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Moody S31 for sale (1997) in Ipswich Beacon, United Kingdom

£37,500 GBP
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The Moody S31 is a well-regarded 9.68-meter cruising yacht, masterfully constructed by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1997. Designed by Bill Dixon, this GRP-hulled beauty features a performance-oriented sloop rig and offers spacious accommodation, including six berths. Notable upgrades include an electric windlass and a full cockpit enclosure for enhanced comfort. The yacht is powered by a Volvo Penta MD2020 engine and features a sail drive with a 2-bladed folding propeller. With a fractional rig, slab reefed mainsail, and a Kemp furling headsail, this vessel handles gracefully. Ideal for east coast cruising, Seahaven includes modern navigation equipment, a pressurised hot and cold water system, and a 180-litre water capacity, ensuring a superb sailing experience.

About this Moody S31

General information
Make/model
Moody S31
Price
£37,500 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
Seahaven
Year
1997
Designer
Bill Dixon
Location
Ipswich Beacon, United Kingdom

The Moody S31 is regarded as a well-built cruiser offering a good performance and spacious accommodation for its size. Seahaven has had regular inventory updates since 2012 including an electric windlass (2018) and cockpit enclosure (2020). She is also fitted with a fridge (2020) and pressurised hot and cold water system. A superb east coast cruiser!

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

There is space for 6 berths within the fore cabin, saloon and aft cabin. Upfront there is a double V-berth with an infill and an opening hatch to foredeck. Moving aft into the saloon, to centre there is a folding table with storage and two single bunks to port and starboard. Further back to starboard, there is a separate heads compartment with sea toilet, wash basin and shower. Opposite to port is the L-shaped galley with a two burner, gas cooker, oven and grill (new burner unit 2022) and sink. Behind the galley is the aft cabin with double bunk that takes up the full beam and has its own hatchway to the cockpit. The boat is equipped with an approximately 180L water tank with hot and cold pressurised water. Multicoloured upholstery and blue curtains. Eberspacher cabin heater.

Mechanical Systems

The boat is fitted with a Volvo Penta MD2020 accessed from under the companion way and aft cabin. 19 HP, twin cylinder, naturally aspirated engine. Fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. Sail drive with 2-bladed folding prop and has an approximately 90 litre fuel tank. The engine was last serviced August 2025. The following work has also taken place:

  • New Saildrive seal and hull gasket fitted 2012
  • Through hull skin fittings and valves replaced 2012
  • Electrical Systems

  • One 12 v Engine Starter battery (new 2018)
  • Two 12 v Domestic batteries (new 2018)
  • Alternator charging
  • 240 volts Shore power system with outlets
  • Battery charger
  • 2012 Ultrasonic Antifouling system
  • Sails and Spars

    Fractional rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck-stepped alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel rigging (2012). Kemp silver anodised spars (serviced 2012). Slab reefed mainsail system with stack pack & lazy jacks and furling headsail system. All four winches are Lewmar (2 halyard 16ST and 2 sheet winches 30ST) Furlex 200 furler (2012). All lines lead aft to cockpit except main outhaul. Bowsprit. Selden rod kicker.

  • Mainsail / Kemp / 2012 (valeted 2025)
  • Furling genoa / Kemp / 2012 (valeted 2025)
  • Cruising chute with snuffer / Crusader / 2013 (valeted 2025)
  • Spare Mainsail / Hood
  • Spare Jib / Hood
  • Deck Equipment

  • Bruce Anchor and chain
  • Quick Electrical anchor windlass
  • Sprayhood
  • Various fenders and warps
  • Stackpack
  • Full cockpit enclosure (2020)
  • Spinlock tiller extension (2015)
  • Boat hook
  • Tiller extension by Spinlock (2015)
  • Boarding ladder
  • Navigation Equipment

  • All systems are integrated
  • Raymarine ST60+ instrument pack, radar, C125 colour chart plotter
  • AIS 650
  • Raymarinen autopilot (new 2025)
  • 2012 Navionics 28G chart card
  • I-COM M411 VHF
  • 2013 Phillips DAB radio/ CD player
  • Safety Equipment

  • Seasava Plus R liferaft
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Radar reflector
  • Navigation lights
  • Electric bilge
  • Manual bilge
  • Deck light
  • MOB sling
  • Construction

    Built by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1997 to a Bill Dixon design. White GRP hull with style stripe. White GRP deck with a moulded non-slip finish. Cast iron fin keel. Tiller steering to a skeg hung rudder. Last out of the water in April 2024 when the hull was polished and antifouled.

    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 their 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).

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    Construction
    Hull
    White GRP monohull
    Keel
    Fin Keel
    Measurements
    Length overall
    9.68 metres
    Length waterline
    8.08 metres
    Beam
    3.30 metres
    Draft
    1.68 metres
    Displacement
    4,816 kg
    Propulsion
    Engine
    Volvo Penta MD2020
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Fuel capacity
    90 litres
    Accommodation
    Number of cabins
    2
    Number of berths
    6
    Drinking water capacity
    180 litres
    Broker/Dealer Information

    Clarke & Carter - Clarke & Carter - Essex

    Burnham Yacht Harbour
    Burnham on Crouch
    Essex
    CM0 8BL
    United Kingdom
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