Description
Moody 38: centre-cockpit cruiser form 1991, new 2019 beta 50hp engine with only 390 hours, bow thruster, in mast furling and new standing and running rigging 2022. new electronic and cockpit tent. She also benefits from diesel heating. The Bill Dixon-designed Moody 38 combines practicality, comfort, sea kindliness and high-quality build, making her an ideal cruising yacht. The Moody 38 might be described as a family coastal cruiser, but she has a performance not previously seen in Moody's centre-cockpit range of yachts and is easily seaworthy enough to cross oceans - as many have.
Construction and Mechanical
Hand laid glassfibre construction with isopthalic gelcoat backed by initial lay-up of powder bound mat and isopthalic resin Hull topsides above waterline balsa cored sandwich construction for light weight and increased stiffness Hull stiffened by bonded in frames, stringers and bulkheads in conjunction with semi structural internal mouldings Deck areas with integrally moulded in non slip finish in two tone colour Deck stiffened with balsa core in conjunction with plywood backing pads in way of deck fittings Deck edge incorporates raised bulwark with teak cap rail Style stripe caveta line on topsides, painted waterline, boot top and antifouling.White Hull DECK EQUIPMENT Stainless steel pulpit, stainless steel twin pushpits with gate access to integral bathing platform with swimming ladder. Alloy cap rail to top of deck edge bulwark, stainless steel stemhead fitting with twin bow rollers. Six stainless steel mooring cleats, with alloy fairleads to cap rail. Stanchions with twin stainless steel guardwires Stainless Steel handrails. Deck hatches Opening portlights and ventilators Fuel and water tank fillers. Lazarettes for deck storage, plus vented gas bottle locker and anchor locker.COCKPITSeating on three sides with teak finish to seats and cockpit sole, cockpit coamings designed for comfort and securit. Wheel steering pedestal with binnacle guard, two harness eyes to binnacle base, stainless steel wheel with clamp, compass and binnacle mounted single lever engine control. Engine instrument panel set into cockpit coaming Instrument console over hatchway with echo sounder and speed/log. Stainless steel grab handles by main companionway.ENGINEBeta 50hp 4 cylinder diesel engine, new 2019. Fresh water cooled.Engine serviced 2023.Shaft drive to 3-blade propeller new 2019. New stainless steel Shaft 2023. Rope cutter Vetus Bow ThrusterELECTRICS:12/240v electrical systems.1x 12v engine battery new 2021. 2x 12v domestic batteries new 2021. 1x 12v bow thruster battery new 2021. Sterling Battery charger.Shore power with cable.2500 watt 12v to 240 volt Invertor.WATER:Hot and cold pressurised water system.Water heated in 230v immersion heater or engine heat exchanger.TANKAGE1x Diesel tank 227 litres.2x Water tank 364 litres.
Mast Rigging and Sails, Accommodation
SPARS AND RIGGINGMasthead rigged silver anodised Kemp mast and boom with stainless steel standing rigging Double aft swept spreader rig Mainsail, genoa halyards, topping lift and reefing lines for inmast furling all led aft to cockpit, Furlex headsail furling system.Running Rigging and stainless steel Standing rigging replaced 2022.Halyards, topping lift and mainsail reefing lines led aft to cockpit mounted winches and individual rope clutches . Mainsheet with track and adjustable traveller lines aft of cockpit. Mainsheet blocks giving coarse and fine adjustment. Genoa sheet tracks with adjustable cars and traveller lines led aft to jamming turning blocks.WINCHES 2x Lewmar 2 speed self-tailing primary winches.1x Lewmar furling winch.2x Lwwmar 30 halyard winches.SAILS Mainsail inmast furling by Crusader 2012. Roller furling Genoa 140% with foam luff by Saturn Sails new 2012. ACCOMMODATION7 Berth in doubles/singles: 2 doubles 3 singles in 3 Cabins The Moody 38 boasts incredible accommodation below. Featuring a large master cabin aft with a centre-line double berth, hanging locker, storage drawers and en-suite electric toilet and separate shower. There is a single berth in the starboard passageway with good access to the engine room and a hanging locker space. To the starboard side of the companionway there is a large forward facing chart table and navigation area.The galley is to port with 2 burner gas oven and grill, galley sink with new mixer tap, microwave, concealed bin and refrigerator. Forward is a c shaped spacious dining area (single berth) with settee opposite and drinks locker. Forward cabin another double v berth with in-fill and en-suite heads with Jack and Jill door to Saloon with shower and toilet. Upholstery: Brown fabric.Woodwork teak faced plywood. Flooring: Cherry and Holly.Heating via diesel, blown air heating new 2022.LED low level lighting
Inventory
NAVIGATIONPlastimo Steering compass.Raymarine i70 Tridata log, speed and depth.Raymarine i70 wind instrument on pedestal.GPS Axiom Pro multi function screen on pedestal. Chartplotter and radar.Raymarine C80 Chartplotter and radar at chart table.Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot with remote.Raymarine VHF DSC radio.Clock and barometer.ENTERTAINMENT19" Television on bracket CD and Radio playerSAFETYNavigation lights2x Electric Automatic bilge pumps new 20221x Manual Bilge pumpManual and electric bilge pumps1x Auto Fire extinguishers new 2023 3x Manual Fire extinguishersHorn CO2 detector MOORING AND ANCHORINGElectric windlass20KG Rocna anchor with 25m of 10mm chain8 Warps and 6 fenders with baskets Boat hookBoarding ladder GENERALSprayhoodFull Cockpit enclosure tent and Bimini 2021 2x Simpson Dinghy davits Dinghy2Hp Mercury Outboard
