1997 Moody S38
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Description
Moody S38 built in 1997. Lovely example of this popular aft cockpit twin aft cabin model sailing cruiser. Fin keel. The inventory includes Eberspacher cabin heating, New Volvo Penta 40hp and saildrive in 2012. Hood main and furling genoa. Solid teak aft cockpit seating and sole. ST6000+ autopilot, Garmin Plotter. Tridata & Multi. Lofrans Windlass. Ashore in Swanwick Marina and available for viewings 7 days a week by appointment. Please contact Ancasta Swanwick.RigSloopSLOOP RIGSeldon double spreader aluminium sparsSlab reefing with lazy jacks (single line for reef 1 & 2 twin line from cockpit)Seldon Furlex roller reefing headsail systemForestay replaced in 2013S/S standing rigging replaced in July 2020Radar reflector SAILSHood mainsail Hood furling genoa WINCHES2 x Lewmar ST48 self tailing genoa winches2 x Lewmar 30 halyard and mainsheet winches1 x Lewmar 8 furling winchAll figures are approximateNAVIGATION AIDSChart table:Autohelm Multi Yeoman plotterCockpit:Whitlock steering compass Autohelm WindAutohelm Tri data Autohelm ST6000+ autopilot Garmin GPS Map 451 chart plotter 2 x Shipmate RS8400 VHF handsets DECK EQUIPMENTS/S pulpit, pushpit and guardrailsBow, stern and spring cleats Blue sprayhood with grab railTonneau cover 2 x cockpit lockers GROUND TACKLELofrans manual windlassAnchor and chain SAFETY EQUIPMENTManual bilge pumpVOLVO PENTA D2-40 40HP DIESEL ENGINE replaced in 2012Sail drive replaced in 2012Volvo 3 blade folding propellorEngine hours approx. 885Last serviced March 2026Single lever controlsELECTRICS1 x 12v engine start battery (new March 2026)2 x 12v domestic batteriesCharged by engine alternator and 240v Poweramp Hank 12v/40 amp battery charger240v shore powerTANKAGEOne 182 litre (40 gallon) Aluminium fuel tankTwo water tanks totalling 364 litres (80 gallons)MOODY S38 AFT COCKPIT SAILING CRUISER BUILT IN JULY 1997Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Limited CONSTRUCTIONWhite GRP hull, deck and superstructureCoachroof areas integrally moulded in non-slip finishSolid teak aft cockpit seating and soleScooped transom with transom door and two inlayed teak steps and s/s bathing platform Wheel steeringFin keel version Antifouled March 2026British Part 1 registered. UK VAT Paid. PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONSLOA11.89m 39'0" inc Pulpit LWL 9.91m 32'6"Beam 3.95m12'11"Draft (fin keel) 1.91m 6'3"Displacement 8,650 kg 19,064 lbsBallast 3,096 kg 6,826 lbsAll figures are approximate
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