Moody 425 in vendita (1989) in Mid Essex, Regno Unito

The Moody 425 is often considered to be the ultimate cruising Moody of their time, combining luxurious accommodation and a comfortable cockpit in an easily managed size. The centre cockpit layout is perfect for long term or liveaboard cruising, offering two excellent double sleeping cabins and lots of easily accessed storage. This, combined with attractive lines and Moody's excellent reputation for durability and build quality, make them a very attractive choice for bluewater and long distance sailing. Maximo benefits from many significant upgrades including a larger lightly used modern engine, hydraulic bow thruster and anchor windlass, diesel heating, holding tank, and recent standing rigging (new 2019). Only for sale due to her owner's plans changing, she represents an amazing opportunity to buy a well specified example of these versatile yachts at an attractive price!

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Accommodation

The Moody 425 layout offers up to 8 berths in 4 cabins with two double berth sleeping cabins each with en suite access to separate heads compartments. There is approx. 6'3" max headroom in the saloon and galley, and over 6' in both forward and aft cabins.
FORECABIN: Fitted with two large single berths which convert to a double V-berth, excellent storage provided by a large hanging locker, shelved stowage locker, beneath-berth stowage, and eye-level lockers, an opening hatch to the foredeck, and en suite access to the forward heads.
FORWARD HEADS: Separate heads compartment to starboard fitted with a marine toilet (new toilet and pipework 2024), washbasin, and shower. The compartment is finished in wipe-clean laminate surfaces with lockers for storage, an opening hatch for light and ventilation, and can be accessed both from the saloon passageway and forecabin.
SALOON: The saloon has a large U-shaped settee to starboard, a central dining table with folding leaves and storage, and a second settee to port. Easily accessed storage is provided by a range of lockers and shelves, and two opening hatches and fixed portlights provide natural light and ventilation. Contoured cushions with deep bases and decorative teak and holly veneered flooring create a comfortable and welcoming feel.
GALLEY: Located to port is a generous L-shaped galley, equipped with a Plastimo gimballed 2-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, top access fridge/freezer, and twin stainless steel sinks. Opposite is a further linear galley area with a microwave and built-in bin, these two areas combine to offer generous work surfaces and excellent stowage in various lockers and cupboards for food, crockery, pots, and pans. A passageway leads aft to the heads compartment which in turn offers secondary access to the aft cabin.
NAVIGATION AREA: To starboard is a large forward-facing chart table equipped with navigation equipment, an electrical distribution panel, chart stowage, drawers, and locker space, forward of the passageway leading to the aft cabin.
PASSAGEWAY CABIN: Located to starboard, this passageway is the main access to the aft cabin and is fitted with two single bunk berths single berth with stowage below. Other Moody owners have adapted this area in the past to offer more hanging space and effectively create a 'walk-in wardrobe' and dressing area, and it also provides excellent engine access via a large side panel.
AFT CABIN: The large owner's aft cabin features an island double berth, seat, and excellent storage provided by a large hanging locker, further cupboards, and lockers, as well as a dressing table, large mirror, and en suite access to the aft heads. An opening hatch to the aft deck combined with opening portlights in the coachroof allow for plenty of natural light and ventilation.
AFT HEADS: Located to port and fitted with a Jabsco marine toilet (new toilet and pipework 2024), washbasin, and separate shower area with folding screen doors, the compartment is finished with perspex and wipe-clean laminate for practicality, and has an opening portlight for ventilation. Access is either via aft of the galley or en suite access from the aft cabin.
GENERAL: Teak cabinetry with teak and holly sole boards throughout. Twin Wallas diesel-fired heating units. 408L Freshwater capacity with hot water via a calorifier with immersion coil for electric water heating. 50L Holding tank with deck and overboard discharge facilities. Flatscreen TV and stereo system for entertainment.

Mechanical Systems

Located abaft companionway, Beta B60 HE, 58hp, four cylinder naturally aspirated marine diesel engine (new 2009). Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Single lever controls with electric start. Hydraulic pump for powering bow thruster and anchor windlass. Whitlock wheel steering. Plastic 250L fuel tank. Fuel tank filler and breather pipes replaced 2024. Shaft drive to Brunton Autoprop three blade feathering propeller (propeller serviced 2024). Engine serviced June 2024 including new cutless bearing and new heat exchanger.
Hydraulic bow thruster with controls at helm.

Electrical Systems

3 x 12v 135ah batteries (2 x domestic and dedicated engine all new 2024) all charged via the engine alternator. Shorepower system with ring main, automatic battery charger and immersion coil for water heating. Electrical distribution panel at chart table with breaker switches, indicator lights, battery condition, fuel, and water gauges. Battery isolator switches. Full cabin lighting throughout with reading lights in fore and aft sleeping cabins.

Sails and Spars

Masthead rigged sloop. Silver anodised Kemp mast and boom. Double aft swept spreader deck stepped rig. Solid kicker. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2019). Slab reefing mainsail with stackpack and lazyjacks. Furlex headsail furling system. Genoa sheet tracks with adjustable cars. 2 x Lewmar 52 2-speed self-tailing genoa sheet winches. Mainsail and Genoa halyards retained on the mast (for lower resistance and increased durability) with Lewmar 40 self-tailing, Lewmar 40, and 2 x Lewmar 30 mast-mounted winches. Mainsheet with adjustable track aft of cockpit. Lewmar 8 ancillary winch.

Deck Equipment

• CQR anchor with 60m 8mm chain
• Danforth kedge anchor
• Hydraulic anchor windlass with deck controls
• Stainless steel stemhead fitting with twin bow rollers
• Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, and aluminium stanchions
• Stainless steel heavy-duty aft-mounted davits
• Stainless steel mast granny bars and companionway grab handles
• Integral bathing platform with bathing ladder
• Blue sprayhood and full cockpit enclosure with integrated bimini
• Boom awning and aft deck cover
• Cockpit and deck cushions
• Teak coachroof handrails
• Folding passerelle
• Transom shower
• 6 x Mooring cleats
• Assorted fenders and warps

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Moody 425 built by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd. in October 1989 to a Bill Dixon design. White GRP hull, superstructure, and pale blue/grey decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. Cast iron shoal draft fin keel. Whitlock wheel steering to skeg-hung rudder. Teak-effect laid self-draining centre cockpit. Self-draining anchor locker. Self-draining gas locker with space for two bottles. Last antifouled in June 2024 including anodes changed.

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).