Moody 333 viewing - what to look for

[PaulCymro]

I'm viewing a 333 this weekend and would like to know if you can access the chainplates.

I'd also like to know any Moody 33 or 333 common problems to look for please.

Paul

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

These boats have been around for 40 years and therefore some parts (rigging, seacocks etc) are getting old and should have been replaced, If the boat has been maintained it should be reasonably good. Things to look for is the engine; the M33 was fitted with Thornycroft T90 which is a BMC 1500. They are very good engines but by now it should have been replaced or should have been overhauled, depending on hours done.

The baby stay is not the best thing Moody has done on these boats, check out the deck plate fitting that is not pulling out from the deck (its easy to reinforce the deck). Check for water ingress near the rudder/skeg. Check the steering cables and the quadrant that are in good condition. The chain plates are substantial but check the condition of the bulkheads around them; should be dry/no rot. Check the the condition of the goose-neck/boom attachment to the mast. Leaks from the windows can be fixed easily. Good luck.

 

[PaulCymro]

These boats have been around for 40 years and therefore some parts (rigging, seacocks etc) are getting old and should have been replaced, If the boat has been maintained it should be reasonably good. Things to look for is the engine; the M33 was fitted with Thornycroft T90 which is a BMC 1500. They are very good engines but by now it should have been replaced or should have been overhauled, depending on hours done.

The baby stay is not the best thing Moody has done on these boats, check out the deck plate fitting that is not pulling out from the deck (its easy to reinforce the deck). Check for water ingress near the rudder/skeg. Check the steering cables and the quadrant that are in good condition. The chain plates are substantial but check the condition of the bulkheads around them; should be dry/no rot. Check the the condition of the goose-neck/boom attachment to the mast. Leaks from the windows can be fixed easily. Good luck.

This is a great answer. Thank you

 

[Talulah]

If you were to progress to the next stage then it’s likely you may get a survey or be required to have a survey by any insurer. This will highlight some additional costs on a boat of that age. 1). How old is the rigging? 2) Has the cooker been changed to one with flame failure devices. The original Flavel or what ever it was did not. 3) Gas locker.
All of these things are probably fine as is but if a surveyor adds terms like ‘recommend’ you could end up being required to do them.

 

[V1701]

As with any older boat the age and condition of hull, engine, rig, sails, standing rigging, bunk cushions, canvas work, electrics, electronics, etc. Go through the boat with a fine tooth comb and if you're not really sure what you're looking at take someone with you who does if at all possible. Good idea to take someone else along anyway to stop you doing anything rash!

There's a book called "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat" that's very good and I believe the RYA also publish something similar. Moody owners assoc and others on here might be able to give a few known issues but a good one should serve you well...

 

[Graham376]

Questions about Moody boats can be asked here on MOA site - (24) Moody Owners Information Exchange