Moody 44 - Blue Water Capable?

Three kings said:
The Boss and I, our two kids and the dog. I can survive in a shoebox but she likes a bit of space. I'm aware people have done it in smaller but why suffer?
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Suffer? That would defeat the point of going. I just wondered why you were taking such a roomy boat but if the whole family are going then that's my answer.
 
I think it's a brilliant boat for RTW. Have to say that as we will be proud owners of our Moody 44 tomorrow. We are now nearly broke and rapidly learning how to do most things ourselves. Our priorities were seaworthiness, solidity, and a lovely big bed. We are totally in love with our Moody and spent at least 18 months looking for her. Now have to beef her up and may have to do without the watermaker unless OH can tackle a DIT job. We are now obsessed with power, (solar panels, wind generators, and on and on and on). I wanted to rename her Moody Mer but was overuled.
 
Dockhead said:
In my opinion 500 litres of water and 300-odd of fuel is ok for a boat that size.

Beware the fact that tanks may be galvanized steel - may be a ticking time bomb. A good survey will be a must (but isn't it always).
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Water tanks are aluminium and fuel is painted mild steel iirc.
 
rb_stretch said:
Water tanks are aluminium and fuel is painted mild steel iirc.
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Yes but the fuel tank is built into the accommodation, very dry and far from salt water. Not like its in a cockpit locker where wet fenders and mooring lines are thrown onto it.

RB-Stretch, Richard10002 and I were all members of the Moody Owners Assoc. The £20 pa subs is worth it just to be able to get so much information from the InfoExchange forum, let alone the discounts available and get-togethers.
 
THe Moody 44 is a very good boat.
If you are concerned about water consumtion get yourself a towable watermaker and stock up wth bottled water as a backup.
 
My boat at 34 foot carries about 80 gallons of water in twin above the keel tanks-there is a handpump;pressurised water pump(which I would isolate on a long trip);and in emergency the glassfibre tanks can be dipped through their inspection hatches.
Worthwhile arranging a rain water system-to collect off coach roofs/deck if possible and stored in seperate brackish? tank.Plus bottled water.
 
DogWatch said:
did you miss the irony smiley or do you really prefer a hair shirt, or is it price envy?
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No,no and no.

It wouldn't be my choice of boat to do any long distance sailing- just 'cos it's GRP. ( I like Moody's)

It's too big for us and I sold my last boat (42 Ft) as I was carting about a load of empty space for no reason.

Price envy? I think not.

Oh, and I don't like dogs on boats.

Or cats.

( I do like cats though - got one here, snoozing in front of the fire)
 
They are lovely boats. I've had the pleasure of a few passages on one as a family friend has one in Holyhead.

The only things I can add are they did a version with a pilot berth on the port side - might be usefull as the main berth is very big and not too passage friendly. (not sure which you are looking at)

The cockpit is a little on the small size for the size of boat if all five of you want to be up top together.

Also, and the Moody owners may well correct me on this, wasn't she actually 42 feet but called the 44? Not that this would make much difference.



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shaunksb said:
Also, and the Moody owners may well correct me on this, wasn't she actually 42 feet but called the 44? Not that this would make much difference.



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The actual hull length was 43 feet, but with pulpit etc, over 44 feet. Was always one of those boats that you were always amazed how much they fitted into it's length.
 
Hipchick said:
I'm really interested in a towable watermaker. How does that work? Is it considerably less expensive than boatshow watermakers plus about £1500 fitting? Please make my dreams come true.
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Installing a watermaker is not difficult, it also helps you understand how it works and how to clean and fix it.
So thats £1500 saved.:D
 
alant said:
Yes!

Regarding tankage, do not trust these on an ocean crossing.
They can leak, empty without you being aware & get contaminated. Make sure you you have a back-up supply for drinking, preferably in smaller plastic bottles (1.5l been suggested in an earlier post).

Also get into a routine of switching your fresh water pump off when not in use, to monitor usage/prevent leakage & perhaps fit a salt water manual pump for cleaning stuff. A manual freshwater pump also essential, should your electrics fail (full main tanks & no way to access contents is not a happy prospect).

Also suggest putting any waste/soiled toilet paper in a bag & not flushing down heads - you don't want to start cleaning up or using buckets mid ocean.
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I love my M42. I suspect rather older than your 44, she was moulded in 1978. I would very happily take her round the world. She has seen us through some very heavy weather. The 44 is huge down below. Make sure that you know where the hand holds are and that there are enough of them. Tum and bum straps are a must, not just in the galley.

My first job, 16 years ago, was to fit a salt water pump in the galley and hand pumps in both heads. Keep your pressure system off as much as
possible.

We have a hard and fast rule. Nothing should be placed in the toilet, which has not first been eaten or drunk. I am also a diver and nothing is worse than a sea bed, which has been completely killed by people flushing toilet paper. Believe me it does not degrade:mad:
 
alant said:
One of the problems experienced by many using towed logs, was the frequency of them either becoming damaged or being taken by fish. I personally would not want to have anything hanging off the back on an ocean crossing.
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You don't need a log any more:D

GPS and a spare. Lazy navigation I know but I havn't used my log for years.

Do you also include fishing lines in that?
 
Digbydog said:
You don't need a log any more:D

GPS and a spare. Lazy navigation I know but I havn't used my log for years.

Do you also include fishing lines in that?
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yes!

Nothing more soul destroying, than reeling in a lure each morning, only to find just the remnants of some huge fish jaws - the rest presumably taken by some grateful predator! :D

Anyway, prefer mine to volunteer by flying onboard.
 
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