Moody Halberdier 36 for sale in Plymouth United Kingdom

Moody Halberdier 36  -  1984  -  £33,950    

This particular example of the class benefits from a much larger engine than standard, being 72 HP, rather than the standard 36 HP unit and has additional tankage at 180 gallons in two tanks (double the standard quantity of fuel). She was also fitted with hydraulic steering from date of specification, with a Cetrek autopilot operating the system fitted, but with a wheel operating Autohelm 3000 as a back-up. 

'Demoiselle' represents a great opportunity to buy a deep-sea capable, highly respected cruising design, one that is equally capable of accommodating three generations on a motor-sailing day's jaunt up an estuary as providing a comfortable, sea-kindly home and shelter on a trans-Biscay trip to the Mediterranean. 

Much good fundamental work has been carried out on 'Demoiselle' in recent years, the hull has been epoxy-coated beneath the waterline and she benefits from a new and professionally installed electrical supply and charging system.

The main engine has been removed from the vessel, facilitating the re-working of the fuel supply system (and the fuel tanks being cleaned) and the engine space freshly painted in 'Royal Naval' white. Engine mounts and resilient coupling were all replaced as part of the engine's reinstatement.

The standing rigging is relatively recent and the mainsail is all but 'new', having been been raised, but not used as yet.

Accommodation

The general arrangement comprises of an approximately amidships protected cockpit and forward of that a main 'saloon' that incorporates a linear galley to starboard side, 'V'-berth forward cabin and heads compartment to port side, while aft of the cockpit is a separate aft cabin with berth arrangement that can offer two single berths or an athwartships double, with an en-suite heads compartment too.

The cushions were professionally replaced and upholstered in 2015 to good standard.
An Eberspacher diesel fired hot air heating system, with outlets in two cabins is fitted (2015).
Forward Cabin: Conventional 'V' berthing arrangement, with opening for'hatch over. Side windows are opening for cross-ventilation.
Main Saloon: Dinette seating to port side around a pedestal-mounted table that may be lowered to provide a double berth if and when the need arises. The linear style galley is located to starboard side. Locker space abounds beneath the saloon seating, but also  behind the backrest cushions - even the cushion between the table and the forward heads compartment. Light and ventilation is ensured by two overhead opening hatches and sliding windows to either side of the coachroof.
Galley: A deep stainless steel sink is provided with pressurised hot & cold water, with a manual cold-water backup (the second faucet seen in the pictures is for a salt-water supply that has been disconnected). A recent cooker by Dometic, featuring three burners to the hob plus grill and oven was fitted in 2015, at which time the gas system was inspected, updated and issued with an inspection certificate. A high capacity compressor refrigerates a front-opening, dedicated locker located immediately abaft the galley to the starboard forward end of the cockpit.
Forward Heads: Located to port, fitted with marine toilet, hot & cold shower, and hand basin. Closed lockers beneath the side deck and a hanging locker is provided opposite, to starboard.

Aft Cabin: The aft cabin is accessed through a separate companionway from the cockpit offers two single berths, with in-filling cushions that convert the berths to a double. A generous hanging locker to port side and numerous closed lockers provide practicable stowage, while an 'en-suite' heads compartment is located to the starboard forward end of the cabin. 
Cockpit:  The midships cockpit is protected by a moulded wheelhouse with fixed roof and acrylic, removable covers to the back and sides. A fixed hatch provides light and visibility of the mainsail above. Comfortably proportioned, well finished in Teak (or similar hardwood) cockpit seats enclose lockers to either side of the cockpit, while the gas canister locker is fitted beneath the port side deck and accessed from within the cockpit.

Mechanical And Electrical Systems

A Perkins 4-236, four cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel rated at approximately 72 HP is fitted within a dedicated engine space beneath the cockpit's fully opening sole. The engine was removed from the vessel in 2015 and opportunity taken to paint out the engine and engine space fully. New engine mountings were fitted. The fuel supply system was replaced and upgraded and the injectors replaced. The engine was last serviced in 2017.
The engine drives a three bladed, fixed propeller via a conventional shaft. The stern seal is a conventional packing gland type. All flexible mountings and bearings were replaced in 2015. A rope cutter by Ambassador Marine is fitted.
Fuel is carried in two stainless steel fuel tanks, each with approx. 90 Imp gallons (approx. 408 litres) capacity. Fuel delivery systems were all replaced in 2015.
A 12V DC bow thruster (Vetus 60) is fitted and was new in 2016.

Electrical system:

• Batteries were new in March 2015. 
• 2 x 105 A/hr 'Trojan' lead acid batteries to form the 'Services' bank.
• 1 x 115 A/hr engine cranking battery.
• 1 x 135 A/hr battery forward for the bow thruster.

The batteries are charged by the approx. 120A capacity, engine-driven alternator, or, when lying at moorings via two high-capacity photo-voltaic (solar) panels that are carried by the stern davits. A Rutland 913 wind generator, with HRDI controller is retained too!

The battery charging regulation is handled by a Sterling regulator fitted in 2016, while the electrical installation was being completely professionally replaced and rationalised.

A 220-240V AC battery charger (new in 2016) with 30A capacity is also fitted for use in a marina.

Deck Equipment

• 35lbs CQR anchor, attached to 90 metres of chain cable, held on a roller that is incorporated in the design of the bowsprit. The original, and very substantial stemhead has been retained too.
• A Seawolf by Simpson Lawrence electric windlass is fitted.
• Danforth kedge anchor with webbing rode on a pushpit-mounted reel.
• Double-railed pulpit and pushpit and 30" stainless steel stanchions, with gateway guard-wire spans amidships for convenient access.
• Stainless steel, extendable/adjustable davits at the stern for the tender.
• Swimming/boarding ladder to transom.
• Bimini in addition to the cockpit's tonneau-style cover.
• Self-tailing head-sail sheet winches.
• Self-tailing sheet winch for the mizzen and mainsail.
• Substantial, 14" mooring cleats.
• Multiple ropes and 7 off fenders.
• Outboard engine stowage pad.
• Good quality, recent cockpit cushions.

Navigation Equipment

• Clipper 'Duet' giving depth and speed & log readings.
• Echopilot, forward looking echo-sounder.
• Clipper wind instrument (currently not working, although inew cups are now on board).
• Clipper AIS 'Radar' not now connected; antenna now used by the Matsutec transponder unit.
• Chart plotter and radar by Garmin.
• Matsutec AIS transponder.
• Marinex steering (fluxgate) compass.
• Cetrek 721 autopilot.
• Autohelm 3000 back-up autopilot (never been used in current ownership).

Sails And Spars

Rigged as a cutter-rigged ketch utilising the bowsprit, this Halberdier is one of only five that were supplied with this versatile rig.

Subsequently 'Demoiselle's rig has also been modified by the fitting of behind-mast furling systems to both the main and the mizzen masts for convenience in handling of the primary sails - a Furlex S200 roller reefing system (2010) is fitted to the forestay to handle the genoa too.

A self-tacking stays'l is also carried on a Furlex system fitted to the inner for'stay.

Standing rigging reportedly dates from 2010. The masts are remarkably well stayed, with the main mast being provided with forward and aft lowers and double back stays, together with check stays to counter the staysail's inner for'stay. The mizzen mast too; very comprehensively supported with for' and aft lower shrouds, well swept spreaders and forward intermediate shrouds.

The main boom is provided with a rod kicker and a bearing out pole for the cruising chute is stowed on deck.

Mast-mounted primary halyard winches are single-speed Barlow 19's together with a Barlow 16 spinnaker halyard (the latter is currently seized).

SAILS

• A mainsail by Jeckells Sails was new in 2017 and has never been set for use! 
• Roller reefing Genoa 
• Hanked, self-tacking Stays'l
• Mizzen
• Previous main and headsail are still available for use as spares if required.
• Cruising chute.
• Mizzen stays'l.

Safety Equipment

• A four person liferaft supplied by 'Ocean Safety' in a canister is carried on the deck, but has not been serviced for many years and should not be relied upon for emergency use without inspection and replacement of parts by a reputable service agent. 
• Eclipse DSC and GMDSS capable VHF radio by Standard Horizon.
• AIS transponder by Matsutec.
• 2 off Horseshoe lifebuoys.
• Danbuoy.
• Carbon dioxide sensor with audible alarm in main cabin.
• Fire blanket.
• 1kg Dry powder fire extinguisher at companionway (out of warranty expiry date).
• 600g dry powder fire extinguisher (manufactured in 2004) loosely stowed.
• Emergency tiller.

History &Amp; Construction

In her current ownership for the last nine years, 'Demoiselle' represents great opportunity to buy a deep-sea capable, highly respected cruising design, one that is equally capable of accommodating three generations on a motor-sailing day's jaunt up an estuary as providing a comfortable, sea-kindly home and shelter on a trans-Biscay trip to the Mediterranean. 

Much good fundamental work has been carried out on 'Demoiselle' in recent years and she benefits from a new and professionally installed electrical supply system and charging system.

The main engine has been removed from the vessel, facilitating the re-working of the fuel supply system (and the fuel tanks being cleaned) and the engine space freshly painted in 'Royal Naval' white. Engine mounts and resilient coupling were all replaced as part of the engine's reinstatement.

The standing rigging is relatively recent and the mainsail has been raised, but not used.

The hull has been epoxy-coated beneath the waterline, but prior to our vendor's ownership and the upholstery is fresh and of good quality.

'Demoiselle' is to be sold now due to the owner's advancing years and his recognition that he will not be going 'deep-sea' in future, combined with his acceptance that the distance between the current home and the yacht, together with his age precludes continuing to keep her in the proud and clean condition that he would wish.