2004 Moody 56

2004 Moody 56 – LADY PAULINEA comprehensively equipped and extensively upgraded Moody 56, designed by Bill Dixon and built for serious long-distance bluewater cruising.Lady Pauline is a 2004 Moody 56 centre-cockpit cruising yacht presented in private ownership only and reportedly never chartered. Swiss flagged and currently afloat in Greece, the yacht has benefited from continuous owner maintenance together with substantial upgrading and replacement works undertaken during recent years.The Moody 56 remains one of the most respected bluewater cruising yachts of her generation, combining strong offshore construction, secure centre-cockpit design, raised saloon visibility and a practical cutter-rig sail plan with spacious owner-oriented accommodation suited to extended cruising and liveaboard use.This particular example has received significant recent investment including renewed standing rigging in 2023, replacement mast wiring in 2023, replacement in-mast furling gear in 2022, new mainsail in 2023, new genoa and staysail in 2024 all three sails made with cruising laminates for improved blue water cruising performance. This Moody 56 LADY PAULINE also benefits from lithium battery upgrades, replacement cockpit seat teak in 2024, all seacocks renewed in 2024, a fully overhauled Spectra Newport 700 watermaker in 2025, upgraded anchor equipment and a recent aluminium RIB tender package.This Moody 56 is additionally equipped with generator, reverse-cycle air conditioning, bow thruster, electric winches, watermaker, lithium domestic batteries, Raymarine navigation electronics, AIS transceiver, Simpson electric davits and extensive offshore cruising equipment.Lady Pauline has remained continuously within EU waters during current ownership and supporting documentation relating to VAT status, Builder’s Certificate and EU location during the Brexit transition period is available.With a substantial cruising inventory, generous liveaboard accommodation and a long programme of continuous owner upgrading, Lady Pauline is presented as a capable offshore cruising yacht suitable for immediate Mediterranean or long-distance cruising use.Broker’s CommentsThe Moody 56 is widely regarded as one of the standout centre-cockpit bluewater cruising yachts produced during the early 2000s. Designed by Bill Dixon, the model successfully combines reassuring offshore capability, practical systems design and excellent long-term liveaboard comfort with the manageable sail handling and secure cockpit arrangement sought by experienced cruising owners.Built to Ocean Category A classification, the Moody 56 offers a serious offshore platform with strong passage-making capability. The raised saloon configuration provides excellent visibility and interior volume, while the cutter-rig arrangement, protected centre cockpit and substantial tankage make the design particularly well suited to extended Mediterranean cruising and offshore passagemaking.Lady Pauline has benefited from continuous owner-led maintenance together with considerable recent upgrading. Notable improvements include renewed standing rigging in 2023, replacement mast wiring in 2023, replacement in-mast furling gear in 2022, all seacocks renewed in 2024, replacement cockpit seat teak in 2024, upgraded lithium battery systems, a fully overhauled Spectra watermaker in 2025, new sail inventory between 2023 and 2024 and extensive ongoing systems maintenance.The inventory reflects genuine offshore cruising preparation and includes:Onan generatorSpectra Newport 700 watermakerLithium domestic battery systemSolar chargingReverse-cycle air conditioning and heatingRaymarine navigation electronicsAIS transceiverHF and satellite communications equipmentBow thrusterElectric winchesSimpson electric davitsOffshore safety inventoryAluminium RIB tender with Honda outboardsThe owner-focused accommodation layout remains one of the model’s strongest features, centred around a spacious aft owner’s cabin together with comfortable guest accommodation, raised saloon seating area and a practical offshore galley arrangement.Overall, Lady Pauline represents a continuously upgraded and comprehensively equipped example of this highly respected bluewater cruising design. The yacht is likely to appeal to experienced cruising buyers seeking a capable offshore yacht with substantial onboard systems and liveaboard capability.Video showing deck and interior available on requestAdditional InfoGeneralType: Centre Cockpit Bluewater Cruising YachtConstruction: GRP with carbon reinforcementCE Category: Ocean Category AFlag: SwitzerlandOwnership: Private ownership onlyCharter History: Never charteredOwner Since: 16 December 2013Previous Owners: 2No known insurance claims during current ownershipDimensionsLOA: 16.91mLWL: 14.02mBeam: 4.85mDraft: 2.28mAir Draft: 22.75mDisplacement: Approx. 20,000kgBallast: 6.8 tonnesHeadroom:Saloon: 197cmAft Cabin: 187cmForward Cabin: 193cmHull & ConstructionFin keelCast lead keel with 2% antimony mixAluminium tanksNo osmosis reported during ownership historyAntifouling carried out approximately every second yearLast haul out: 30 September 2025Relaunched: 18 May 2026Haul out and underwater inspection carried out every second year including antifouling, anodes and propeller greasingMain EngineYanmar 4JH3-HTE 4-cylinder turbo dieselPower: 100hpEngine Hours: Approx. 2,500 hoursCruising RPM: 2,300–2,700rpmCruising Speed: Approx. 6.5–7 knotsMaximum Speed: Approx. 9 knots at 3,800rpmFuel Consumption: Approx. 4 litres/hourEstimated Range: Approx. 800–900 nautical milesFuel Filtration: SEPAR primary filter, secondary diesel filter and Yanmar engine filterNumber of Fuel Tanks: 1Moody insulated engine room, approx. 3 cm thickPropeller: 3-blade Max Prop feathering propeller with adjustable pitchStuffing Box: SureSeal renewed 2024Spare Parts: Belt, impeller and oil filterGeneratorOnan MDKAZ 5664441 11 Kw generatorOutput: 230V ACApprox. 1,010 hoursAcoustic enclosure fittedCooling system: Seawater cooled with secondary freshwater heat exchanger circuitRemote control panel at navigation stationLast service:May 2025: Oil and oil filterJuly 2025: Impeller replacementTankageFuel Capacity: 681 litresFresh Water Capacity: 1,000 litresBlack Water Capacity: Approx. 80 litresFresh Water Tanks: 2Hot Water Tank: Isotherm 30 litreGrey Water Tanks: 2 Whale tanks (20 liters galley and aft cabin, 10 liters fwd cabin)Electrical SystemsSystem Configuration24V / 12V / 230V onboard systemsDomestic lithium battery bank:2 x 24V 100Ah LiontronLiFePO4 batteriesApprox. 4.8kWh total capacityExclusively for domestic usage light, navigation, radio, pumps etc. (not for bow thruster, winches or windlass usage) The owner says that these lithium batteries have been the best investment of all. Both batteries have only around 60 loading cycles (early June 2026)Service battery bank:4 x 12V 95Ah batteries configured for 24VSupplying windlass, winches and bow thrusterEngine start batteries:2 x 12V 100AhGenerator start battery:Separate 12V batteryCapacity for additional batteries is required.Charging & Power24V alternator output: 110A12V alternator for engine start batteries12V alternator for generator start batterySolara M-Series PV modules Solar capacity: 210WShore power: 220/240V, 50Hz, single phaseCharger: Waeco Perfect Charge MCA2440, 24V / 40ASpare charger onboardInverter: Victron pure sine wave inverter 12/1200, 2400W peakSolar Controller: Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/20Bluetooth BMS battery management system installedBattery monitoring via digital gaugesRig & SparsCutter rigSeldén mast and boomStanding rigging renewed 2023 by Onda Blue, Alghero, SardiniaWire standing riggingMast wiring renewed 2023In-mast furling gear replaced 2022 (Electric via continuous furling line to cockpit winch)Furlex Genoa FurlingRunning rigging replaced progressively as requiredDeck floodlight fittedNo mast steps fittedRigging invoices reportedly availableSailsSails by Speed Sails, Rome:Genoa new 2025 - Furling triradial LPG 140% sqm. 80 in Cruising Laminate with anti UV in WeathermaxMainsail new 2024 - Furling Triradial sqm. 61 in Cruising Laminate with anti UV in WeathermaxStaysail new 2025 - x-cut dacron sqm. 21 with anti UV in WeathermaxSpare complete older sail wardrobe includedStaysail used as storm sailUV protection strips fitted in blueGennaker included (original Moody supplied)Sails in excellent conditionTwo spinnaker/gennaker halyardsSteering SystemLewmar Whitlock cable and chain steeringLewmar Direct Drive autopilotEmergency tillerDeck EquipmentUltra Marine 45kg stainless anchor fitted 2023100m stainless steel anchor chain fitted 2024 (One piece, no repairs or extensions)Chain diameter: 12mmChain counter rubbers every 10 metersLewmar V4 vertical electric windlass:Lewmar ST-64 electric winchesLewmar ST-48 electric winchesLewmar ST-40 manual winchesLewmar ST-16 manual winchesRunning backstays for sailing with the stay sailNew windlass gypsy fitted 2023Anchor wash systemSpare anchors:Approx. 30kgApprox. 20kgSleipner SP155 bow thrusterBow thruster power: 24V / 8kW / 11hpSimpson Davits Mk2 electric davits, Series 7Foldable gangwayBathing platform and swim ladderCockpit table with folding extensionBimini approximately 3 years oldCockpit seat teak renewed 2024Lewmar deck hardwareMagma gas grillFishing gearNavigation & ElectronicsCockpitRaymarine Axiom Pro 12 Hybridtouch (2022)Raymarine E80 plotter displayRaymarine radar with 4kW RadomeDepth, speed and wind instrumentationAutopilot with remote controlCompassRemote windlass controlSteiner binocularsCommunications & NavigationRaymarine AIS700 Class B transceiverRaymarine SmartPilot systemRaymarine S2/S3 autopilot integrationFixed VHF radioWaterproof handheld VHF with GPSNavtex with recording barometerIcom IC-M802 HF radio (currently not in use)Thrane & Thrane Capsat system (currently not in use)Satellite phone (currently not in use)NMEA0183 networkSena Bluetooth communication systemPlumbing & Water SystemsSpectra Newport 700 watermakerOutput: Approx. 105 litres/hourFully overhauled May 2025Electric bilge pump systemManual cockpit bilge pumpSimple freshwater pressure systemTwo vacuum flush toiletsForward toilet capable of direct overboard discharge if requiredHolding tank discharge via macerator systemAir Conditioning & HeatingCruisair / Dometic air conditioning system Reverse-cycle (Cold and hot)Forward cabin unit: SXFF12001 – 12,000 BTUSaloon unit: SX24C3 Model 705324200Aft cabin unit: SXF12C/1 – 12,000 BTUSeawater cooled systemAccommodationAccommodation for up to 7 personsLarge aft owner’s cabin with king-size berth, seating area and en-suiteForward guest cabin with double berth and direct bathroom accessAdditional twin guest cabinRaised saloon with dining table and opposing seatingPassage berthLeather beige upholsteryTwo internal showers plus stern showerOriginal curtains fittedMiele vacuum cleanerGalleyForce 10 cooker with 3 burners and oven (2022)Isotherm refrigerator in stainless steelIsotherm freezer in stainless steelIsotherm 12/24V refrigeration compressorsTwin sinksNespresso coffee machineGas detector and solenoid shut-off systemMicrowave removedComplete dining inventory for six personsRecent Upgrades & Maintenance2026New EPIRB McMurdo Smart Find G8+ & AISNew service batteries (4 x 95 Ah)New washing machineNew propeller shaft bearingOutboard carburettors and spark plugs renewed2025Spectra Newport 700 watermaker fully overhauledGenerator service and impeller replacementLiferaft serviced2024New cockpit seat teakNew genoaNew staysailAll seacocks replacedNew 100m stainless anchor chainSureSeal stuffing box renewed2023Standing rigging renewedMast wiring renewedNew Mainsail45 Kg Ultra Marine anchor fittedLithium battery upgradesNew Liontron LiFePO4 batteries installedNew 3D Tender aluminium RIBNew windlass gypsyNew Aluminium RIB dinghy (Hypalon material)2022In-mast furling gear replacedForce 10 oven replacedSafety EquipmentMcMurdo SmartFind G8+ EPIRB with AIS (2026)2 x McMurdo S20 SmartFind AIS MOB beaconsSea-Safe 6-person liferaft (next service due August 2028)6 lifejackets6 safety harnessesFire extinguishers (Renewed 2022)Fire blanketAutomatic engine-room fire suppression systemWaterproof handheld VHF with GPS and DSCTender Package3D Tender aluminium RIB with Hypalon tubes (2023)Tender Length: 3.10mHonda 15hp outboardHonda 2.3hp auxiliary outboardOutboards serviced with carburettors and spark plugs renewed 2026Simpson electric davits sized to lift dinghy with outboard attachedDisclaimerNicolle Associates 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.This vessel is EU VAT Paid.As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.This boat is lying in Greece.© 2026 Nicolle Associates