1983 Moody 333

The Angus Primrose designed Moody 33 hull served the builders well with the same hull forming the foundations for the Moody 33 MkI, Moody 33s and the final incarnation of the long-running hull the Moody 333. A well-proven design each incarnation proved to be a popular choice with cruising yachtsmen of the time, the hull offer reliable sailing performance while the voluminous interior creates a spacious modern living space below decks. The Moody 333 was a groundbreaking design of the era. The first of the Moody yachts in this size range to offer a centre cockpit with a double aft cabin accessible from the main living space. A considerable benefit over the earlier designs offering an aft cabin, accessible only from the cockpit and offering two single berths. Below decks the quality of interior finish was a step up from earlier models also with wide use of real wood veneered plywood in place of the commonly used timber effect plastic laminates used on earlier models.With just her third owner since being launched in 1983 the Moody 333 MAGIC MOOD has been carefully looked after and benefits from recent upgrading. Her inventory includes:Original gelcoat finish to topsidesThornycroft T90, 30hp marine diesel engineVictron battery charger (2021)Raymarine EV100 autopilotStandard Horizon DSC VHF (2022)Voyager Neptune 4500 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven (2025)Built-in front loading 12vDC fridge (2024)Dickinson Newport drip-fed diesel stoveQuick electric windlass4 person inflatable dinghy with 6hp outboardDavitsLying afloat in Helensburgh the Moody 333 MAGIC MOOD is available for viewing by appointment at Rhu Marina.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Iconic Primrose flared bow sections and reverse raked transom.Single-piece, heavyweight GRP moulding.Plywood bulkheads glassed to hull and deck internally.Hull finished below the waterline in blue antifouling White topsidesUnderwater hull finished in blue antifoulingDeck & Superstructure Construction:Single-piece GRP moulded deck incorporating superstructure, self-draining cockpit and recessed foredeck anchor well.Single-piece, heavyweight GRP moulding.Moulding finished in original white gelcoat.Moulded non-slip texture panels to finish deck surfaces and coachroof top.Treadmaster panels to finish cockpit seatingMoulded GRP cockpit sole, lifting to provide access to engine space.Keel & Rudder:Bilge keel configurationBolt-on iron ballast keels Moulded GRP skeg to support rudder.Skeg-supported rudder. MACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Thornycroft T9030hp4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledMechanical reversing marine gearboxSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance: Engine serviced annually during current ownershipEngine last serviced spring 20256.5kts cruisingPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel propshaftBronze p-bracket3-blade bronze fixed propWheel steeringPedestal with stainless steel wheel.Autopilot:Raymarine EV100 wheelpilot autopilotRaymarine P70 control headRaymarine wheeldrive unitELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power system Shore Power:Hardwired systemSingle 16 amp connection.Extension cable to connect to shorepower.Ring main and battery chargerBattery Banks:Domestic Batteries – 1x 12vDC, 100Ah, lead acidEngine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 100Ah, lead acidAlternator:Single engine driven alternator.Battery Charger:Victorn battery charger (2021)HardwiredPLUMBING Fresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemMixer tap in galleyMixer tap in heads, extending to act as shower headHot water supplied from engine heated calorifierBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge PumpGas System:Self-Draining gas locker to house 2x 4.5kg bottles.Supply galley cookerTANKAGEFuel:Single diesel tankApproximate capacity 125ltrsFresh Water:Twin fresh water tanks.Approximate total capacity 178ltrsNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Depth/Speed/Log displayWind – NASA Clipper – Not currently operationalPlotter – Lowrance Globalmap 3200GPS – Furuno GP32Below Decks:Depth – NASA ClipperCommunications Equipment:VHF – Standard Horizon Explorer DSC VHF (2022)Handheld VHF DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Voyager Neptune 4500 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven (2025)Fridge – Built-in front loading 12vDC fridge located opposite heads compartment forward (2024)Toaster – 230vAC toasterSingle sink with draining drying boardMixer tapHeads:Manual marine toilet, discharging overboardWash hand basin Mixer tap with head extending for use as shower headCountertopHeating & Ventilation:Dickinson Newport drip-fed diesel stoveMounted on main bulkhead in saloonLighting:Overhead lighting in galley, saloon and aft cabinBulkhead-mounted lighting in the forward cabinChart table working lightACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:6 berths over 3 cabins.Double forward cabinSaloon converting to give two single berths.Double aft cabinSingle headsGalleyNav StationAccommodation Finish:Traditionally built interiorJoinery work constructed of teak veneered ply with solid teak trimsJoinery work finished in vanrishRed velour upholstery throughout interiorHull sides lined with vinyl-covered panels in cabinsDove grey fitted carpets in forward and aft cabinsHeadlinings finished in vinyl-covered ply panels.Description of Accommodation from Forward: Forward Cabin:Two single berths in V-style layout.Infill section to create double. Standing room aft of bunk centrallyHanging locker aft of bunk, outboard to port.Cave-type lockers running the length of the bunks outboard port and starboard overhead.Heads:Self-contained heads compartment to starboard aft of forward cabin.Manual marine toilet outboard aft.Bulkhead mounted wash hand basin unit with mixer tapVanity locker outboard of countertop.Hanging locker outboard of toilet .Saloon:Centrally mounted double dropleaf saloon table with bottle storage in central section.Bench settees to port and starboard sides of saloon.Port settee converts to single berth with ‘trotter box’ to extend length bunk.Starboard settee can convert to single or double bunk when requiredFridge built-in to locker forward of saloon, opposite headsSelection of lockers and shelves outboard of settees port and starboard.Galley:L-shaped galley to port of the companionway.Gimbal-mounted gas galley cooker mounted outboard forward.Worktop running athwartships aft.Inset sink inboard with draining drying drying board, chopping board infills for bothSelection of lockers beneath worktop and outboard of cooker.Nav Station / Walk-Thru aft:Forward-facing chart table and navigators seat outboard to starboard.Chart storage within tableShips switch panel outboatd of chart table, overhead with depth instrumentWalk-thru to aft cabin running aft of nav stationSelection of lockers outboard of passage wayAccess to engine space via large removable panel inboard of passagewayAft Cabin:Double aft cabin cabin.Longitudinal double bunk outboard to port.Countertop running across aft end of cabin to starboard with cave lockers outboardSingle seat in starboard aft corner of cabin.Hanging locker forward to starboard.Small dressing table with bulkhead mounted mirror inboard of bunk centrally forward.DECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, single spreader, masthead sloop rig.Proctor Spars anodised alloy mast and spars.Standing rigging of 1x19 stainless steelBlock and tackle kickerColnebrooke roller reefing system on forestay.Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks.Spinnaker pole.Mainsheet positioned across coachroof aft of cockpit.Winches:Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 40, two-speed, self-tailing.Mast Halyard Winches – 2x Lewmar 8, single speed.Mast mounted reefing Winch – 1x Lewmar 6, single-speedReefing Winch – 1x Lewmar 6, single-speedSails:Mainsail – White Dacron, partially battened, slab reefing with 3 reefs.Genoa – Roller reefing, white Dacron blue UV strip. Storm JibCanvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stackpack cover with mast boot and lazyjacksSprayhood – Saturn sails (2024)Anchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – Bruce anchor on chain rodeElectric Windlass – Quick electric windlass with foot button controlsFenders – SelectionMooring warps - SelectionTender:Inflatable dinghy – 4 person inflatable dinghy with lifting strops for use on davitsOutboard – Evinrude 6hp outboardDavits – Stainless steel tubular davits mounted on transomGeneral:Anodised alloy toerail running the length of the deck edge.Fairleads fitted to toerail forward and aft.Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails.Alloy stanchions secured to the deck, supporting two stainless steel guard wires.Single bow rollerElectric windlass on foredeck.Recessed foredeck, alloy mooring cleats mounted on outboard faces of recess.Mooring cleats mounted on deck midships and aftHardwood grabrails running the length of the coachroof outboard.Deck vents forward port and starboard to ventilate forward cabin.Deck stepped mast.Dorade box type ventilators aft of mast port and starboard.Centre cockpit protected with moulding coamings port and starboard.Primary and reefing winches mounted on coamings.Bench seating port, starboard and aft of pedestal.Companionway offset to starboard forward.Two sets of washboard, wood and Perspex.Large cockpit locker accessed beneath port cockpit seating.Sole hatch providing access to engine space.Short section of coachroof aft of cockpit with mainsheet fitted on topSide decks extending aft to short section of aft deck.Gate in aft rail to allow over transom access.Transom mounted, folding swimming ladder.Outboard storage bracket mounted to port side of aft railSAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Low-level nav lightsSteaming lightMasthead anchor lightLife saving:Horseshoe buoyDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.