Description

Discover the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and reliability with our 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.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeps 5 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon
Forward double V-berth with heads (WC to holding tank) and shower — pipework replaced August 2022
Walkthrough saloon: U-shaped seating starboard, sofa port, two removable/swivelling tables, blue upholstery
L-shaped galley to port
Aft master cabin: centreline double berth, ensuite heads and shower
Light wood interior, full LED lighting throughout, opening portlights and hatches with insect screens
Headroom: 6’2” to 5’10”

Construction

White GRP topsides, navy blue antifoul below the waterline — a classic, clean profile
Non-slip integrated GRP deck, centre cockpit GRP superstructure
Iron shoal keel with bulb — 1.37m draft, suitable for Greek islands and shallow anchorages
Partial skeg-hung, semi-balanced FRP rudder | Wheel steering
Last structural survey: October 2019
Cosmetic stern repair 2023 (starboard gelcoat, confirmed cosmetic only by Setur Finike Marina)

Equipment

20kg Rocna bow anchor with 70m/8mm re-galvanised chain (February 2023)
23kg Fortress FX23 kedge anchor
70m, 50m and 30m Mediterranean mooring lines with chains and carabiners
Spinflow Nelson gas cooker with oven, grill, two hobs
Frigoboat fridge (re-gassed January 2024)
Vivax IM-122T icemaker
20L calorifier (replaced 2021)
Cutlery and crockery for 8

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine C90W chartplotter
Furuno colour radar (2005)
Autohelm ST7000 autopilot
Autohelm Tridata speed/log/depth
Raymarine Ray 54E VHF + 2 × Standard Horizon HX270 handheld VHFs
Digital Yacht AIS transmitter/receiver (2011)
ACR Global Fix EPIRB
Charts and pilot books: Greek waters, West Mediterranean, Türkiye

Engine(s)

1 x Volvo Penta MD22L-A diesel engine
50hp engine output
Approximately 3,020 engine hours (March 2024)
Freshwater-cooled engine
Shaft drive
Regular engine servicing every 100 operating hours
Freshwater cooling system (flushed every two years)

Sails & Spars

Sloop-rigged, aluminium Kemp mast, boom and spinnaker pole
Stainless steel wire standing rigging (2007)
In-mast furling mainsail (Lucas, 2007)
Roller-furling genoa (Kemp, 2009) — UV strip replaced November 2023
Heavy weather roller-furling genoa
Cruising chute with snuffer
Lofrans Kobra electric windlass (2011)
2 × Lewmar ST44 primary winches, 2 × Lewmar ST30 halyard winches, Lewmar 24 halyard winch

Electrics

12V and 230V onboard systems
2021 complete Victron electrical refit
2 x 200Ah Victron Li-Ion domestic batteries
530W solar array (4 panels)
2 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 48V charge controllers
Victron MultiPlus 48V 5kVA inverter/charger
Victron VE.Bus Battery Management System
Victron DC-DC converters
Complete rewiring throughout
New breaker panels
New busbars and fusing
Shore power
LED lighting throughout

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

Zodiac C260 Airlite 2.6m with Yamaha 6HP outboard (serviced August 2023)
Stand-up paddleboard
2 × Citizen fold-up bicycles
SCUBA tank (12L steel Faber) with backpack and regulator set (serviced February 2024)

Safety Equipment

Lifeguard DSB 6-person life raft (serviced March 2021)
5 × manual fire extinguishers + auto extinguisher in engine bay
2 × electric bilge pumps, 2 × manual bilge pumps
4 × Crewsaver life jackets, jackstays, grab bag, flares, horseshoe collar, dan buoy
Pilot dual sensor gas alarm, portable CO monitor

Certification

Australian General Shipping Register Certificate
EU VAT paid — receipt onboard

Disclaimer

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