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£89,950

Moody 38

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This Moody 38 centre cockpit offers  7 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon. ‘Villandry' is a unique opportunity to purchase a one owner boat from new. Having been purchased by the current owner from new to his specification in 1995 she remains in his ownership and is being sold with an extensive service history. “Villandry” has spent the majority of its life in Chichester Marina having been sailed mainly in the Solent, the South Coast and Cross Channel. 
 
She is presented in good condition throughout having been well cared and has benefitted from being expertly maintained. 50hp Volvo engine, updated Raymarine electronics, radar, bow thruster, wind generator, diesel heating and more. 
 

Crafted for bluewater adventure the Moody 38 is a renowned British-built cruising yacht, celebrated for its robust construction, comfortable layout, and dependable sailing performance. Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody Yachts, this classic 38-footer combines traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful modern touches, offering a safe and spacious home afloat. With a roomy cockpit, generous interior accommodations, and seaworthy handling, the Moody 38 is the perfect choice for sailors seeking capable offshore passage-making and relaxed coastal cruising alike.

Located afloat in Chichester Marina, early viewing is recommended. 

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  • Summary
  • accommodation
  • mechanical and rigging
  • inventory
  • Manufacturer: Moody
  • Price: £89,950
  • Location: Chichester Marina
  • Year: 1995
  • LOA: 37'6" (11.43m)
  • Berths: 7
  • Draft in M: Max: 1.75
  • Keel: Fin Keel
  • ID no: 031230
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heating: Diesel
  • Heads: 2
  • Showers: 2
  • Watertank Size: 364 Litres
  • Engine Make: Volvo
  • Horsepower: 50hp
  • Drive Type:
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Fuel Tank Size: 227 Litres

Accommodation

V Cabin foward with double infill 
Access to forward heads to starboard with shower 
Saloon with single berth to port and U shaped berth the starboard
Pullman style berth to starboard located in corridor to aft cabin 
Ample storage throughout 
Large aft cabin with island double berth 
Large heads port side with jack and jill doors

Mechanical and Rigging

Engine:
Volvo Penta 50hp MD22L diesel shaft driven engine - last serviced May 2024
1 x 227 litre fuel tank
Last ashore, polished and antifouled with anodes replaced - May 2025 
Rope cutter
Bow thruster - Installed April 2014

Rigging and Sails:
All sails laundered September 2024
Furling Genoa - M5 Treatment - Sep 2023
In-mast main sail furling 
Deck stepped masthead 
Cruising chute 
Standing rigging
Running Rigging - Replaced June 2023
2 x winches
2 x Lewmar 44 Genoa winches
1 x Lewmar 16 coach roof winch 
2 x Lewmar 8 winches 

Inventory

Inventory

Electronics:
Raymarine radar 
ICOM VHF at chart table
Raymarine depth and speed display - New 2022
Autohelm wind display 
Autohelm multifunctional display 
Raymarine autopilot - New 2018
Compass at helm 
Navtex at chart table 
Raymarine 9 inch hybrid touch, can be mounted at chart table or helm station 
World map Plus - Chart plotter at chart table - Navionics update May 2022
Gamin portable GPS 
Cassette player 
Shore power 
Victron Blue Smart Battery charger - New May 2023
Immersion heater 
12v fridge 

General Equipment:
Diesel heating 
Electric anchor windlass 
Sprayhood
Cockpit table
Boarding ladder
Bimini 
Wheel cover 
Cockpit cushions
Full winter cover - circa £5K new
Radar reflector 
Wind generator 
Compact TV Antenna Talitha - June 2023

Disclaimer : offers the details of this vessel for sale but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information contained in the specification or warrant the condition of the vessel or equipment. A buyer should instruct his agents, or surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered for sale subject to no prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.