maxi77
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We are seriously considering puchasing an early model Moody 36, 1978. Has any one any comments either for or against.
Thank you
Thank you
Older Moody 36
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Skyva_2
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Yes indeed, look to the MOA site.
Its a decent boat, the nearest thing to the Tardis I have ever been aboard, the space is fantastic!
Its a decent boat, the nearest thing to the Tardis I have ever been aboard, the space is fantastic!
FullCircle
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Welcome to the forum. Yhis is the right place, as I think the MOA are likely to be a teensy bit biased,no?
Also, do you think your choice of forum name might be a bit precipitate? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Also, do you think your choice of forum name might be a bit precipitate? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
poter
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First of all welcome.
Yes the Moody 36 is a super Yacht, but are you prepared for the inevitable TLC repairs, updating electronics, checking the standing rig new sails etc. etc.
I am not trying to put you off just playing Devils advocate & posing the questions now rather than you picking up a big bill later.
I am a lover of older boats but I do a lot of the work myself, if you are ready to do the necessary work then definitely Go For It - subject to Surveyors report of course.
Good Luck
poter
Yes the Moody 36 is a super Yacht, but are you prepared for the inevitable TLC repairs, updating electronics, checking the standing rig new sails etc. etc.
I am not trying to put you off just playing Devils advocate & posing the questions now rather than you picking up a big bill later.
I am a lover of older boats but I do a lot of the work myself, if you are ready to do the necessary work then definitely Go For It - subject to Surveyors report of course.
Good Luck
poter
rwoofer
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I believe a forumite, Michael Briant owned one and sailed it around the world. Seemed to rate them.
ytd
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I remember sailing on one in 1980 and being quite impressed. But it's getting on for 30 years old so expect to have to replace everything that hasn't been replaced in the last 30 years.
NealB
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I had one of her smaller sisters..
A mark 1 33 - same designer. The looks are so similar that, if you just see a solitary example, you need to be a bit of an 'anorak' to know whether it's a 33 or 36.
We lived on ours for 18 months, taking her down to Corsica, Sardinia and the Bay of Naples.
Not the prettiest boats around, but, other than that, everything else was positive.
Very easily handled single-handed, loads of room, very good performance (we used to surprise lots of other boats whose owners asumed, wrongly, they'd be faster), and easy to park in tight marinas.
We got caught out a couple of times in severe weather, and the boat gave us great confidence.
Hopefully, a Moody 36 owner will come on soon and give more specific information.
You should also look at the equivalent Westerlies from that era - also very capable boats (I've had a W33 and a Discus).
A mark 1 33 - same designer. The looks are so similar that, if you just see a solitary example, you need to be a bit of an 'anorak' to know whether it's a 33 or 36.
We lived on ours for 18 months, taking her down to Corsica, Sardinia and the Bay of Naples.
Not the prettiest boats around, but, other than that, everything else was positive.
Very easily handled single-handed, loads of room, very good performance (we used to surprise lots of other boats whose owners asumed, wrongly, they'd be faster), and easy to park in tight marinas.
We got caught out a couple of times in severe weather, and the boat gave us great confidence.
Hopefully, a Moody 36 owner will come on soon and give more specific information.
You should also look at the equivalent Westerlies from that era - also very capable boats (I've had a W33 and a Discus).
Wever
Member
I had a 1978 version of Moody 36 for from 1991-93 and took her down through the french canals to the med, living on her for 6 months.
The boat is enormous down below and provided a safe and large living environment. She was built like a tank and performed accordingly - with a tendency to roll (i think this is a result of her shallow draft). If speed is not important to you I would rate the boat very highly for long term cruising and she will certainly look after you in most conditions.
The boat is enormous down below and provided a safe and large living environment. She was built like a tank and performed accordingly - with a tendency to roll (i think this is a result of her shallow draft). If speed is not important to you I would rate the boat very highly for long term cruising and she will certainly look after you in most conditions.
Sea Devil
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My Moody 36 was almost the perfect boat for me at the time... She took me all the way around the world and I never found her slow for her size and the amount of stores I carried - From the Galapagos to the Marquesas - about 3 weeks we averaged nearly 6 knots...... Brilliant accommodation, built to last and take some weather and fun to sail...
Even if you have to update her with new electronics, reefing and sails she is probably as good a value as you could hope. They are not that pretty but those that have them tend to keep them for a long time.
Michael
Even if you have to update her with new electronics, reefing and sails she is probably as good a value as you could hope. They are not that pretty but those that have them tend to keep them for a long time.
Michael
maxi77
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Thanks to all for their comments
ps my forum name is one I have used on a number of other forums basically because my las boat was a Maxi 77
ps my forum name is one I have used on a number of other forums basically because my las boat was a Maxi 77
maxi77
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Thanks to all who answered, I have taken the plunge.
For Full Circle my is one I have used on a few forums and refers to my last boat which was a Maxi 77
For Full Circle my is one I have used on a few forums and refers to my last boat which was a Maxi 77
