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1977 Moody 30
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Specifications
Make
Moody
Model
30
Year
1977
Length
29.9ft (9.1m)
Beam
3.05m
Draft
1.45m
Hull Material
GRP/Fibreglass
Engine
Volvo Penta D1-30F, 60 hours
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Conwy Marina, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- Hull
- fibreglass, Grp monohull
- Keel
- Fin Keel
- Engine
- 1 x Volvo Penta D1-30F
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- Designer
- Angus Primrose
- Make/model
- Moody 30
- Displacement
- 4.05 tons (U.S.)
- Name of boat
- La Marissa
- Fuel capacity
- 26 gallons (U.S.)
- Maximum speed
- 8 mph
- Cruising speed
- 6 mph
- Length waterline
- 25'11"
- Number of berths
- 6
- Number of cabins
- 2
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- New Standing rigging (2022)
- New Volvo Penta D1-30 engine (2019)
- Coppercoated hull (2019)
- New Lofrans anchor windlass (2019)
- Internal headlining refit (2023)
- 2 x 12v Batteries
- 240v Victron battery charger (New 2024)
- 240v Shore power with RCCD breaker
- Shore support power cable
- LED internal lighting
- Pressurised hot and cold water
- Water heated via 240v immersion heater
- Mastead Bermudan Sloop
- Proctor aluminium decked stepped mast
- Boom replaced (2024)
- Stainless steel standing rigging (Replaced 2022)
- Running rigging
- Genoa furling drum
- 2 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing genoa winches
- 1 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing halyard winch
- Furling genoa with UV sacrificial strip
- Slab reefed mainsail
- Binnacle compass
- Standard Horizon CP300 GPS Chartplotter
- Nasa Clipper Depth
- Nasa Clipper Wind system
- Nasa Clipper Log
- Nasa Wind repeater
- Cobra Marine DSC VHF radio c/w fixed antenna
- Simdel Self-Steering unit
- Navigation lights with internal night lights
- Anchor with chain and warp (Chain replaced 2022)
- Lofrans Royal Manual anchor windlass (New 2019)
- Fenders
- Mooring warps
- Outboard motor bracket
- LED deck lights
- Modified guardwires
- Boathook
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- Horseshoe buoy
- Fire blanket
- Fire extinguishers
- Emergency tiller
- Sprayhood
- Mainsail cover/bag with lazy jacks
- Dinghy
- 4hp outboard engine
- Double berth in forepeak with infill
- Opening deck hatch
- Separate Heads compartment
- Jabsco marine toilet with holding tank
- Single wash basin with shower attachment
- Off-centre saloon table with two folding leaves
- U-shaped settee (converts to double berth)
- Starboard settee seating (single berth)
- Galley with Flavell Vanessa 2-burner gas stove, grill, oven
- Sink with pressurized hot and cold water
- 240v/12v fridge box
- Quarter berth
- Spacious cockpit (seating for up to six)
- Deep lockers
- Wheel steering
- Engine controls at rear of cockpit
- White GRP hull
- Non-slip deck surfaces
- Fin keel (Cast Iron)
- Spade rudder supported by a full depth skeg
- Self-draining cockpit
- Coppercoat hull (applied 2019)
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Description
Marketing Description Just Arrived! 1977 Moody 30 for sale in Conwy, North Wales. The Moody 30, designed by Angus Primrose, offers spacious and comfortable accommodation given its size, featuring a straightforward yet highly functional layout. Its reputation for superb handling on the water and its solid build adds to its appeal. "La Marissa" presents a unique opportunity to acquire a high-quality yacht that has been well-maintained by its current owner. Recent upgrades and updates include New Standing rigging in 2022, New Volvo Penta D1-30 engine installed in 2019, coppercoated hull in 2019, plus a New Lofrans anchor windlass installed in 2019. She also underwent a refit of the internal headlining in 2023. An early viewing is highly recommended. A 2022 survey report is available upon request. Lying afloat at Conwy Marina
Mechanical Located beneath the cockpit sole, single Volvo Penta D1-30F 30hp diesel engine with Volvo saildrive to a three-bladed fixed aluminium propeller.The engine and saildrive were installed new in 2019 - 60 hours since. It has been regularly maintained by the owner, the engine was last serviced in July 2025.Single lever morse controls. Engine spares
Electrical 2 x 12v BatteriesCharging via engine 130ah alternator or via a 240v Victron battery charger (New in 2024)240v Shore power with RCCD breaker.Shore support power cable.LED internal lightingWater System:Pressurised hot and cold water. Water heated via 240v immersion heater.
Rigging Mastead Bermudan SloopProctor aluminium decked stepped mast with single spreader and boom (Boom replaced in 2024)Stainless steel standing rigging - Replaced in 2022Running riggingGenoa furling drumWinches:2 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing genoa winches1 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing halyard winchSails Wardrobe:Furling genoa with UV sacrificial stripSlab reefed mainsailBoth sails in a serviceable condition.
Navigation Binnacle compassStandard Horizon CP300 GPS Chartplotter at helmNasa Clipper Depth above companionway hatchNasa Clipper Wind system above companionway hatchNasa Clipper Log above companionway hatchNasa Wind repeater below deckCobra Marine DSC VHF radio c/w fixed antennaSimdel Self-Steering unitNavigation lights with internal night lights for overnight passages.
Deck Anchor with chain and warp - Chain replaced in 2022.Lofrans Royal Manual anchor windlass - New in 2019FendersMooring warpsOutboard motor bracketLED deck lightsModified guardwires to allow easy access from the pontoonBoathookCockpit cushions.
Safety Electric bilge pumpManual bilge pumpHorseshoe buoyFire blanketFire extinguishers.Emergency tiller
Canvas SprayhoodMainsail cover/bag with lazy jacks
Miscellaneous Dinghy & 4hp outboard engine
Accommodation The Moody 30 offers six berths across two cabins. It boasts a generous headroom of approximately 6 feet, ensuring a spacious feel throughout.In the forepeak, is a comfortable double berth, complete with an infill. An opening deck hatch overhead not only facilitates ventilation but also provides natural light.Located aft of the forepeak is the separate Heads compartment, equipped with a Jabsco marine toilet with holding tank along with a single wash basin with shower attachment with hot and cold water with storage underneath. The saloon has an off-centre table to port with two folding leaves, with a U-shaped settee. The saloon table lowers to make into a double berth. On the starboard side, additional settee seating offers a single berth with convenient under-seat and shelf storage.Aft on the port side is the galley with a Flavell Vanessa 2-burner gas stove complete with a grill and oven, sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a 240v/12v fridge box, and ample storage space. Hot water is supplied by a 240v immersion water heater.Opposite the galley to starboard lies the quarter berth. Up through the companionway reveals a spacious cockpit, impressively proportioned considering the yacht's size, offering seating for up to six individuals and ample storage within a deep lockers. The yacht has wheel steering enhancing the sailing experience with its direct control. Instrumentation within the cockpit includes essentials such as a compass and Standard Horizon MFD ensuring navigation and monitoring capabilities are at hand. With engine controls positioned at the rear of the cockpit provide easy access for propulsion management.Overall, the Moody 30 epitomizes comfort, convenience, and safety, making it an ideal choice for embarking on long-distance sailing adventures.
Construction Moody 30, built by Marina Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1977 to a design by Angus PrimroseWhite GRP hull Non-slip deck surfaces for safetyFin keel (Cast Iron)Spade rudder supported by a full depth skeg.Wheel steering Self-draining cockpit.Coppercoat hull - applied in 2019.Last ashore in November 2025. The owner is only selling as he is retiring from sailing. A copy a 2022 survey report is available upon request.
Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
Mooring / berthing
£292
Insurance
£34
Maintenance
£63
Fuel
£292
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£681/mo
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Running costs 72%
Total Interest
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