Moody 38

Discover the 1993 Moody 38, an exceptional creation signed by Bill Dixon, recognized for its impeccable quality. This sailboat, meticulously maintained and modernized, is offered for sale with an ambitious refit project planned for 2025, including a complete engine service with bottoming out and thorough overhaul, replacement of the refrigeration system, batteries, and a full electronic reset. The onboard electronics will be entirely updated with a new ECU for the autopilot, a new antifouling, and careful polishing of the hulls. Special attention will be given to the inspection and replacement of the taps.

Onboard, you will enjoy a spacious and functional layout with three comfortable cabins and two bathrooms. The bright dinette features opposite seating, a well-equipped chart table, and a L-shaped kitchen with burners, a gas oven, a double sink, and a refrigerator accessible from the cockpit. The aft master cabin offers a central double bed with side seats, as well as a private bathroom on starboard, connected to the dinette. Forward, a V-shaped cabin with an adjoining bathroom comfortably hosts guests, while a walk-in cabin on starboard offers a side single bed.

The modern instrumentation includes an Icom VHF, an Autohelm GPS, and a Raymarine RC 435 chart plotter, complemented by a Raymarine autopilot with Autohelm ST50 Navdata displays and Raymarine ST60. The onboard atmosphere is enhanced by a Sony XR 5151 stereo system and an Eberspaecher Airtronic heater for cooler sailing conditions.

On the exterior, the Moody 38 features a dodger, bimini, Furlex roller furler, and a 20 kg Rocna anchor with a 10 mm chain, ensuring safety and comfort during mooring. The sail wardrobe comprises a roller furling main sail and a genoa, optimized for performance.

The boat benefits from a rigorous maintenance history: in 2010, the rigging, lifelines, heating system, taps, VHF, as well as the timing belt and engine injectors were replaced, along with the anchor and chain. In 2011, a new chart plotter, multifunction display, life raft, port side shower pump, and crane furling system were installed. In 2014, a new Plastimo tender, new upholstery, blackout curtains, a wind indicator, and the refrigerator compressor were replaced. The engine and windlass batteries, as well as the bimini, were renewed in 2015, followed by the replacement of the cagoule in 2016, the starboard shower pump in 2017, and finally, in 2018, the studs and nuts of the gland packing, exhaust elbow, and engine silencer.

In excellent condition and ready for new adventures, this Moody 38 combines comfort, performance, and reliability, with agency fees included. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sail aboard a legendary sailboat, perfectly maintained and modernized.