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1994 Moody 38 CC

Venice, Chieti, Italy

£72,500

EU VAT PAID

This is a good example of this classic Bill Dixon design. Offering both comfort and safety this Moody 38 CC is perfect for either extended cruising or exploring your nearby harbours.

The Moody 38 CC offers accommodation for up to 7 guests in two double cabins, single cabin and saloon.

The forward cabin has double vee-berth. The forward heads is generous with marine toilet, and shower.

The saloon has large "c" shaped settee around a large folding table and another settee opposite. Numerous lockers and shelving.

Large chart table with cupboard and lockers. 

Large Galley with generous worktop space and equipped with double sink, fridge, 2 burner oven/grill.

Walkthrough cabin which doubles as pilot berth.

Large aft master cabin with double berth and en suite shower and heads, dressing seats and large dressing table with mirror, opening portlights in transom and cabin sides.

This boat is sold as EU VAT paid, as was located in the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period and have documentation to back this up. 

Recent maintenance and upgrades (2018-2024)

2018 
New SEAGO 9650-2 6 man cannister liferaft                        

2019
Lift/launch/hull sand/antifoul and engine service                                             

2020
Lift/launch/hull sand/antifoul/polish/anode/keel treatment                               
                                                                                       
2021
Lift/launch/hull sand/antifoul                                                                           
New Sunbrella fully-fitted external boat cover                                                 
New Sunbrella internal upholstery for saloon, aft & passage cabins              

2022
New (2) 12V domestic batteries FIAMM 110 Ah & YUASA 100 Ah                
Lift/launch                                                                                                      
Replacement of seawater intakes, pipes and valves                                    
Servicing of propeller shaft (including replacement of shaft seal,                  
rectification & balancing)                                                                                
Removal/Refurbishment/Reinstallation of Volvo-Penta D22                         
50 HP engine (including replacement of bushings, seals, piston rings,        
cylinder liner gaskets and lapping)                                                               
Removal/replacement carpentry (companionway)                                        
New saloon, passage & aft cabin curtains                               
New sprayhood in Sunbrella marine blue acrylic fabric                                 
New Sartech SX 1354 Manual EPIRB with GPS                    ‘

2023
Lift/launch/sand/antifoul keel Metal Primer/filler                                               
New Nautical water-repellent saloon sole carpeting                                        
New fitting of aft heads Jabsco Pump                                                             
New fitting of Fuel Gauge (on instrument panel) 

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: Penguin II
Make: Moody
Model: 38 CC
Year: 1994
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Moody (Marine Projects Plymouth Ltd)
Designer: Bill Dixon
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: MPPGB077D494
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Other

Dimensions

Length: 39 ft / 11.89 m
Length Overall: 39 ft / 11.89 m
Beam: 12'6 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft: 4'6 ft / 1.37 m
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Volvo Penta
  • Model: D22
  • Drive Type: SailDrive
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 50hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 2 Blade, Bronze
  • Engine Hours: 10

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 227 L
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 364 L

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Sail
Boat Class: Cruisers, Sloop

Contact

Tim Brouard
Tim Brouard has boats in his blood, having grown up on, and around, them. He has successfully raced and cruised sailing yachts all over the world and has gained many valuable contacts in the industry.

Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Tim has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of the trade. Previous roles included marina operations, new boat sales and commissioning of new boats. He has now been with Nicolle Associates for over 10 years during which he has managed the repair and refit of our clients’ boats and sold brokerage boats around the World.

In his spare time, you will find Tim cruising on his own boat, or cooking up delicious meals as he is an enthusiastic chef.

Tim is a qualified Yachtmaster Offshore.
Nicolle Associates

Office

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Saltmakers House, Hamble Point Marina School Lane, Hamble
Southampton,, E19, GB, SO31 4NB
Tel:+44 (0)23 8115 7021
Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

  • This vessel is EU VAT paid.
  • As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
  • This boat is lying in Venice, Italy.
  • © 2024 Nicolle Associates


Yacht Specification

Construction
Date: 1994 
Builder: Moody 
Length overall: 11.43m
Length waterline: 9.60m  
Beam: 3.86m
Draft (cast iron shoal keel): 1.37m
Internal Depth: 2.1m
Estimated tonnage/displacement: 8,182 kg
Ballast: 3,114 kg
Material: GRP/Fibreglass
Decks: GRP non slip
Steering: Wheel
Rudder: Skeg hung
Mast Clearance: 16m

Accommodation
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Berth: 7 (lee cloths fitted on port saloon berth and passage cabin)

Machinery
Engine: Volvo-Penta D22 (1994 completely refurbished 2022/2023)
HP: 50
Hours: 10 (since full refurbishment in 2022/2023)
Propeller: Bronze 2 bladed
Drive type: Shaft (new seal 2023, cutlass bearing replaced 2007) 
Bow Thruster: No

Electrics
Engine Batt: 1x 12V 100 Ah YUASA (date 2020)  
Domestic Batts: 2x 12V FIAMM 110 Ah (date 2020) 
Solar Panel: 1 Kyocera 65W (on frame) (date 2009)
Shore power: Yes
Mains Charger/Inverter: Newmar 40 amp
Wind generator: 12V Rutland 504 (on pole) (date 2018)   

Rig and Sails
Masthead Bermudan Sloop
Genoa pole and fitting
Removable inner forestay
Mainsail: In mast furling 24.08 sq m (date 1994)
Genoa: Lucas Forestay furling 44.73 sq m (date 2004)
ORC Storm jib (hanked on to spare forestay) (2000 – Unused)
MPG Light genoa (hanked on to spare forestay) (2000 – Unused)
Bimini (date 2000)
Sprayhood (date 2022)

Deck
Full external fitted deck cover (Sunbrella resin-coated acrylic marine blue – date 2021)
Anchor windlass: Manual
Bows Anchor: 35lb steel plough 15 fathoms/90 ft calibrated chain
Stern Anchor: Folding aluminium Fortress 45lb 5 fathoms chain plus nylon line.
Small Fisherman anchor.
Passerelle: Aluminium Folding (date 2001)
Boarding ladder: Moveable
Winches: 4 deck, 2 mast 

Hull
Keel (sanding & primer)
Polish  
Antifoul (2 coats Mille Hempel 2023)

Tankage
Fuel: 227 litres
Spare tanks: 2 (20 litres)
Water:364 litres total
Holding: Yes. Port lazarette connected to aft WC (needs refurbishment)

Domestic
Heads: 2x Jabsco manual (aft pump replaced 2023)
Showers: 2 (aft head pump needs attention)
Cooker: Gas 2 x 10lb butane
Refrigerator: Yes
Water Heater: Yes
Galley sink: 2 
Upholstery: Sunbrella acrylic marine blue – date 2022
Saloon sole fitted carpeting (Nautical water-repellent) installed 2023 
Eberspacher D3LC diesel heater: Installed 1994 (needs servicing)
Mains electric heater, water heater.
Saloon and aft cabin curtains replaced 2023
12V cigar sockets
Whitlock cockpit table
240V/220V shore power system
Portable/renewable WiFi connectivity (renewable)
Mains lighting (fixed & portable)

Navigation
Autopilot: Raymarine ST7001 Type2 linear S drive (date 1994)
GPS: Garmin 152 (date 2000)
VHF radio: ICON VHF/DSC Transceiver with cockpit speaker extension (date 1998)
SSB Radio: M710 SSB Transceiver (backstay aerial) (date 1994)
Handheld VHF: ICOM Waterproof IC-M71(date 2022)
EPIRB:  Sartech SX1354 Manual EPIRB with GPS (date 2022)
Radar: Raytheon R10XX (date 1994 - needs updating/replacing)
Navtech: NASA Target Navtex Pro (date 1994 - needs updating/replacing)
Depth sounder: Raymarine ST50 + Tridata (cockpit and passage cabin) date 2004
Wind indicator: Clipper Wireless Wind System (date 2019). 

Safety
Liferaft: SEAGO 9650-2 6 man cannister in cradle (new 2018). Service commissioned.
Jackstays: nylon webbing
Harness: 2
Electric bilge pump (fixed).
Sailflo 12v bilge pump (1100 GPH) and 2 m/29mm hose (flexible).
Radar Reflector: Firdell Blipper (on mast)
Sea drogues: 1
Carbon monoxide detector fitted.
‘Cape’ 4-person inflatable tender in deck bag (date 2013)
Honda 2HP out board (date 2002). Service due.  
Foghorn/Loudhailer.

Miscellaneous
MOB rescue equipment (lifebelt, Danlight, heaving line, flag marker.
Mooring lines (date 2023)
Fenders
Over boom canvas rain collector/sun cover
‘Extreme Osculati’ Buoyant Spotlight
Electric Fans 2 
Portable ‘Chillmax’ Air Coolers 2
Courtesy flags/set of signal flags
Charts
Galley equipment (2 kettles, pots, plates, cutlery, glasses, etc)
Sun Umbrella
Rigging Shears
Suction Grip
Grappling Hook

Owner's comments on the yachts condition

The hull, engine, seacocks and interior furnishings are in very good condition.

The genoa is in fair to good condition (2004)

The main sail is in poor condition (1994)

Some navigation and safety equipment is in good condition but radar and Navtex could be updated.          

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

  • This vessel is EU VAT paid.
  • As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
  • This boat is lying in Venice, Italy.
  • © 2024 Nicolle Associates