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Specifications

Make Moody
Model 31 MK 2
Year 1989
Length 30.0ft (9.1m)
Beam 3.18m
Draft 1.09m
Hull Material Glass Reinforced Plastic
Engine VOLVO 2003 3 Cylinder Diesel engine
Fuel Type Diesel
Location Mylor United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LOA
30ft/9m
LWL
7.75m (25' 5")
Rig
Sloop
BEAM
3.20m (10' 5")
Hull
Glass Reinforced Plastic
Keel
Bilge Keels
Make
Moody
Name
Shemozzle
Year
1989
Class
Sailing Cruiser
DRAFT
1.12m (3' 7")
HEADS
Jabsco toilet, Hand basin, Shower
Model
31 MK 2
Berths
6
Blinds
Blue
Cabins
2
Engine
Single Diesel
GALLEY
Plastimo 2 burner gas cooker, Oven and Grill, Sink, 12V compressor Fridge
Layout
Aft Cockpit
Heating
Eberspacher blown air cabin heating
TANKAGE
Fuel tank, Water tank
Upholstery
Light blue
Ancasta Ref
44976
DISPLACEMENT
4530kg
WATER SYSTEM
Hot and cold pressurised water through calorifier
  • Sugar scoop stern
  • Swim platform
  • Bolt on cast iron bilge keels
  • Partial skeg hung rudder
  • Tiller steering
  • White hull
  • Keel Grit blasted, dried, epoxy-primed, filled, faired, painted and polished 2025
  • Stop cocks fully serviced by Mylor Marine Services 2025
  • Furling Genoa
  • Fully battened mainsail
  • NEW Lazy-jacks
  • NEW Stack pack
  • NEW Halyards
  • Headsail
  • Cruising chute
  • Mainsheet traveller
  • Unused cruising chute
  • SLOOP RIG
  • NEW 2020 Standing rigging
  • Two Sheet winches
  • One coach top winches with winch
  • Two winches
  • V berth (converts to double)
  • Hanging locker
  • Overhead hatch
  • Twin berths (convertible to double)
  • Wardrobe
  • Central drop leaf table
  • Settees (two single berths)
  • Chart table
  • Navigation equipment
  • Chart storage
  • Upgraded engine start
  • Upgraded Electric panel
  • Two domestic batteries (upgraded bank)
  • Upgraded Digital voltage readout
  • NEW 2 x 100W solar panels on an arch
  • Bluetooth charge controller
  • Victron 240v Inverter
  • NASA battery monitor
  • Rev counter M200
  • CTEK Battery charger
  • Wired for 240V
  • Upgraded USB ports
  • Raymarine Speed and Depth
  • Autopilot Raymarine ST2000
  • Navigation lights
  • Rocna 10kg Anchor with 40m of 8mm chain plus 40m warp
  • Full Bimini and cockpit cover with side screens with multiple entrances and windows
  • Sprayhood
  • Dodgers
  • Fenders
  • Boat hook
  • Two gas bottles with regulator
  • Eberspacher diesel heater
  • Full set of cockpit cushions
  • VHF radio
  • Clock and Barometer
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Carbon Monoxide alarm
  • Electric bilge pumps
  • Manual bilge pumps

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Description

A well-regarded Bill Dixon design, the Moody 31 Mk II remains one of the most popular British cruising yachts of her era, combining solid construction with comfortable accommodation and dependable sailing characteristics. Widely considered a “true family cruiser,” she offers generous space for a 31-footer, with six berths across two cabins and a practical, sea-going layout'Shemozzle' is a lovely example of the twin bilge keel plus tiller steered cruiser.Built in 1989 she has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by her present owner and is a comprehensively equipped boat in ready to go condition. Dingy and outboard included in the sale. **Deepwater mooring off Restronguet point also available** MOODY 31 built in 1989 Fast cruising yacht by Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd to designs No.E2420 by Bill Dixon of Angus Primrose Ltd. LLOYDS REGISTER BRS 960726 CONSTRUCTION: GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Sugar scoop stern incorporating swim platform. Bolt on cast iron bilge keels, partial skeg hung rudder with Tiller steering White hull Keel Grit blasted, dried, epoxy-primed, filled, faired, painted and polished 2025 Stop cocks fully serviced by Mylor Marine Services 2025 LOA 9.37m ( 30' 8") LWL 7.75m (25' 5") BEAM 3.20m (10' 5") DRAFT 1.12m (3' 7") DISPLACEMENT 4530kg * All figures are approximate SAILS: Furling Genoa Fully battened mainsail NEW Lazy- jacks NEW Stack pack Halyards NEW Headsail Cruising chute Mainsheet traveller Unused cruising chute SLOOP RIG Running rigging Standing rigging NEW 2020 Running rigging removed and washed annually WINCHES: Two Sheet winches One coach top winches with winch Two winches SLEEPS SIX IN TWO DOUBLES AND TWO SINGLES Light blue upholstery Blue blinds Eberspacher blown air cabin heating FORWARD CABIN Forward cabin with V berth that converts to a double berth Hanging locker + storage Overhead hatch AFT CABIN Twin berths convertible into a double Wardrobe and storage SALOON Saloon with central drop leaf table Settees used as two single berths Ample storage below and behind seating NAVIGATION AREA Generous sized chart table and navigation area with navigation equipment and chart storage GALLEY Plastimo 2 burner gas cooker, oven and grill Sink 12V compressor Fridge HEADS Jabsco toilet Hand basin Shower ENGINE VOLVO 2003 3 Cylinder Diesel engine Upgraded engine start ELECTRICS: Electric panel upgraded Two domestic batteries- Battery bank upgraded Digital voltage readout upgraded NEW 2 x 100W solar panels on an arch feeding an upgraded battery bank to allow off-grid living Bluetooth charge controller Victron 240v Inverter NASA battery monitor Rev counter M200 CTEK Battery charger Wired for 240V USB ports upgraded TANKAGE Fuel tank Water tank WATER SYSTEM: Hot and cold pressurised water through calorifier NAVIGATION AIDS: Raymarine Speed and Depth Autopilot Raymarine ST2000 Navigation lights GROUND TACKLE: Rocna 10kg Anchor with 40m of 8mm chain plus 40m warp GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Full Bimini and cockpit cover with side screens with multiple entrances and windows Sprayhood Dodgers Fenders Boat hook Two gas bottles with regulator Eberspacher diesel heater Full set of cockpit cushions TV VHF radio Clock and Barometer SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Please note: All safety equipment is sold as seen with no guarantees or warranties. Ancasta International Boat Sales recommend all safety equipment is tested and/or inspected by a qualified technician and its suitability for intended use evaluated. Fire extinguishers Carbon Monoxide alarm Electric and manual bilge pumps The Moody 31 Mk II has earned a reputation as an ideal first cruising yacht, often kept by owners longer than anticipated thanks to her versatility, ease of handling, and overall comfort. Well priced and has lived in this marina all of her life, still only in her second ownership and was purchased when new from this office! She is definitely worth viewing.

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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £37
Maintenance £65
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £461/mo
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£755
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£9,855
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