1996 Moody S38 - Photo 1
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other used Listed 20 days ago
£82,000
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Specifications

Make Moody
Model S38
Year 1996
Length 39.0ft (11.9m)
Beam 3.96m
Draft 1.92m
Hull Material grp
Engine Volvo Penta MD2040-B diesel, 40hp, with MS120 Saildrive and 3 bladed Max-Prop bronze feathering propeller
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model MD2040-B
Engine Power 40 hp
Drive Type outboard
Refit Year 2024
Autopilot Yes
Heating Yes

Market Position

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Description




Vessel OverviewThis vessel has recently had a substantial amount spent on it to ensure it's in great condition. FCNK has just been relaunched following extensive maintenance work and is ready to go. A full description can be provided on request.Model InformationThe Moody S38 is designed as a fast, safe cruiser with comfortable accommodation for long periods aboard. The three double cabins, occasional saloon berth, twin heads, and well-equipped galley can accommodate 7 with ease. Moody build quality ensures a robust, seaworthy vessel with a well-finished interior you would be hard pushed to find on a new production yacht this size.ConstructionSingle skin GPR hull and deck with interior moulding and extensive wood finish to saloon and cabins.Deep fin keel (1.91m draft) and keel bolts replaced in 2024.Semi balanced skeg hung rudder with wheel steering and Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot.Dek-Dek finish to cockpit seats and sole.Coachroof opening port lights removed and professionally serviced Spring 2024.Full polish August 2024.Canvas work has been refurbished in 2024.New Mahogany washboards fitted.MechanicalsVolvo Penta MD2040-B diesel with MS120 Saildrive and 3 bladed Max-Prop bronze feathering propeller. serviced and polished Spring 2025The engine has just had a strip down, rebuild and repaint so really is good to go.Saildrive diaphragm replaced in 2016.Shore power connection.Bank of 3 x 12 V batteries provide engine start and service power, charging via an upgraded alternator.All oils, filters, impeller, and anodes changed 2025.Rigging and Sails9/10ths fractional Bermudan rig with deck stepped alloy mast and spars and stainless wire standing rigging (replaced August 2018).Slab reefing Mainsail by Quantum (2011) - Heavy duty cruising laminate, 3 reefs, full battens and said to be "lightly used". Lazy Jack bag recently refurbished.Roller furling Genoa by Quantum (2011) - Heavy duty cruising laminate, said to be "lightly used".Asymmetric Spinnaker by Quantum (2011) with dowsing system.AccommodationMaster forecabin with double berth, en-suite heads and shower, dresser unit and storage. Two aft double cabins and a saloon settee berth. A second head is accessible via Jack and Jill doors from the saloon and port cabin. There are no holding tanks. Saloon area has dining table with 2 folding leaves. Navigation station with chart table, electronics panel and Garmin 550 plotter. The galley, to starboard has twin stainless sinks, top loading fridge, gas oven with hob and grill and plenty of storage. Eberspacher diesel cabin heating fitted along with shore power.InventoryCompassDepth sounder - Autohelm ST50Speed / log - Autohelm ST50Wind - Autohelm ST50Plotter / radar - Raymarine ES7 multi-function display (2017)Radar - Raymarine Quantum (2017)Plotter at chart table - Garmin 550VHF - Icom M71 DSCNavtexNavigation lightsAutopilot - Raymarine ST6002Viking Rescue U 8 person life-raft (not economical to service)Rocna 20kg anchorLofrans Kobra manual windlassBilge pumpsMOB recovery slingHorseshoe buoyDanbuoySwim ladderFenders and warpsSprayhoodDodgersLazy Jack bagWetline 2.7m Inflatable tender with inflatable floorHonda 2.3 hp outboardDisclaimerThe 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.







Change History

1 event tracked

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2 weeks ago

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Monthly Finance Payment
£806
£69,700 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £404
Insurance £103
Maintenance £178
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £976/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,782
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 45% Running costs 55%
Total Interest
£26,983
Total Cost (finance)
£108,983

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