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1980 Moody 40 (Primrose)

Cortez, Florida, United States

$49,900

This rare Moody 40 (Primrose) Auxiliary Cutter Center Cockpit sailboat is incredibly spacious and ready for extended cruising or live aboard applications. 

Capable of accommodating seven people in true comfort, the Moody 40 is a magnificent example of the new generation of center-cockpit performance cruisers. With her long waterline and balanced waterplane, the Moody 40 is capable of extraordinary performance for a boat of her size. She is also remarkably easy to handle with two people or solo sailing. The exterior finish is to an exceptionally high standard and heavy section stainless steel mooring and spring cleats.

She’s well set up, well maintained and ready to sail away. If you’re in the market for a fully equipped sailboat, she’s one to see in South Florida. Schedule your private showing today!

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Windswept Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Nautilus
Make: Moody
Model: 40 (Primrose)
Year: 1980
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: 4428
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Winged Keel

Dimensions

Length: 40 ft / 12.19 m
Length Overall: 39'6 ft / 12.04 m
Beam: 13'4 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft: 5'6 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement: 8,232.7 kg
Bridge Clearance: 53 ft / 16.15 m
Dry Weight: 15,422.14 kg
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH2-TE
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 62hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Year: 1990
  • Engine Hours: 700
  • Engine Location: Center

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 159 L
Water Tanks: 3
Water Tank Capacity: 132 L
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity:
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Center Cockpit

Accommodations

The Moody 40 was based on the Moody 39 and had a larger aft cabin and different cockpit layout. The forward head has a composting head and shower. Forward guest cabin to port: Two single berths, one above the other. Dressing table, locker and hanging space. Forward V-Berth with locker space. Saloon: U-shaped dinette to port with large lockers, starboard side forward is a sizable fixed chart table. Galley: aft of this is a spacious, well laid out galley area, water supply, cooker, refrigerator. Owner's stateroom: Double berth, dressing table, including electric head, shower, and washbasin in separate compartment.

Electronics
  • B&G Vulcan 9 Chartplotter (2020)

  • Victron Energy BlueSolar Charge Controller MPPT 100 | 50

  • 1 x 370 Watt Solar Panel 

  • Raymarine Depth Finder

  • Raymarine Speed (DNF)

  • Raymarine Autopilot 

  • Raymarine SmartPilot X10 Autopilot

  • Raymarine Wind

  • Sony am/fm CD

  • 6” Danforth Compas at Helm

  • Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF (2019)

  • ICOM IC-M412 VHF

  • ICOM IC-M802 SSB (Condition Unknown)

Electrical System
  • Pronautic 1240P Charge Controller (2019)

  • 210Ah Lithium Battery House Bank (Dec 2019)

  • Lead Acid Start Battery (New 2024)

  • Powerstar 200W Inverter

  • 30A Shore Power

  • 120v AC Power 

  • 12v DC Power System

Mechanical
  • Yanmar KBW20 Transmission

  • Hitachi and Delco Alternator High and Low power alternators

  • Dripless stuffing box

  • Engine Service (Feb 2024)

Galley
  • Two burner stove top and oven

  • Adler Barbour Refrigeration

  • Water Maker (Decommissioned but Installed)

Head
  • Electronic Head (Aft)

  • Composting Head (Foreword)

Hull and Deck
  • Bottom Job November 2022 (Ablative)

  • Bimini Top

  • Dodger

  • Dinghy Davits

  • Cockpit Cushions 

  • Boarding Ladder

  • Swim Ladder

  • 55lb Rockna Anchor

  • 35lb Bruce (second anchor)

  • Spare Danforth Anchor

Sails and Rig
  • Full-batten mainsail

  • 110 Genoa

  • Staysail

  • Storm Jib

  • Storm Trysail

  • Spare Genoa and mainsail

  • Genoa Control System: Harken Roller Furling, Genoa tracks with Cars

  • Jib Control System: Harken Roller Furling

  • Standing Rigging 2016

  • Mainsail Track (Replaced 2019)

  • Stack Pack

  • Two Lewmar #44 two-speed self-tailing Two Harken #32 two-speed self-tailing One Harken # 35 two-speed self-tailing Two Lewmar # 8 single-speed, One Lewmar #7 single-speed

Additional Information

Detailed repair and maintenance records

Dinghy

2016 AB 10’ RIB available additionally

Disclaimer
The Company 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.

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