Boats with layouts similar to Moody 36 Mk2 (Bill Dixon)?

[salad]

Hello everyone,

I hope this is the correct place to post this.

Since I last posted in mid-2019 looking for recommendations for a small motor boat, it has been somewhat of a wild ride. Our intended purchase didn't happen due to Covid, so we've taken the time to re-evaluate and are now looking at something larger which would provide a better base for longer stays and eventually, extended coastal cruising.

Whilst browsing I came across a layout which we are very fond of. It's the twin cabin from the Moody 36 "Mk2" from around 1995 onwards, I think it's the Bill Dixon design? There is an owners cabin with a central island double berth at the stern which seems to look rather comfy and importantly, appears to offer plenty of stowage.

The trouble is, other than the Moody 36 of that specific vintage, I haven't seen this layout on any other models of yacht with a similar LOA and beam. The Moody 36 appears ideal for us, but they are thin on the ground.

Does anyone know of any other options for cruisers of this vintage with a similar layout, just to allow us more options. I have looked at hundreds upon hundreds of listings and drawn a blank so far.

If anyone can help, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Tranona]

Bavaria Ocean 38, Some of the Westerly 36-40' models, Beneteau 36CC Dufour 36CC but all for the same reasons - few built and desirable are not easy to find. Difficult to fit an island berth in 36' which is why there are so few, but choice expands when you get over 40' - but all these boats are 20 or more years old.

 

[E39mad]

As Tranona states Westerly do many boats that are similar - Seahawk 34(Ocean 35 same boat),Corsair 36 and Oceanranger 38 (Ocean 38 same boat). I believe some of the later Southerly 115's may have had centreline double rear cabin berths - earlier boats had an offset double with separate settee.

Hallberg Rassy 36 is a popular boat. Some other Scandinavian boats such as Najad and Malo may also provide what you're looking for particularly ones from the 1990's.

 

[jwilson]

Only a foot more LOA than a Moody 36 ....

 

[steve yates]

What is?

 

[Bajansailor]

For reference, there is some info about the Bill Dixon designed Moody 36 here -
SailboatData.com - MOODY 36-2 Sailboat

And here is one for sale -
MOODY MOODY 36 Used Boat for Sale 1997

Here is the general arrangement drawing from the above advert -



And a photo of the aft cabin -

What is?

She is a Nauticat 37 - but if she was still for sale, her asking price would be at least twice that of a Moody 36.
2002 Nauticat 37 yacht for sale - Yachtsnet Ltd. UK yacht brokers - yacht brokerage and boat sales

Going back to Moodys, would a 38 be too large for you?
Boat Details - John Rodriguez Yachts

 

[salad]

Thank you for your replies. I will keep an eye on the market regarding the Nauticat, it looks to be good quality joinery! We are not ready to buy yet as I want to have my ticket before we purchase, so this year is for training and research with a view to purchase next year or the year after, depending on what comes up.

I thought a 36 would be about as much as I'd be able to handle as a newcomer. It was the accommodation that really caught my eye with the Moody, plus a glowing review I read somewhere indicating it would probably be ideal for us, but its always good to have options.

 

[salad]

Only a foot more LOA than a Moody 36 ....
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The quality of that interior appears to be not far off that of a rather large Yongert I was lucky enough to spend some time aboard. I am guessing these were quite pricey when new...

Edit: Just looked and its sadly a long way over budget.

 

[ashtead]

Jongert are definitely the way to go for a comfy aft cabin if you like steel hulls etc but more suited for crossing the Atlantic or Med than cruising around the Solent . If you like Dutch yachts though there are a few smaller grp makes out there are lovely build -I think A look at a Dutch brokers website might be useful source of ideas- if budget permits but a tad more than the £70-£80k for a Moody 36. As far as I can tell the Moody 38 are well regarded though if you find one.

 

[salad]

Jongert are definitely the way to go for a comfy aft cabin if you like steel hulls etc but more suited for crossing the Atlantic or Med than cruising around the Solent . If you like Dutch yachts though there are a few smaller grp makes out there are lovely build -I think A look at a Dutch brokers website might be useful source of ideas- if budget permits but a tad more than the £70-£80k for a Moody 36. As far as I can tell the Moody 38 are well regarded though if you find one.

Beautiful boats, but out of my league unfortunately. The one I had the pleasure of being aboard for a time was around 100ft LOA, so relatively gigantic compared to my aspirations of a coastal cruiser. I'd looked at Scandinavian yachts, but have to admit, I hadn't thought of Dutch boats. Now wheres that Feadship brochure for the Eco Explorer...(if only!)

 

[Ammonite]

Hello everyone,

I hope this is the correct place to post this.

Since I last posted in mid-2019 looking for recommendations for a small motor boat, it has been somewhat of a wild ride. Our intended purchase didn't happen due to Covid, so we've taken the time to re-evaluate and are now looking at something larger which would provide a better base for longer stays and eventually, extended coastal cruising.

Whilst browsing I came across a layout which we are very fond of. It's the twin cabin from the Moody 36 "Mk2" from around 1995 onwards, I think it's the Bill Dixon design? There is an owners cabin with a central island double berth at the stern which seems to look rather comfy and importantly, appears to offer plenty of stowage.

The trouble is, other than the Moody 36 of that specific vintage, I haven't seen this layout on any other models of yacht with a similar LOA and beam. The Moody 36 appears ideal for us, but they are thin on the ground.

Does anyone know of any other options for cruisers of this vintage with a similar layout, just to allow us more options. I have looked at hundreds upon hundreds of listings and drawn a blank so far.

If anyone can help, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Is it just the island berth you are after or the passage berth as well as that limits your choice even further. I bought a Moody 36 about 18 months ago after much wrangling about what to buy and you will need to budget for a fair few upgrades unless you get very lucky compared with a more modern design. Having said that if you want to hang onto it long term it is a boat worth spending money on in my view and the use of space is amazing, provided you are less than 6ft, which is why it looks less top heavy than some other centre cockpits around this size. Another boat I considered was the Contest 36.

 

[salad]

Is it just the island berth you are after or the passage berth as well as that limits your choice even further. I bought a Moody 36 about 18 months ago after much wrangling about what to buy and you will need to budget for a fair few upgrades unless you get very lucky compared with a more modern design. Having said that if you want to hang onto it long term it is a boat worth spending money on in my view and the use of space is amazing, provided you are less than 6ft, which is why it looks less top heavy than some other centre cockpits around this size. Another boat I considered was the Contest 36.

The combination is very attractive as it would allow our young child to be within easy earshot and also maintain a bit of distance from any guests that may join us. It really does look like the Moody 36 is ideal for us. Given the age of these boats, I had considered that a fair few upgrades would be needed. It would be a long term boat for us, certainly.

A little off topic for this thread, but could I ask what upgrades you decided upon for your M36 and also what year it is?

 

[Ammonite]

The combination is very attractive as it would allow our young child to be within easy earshot and also maintain a bit of distance from any guests that may join us. It really does look like the Moody 36 is ideal for us. Given the age of these boats, I had considered that a fair few upgrades would be needed. It would be a long term boat for us, certainly.

A little off topic for this thread, but could I ask what upgrades you decided upon for your M36 and also what year it is?

Some of these are still in progress but to give you an idea...new upholstery throughout, new seacocks, revarnished the cabin sole, new windows / portlights and a host of electrical / engine / general upgrades plus some localised gelcoat repairs to the deck due to UV damage as it spent several years in the Med. Oh and the saildrive let go after a few weeks! The basic structure, woodwork, hull etc is in very good condition and once I finish it will look like new (well nearly) but its probably going to cost best part of £20k to really sort it and that's with me doing everything I can myself. The electronics were mostly replaced 10 years ago so they are fine for now. If you are not into DIY buy something newer! Mine is from 1999.

 

[stuartwineberg]

We have a 36. Firstly post your request in the wanted section of the moody owners site. most moodys are, I believe sold this way. In terms of upgrades we added a bow thruster (2 oldish sailors), fully battened main, changed the rubbish cav fuel filter for a racor, added an expansion vessel to the calorifier circuit to stop water getting in the bilge, replaced the rudder seals, replaced the nackered heater with an autoterm, sorted lots of leaky windows. that said, easily the best boat we have owned and well capable of being handled by a couple. Do the sums, for us it was a lot less to do these upgrades, mostly paying professionals, than buy a new 36 footer from a main stream manufacturer and it’s a very solid boat.