Moody 33 Mk2 advice sought

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On the verge of making an offer on a Moody 33 Mk2 and before I take the plunge I was hoping for some advice as to pros/cons of this model. I don't want a sporty or giddy type of boat but want something where I can confidently do some coastal sailing with weekends onboard - sailing range 10 to 100 miles on Ireland's south coast. I have some limited experience of racing round the cans over the past number of years but not really any cruising on my own and with inexperienced partner.

regards in advance.
 
The MOA is the source of information, but you have to be a member to use the MOA forum. If you are set on the model, £20 is good value for membership, you will save it very quickly!

The MOA feedback on your question is generally that a 33 is a good sound sea boat, comfortable for 2 to 4 crew, easily handled and can be surprisingly fast. It would be good for your purpose.

It will have the usual issues of its age depending on how much has been renewed - many have had new engines, fuel tanks etc and possibly electrics. Your surveyor will advise.

I can put you in touch with a 33 owner if you wish, and PM your email address.
 
Welcome to the forum

Have never sailed one, but looked very closely at a number when we were looking for our last boat. The Mk 2 is IMHO much better than the Mk 1 - better layout and finish/equipment but smaller cockpit.

Most I looked at had osmosis or had been treated. Other weaknesses are the skeg/rudder and keel movement, but most should have been fixed by now. Electrics like many boats of the time are poor by modern standards so are likely to be replaced. The original eshaust mixer was inaccessible and rotted, but again has probably been replaced. The steering is by rod and bearings must be greased regularly. The box is a MK 10 Jaguar. (Found this out because one I looked at needed a steering overhaul).

Well regarded as a safe comfortable boat.

Good luck
 
I've had on for the last 3 years and I'm well impressed- we bought her in Northern Ireland and sailed her back to the South Coast- interesting weather at times but we always felt comfortable and in control- and as Skysail says, surprisingly fast for her beam/waterline length. Also the Thorneycroft engine at 35hp gives her a huge amount of power, very reliably.

We live aboard her part time and find her very comfortable.

Any more specific questions just ask...


BTW ours is for sale- are you just about to make US an offer??!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Hi phanakapan, thanks for the advice. With regard to "your offer" I'm afraid it on something else - what I now believe is a 333, despite advertised as Mk2 33. Everything looks very good on the boat although the engine does look a little worse for wear - obviously will get it thoroughly checked. Are there proplems with Thornycroft spares: there seem to be conflicting reports on the net? When i asked somebody to sum up in a sentence what the 333 is like he said "she'll take you anywhere AND get you back in almost any weather". Do you agree. I'm a little reluctant because of my inexperience - she does look like a large lump of a boat to a relatively newcomer.
regards
 
There are several companies who do spares, the T90 was based on the very widely used Leyland 1500 diesel. Versions were used on canal boats and other applications including tractors. For yotties the key spares suppliers are Thornycoft and ASAP (who give a discout to MOA members) There also seem to be reconditioned engines available from time to time and Thornycroft will take your old engine in part exchange for a drop in replacement from their present range.
 
For the area you want to sail, which has open water and variable weather, it would look after you very well. Get some practice or training in on that size of boat and you will find it easy and predictable to handle. I have sailed on a 33 and liked it.

Shorthanded, you would probably find a smaller/lighter boat more tiring.
 
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