Description
MOODY 30
In our Opinion this Moody 30 can only be described as being in great condition for her age & probably the best example available. She has clearly been well maintained and updated including fitting a new Engine in 2017. She is rigged as a sloop, has a skeg hung rudder and tiller steering. With a beam of 10’1” she has a spacious cabin with 6 berths, comfortable saloon, separate heads, galley and Navigation Station. Her condition at her age shows the build quality of this highly respected marque which is reflected in the hull survey that was completed in 2021, a copy of which can be available.. This Moody 30 is a great boat that that offers good performance and excellent accommodation for up to six, for family friendly cruising. She is currently lying in Hythe, Southampton & is available for viewings through Aspire Boat Sales.
Main Specifications
Stock Number : ABS 2408
Year: 1978
LOA : 9.14m (30’0”)
Beam : 3.07m (10’1”)
Draft : 1.45m (4’9”)
Displacement : 3674 kgs (8,100 lbs
Keel Type : Fin Keel
Engine : 1 x Volvo Penta MD11C ( Replaced with refurbished engine in 2016 )
No of Berths : 6
VHF : Standard Horizon Quest X Gx1500e + ENTEL H640 Hand Held Unit
AIS : Receive Only
Speed / Depth / Log : Autohelm ST60 Tri-Data
Plotter : Standard Horizon CP180
Tiller pilot : Autohelm 2000
Wind : NASA Digital Wind Indicator Display
Water tank : 227 ltrs
Fuel Tank : 114 ltrs
Designer : Angus Primrose
Main Features
Accommodation
Double V berth fwd, with infill & cushion
Comfortable saloon with settee berths to port and starboard converts to double & single berths
Rear Quarter / Pilot Berth
Central table. 'L' shaped galley to port with cooker with two burners, oven and grill
12v Plug In Portable Fridge
Stainless steel sink with cold water supply, insulated cool box and stowage
Navigation station opposite galley with old away chart table
Heads with Lavac Sea Toilet & Hand Wash Basin
Approx 6ft Headroom throughout
Sails & Rigging
Masthead Bermudan Sloop Rig with Proctor Mast & Z Spars Boom
Stainless steel standing rigging (Believed to be 2006)
Single Line Slab Reefing for Mainsail with Lazyjacks
Kemp Furlex Headsail Furling System
Suffolk Mainsail – 2006 - Good Condition
Spare Mainsail – Good Serviceable Condition
Lucas Sails Furling Genoa – New UV Strip in 2021 – Good Condition
Furling Lucas W0rking JIB – Good Condition
Spinnaker / Chute – New & Unused
Spinnaker Pole
Mechanical and Electrical systems
Volvo Penta MD11 C – 23 HP ( Refurbished Engine Fitted in 2016 )
Volvo Sail drive to 2 Blade Propeller – Sail drive Seal last replaced in 2016
2 x 12 volt batteries ( New 2021)
Fuse Panel – Rewired in 2009
Shore power connection with cable
Pressurised cold water supply
Deck & Other Equipment:
Electric Anchor Windlass with controls at helm & Bow
CQR Anchor with chain
Bruce Kedge Anchor Spray Hood – New 2021
Cockpit Dodgers – New 2021
Warps & Fenders
Eberspacher Warm Air Cabin Heating
Navigation Equipment
Standard Horizon CP180 Chart Plotter
Standard Horizon GX1500E DSC Compatible VHF with Cockpit Speaker
AIS Receive Only
Autohelm ST60 Tridata
NASA Digital Wind Indicator
Autohelm ST2000 Tiller Pilot
Clock & Barometer
Safety Equipment
Boarding Ladder
Webbing Jackstays
Harnesses
Horseshoe Lifebuoy Manual bilge pump
Tankage:
Fuel: 114 Ltrs
Water: 227 Ltrs
Construction
Designed by Angus Primrose and constructed by Marine Projects, Plymouth in 1978. Iron fin keel and skeg hung rudder
Brokers Comments
In our opinion, this Moody 30 is in excellent condition and is probably one of the best available. It’s current, very experienced Owner looked at numerous versions before settling on Minstrel. She has a forward double cabin & three saloon berths and a rear quarter / pilot berth, giving 6 in total. In addition, she has a compact but useful galley, a separate heads compartment & even a Nav Station. Electronically, she is equipped with Plotter, VHF, Tridata, Wind Indicator and Tiller pilot. This particular Moody 30 has the very desirable option of an electric anchor windlass making anchoring a breeze as well as Eberspacher Cabin Heating. Her current Owner is only selling as he has another boat in the med with not enough time to enjoy both, but is clear to see that this boat has been looked after & loved.
The Moody 30 is known as being one of the Moody greats. She is solidly built, making her a safe & reliable boat which is both fun to sail & comfortable to live on-board. She is ideal for family sailing around coastal waters whilst still being very capable of cruising further afield. She is currently lying in Hythe in Southampton & viewing is a must if you are looking for a Moody 30.
Disclaimer
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.
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Aspire Boat Sales Brokerage, who are acting as Brokers for the Vendor. The Vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and / or mechanical & electrical.
Aspire Boat Sales Ltd will give access to vessels for viewing on behalf of the owner but it is the sole responsibility of those viewing to make sure they are wearing appropriate clothing and at their sole discretion as to whether it is safe to view the vessel in its location and at their sole discretion as to weather they use ladders or any other means of access that may be made available. Aspire Boat Sales Ltd accept no responsibility in the event of any accident / personal injury resulting from any viewing / test sail / demonstration or other event organised at the request of the viewer / interested party.
