Sold Found - Moody 40, 42, 422, 425 or 44

[James Young]

Hi all,

We're looking for a Moody with a centreline aft cabin around the 40ft range for some ocean passages.

Please get in touch at jimbob95@gmail.com

Many thanks in advance.

Regards,

James Young

 

[Peter Wright]

Hi James andcwelcome to the MOA,

In case you haven't worked it out from the Moody Archive:

Moody Boat Archive | Moody Owners Association

www.moodyowners.org

I thought I would describe the relationship between these models. The Moody 41, 419, 422 and 425 are basically evolution of the same hull, a sugar scoop being added to the 422 and slightly extended for the 425, which was also the best performer of the 4. The The 41 came with a babystay while the other 3 have forward lower shrouds. Accommodation evolved through the models a significant improvement being the addition of a vast lazarette on the 422 and 425 which removed the need for the cockpit locker, freeing up much more space for accommodation.

The Moody 44 was the natural successor to the 425 but in a newly designed hull and more modern rig - swept back spreaders so no foward lower shrouds. This isvthe star of the boats you list but the majority were spoilt in the saloon layout by a weird curvy table and a couple of armchairs which fill up space for no good purpose. Towards the end of this design, they sorted the saloon layout by reverting to a more traditional layout with settee berths to.port and starboard with no armchairs. One of these late Moody 44s is the best of all Moodys, in my view.

The Moody 40 and 42 are more or less the same boat, newer than the Moody 44 but not performing as well. A modetn swept back spreader rig and a nice feature is the teak cappex grp rail all round the deck, but thag feature brings problems in sealing the stanchion supports.

The value of these boats, like most, lies in how well they have been looked after and updated than anything else.

Happy hunting and I hope you find one you fall in love with.

Peter.

p.s. Wild Thyme is not for sale!

 

[James Young]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the comprehensive reply, very helpful. Yes we’ve been looking through the Moody Boat Archive information which has been great and helped us to think about what our preferences are.

We particularly like the additional aft cabin space that some of the later models have, as you point out. The centreline beds are a great feature and we think will make living aboard a lot more comfortable.

Now we just need someone to part with one of these lovely boats! Are you sure about Wild Thyme ?

Regards,

James

 

[Peter Wright]

Hi James,

There is a great example of a late Moody 44 here:

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1996-moody-44-9981214/

She has the much improved saloon layout and seems to have been very well looked after. The teak deck looks great and looks to have been properly laid, but is an extra maintenance task I would prefer to do without - the Moody moulded in non slip decks are very effective and easy to maintain. The electronics are starting to lokk dated ( common for boats in the Med) and the asking price is pretty high, but I'm sure the brokers will tell you it reflects her condition.

Peter.

 

[James Young]

Yes lovely, we're hoping to find one in the UK in the first instance but will be looking further afield if the right boat doesn't come up.

I'm not too worried about the teak decks depending on how they are attached to the deck and whether that has caused issues with water ingress into the deck core.

James

 

[Maggie Cameron]

If you like the 44 but dont like the armchair seats on the starboard side you can alter it to make a lovely sofa.

 

[Maggie Cameron]

We also removed the blob on the end of the port side seating. Absolutely love the result but bear in mind it has implications for flooring.

 

[James Young]

We also removed the blob on the end of the port side seating. Absolutely love the result but bear in mind it has implications for flooring.

Lovely conversion Maggie. I personally like the look of the starboard armchairs although I realise they are not as practical.

Is it possible to use either sofa as a pilot birth underway with lee cloths? I’m 6 foot so need a bit of space to stretch out!

James

 

[Tim Owen]

Our M40 has a trotter box on the stbd setee into the fwd cupboard to make up the length. It had 2 useless arm chairs fitted after build but since removed.

 

[Maggie Cameron]

Lovely conversion Maggie. I personally like the look of the starboard armchairs although I realise they are not as practical.

Is it possible to use either sofa as a pilot birth underway with lee cloths? I’m 6 foot so need a bit of space to stretch out!

James

Starboard settee has trotter box into the fwd bunk room which we have converted into workshop with washing machine. Port sife is long but narrow.

 

[Peter Wright]

Hi James,

On the M425, the starboard saloon settee is a good length but the port one would be shorter because the galley comes a bit further forward than the chart table. That is compensated by a trotter box into the wardrobe. We have fitted good leecloths to both these berths making them the most effective sea berths on the boat as they are close to her pitch centre. I see being narrower than a normal single bed as a benefit when at sea.

We don't usually use them as berths when in harbour, but last year we sailed to St. Katherine's and stayed for a few days of sightseeing with 4 adults and 4 grandchildren aboard. We got no complaints about the berths. St. K's is pricey, but compares well with the cost of 8 people in the Tower Hotel.

Peter.