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Moody 44

£59,950.00 (Approx US$75,675)
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  • Boat REF#  ·  337743
  • Length  ·  44'0"
  • Year  ·  1972
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  8
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 50hp, Beta B-50 (2015)
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight
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Corinne Gillard
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Moody 44
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Extra Details

Designer Laurent Giles
Builder AH Moody and Sons (Swanwick)
Lying Isle of Wight
Fuel capacity 227.3 ltr (50.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 454.5 ltr (100.0 USG) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 01/01/2003

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 50hp
Engine make and model Beta B-50 (2015)
Engine Hours engine1= 427
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade Maxprop
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7.5 knots

Dimensions

Length 44'0"
LWL 34'0"
Beam 28'11"
Draft Max 6'6"
Displacement 12,000kg (26,460.0lbs)
Headroom 7'3"
Storage In water

Rig

Ketch rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1972) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Reefing mainsail Ratsey and Lapthorn - Slab () Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks,
Headsail Mc Williams - Furling ()
Other sails No 3 jib - Sanders Sails (2024)
No 2 jib - McWilliams ()
Mizzen - Ratsey and Lapthorn ()
Storm jib - Ratsey and Lapthorn ()
Staysail - Bruce Banks ()
3 usable spinnakers ()
Spinnaker gear

Reckmann furler RS 2000 for headsail
Removable inner forestay
Twin poles for spinnaker/downwind rig
Kemp main and mizzen booms

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Constructed to Lloyds 100-A1
Fin and skeg underwater profile
Built in fibreglass tanks
Last ashore summer 2023
Twice epoxied in this ownership, most recently in 2024

Accommodation

Total # of berths 8
No. of single berths 8
Cabin(s) 3
Sink 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

Shower unit currently not working (seized)

2 burner propane Stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Shower unit currently not working (seized)

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

6 halyard winches
6 sheet winches
Electric Simpson Lawrence Francis 400 windlass
2 anchors
(CQR and Kedge)
180'5" of chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Depth sounder
Radar Reflector

B&G Hydra instruments
Garmin GPS and Plotter at chart table

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (2 manual / 1 electric)

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Broker's Comments

To me the glorious era for Moody Yachts was the 1970s. Laurent Giles was among the designers who embraced the new GRP construction techniques of the '60s and there followed a strong partnership between him and Moody's for the next decade.

The Moody 44 is a strong, well built and good looking offshore cruising yacht with a well balanced rig and seamanlike layout. The side decks are wide and she's easy to move around and everything on deck feels just that bit bigger than it needs to be. When going below she manages to continue to give that secure feeling that sets true offshore yachts apart.

This Moody 44, built to Lloyds 100-A1 and in the same ownership for almost four decades, is a real joy to step aboard. She hasn't been messed with, just maintained well, upgraded where necessary and really enjoyed. She's cruised widely and also posted impressive race results over the years including a Round the Island class win in 2005. She presents well, clean and tidy on deck and fresh and dry below and just waiting to go for a sail!

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

38 years

Why are you selling her?

Owners age

Where have you sailed her?

English Channel, French west coast, Westcountry and Solent cruising

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