1979 Moody 30 - Photo 1
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sail used Listed 20 days ago
£11,995
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Specifications

Make Moody
Model 30
Year 1979
Length 30.0ft (9.1m)
Beam 3.07m
Draft 1.45m
Hull Material grp
Engine Volvo Penta MD2030-D 29hp diesel new in 2005
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model MD2030-D
Engine Power 29 hp
Drive Type saildrive

Equipment & Extras

LWL
26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Ballast
2,950 lb / 1,338 kg
Displacement
8,100 lb / 3,674 kg
Fuel capacity
100 Litres
Water capacity
200 Litres
  • Surveyed in 2019
  • All interior cushions and pads newly reupholstered in March 2024 in dark navy blue.
  • Hull gelcoat has been polished and wax treated to give a well-protected high-gloss finish.
  • New Moody Decals.
  • Fin keel has been treated with Owatrol Corrosion Inhibitor.
  • Keel seams raked and re-sealed with Sikaflex 292i.
  • Recent DSC VHF with built in GPS
  • New tiller 2026
  • New saildrive diaphragm 2026
  • New wireless wind instrument 2026
  • New steaming and deck light 2026

Market Position

Priced below 79% of similar listings

Based on 14 comparable Moody sail

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Description

Moody 30, 1979, fin keel, tiller steering, Volvo Penta MD2030-D 29hp diesel new in 2005, new saildrive diaphragm 2026, mainsail & furling genoa, hot and cold water, lovely interior with recent upholstery & mahogany flooring, 5 berths, good standing headroom, Garmin plotter and recent Standard Horizon DSC VHF with built in GPS, new wind instrument, LED interior lights, 2 self tailing winches, very clean boat - great value!

Change History

18 events tracked

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£
15% (£1,799)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£118
£10,196 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £15
Maintenance £28
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £401/mo
True Monthly Cost
£519
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 23% Running costs 77%
Total Interest
£3,947
Total Cost (finance)
£15,942

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Boat location
West Mersea, Essex

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£11,995
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Deal Score

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