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1977 Moody 42
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Specifications
Make
Moody
Model
42
Year
1977
Length
41.8ft (12.7m)
Beam
4.04m
Draft
1.68m
Engine
Perkins 4-236M 72hp, Borg Warner reduction gearbox, Shaft driven, Sleipner 24V 80kg thruster (2018)
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 13'3"
- Year
- 1977
- Draft
- 5'6"
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- Location
- Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Make/model
- Moody 42
- Displacement
- 12.10 tons (U.S.)
- Fuel Capacity
- 409 L
- Length overall
- 41'9"
- Water Capacity
- 400 L
- Length waterline
- 34'8"
- Borg Warner reduction gearbox
- Shaft driven
- Three blade fixed pitch propeller
- Prop protector rope cutter
- Sleipner 24V 80kg thruster system (2018)
- Wet to wet exhaust system (new April 2015)
- 2 x 12v Engine start batteries
- 4 x 12v Domestic batteries
- 2 x 12v Instrument batteries
- Sterling smart charger 12v system
- Sterling Procharge 24v charger
- Vtronix 12 amp switch mode voltage convertor
- Engine charging from alternator
- Sterling Power Products inverter
- 230V shore supply & distribution system
- Comprehensive electrics switchboard
- Dual bank 24v and 12v Solar charging
- Raymarine I Series Speed/Log/Depth
- Raymarine Tacktick Wind (2021)
- Raymarine DSC/VHF with Mic
- AIS Class B Transponder
- Open CPN tablet plotter
- Autopilot controls
- Raymarine Autopilot (Cockpit)
- Raymarine Axion 7" Chartplotter/Fishfinder
- Compass
- Ketch Rigged
- Single spreader mizzen & main masts
- Stainless steel standing rigging (replaced May 2014)
- Facnor roller furling headsail gear (Sept 2014)
- New boom (2018)
- In-mast reefing on main mast
- Foredeck baby stay
- Lewmar 16 ST main mast winch
- Lewmar wire halyard main mast winch
- Lewmar 16 main mast winch
- Spinlock halyard clutches x 3
- New mizzen boom (2021)
- Lewmar 16 ST mizzen mast winch/man overboard winch
- Lewmar wire halyard mizzen mast winch
- Running backstays
- Genoa (2023)
- Mainsail by Westaway Sails (2011, sacrificial strip replaced 2023)
- Mizzen (2021, fully battened with lazy jacks, Heavy Duty Canvas with deep reef)
- Mizzen staysail
- Cruising chute & snuffer
- 8 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon
- 2 x heads and shower
- Hot and cold pressurised water via engine and shorepower
- Fore cabin - V berth with double conversion
- Port cabin - 2 x single bunks
- Aft owners cabin - Double berth and ensuite
- Forward heads with seatoilet (2024) and shower
- Aft heads with seatoilet (2021), shower and holding tank
- Saloon with teak flooring
- Large 'U' shaped settee (converts to a large double berth)
- Settee bench seating to starboard
- Saloon table
- 4 x fixed deck saloon windows
- 2 x opening deck saloon windows
- Large lifting coachroof sunroof
- Galley with oven, grill and 3 ring burner (2021)
- Vitrifigo Fridge (2018)
- Sink
- Wheel steering
- Aft cockpit
- GRP Deck with grey Treadmaster decking (fitted 2018)
- Simpson Lawrence Sealion electric anchor windlass
- Stainless steel bow roller
- 1 main & 1 spare CQR anchor
- 65M chain
- Folder dinghy kedge anchor
- 2 x Anderson 52s, ST two speed primary sheet winches
- Lewmar 16ST single speed reefing line winch
- Stainless steel davits
- Port, starboard and stern boarding gates
- Stainless steel pulpit & pushpit
- Stainless steel grab bars on the deck saloon roof & forward coachroof
- Aluminium stanchions, fairleads & mooring cleats
- Stern mounted stainless steel ladder
- 2 transom platforms
- Removeable teak cockpit table
- Echomax EM230 radar reflector
- Anchor, foredeck, floodlight, tri colour & deck level navigation lights on main mast
- Aft cockpit floodlight on mizzen mast
- Horseshoe lifebuoy
- Stainless steel emergency tiller
- Anchoring ball & motoring cone
- Gas system checked & certified 2017
- Emergency access ladder
- Stack pack (2021)
- Dodgers
- Flags and banners
- 3.3m rigid tender (by separate negotiation)
- Passarelle/Mediterranean Boarding Ladder with rope stanchions
- Various warps & fenders
- 2 x 7.5kg gas cylinders
- Spare engine and electrical items
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Description
The 1977 Moody 42 Ketch is a proven, go-anywhere cruising yacht designed for sailors who value comfort, safety and long-distance capability. Built during Moody’s golden era, she offers solid construction, dependable systems and a reassuringly stable motion at sea. Her cockpit provides excellent protection and visibility, while the generous aft owner’s cabin delivers true live-aboard comfort, with en-suite facilities and exceptional storage.Below decks, the spacious saloon, practical galley and well-thought-out layout make extended cruising or full-time living aboard a pleasure. She is easily handled short-handed, forgiving in heavy weather and confidence-inspiring for both coastal passages and offshore adventures.Not designed to chase race trophies, the Moody 42 excels where it matters most: reliability, comfort and seaworthiness. For buyers seeking outstanding value in a capable blue-water cruiser, the 1977 Moody 42 Ketch remains a highly respected and desirable choice.MechanicalPerkins 4-236M 72hp Last serviced - January 2026Borg Warner reduction gearbox Shaft driven Wet to wet exhaust system (new April 2015)Three blade fixed pitch propellerProp protector rope cutterSleipner 24V 80kg thruster system fitted 2018 Electrical2 x 12v Engine start batteries4 x 12v Domestic batteries2 x 12v Instrument batteriesSterling smart charger 12v systemSterling Procharge 24v chargerVtronix 12 amp switch mode voltage convertorCharging from engine alternatorEngine charging equipment /wiring relocated off the engine into a IP67 box 2018Sterling Power Products inverter 230V shore supply & distribution system Connections fitted in the large aft underdeck space for generatorComprehensive electrics switchboard – ship standard from Bouteille, GlasgowDual bank 24v and 12v Solar charging NavigationChart tableSpeed/Log/Depth - Raymarine I SeriesWind - Raymarine Tacktick - 2021DSC/VHF with Mic - Raymarine AIS - Class B Transponder (inc GPS per Open CPN plotter +NMEA over WiFi)Open CPN tablet plotterScreen for tablet/laptopAutopilot controlsCockpitAutopilot - RaymarineChartplotter/Fishfinder - Raymarine Axion 7"Compass Sails, Spars and RiggingKetch RiggedSingle spreader mizzen & main mastsMain mast removed for servicing & replacement bearings, May 2014Stainless steel standing rigging replaced, May 2014Facnor roller furling headsail gear Sept 2014New boom, 2018In-mast reefing on main mastForedeck baby stayMain MastLewmar 16 ST main mast winchLewmar wire halyard main mast winchLewmar 16 main mast winchSpinlock halyard clutches x 3 on main mastMizzen Mast:New boom - 2021Lewmar 16 ST mizzen mast winch/man overboard winchLewmar wire halyard mizzen mast winchRunning backstaysSails (Valeted Dec 2025)Genoa - 2023 excellent conditionMainsail by Westaway Sails 2011, still in good condition - sacrificial strip replaced in 2023Mizzen - 2021 fully battened with lazy jacks. Heavy Duty Canvas with deep reef to allow it to be used as an anchor riding sail.Mizzen staysail, good conditionCruising chute & snuffer, good condition Interior & Domestic8 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon2 x heads and showerHot and cold pressurised water via engine and shorepowerFore cabin - V berth with double conversionPort cabin - 2 x single bunksAft owners cabin - Double berth and ensuiteForward heads with seatoilet 2024 and showerAft heads with seatoilet 2021, shower and holding tankSaloon with teak flooring Large 'U' shaped settee (converts to a large double berth)Settee bench seating to starboard for twoSaloon table 4 x fixed deck saloon windows2 x opening deck saloon windowsLarge lifting coachroof sunroofGalley with oven, grill and 3 ring burner - 2021Fridge - Vitrifigo - 2018Sink DeckWheel steeringAft cockpitGRP Deck with grey Treadmaster decking fitted 2018Simpson Lawrence Sealion electric anchor windlassStainless steel bow roller1 main & 1 spare CQR anchor, main anchor with 65M chainFolder dinghy kedge anchor in lazarette2 x Anderson 52s, ST two speed primary sheet winchesLewmar 16ST single speed reefing line winchStainless steel davitsPort, starboard and stern boarding gatesStainless steel pulpit & pushpitStainless steel grab bars on the deck saloon roof & forward coachroofAluminium stanchions, fairleads & mooring cleatsStern mounted stainless steel ladder2 transom platformsRemoveable teak cockpit table SafetyEchomax EM230 radar reflectorAnchor, foredeck, floodlight, tri colour & deck level navigation lights on main mastAft cockpit floodlight on mizzen mastHorseshoe lifebuoyStainless steel emergency tillerAnchoring ball & motoring coneGas system checked & certified 2017Emergency access ladder CanvasStack pack - 2021DodgersFlags and banners to dress ship. Miscellaneous3.3m rigid tender - by separate negotiationPassarelle/Mediterranean Boarding Ladder with rope stanchionsVarious warps & fenders2 x 7.5kg gas cylindersSpare engine and electrical items DocumentationEvidence of 5 years clear title - Bills of Sale from 1997Registration certificate MeasurementsLOA: 12.74 mLWL: 10.59 mBeam: 4.06 mDisplacement: 10976 kgFuel Capacity: 409 LWater Capacity: 400 L
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£653
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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
Mooring / berthing
£439
Insurance
£83
Maintenance
£155
Fuel
£292
Running costs subtotal
£969/mo
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£1,622
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Finance 40%
Running costs 60%
Total Interest
£21,883
Total Cost (finance)
£88,385
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