OverviewMimpi is not a project boat. She is a bluewater-proven, liveaboard-ready Moody 38CC that has been continuously and thoughtfully upgraded by owners who actually lived aboard and sailed her — 2,600 nautical miles across the Mediterranean, from Greece to Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Turkey, and back.Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects in Plymouth in 1994, the Moody 38CC is one of the most respected centre cockpit cruisers of her era — strong, seaworthy, and practical for two people to handle offshore. Mimpi is the 4th owner, privately owned, never chartered, and has been treated accordingly.She is ready to sail. Not “ready to sail with a few things to sort.” Ready.Why Mimpi stands outThe electrical system is exceptional for a boat of this ageIn February 2021, the entire electrical system was rebuilt from the ground up with Victron components: 530W of solar across four panels, twin 48V MPPT controllers, a Victron Multiplus 48V 5kVA inverter/charger, two 200Ah Victron Li-Ion domestic batteries, DC-DC converters, a new VE.Bus BMS, and complete recabling with new breaker boxes, bus bars and fuses. This is a professional-grade energy system that supports full liveaboard use — laptops, fridge, watermaker-ready circuitry, shore power — without running the engine. Replacement cost today for this system alone would exceed €10,000 installed.The hull and underwater profile were stripped and rebuilt in 2023Ten years of antifoul was stripped back to bare GRP and iron. Four coats of International Primocon epoxy undercoat were applied, followed by International Micron 300 antifoul (three coats). A single coat of Micron 350 was added in April 2024. This is the standard of preparation you would expect from owners who cared about longevity, not a quick sale.The engine is well-maintained and documentedThe original Volvo Penta MD22L-A (50HP) has 3,020 recorded hours as of March 2024. In a well-maintained diesel of this type, that is a mid-life figure, not an end-of-life figure. Regular servicing every 100 hours, impeller and belt changes, freshwater cooling system flushed every two years. Key spares — alternator, heat exchange elbow, impellers, belts, thermostats, fuel and oil filters — are aboard.She is Category A ocean-ratedMimpi holds CE Category A (Ocean) certification. She was built to cross oceans and has done exactly that.The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours. Construction White GRP topsides, navy blue antifoul below the waterline — a classic, clean profileNon-slip integrated GRP deck, centre cockpit GRP superstructureIron shoal keel with bulb — 1.37m draft, suitable for Greek islands and shallow anchoragesPartial skeg-hung, semi-balanced FRP rudder | Wheel steeringLast structural survey: October 2019Cosmetic stern repair 2023 (starboard gelcoat, confirmed cosmetic only by Setur Finike Marina) Machinery 1 x Volvo Penta MD22L-A diesel engine50hp engine outputApproximately 3,020 engine hours (March 2024)Freshwater-cooled engineShaft driveRegular engine servicing every 100 operating hoursFreshwater cooling system (flushed every two years) Electrics 12V and 230V onboard systems2021 complete Victron electrical refit2 x 200Ah Victron Li-Ion domestic batteries530W solar array (4 panels)2 x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 48V charge controllersVictron MultiPlus 48V 5kVA inverter/chargerVictron VE.Bus Battery Management SystemVictron DC-DC convertersComplete rewiring throughoutNew breaker panelsNew busbars and fusingShore powerLED lighting throughout Tankage 227L steel diesel tank405L total fresh water capacity (two aluminium tanks)86L grey water holding tank Accommodation Sleeps 5 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloonForward double V-berth with heads (WC to holding tank) and shower — pipework replaced August 2022Walkthrough saloon: U-shaped seating starboard, sofa port, two removable/swivelling tables, blue upholsteryL-shaped galley to portAft master cabin: centreline double berth, ensuite heads and showerLight wood interior, full LED lighting throughout, opening portlights and hatches with insect screensHeadroom: 6’2” to 5’10” Domestic Spinflow Nelson gas cooker with oven, grill, two hobsFrigoboat fridge (re-gassed January 2024)Vivax IM-122T icemaker20L calorifier (replaced 2021)Cutlery and crockery for 8 Deck 20kg Rocna bow anchor with 70m/8mm re-galvanised chain (February 2023)23kg Fortress FX23 kedge anchor70m, 50m and 30m Mediterranean mooring lines with chains and carabiners Navigation Raymarine C90W chartplotterFuruno colour radar (2005)Autohelm ST7000 autopilotAutohelm Tridata speed/log/depthRaymarine Ray 54E VHF + 2 × Standard Horizon HX270 handheld VHFsDigital Yacht AIS transmitter/receiver (2011)ACR Global Fix EPIRBCharts and pilot books: Greek waters, West Mediterranean, Türkiye Tenders Zodiac C260 Airlite 2.6m with Yamaha 6HP outboard (serviced August 2023)Stand-up paddleboard2 × Citizen fold-up bicyclesSCUBA tank (12L steel Faber) with backpack and regulator set (serviced February 2024) Safety Lifeguard DSB 6-person life raft (serviced March 2021)5 × manual fire extinguishers + auto extinguisher in engine bay2 × electric bilge pumps, 2 × manual bilge pumps4 × Crewsaver life jackets, jackstays, grab bag, flares, horseshoe collar, dan buoyPilot dual sensor gas alarm, portable CO monitor Rig & Sails Sloop-rigged, aluminium Kemp mast, boom and spinnaker poleStainless steel wire standing rigging (2007)In-mast furling mainsail (Lucas, 2007)Roller-furling genoa (Kemp, 2009) — UV strip replaced November 2023Heavy weather roller-furling genoaCruising chute with snufferLofrans Kobra electric windlass (2011)2 × Lewmar ST44 primary winches, 2 × Lewmar ST30 halyard winches, Lewmar 24 halyard winch Discover the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and reliability with the Moody 38, meticulously maintained and ready to sail. Designed by Bill Dixon and built to the high standards of Moody Yachts, this vessel offers the ideal setting for those transitioning into a life at sea.
This 1994 Moody 38 is listed for sale in Leros, , South Aegean. With a 38ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB648537 on Rightboat.