Moody 36S (Aft Cockpit) - Exemplarily Presented - £36,500
This clean and beautifully presented Moody 36, utilising the Angus Primrose hull of the previous centre-cockpit version, but with an aft cockpit deck moulding design by the then up and coming Bill Dixon and was one of that designer's first projects for Marine Projects, offers incredible space and a genuinely family-friendly accommodation layout. She will appeal equally to those with young children, or wanting to host mixed guests.
With replacement sails, standing rigging and upholstery, together with good quality internal refinements 'Mairi Clare' is fresh and welcoming and offers great value for those wanting a comfortable cruising design - without excessive draft - to be able to spend long periods of time on board. The condition of her internal woodwork and upholstery, when combined with the sheer amount of space on board (either on deck or in the cabins) is rare to find at this sort of price.
The current owners found her in Scotland precisely 22 years ago and have used her for family day-sailing and cruising about Devon and Cornwall, while their family grew up and 'flew the nest'.
If she is to be replaced with another boat she will be replaced by a smaller day-sailer for singlehanded use only, in which case the current berthing license in one of Plymouth's premier marinas could be transferred, but that would be by separate negotiation.
Accommodation
Offering three separate sleeping cabins in addition to the main saloon, huge volume and general space, with a dedicated forward-facing chart table and large L-shaped galley in addition to the commodious saloon and dining table.
Cabin heating has been provided by a gas-fired catalytic heater to date, but although still in serviceable condition, we would suggest that its replacement with a programmable diesel-fired, hot air heater is taken into consideration.
Internal woodwork is of honey-coloured, teak-veneered plywood and hardwood cappings to suit, with toning 'Salmon'-coloured upholstery that appears to be in remarkably good condition. Vinyl linings in Moodys were suspended in the main and are strikingly presentable in this boat, albeit with two minor areas of vinyl to the hull sides - within the aft cabins' cave lockers needing to be re-glued.
Hot-water is provided by an on-demand gas-fired heater thereby ensuring hot water availability at all times; whether in harbour or sailing.
The crockery and cooking utensils seen on board the vessel will remain with her.
Forward Cabin:Conventional 'V'-shaped berth with an in-filling cushion to provide a double as required. Clean dry under-berth lockers throughout the area beneath (the water tanks are situated further aft, amidships). Notably large floor area affording space to dress. Single, dedicated clothes hanging space. Six large cave lockers to hull sides. Aft facing deck hatch over the berth for light and ventilation.
Heads Compartment:Located to starboard and opposite a 'Vestibule' area that features two hanging locker spaces to port of the centreline, the heads compartment is of generous size and genuinely provides for the shower to be used comfortably. A shower curtain rail is fitted, although no curtain currently. A deep, moulded hand basin is mounted at a comfortable, workable height and supplied with hot and cold water via a mixer tap that incorporates the shower faucet. Plenty of closed lockers are supplemented by open cave lockers. An opaque, modesty window combining with an overhead 'Ventilite' provide light and ambient ventilation.
Main Saloon: A large, opening deck hatch, located directly above the main table, together with long side windows provide a light an airy feel to this cabin and the warm-coloured and notably good condition of the woodwork make for an inviting and spacious living space in which to either 'hang out' indulgently, or to host family and friends. The centre-line mounted table will comfortably seat six. A 'drinks' locker is located to port, forward while other, cave-type lockers are deeply fiddled - as are the side shelves too - and will help accommodate a plethora of domestic 'essentials'.
Galley:Located to starboard, at the foot of the companionway, the working surfaces take the form of an L-shape. The galley was tastefully redesigned and finished for the current owners, with the forward-facing peninsula now fitted with twin stainless steel sinks (with individual covers), the top-opening cool box fitted with a refrigeration plate and the top and front faces finished in a toning laminate with hardwood trimming to replace the original 80's-style surface finishes. A Favel Vanessa gas cooker can also be covered when not required using a hinged work surface fitted to the bulkhead alongside. Closed lockers and drawers abound and there are dedicated caves beneath the side deck for crockery.
Chart table: Located to port, opposite the galley and big enough to accommodate a half-size chart, the chart table is mounted on a drawered plinth and faces forward, with its own dedicated navigator's seat. Two 12V DC distribution and fused panels are mounted here, while a large closed locker and a book rack are intended to accommodate almanacs and the such like.
Aft Cabins:Two aft cabins, each with their respective access door alongside the main companionway steps are mirror images of each other; both offering a double berth, a hanging locker and hullside cave lockers. Both are provided with two opening portlights for light and ventilation. Both are remarkable for the sheer amount of floor space they offer - genuinely, two people could be standing in each of the cabins with the door closed! Naturally it would be 'friendly' - but there are not many aft quarter cabins that offer practicable changing space for one person, let alone two.
Sails And Spars
Sloop rigged on Aluminium spars by Proctor Masts. The main boom is provided with slab reefing and a Facnor roller reefing system (New in 2010) is fitted to the for'stay for headsail reefing.
The standing rigging has been replaced and dates from 2015. The mainsheet has been provided with a track over the hatch garage ahead of the companionway and sprayhood to enhance safety within the cockpit.
A spinnaker pole is carried by way of a bearing out spar for either the Genoa, or the cruising chute.
SAILS
- Mainsail to 'Performance Cruising Specification' by Westaway Sails with two full width and three half-width battens and three reefing points. The sail dates from 2008.
- Roller-furling Genoa to 'Performance Cruising Specification' by Westaway Sails (2008) with foam luff.
- 'Yankee' Jib, with bolt rope to enable its hoisting on the roller reefing system's extrusions.
- Small, tan-coloured sail, stowed beneath the forward berths complete with a single sheet as if for use as a 'Storm Jib', but considered more suited for use as a steadying sail when anchored.
- Cruising Chute by Sea Teach Sails. This sail dates from 2001.
- Older Mainsail and Furling Genoa included in serviceable condition
Mechanical And Electrical Systems
A Thornycroft T90, indirectly cooled, four cylinder diesel is fitted and was rated at approx. 35 BHP.
The engine drives a fixed, two-bladed propeller through a conventional stainless steel shaft. The original packing gland has been replaced with a PSS dripless seal. The engine has been regularly serviced and maintained by one of the local professional marine engineers.
Electrical Systems.
Two battery banks are fitted: the 'Domestic and Services' bank comprises of two 105 A/hr and the 'Engine Cranking' bank of a single Odyssey TPPL (thin plate, pure lead) type battery, with superior cranking and faster charging capability.
Charging is primarily by means of the engine-driven alternator, with a removable P.V. (Solar) 20W panel being deployed on deck to maintain the engine cranking battery's condition through a Phototonic Universe regulator (fitted directly to the battery) for use when the vessel is left at moorings.
Individual circuits are switched and fuse protected by two panels, mounted alongside the Navigator's left shoulder, at the chart table.
Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine ST60 Wind speed & direction instrument mounted on the steering pedestal.
- Raymarine ST60 Tridata instrument, giving Speed, Depth and log readings alongside the engine monitoring panel.
- Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot control head (controlling a direct, linear drive motor, attached to the steering quadrant itself).
- Magnetic, pedestal-mounted compass.
Deck Equipment
- Manual Simpson Lawrence 'Hyspeed' windlass with rope and chain gypsies.
- 35lbs CQR anchor with 8mm chain cable attached.
- Secondary, 25lbs CQR-type anchor carried beneath the forward berths.
- Chain cable hook and securing line.
- Deck wash outlet, together with hose attachments for cleaning the anchor upon it's recovery.
- Meissner 28ST-47A, self-tailing primary sheet winches for the headsail sheets.
- Antal W16-2 self-tailing winch for the mainsheet (fitted for 2007 season).
- 3 off Lewmar L8 single speed winches at the mast's gooseneck for handling the halyards and the mainsail reefing lines.
- Acrylic mainsail cover.
- Sprayhood.
- LED masthead light.
- Steering binnacle cover.
- Min. 6 inflatable fenders.
- At anchor and Motor-sailing day shapes.
- Red Ensign and staff.
- Multiple mooring ropes.
- Selection of marina 'dock lines', 2 with spring snubbers.
- Bosun's chair.
- 2 off Calor butane canisters.
- Whitlock cockpit table to fit on the steering pedestal.
- Whitlock cup rack for same.
- Second set of washboards.
- Hook on, folding boarding ladder for use in marinas.
- Fold-flat hose reeled hose.
- 2 boat hooks.
Safety Equipment
- Standard Horizon DSC and GMDSS capable VHF radio, but currently without positional input data in the absence of GPS.
- Horse-shoe lifebuoy and floating light.
- Danbuoy.
- Selection of beyond-expiry-date flares.
- 2 off 1kg dry powder fire extinguishers, manufactured in 2008 with warranty expiry date of 2013, put with pressure gauges indicating adequate internal pressure.
- Automatic, dry powder fire extinguisher in the engine space, also out of warranty period.
- Fire blanket.
General note on safety equipment:Any safety equipment such as Liferafts, EPIRBS, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
