Moody Yachts

[Guest]

I'm currently looking at the Moody's, specifically the Moody 47. The Moody's aren't as well known over here in the states. I'd appreciate comments, editorials, etc. on quality, performance, any issues, with Moody and specifically the 47. Also, comparable builders would be helpful.

Thanks

 

[mickp]

Have a look at www.moodyowners.org.uk it may contain some relevant info

 

[byron]

Moody Culverneer 471
L.O.A. 46 ½ ft.
L.W.L. 38 ¾ ft
Draft 14 ¾ ft
displac.27,500 lbs
sail area 929 sq. ft.
70 gallons fuel
Designed by Bill Dixon
Cost new in 1989 £143,000

Any of the above any help?

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[Parashandy]

Byron, that's what you call a boat; better than those shoal draft craft anytime.

 

[byron]

What would I know from sailing? I'm a hardened card-carrying stinkpotter /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[Strathglass]

Byron
Is that really the draft? must be the beam.

Iain

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[LORDNELSON]

I am informed by a recent purchaser of a Moody that the back-up after you have purchased the boat is almost non existant

 

[byron]

Ooops! I am a silly tart, yes beam is 14¾ feet (appx) and the draft is 6¾ feet.

Sorry!

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[gtmoore]

I'd like to point out that this hasn't been my experience. My Moody 29 is over 20 years old yet I was able to order replacement parts for it from Moody's which arrived within a couple of days (I have to say they were toerail bolted stanchion bases that they probably still used on recent boats). They were also helpful when I had a query regarding the cabin sole supports and when tracing history. I didn't purchase the boat from their brokerage.

I can't say that this would be everyones experience with Moody or whether this is a normal level of service from manuafacturers as it's my first boat of this type but I am certainly pleased with it.

Cheers

Gavin

 

[gunnarsilins]

I don´t agree at all!

I own a 25 years old Moody 42 since 3 years. I been in touch with Moody´s several times for getting spares and technical support.
I must say the service been absolutely superb! Promt answers and they really take their time to help!
- Despite the fact I have such an old second hand yacht, not even bought from their brokerage.

 

[chas]

Not my experience

I have a 70s vintage Moody and they have always been very helpful when I have needed advice or parts.