Marketing Description
'Arun Moon' Hillyard Moonfleet 36 built by David Hillyard Yachts of Littlehampton to a Laurent Giles design. Originally ordered at the 1990 boat show the final fit out took place towards the end of 1991 and commissioned 1992 the boat is now with her third owner. During her current ownership she has benefited from new s/s standing rigging 2023, new sails, new upholstery 2025, full suite of Raymarine navigational equipment 2023, all sea cocks replaced 2025 plus so much more... This boat presents exceptionally well and is afloat on her berth here at Conwy Marina. Engine serviced by owner May 2025 and last ashore and antifouled May 2025. Don't miss out on this one time opportunity to purchase an excellent example of a Moonfleet 36, book a viewing now!
Mechanical
Perkins Prima M50
52HP diesel engine
Shaft driven to a fixed 3 bladed bronze propeller
Bow thruster - fitted new 2023
Engine serviced twice a year by Owner - last serviced 2025
All filters/ oil/ new hoses/ new stern gland 2025
All seacocks replaced with composites - May 2025
Antifouled - May 2025
Electrical
12V and 240V systems
3X 12V batteries (House/ Starter/ Bow thruster)
240V shore power with cable
Charging via alternator and 240V battery charger
2X Solar panels 325w
Rutland wind turbine - New
New diesel blown air heating - 2023
Electric windlass with remote
LED lighting with colour changing remote under saloon rails
Water:
Hot and cold pressurised water
Water heated via calorifier and electric immersion
Rigging
Masthead sloop with twin spreaders
Aluminium deck stepped mast and boom by TAB
Stainless steel standing rigging replaced 2023 with twin backstays
Facnor furling system LS200 - New 2023
In-mast furling mainsail
Inner forestay with Highfield lever
Rod kicker
Running rigging all led aft to the cockpit
Lewmar winches 2X 46st and 2X 30st
Sail Wardrobe:
Mainsail - Boatshed new 2023
Genoa - Boatshed new 2023
Navigation
All new navigations suite fitted in 2023 to include:
Raymarine speed/ log/ wind
Raymarine Doblar Radar
Raymarine GPS
Raymarine Axiom Plotter
Autopilot Linekar Drive
Raymarine AIS
Plastimo Compass
Deck
Delta 25 anchor with 75m/ 10mm chain - New April 2025
Simpson Lawrence windlass (Manual)
Assorted fenders and warp
Boathook
Boarding ladder
Outboard engine bracket
Davits
Gates in guard rails
Fold down cockpit table from binnacle
Safety
2X manual bilge pumps and 1X electric bilge pumps
Emergency Tiller
Danbuoy
Canvas
Sprayhood - New 2024
Cockpit cover - New 2024
Miscellaneous
Dinghy and outboard
Accommodation
5/6 berths in 2 cabins
Forward Cabin:
Two single full length 'V' berths with foam mattresses
Infill cushion to convert berths into double
Large stowage compartments under berths
Lewmar deck hatch overhead
Dorade ventilator
Vanity locker and a full hanging locker
Door heading aft to saloon and forward heads compartment
Forward Heads:
Access doors to both the forward cabin and saloon
Plastic dropdown wash basin with pressurised hot and cold water - New
Shower mixer tap with shower tray and teak grating
Shower tray electric pump
Jabsco electric toilet - new pipes and macerators have been serviced (Jabsco)
Opening deck hatch overhead
Saloon:
Large 'U' shaped seating area to port with solid table and central bench seat.
TV and sound bar, wall mounted
Upholstered in grey 2025 with new foam and material
Stowage below seating areas
Lined cherry and holly effect teak flooring
Lockers outboard to port
Galley:
Linear galley to starboard comprising of a twin stainless steel sink set into Formica worktop
Above the galley area are lockers with cupboards and drawers beneath
Gimballed Plastimo 2-burner stove, oven and grill
Refrigerator - New 2023
Workshop/ Store room:
On the starboard side aft of the galley is a workshop with stowage
Aft heads:
Access doors to both the aft cabin and saloon
Stainless steel wash basin set in Formica worktop with pressurised hot and cold water
Shower mixer tap with shower tray and teak grating
Shower tray electric pump
Jabsco electric toilet (pipes new and macerator serviced)
Opening deck hatch overhead
Navigational chart table:
Comfortable forward facing chart table with hanging locker behind
Owners Aft Cabin:
A true owner's suite with a double berth and stowage underneath
Hanging locker, drawers and lockers
Lewmar deck hatch overhead
Large mirror
Access door to aft heads
Construction
Hillyard Moonfleet 36 built by David Hillyard Yachts of Littlehampton to the design of Laurent Giles. The final fit-out took place towards the end of 1991 and into early 1992, all works were supervised by Geo. Philip (Marine Surveyor), on instructions from the owners. Electrics were subcontracted to William Osbourne Electrics of Littlehampton. First commissioned 1992.
GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Blue painted topsides with a gold hull stripe
Long keel with oron ballast
Partial skeg supported balanced rudder with stainless steel rudder post and bronze heel shoe
Wheel steering
LOA: 10.97m
LWL: 8.76m
Beam: 3.73m
Draft (max): 1.60m
Displacement: 7,711kg
Ballast: 3,175kg
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.