International Micron 300 Antifoul. Single coat of International Micron 350 applied April 2024
Machinery
Volvo Penta MD22L-A diesel engine (original)3020 recorded hours (March 2024)Shaft drive to fixed 3-blade propellorEngine exhaust elbow replaced January 2020Assorted hand toolsAssorted electrical tools
Spares include:AlternatorVolvo heat exchange elbowVolvo freshwater pumpsea water pump sealVolvo 40/60 coolant (>12L)belts, impellors, fuel filters, oil filters, thermostat and many more
Service and Maintenance:In the last four years the engine/gearbox has had regular service. Oil changes approximately every 100hrs. Engine filters, belt, impellor every second service. Sea water cooling system flushed/soaked every year. Fresh water cooling system flushed and replaced with new Volvo Penta 60/40 coolant every 2 years.
Electrics
12v, 48v and 220v onboard circuits2 x Victron Li-Ion 200ah domestic batteries Feb 2021Victron sealed lead 130ah domestic battery Feb 2021Nord sealed lead 115ah engine start battery Feb 20202 x 215W Solar panels Feb 20212 x 50W Solar panels2 x 48v Victron MPPT controllers Feb 202112v Victron MPPT control Feb 20212 x DC-DC 48v -12v Converters Feb 2021Sterling alternator controllerVictron Multiplus 48v 5kva inverter/charger Feb 2021Programming interface for Multiplus inverter/charger Feb 2021Victron Energy VE.Bus BMS Feb 2021Victron Color Control GX Feb 2021Cabling, breaker boxes, bus bars and fuses replaced Feb 2021Shore power with 3 x >20m cables with adaptorsStirling Pro Save C galvanic isolator on shore power
Spares include:Victron Charge controller for setting battery type on PhoenixVictron Programming interface for Multiplus Inverter ChargerQuick 1 Windlass solenoid T503 12v 1500WQuick 1 Windlass handheld controlCable, wiring, plugs, sockets, relays, fuses, breakers, connectors
Tankage
227ltrs Steel diesel tank27ltrs Diesel fuel container2 x Aluminium water tanks 405ltrs total capacity86ltrs Tektanks high-density polyethylene holding tank
Rig And Sails
Sloop riggedAluminium, Kemp mast, boom and spinnaker poleStainless steel wire standing rigging 2007
Winches2 x Lewmar ST44 primary winches2 x Lewmar ST30 halyard winchesLewmar 24 halyard winchLewmar ST16 main winchLewmar 8 genoa furler winch
SailsWhite, Lucas in-mast furling mainsail 2007White, Kemp roller-furling genoa 2009UV Protective strip replaced November 2023White heavy weather roller-furling genoaMulti-coloured cruising chute with snuffer
Accommodation
Sleeps 5 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloonForward double V-berth cabinForward heads with W/C connected to holding tank and showerPipework replaced August 2022Walkthrough saloon with U-shaped seating to starboardSofa seating to port2 x Saloon tables removable and can swivelBlue saloon upholsteryL-shape galley to portWalkthrough cabin to starboard(Currently used for storage, no mattress)Aft master cabin with centreline double berthAft ensuite heads with W/C (direct discharge) and showerLight wood interior joineryAll lighting changed to LEDOpening portlights and hatches with insect screensFour-way wind scoopStandard hatch wind scoop6’2” – 5’10” headroomCarpet in all cabins
Spares include:Jabsco 1 Electric waste pumpJabsco 2 Twist & Lock heads pumpsJabsco Water Pump – Paar Max 3Jabsco head service spare parts.
Domestic
Spinflow Nelson gas cooker with oven grill and two hobs2 x Stainless steel sinksFrigoboat fridge re-gassed January 2024Vivax IM-122T Icemaker20ltrs Calorifer replaced 2021Cutlery and crockery for 8Instapot pressure cooker (3L)Various cooking utensilsPioneer CD/Radio2x Caframo 12v fans (main cabin and saloon)Inventor Avra dehumidifierClock and Barometer setDigital temperature/humidity monitors (saloon and main cabin)Vintage oil lampWhite board
Deck
Lofrans Kobra electric windlass 201120kg Rocna bow anchor (2010) with 70m/8mm chainChain re-galvanised February 202323kg Fortress FX 23 anchor with 12m/8mm chainSnubber line with chain hookSpare snubber chain hook10 x Mooring warps70m Med mooring line (with 5m chain with carabiners)50m Med mooring line (with 2x2.5m chain with carbiners)30m Spare med mooring line19 x Assorted fender2 x Standard boathooksMoorfast boathookAluminium Pasarelle mountable forward and aftBlue sprayhoodBlue biminiSwim ladder on transomDeck shower on transom (tap inside port lazarette)3 x Gas bottles in gas lockerGas Control Solenoid Valve (in gas locker)15m water hose and assorted hose fittingsTwo stage filter manifold for filling fresh waterLights - navigation lights, deck light, mast light, steaming light
Diving Equipment12L Steel Faber SCUBA tank with backpackScuba regulator setDiving weight belt - for cleaning or inspection below waterlineRegulator set serviced February 2024SCUBA tank last hydrostatic test June 2022
Navigation
Silva 125 pedistal compassRaymarine C90W PlotterAutohelm Tridata speed/logAutohelm Tridata depth sounderCruiser wind indicatorRadar Furuno colour radarRaymarine Ray 54E VHF2 x Standard Horizon HX270 handheld VHF radioAutohelm ST7000 autopilotAutohelm personal hand compassDigital Yacht GPSRaymarine Raystar 125 plus GPS sensor (spare)BinocularsCharts and pilot books for Greek waters, West Mediterranean, Turkey
Current owners rarely use installed chartplotter or radar (unplugged, mounts under the companionway, stored in the v-berth cupboard), preferring to utilise modern online apps, including Navionics, Predict Wind, Windy, Navily, Marine Traffic, and Google Maps. Nearly all passages were done in daylight hours during favourable weather conditions.
Tenders
Zodiac 2.6m C260 Airlite3 Piece wooden floorCapacity 3 Adults, one childYamaha 6hp outboard (serviced 2023)5L tender fuel container11L tender fuel container12L external fuel tank with hose for outboard engine2 x paddles for tender plus 2 x sparesManual pump bailer for tenderAnchor line and warp for tender2 x ~ 3kg dinghy anchorsStand up paddle board with paddle, bag and leg strap2 x Citizen fold-up bicycles with carry baskets, locks and lights
Spare include:Bilge discharge valveInflation valvesPatches and adhesiveSpark plugs, fuel filter
Safety
Lifeguard DSB Deutsche Schlauchboot 6-person life raftServiced March 20215 x Manual fire extinguishersAuto extinguisher in engine bayFire blanket2 x Electric bilge pumps2 x Manual bilge pumps4 x Crewsaver life jackets4 x Jackstays (2 x cockpit to mast, 2 x mast to anchor locker)Grab bagACR Globel Fix EPIRB7 x Flares (Yacht)2 x Flares (Tender)Horseshoe collar lifebuoyStatic radar reflector between spreadersStandard dan buoyPilot gas Monitoring System (in galley)Gas bubble leak detector (in gas locker)Portable CO gas monitor (main cabin)2 x Manual air hornsMan overboard rescue slingThrowing line2 x Raymarine life tag system (2 tags)Handheld spotlight with socket in anchor lockerBolt cuttershacksawPetzl rope access harnessASAP fall arrest device and Edelrid ropePantin ascenderClimbing helmetFire axe
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.
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