1986 Moody 37 for Sale – 37 ft – Sydney, NSW, Australia

Moody 37

1986 model, Moody 37, GOOD MOOD 4 is now exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales. 

The Moody 37 is a well-regarded cruising yacht known for its sturdy build, comfortable and spacious interior, and stable, forgiving sailing performance. It features a centre cockpit and often includes two cabins with en-suite heads, making it suitable for both short trips and long-distance cruising. Key strengths are its robust construction and good sea-kindly motion.

• Construction and Stability: Built to be rugged and seaworthy with a strong hull, high ballast ratio, and a long keel for good tracking.
• Performance: A stable and forgiving boat with a decent turn of speed, capable of handling rougher conditions.
• Comfort and Layout: Offers a spacious interior for its size, with a popular centre cockpit design that provides a sense of security.
• Interior: Features two large cabins, each with a head, and a well-equipped, enclosed galley that offers sea worthy security while cooking.
• Cruising Capability: Considered an ideal choice for extended cruising due to its comfortable and capable design. 

Upgrades during 2024 include:

New standing and running rigging - August 2024

Engine overhaul

New solar system

New hydrovane self steering system installed (back up rudder)

Desalinator unit installed

New AIS

Rewired battery system and replaced

Most Tru design skin fittings throughout.

Inspection recommended to fully appreciate all that this Moody 37 has to offer. 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Designer     : Bill Dixon
Builder     : Marine Projects Limited

Water (Potable) Capacity (l)     : 250 plus watermaker

Hull Construction Material     : FRP
Hull Type     : Monohull
Deck Construction Material     : FRP

Country Origin     : UK

Length (feet)     : 37 feet
Length (m)     : 11.28 m
Length Waterline (m)     : 9.53 m
Beam/Width (feet)     : 12.5 feet
Beam/Width (m)     : 3.81 m
Draft (m)     : 1.68 m
Draft (feet)     : 5.5 feet
Keel/Ballast     : Cast iron fin keel - 2950kg. Keel bolts were professionally replaced in June 2022.
Number of Helms     : 1 x Wheel with linea autopilot plus hydrovane self steering rudder
Displacement     : 7371
Colour     : White

Engine Notes     : 1986 Thorneycroft T90 diesel auxiliary engine.
Number Of Engines     : 1
Stroke     : 4
Engine Hours     : Estimated 2400
Horse Power (hp)     : 35
Drive Type     : Shaft driven with dripless seal
Engine Room     : Located in purpose made machinery compartment. Acces to the engine sound proof compartment is via an opening hatch to starboard.
Generator     : Wind generator. Pair of 180w solar panels. To a Victron MPPT regulator.
Number of Batteries     : The main battery system has been rewired/new batteries. 4 new batteries - March 2025.
Fuel Type     : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks     : 1 x steel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)     : 200
Propeller     : Max feathering prop with line cutter on shaft
Steering System     : Stainless steel wheel with chain to cables around quadrant. Linea autopilot. Hydrovane self steering system installed.

Accommodation Notes     : The interior is a two cabin arrangement + saloon, two head compartments, quarter berth, saloon and galley. The interior joinery is constructed from varnished teak and marine plywood. Approx headroom: 195cm
Number of Berths     : 7,2 doubles plus 3 singles
Number of Showers     : 1
Shower Type     : Hot and cold pressurised. Jabsco pump.
Number of Toilets     : 2
Toilet Type     : 2 x Jabsco manual sea toilets

Air Conditioning     : Eberspacher diesel heating system
Holding Tank (L)     : 65

Stove     : Two burner Plastimo Atlantic marine cooker.
Refrigeration     : Top loading 12v refrigerator.
Number of Sinks     : 2 stainless steel

Entertainment and Appliances Notes     : radio & CD player with inbuilt speakers.

Anchor / Winch     : 2 anchors - Rocna and Danforth. Electric Kobra 12v 1000w 8mm Gyspy. Lofrans Kobra electric windlass with remote control and foot controls, dual direction. Kedge anchor and chain plus rode. Lewmar winches.
Bilge Pump     : Yes
Deck Gear     : 4 sheet winches in cockpit. 3 halyward winches on mast. Teak grab rails. Spinnaker Pole. Various fenders. Dock Lines. Transom swim ladder. Weber BBQ Boat hook

Mast/Rigging     : NEW standing and running rigging - August 2024 (Receipt available). Double spreader anodized aluminium mast. Bermudian sloop rigged.

Sail Inventory     : 5 sails. 1 x Working jib 1 x Genoa 2 x Main sail 1 x Storm jib

Electrics     : 12v DC and 22v AC. Twin solar panels on stainless steel arch over transom.

Electronics Navigation     : B&G Radar 4G broadband (2017) B&G multifunction Zeuss 9 inch. Icom IC-M601 DSC VHF Raymarine ST7000 Pilot B&G MFD B&G Radar Icom IC-M55 VHF B&G AIS Yeoman Plotter System Furuno GP-32 Garmin P79 depth transducer (2025) GPS120 plotter with AIS NASA Wind Speed (2013) NASA Log (2025) NASA Wind (2021) Autohelm 3 speed timed/constant Clipper wind, Log & Depth displays Navico Es120 Depth displays Plastimo Compass

Dinghy     : Inflatable. 5m Y avon dinghy plus Suzuki 6hp four stroke outboard on davitts. Outboard crane on pushpit

Safety Gear     : All safety equipment was inspected and made optimum for the ARC Rally 2024 standards. 4 man offshore Liferaft 1 x inflatable danbuoy. 1 x rescue sling, 1 x throw-rope. Flares, compass, spares and tools, horn, torches, radar reflector, fire extinguishers, 2 manual plus 1 x auto bilge pumps. Hydrovane self steering. Horseshoe life ring, MOB sling and line. Safety and equipment certified for Arc transatlantic crossing 2024.

Covers     : Full cockpit enclosure. Wheel and binnacle cover. Stackpack cover. Cover over outboard engine. Cockpit cushions

Ground Tackle     : 20kg Rocna anchor with galvanised chain. Spare Delta anchor plus a large sand anchor. Lofrans Kobra electric anchor windlass. Double bow roller assembly

Watermaker / De-Sal     : Nautilus Marine Waterbaby. Watermaker has been pickled.

GPS     : Yes
Has Navigation Lights     : Yes. May 2023 new tricolour, all around white, deck, and steaming lights replaced with LED.
Radio     : VHF
Number of Life Jackets     : 3

Remarks     : Inspections welcome.