youen
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Are they strongly built.How fast they are if you compare with a Sigma 33 or a Storm 33.Thanks
Moody 336
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Iota
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I had one for 11 seasons and she was a very good boat. She sailed well and was comfortable in a sea. The sigma 33 is more a racing boat and is faster and more unforgiving. If you want to race the Sigma is better. If you want to cruise the 336 is better. When we bought the 336 we also looked at the Storm which is also well put together and sails well but decided on the Moody as on our test sails the Moody was a better balanced and behaved boat. Values for the 336 have held up well. There is an active owners association with a very good technical library available to members. If I was in that market again and was interested in purely racing I would go for the Sigma but if I wanted cruising with reasonable sailing performance the 336. IMHO
wotayottie
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When I had a 336 and did a bit of racing, I investigated the handicap of the boat. I was surprised to find that on the Clyde the local handicap of the 336 fin was very similar to that of the Sigma 33 - ie the two boats have been proved to be of similar performance. I found that in practise too - the performance of my 336 was a very pleasant surprise.
I wasnt sold on the construction of the Moody. Thats not to say it was bad - it definitely wasnt. But I'd take some convincing that it was "premium quality"as it seems to be perceived in the UK. Things like softwood wedges behind trim panels and ball valves rather than Blakes sea cocks, and some of the minor grp panels like locker lids were a bit flimsy to my mind. Nothing major but I'm picky.
The internal accommodation is excellent by any standard. Cockpit isnt the most comfortable but you wont get both a deep comfortable cockpit and the decent aftercabin in a 34 ft boat.
So if you want both decent accommodation and excellent sailing performance in a 34 ft aft cockpit cruiser, its a damn good choice.
I wasnt sold on the construction of the Moody. Thats not to say it was bad - it definitely wasnt. But I'd take some convincing that it was "premium quality"as it seems to be perceived in the UK. Things like softwood wedges behind trim panels and ball valves rather than Blakes sea cocks, and some of the minor grp panels like locker lids were a bit flimsy to my mind. Nothing major but I'm picky.
The internal accommodation is excellent by any standard. Cockpit isnt the most comfortable but you wont get both a deep comfortable cockpit and the decent aftercabin in a 34 ft boat.
So if you want both decent accommodation and excellent sailing performance in a 34 ft aft cockpit cruiser, its a damn good choice.
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Skyva_2
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We had one for 10 years, an all round excellent boat, comfortable layout and sea kindly. It has the largest heads of any comparable boat. We could regularly maintain pace with Sigma 33s; though we did have a large 5 batten mainsail! Make sure the engine has the Volvo 2003 spline mod.
As above, the cockpit locker lids were a niggle till we fitted supporting pads to relieve the strain on the hinges.
As above, the cockpit locker lids were a niggle till we fitted supporting pads to relieve the strain on the hinges.
TwinRudders
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We have had one for a year now after spending some time looking.
The plus points which matter to us - she sails very well - having come from a Beneteau 285 she feels stiff and safe, and makes passage well. I just bought ours back single handed from Dartmouth for a season in Poole and had a fab sail with a NW in the lovely weather we've been having.
I find the cockpit fine, yes I'd prefer the mainsail sheet, and traveller nearer the wheel but then this is a cruising boat.
She's beamy so you have a lot of space on deck - enough to stash the dinghy when cruising.
Down below the wide beam gives you a proper sociable rounded saloon, comfortable and easy for 6. Galley is good, heads is excellent with separate shower stall/shower and wet locker opposite. Aft cabin is extremely roomy with neat little couch on side.
I think the quality is good - built to last and attractively finished and a cracking sail too.
If you want some pics I can dig some out for you.
Good luck,
Jonny
The plus points which matter to us - she sails very well - having come from a Beneteau 285 she feels stiff and safe, and makes passage well. I just bought ours back single handed from Dartmouth for a season in Poole and had a fab sail with a NW in the lovely weather we've been having.
I find the cockpit fine, yes I'd prefer the mainsail sheet, and traveller nearer the wheel but then this is a cruising boat.
She's beamy so you have a lot of space on deck - enough to stash the dinghy when cruising.
Down below the wide beam gives you a proper sociable rounded saloon, comfortable and easy for 6. Galley is good, heads is excellent with separate shower stall/shower and wet locker opposite. Aft cabin is extremely roomy with neat little couch on side.
I think the quality is good - built to last and attractively finished and a cracking sail too.
If you want some pics I can dig some out for you.
Good luck,
Jonny
