1997 Moody S31 Excel

The Moody S31 is a superb British cruising yacht that perfectly blends performance, comfort and practicality in a manageable 31-foot package. Designed by Bill Dixon, it offers responsive sailing with a stable, confidence-inspiring hull and easy-to-handle rig. Unique features include a spacious aft cabin, excellent headroom and a surprisingly generous interior for her size, making her ideal for family cruising. With strong build quality, good tankage and options such as bilge keels for shallow waters, the Moody S31 is a versatile and highly regarded cruiser. MechanicalVolvo MD202018hpSaildriveSaildrive seal replaced - 20243 bladed folding propHours - 862Last serviced - November 2025 by ownerPrior to 2023 comprehensive service historyNew exhaust elbow, secondary fuel filter and water pump since 2022 Electrical3 x 12v 110am domestic batteries (one new in 2025)1 x 12v 85ah engine start batteryBattery charger - Sterling - 2022Shorepower240v ringmainImmersion heater NavigationChart tableVHF/DSC - Standard Horizon Eclipse - 2022Chartplotter - Garmin GPSMap 176CCockpitChartplotter - Garmin Echomap UHD 75cv - 2022 (Charts covering  Elbe to the Isle de Seine and UK) Tiller pilot - Raymarine ST4000+Speed/Depth/Log - Autohelm Tri dataWind speed and direction - Clipper Sails, Spars and RiggingStanding rigging - 2022Slab reefing main with stackpackFurling headsail - FurlexAll lines led aftSpinnaker poleSailsMain - Hood - good conditionGenoa 110% - 2025 Kemps - excellent conditionCruising chute with snuffer - as new Spare Genoa  Interior & Domestic6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon1 x heads and shower - Heads outlet seacock - 2026Hot and cold pressurised water - immersion and calorifierGalley with oven and 2 ring burner - 2022SinkFridgeVee berth in forepeakLarge double aft cabinPort and starboard saloon berthsSaloon tableChart table DeckTiller steering with two tiller extensionsGRP deck with teak on cockpit seatsAnchor locker with manual windlassAnchor with 50m of chain Sugar scoop transomBoarding ladder2 x Lewmar 30 ST primary winches2 x Lewmar 8 coachroof winches1 x Lewmar 8 furling winch SafetyManual bilge pumpDanbuoyHorseshoe lifebuoyMcMurdo Fast Find 220 - needs a new battery aStandard Horizon HX300 hand held VHF  CanvasSprayhoodTiller coverStackpack - 2023 MiscellaneousZodiac C 260 dinghy 2003 - by separate negotiationSuzuki 2.2 2 stroke outboard 2003 - by separate negotiation DocumentationEvidence of 5 years clear title - Bill of Sale to current owner 2022 + Sale agreement to previous owner 2000Evidence of VAT status - Sale agreement  and Bill of Sale to first owner showing VAT element of purchaseBuilders certificateEvidence of RCD status - built in 1997 but CE certificates availableSSR Certificate MeasurementsLOA: 9.68 mBeam: 3.3 mDraft: 1.68mDisplacement 4634 kgFuel Tanks Cap. 90 LFresh Water Tanks Cap.: 180 LPropulsionEngine Make: VolvoEngine Model: MD2020Engine Type: InboardEngine Hours: 862Power: 18 hpDrive Type: Sail DriveFuel Type: Diesel