Moody 38

Remarks

This Princess-designed yacht by Bill Dixon represents a superb example of a well-regarded, comfortable and capable cruising yacht from a respected British builder. Built in 2002 and launched as a 2003 model, she combines solid GRP construction, reassuring sailing performance and a practical, well thought out interior that is ideal for extended cruising or comfortable family sailing.

She benefits from a proven Yanmar 56hp diesel engine, bow thruster, warm-air diesel heating, generous tankage and a comprehensive inventory of navigation and cruising equipment, making her particularly well suited to longer passages and easy short handed handling. The in-mast reefing mainsail, all lines led aft, electric windlass and well laid out cockpit further enhance her ease of use.

Below decks, the cherry joinery, blue leather upholstery, and teak & holly sole create a warm, high-quality interior atmosphere. The two-cabin layout offers a spacious aft owner’s cabin with island berth, a comfortable forward double, and a generous saloon, galley and proper chart table, making her equally suitable as a liveaboard or cruising yacht.

This yacht has clearly been cared for and thoughtfully upgraded over the years, with highlights including a bow thruster, upgraded charging systems, heating, and updated navigation equipment. She represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well equipped, comfortable and capable cruising yacht with a strong pedigree, ready for immediate use.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation

Accommodation:

Sleeps six in two cabins plus the saloon

Double V berth in the forward cabin

Port & starboard single settee single berths

Starboard side L-shaped galley

Full size chart table to port

Large double aft cabin with a generous island berth

Heads aft of the chart table with saloon and aft cabin access


LED lighting throughout

Blue leather upholstery

Cherry interior joinery

Teak & holly cabin sole boards

Blackout blinds for fore and aft cabins and fly screens

Eberspacher D5L, diesel-fired cabin heating


Forward cabin:

Double V-berth with infill

Under berth & cupboard storage

Opening deck hatch

Saloon:

Settee seating to port & starboard, used as single berths

Centreline folding leaf table

Cupboard storage

Opening deck hatch

Opening portlights

Forward-facing chart table to port


Galley:

L-shaped starboard side galley

Four-burner GN Espace Levante cooker oven & grill

Top-loading refrigerator

Double stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap

Corian work surfaces

Generous storage


Heads:

Separate shower stall

Handbasin with mixer tap

Jabsco marine toilet

Day access to heads aft of charttable


Aft cabin:

Large centre line island double berth

Cupboard storage to port & starboard

En-suite access to heads

Inventory

Navigation Aids:

In The Cockpit:

Raymarine Axiom 9" multifunction chartplotter display (NEW 2022)

Icom Class B AIS transponder MA-500-TR

Raymarine ST60001 autopilot

Raymarine ST60 Tridata (Log, speed & depth)

Raymarine ST60 wind speed & direction

Whitllock steering compass


At The Chart Table:

Raymarine Axiom 12" multifunction chartplotter display (NEW 2022)

Raymarine SL70C radar & chartplotter

Icom Class B AIS transponder MA-500-TR (NEW 2012)

Simrad RD68 DSC, VHF radio


Ground Tackle:

Simpson Lawrence, Horizon Express electric anchor windlass

16kg plough anchor

30 meters of galvanised chain (NEW 2020)

15 metres warp

Fortress kedge anchor, with anchor/towing warp

Self-draining anchor locker


Deck Gear:

Two x Lewmar 48 two-speed self-tailing sheet winches

Two x Lewmar 30 two-speed halyard winches mounted on the coachroof

Lewmar 16 two-speed self-tailing genoa furling winch

Seven x rope clutches mounted on the coachroof

Lewmar genoa tracks with adjustable cars

Lewmar mainsheet traveller mounted aft of the cockpit

Perspex windscreen

Teak laid cockpit seating & cockpit sole

Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit & stanchions

Stainless steel amidships boarding gates

Stainless steel Simpson Lawrence davits (NEW 2023)

Forestar Novalift crane

Stainless steel mooring cleats

Teak grab bars

Opening deck hatches

Opening portlights

Fixed hull portlights

Dorades deck ventilators

Stainless steel boarding ladder


Safety Equipment:

All Safety equipment listed is included in the sale, but the vendor offers no warranties.

The purchaser must service the safety equipment, ensure it is appropriate for his purposes, & check the expiry and service dates on all items!

Plastimo 6-man canister liferaft, mounted on a stainless steel pushpit cradle

Plastimo lifesling

Waveline safety harness

Danbuoy

Horseshoe lifebuoy with drogue & light

Webbing Jackstays

Navigation lights, including masthead Tricolour

Manual bilge pump

Fire blanket

Automatic engine bay fire extinguisher

Four x manual fire extinguishers (dates unknown)

Gas alarm + remote gas solenoid controller


Equipment:

Canvas sprayhood

Canvas cockpit enclosure

Canvas bimini (NEW 2023)

Canvas helm pedestal cover

Cockpit table

Zodiac inflatable dinghy

Outboard engine

Various Warps & fenders

Radio/CD player with interior & cockpit speakers (NEW 2025)

Ships clock & barometer

Extensive tool set

Mechanical

Construction:

Built in 2002 & is a 2003 model by Princess Yachts

Designed by Bill Dixon

GRP hull, deck & superstructure

White gel coat finished hull with dark blue boot top

Deep fin keel

Whitlock wheel steering to a spade rudder

Sugar scoop transom

Teak laid toe rail & cockpit seating

Synthetic teak cockpit sole (NEW 2024)


Part 1 British registered

Registration No: SSR 191511

HIN No: GB-PYIB6032L203


Mechanics:

Yanmar 4JH3E, 4 cylinder, 56hp diesel engine

Fresh water cooled

Engine hours

Single lever engine controls

Shaft drive to a 3-bladed propeller with a rope cutter

Cutlass bearing replaced in December 2022

Stern gland replaced 2017

Vetus bowthruster

Eberspacher D5L cabin heating

Various engine spares (starter motor, alternator & other spares)


Tankage:

Single aluminium fuel tank - 180 litres

Two x plastic water tanks - 350 litres total

Single plastic holding tank with overboard & deck discharge


Water System:

Pressurised water system

hot & cold water system

Hot water is heated by an engine calorifier & immersion heater


Electrics:

Three x 12v, 142ah domestic batteries (NEW 2023)

12v 110ah engine start battery

12v 120ah bow thruster battery

Batteries charged by a 55amp engine alternator

Victron 240v mains powered battery charger

Solar panel charging (NEW AUG 2023)

Victron Bluesolar charge controller

240v shore power system plus cable

DC voltmeter

Galvanic isolator


Rigging:

Fractional deck stepped sloop rig

Seldon anodised aluminium spars

Stainless steel standing rigging (NEW SEPT 2021)

In-Mast mainsail reefing (GEARS/BEARING D NOV 2021)

Furlex furling headfoil

Selden rod kicker

Lewmar 30 two-speed mast winch

All lines lead aft to the cockpit

Lower-level mast steps

VHF Windex (NEW 2021)


Sails:

Hood Sails mainsail with vertical battens

Hood Sails furling genoa

Hood Sails cruising chute with snuffer