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Just Arrived! 1977 Moody 30 for sale in Conwy, North Wales. The Moody 30, designed by Angus Primrose, offers spacious and comfortable accommodation given its size, featuring a straightforward yet highly functional layout. Its reputation for superb handling on the water and its solid build adds to its appeal. "La Marissa" presents a unique opportunity to acquire a high-quality yacht that has been well-maintained by its current owner. Recent upgrades and updates include New Standing rigging in 2022, New Volvo Penta D1-30 engine installed in 2019, coppercoated hull in 2019, plus a New Lofrans anchor windlass installed in 2019. She also underwent a refit of the internal headlining in 2023. An early viewing is highly recommended. A 2022 survey report is available upon request. Lying afloat at Deganwy Marina, North Wales

Mechanical
Located beneath the cockpit sole, single Volvo Penta D1-30F 30hp diesel engine with Volvo saildrive to a three-bladed fixed aluminium propeller.
The engine and saildrive were installed new in 2019 - 60 hours since. It has been regularly maintained by the owner, the engine was last serviced in July 2025.
Single lever morse controls.
Engine spares

Electrical
2 x 12v Batteries
Charging via engine 130ah alternator or via a 240v Victron battery charger (New in 2024)
240v Shore power with RCCD breaker.
Shore support power cable.
LED internal lighting

Water System:
Pressurised hot and cold water. Water heated via 240v immersion heater.

Rigging
Mastead Bermudan Sloop
Proctor aluminium decked stepped mast with single spreader and boom (Boom replaced in 2024)
Stainless steel standing rigging - Replaced in 2022
Running rigging
Genoa furling drum

Winches:
2 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing genoa winches
1 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing halyard winch

Sails Wardrobe:
Furling genoa with UV sacrificial strip
Slab reefed mainsail

Both sails in a serviceable condition.

Navigation
Binnacle compass
Standard Horizon CP300 GPS Chartplotter at helm
Nasa Clipper Depth above companionway hatch
Nasa Clipper Wind system above companionway hatch
Nasa Clipper Log above companionway hatch
Nasa Wind repeater below deck
Cobra Marine DSC VHF radio c/w fixed antenna
Simdel Self-Steering unit
Navigation lights with internal night lights for overnight passages.

Deck
Anchor with chain and warp - Chain replaced in 2022.
Lofrans Royal Manual anchor windlass - New in 2019
Fenders
Mooring warps
Outboard motor bracket
LED deck lights
Modified guardwires to allow easy access from the pontoon
Boathook
Cockpit cushions.

Safety
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Horseshoe buoy
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers.
Emergency tiller

Canvas
Sprayhood
Mainsail cover/bag with lazy jacks

Miscellaneous
Dinghy & 4hp outboard engine

Accommodation
The Moody 30 offers six berths across two cabins. It boasts a generous headroom of approximately 6 feet, ensuring a spacious feel throughout.

In the forepeak, is a comfortable double berth, complete with an infill. An opening deck hatch overhead not only facilitates ventilation but also provides natural light.

Located aft of the forepeak is the separate Heads compartment, equipped with a Jabsco marine toilet with holding tank along with a single wash basin with shower attachment with hot and cold water with storage underneath.

The saloon has an off-centre table to port with two folding leaves, with a U-shaped settee. The saloon table lowers to make into a double berth. On the starboard side, additional settee seating offers a single berth with convenient under-seat and shelf storage.

Aft on the port side is the galley with a Flavell Vanessa 2-burner gas stove complete with a grill and oven, sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a 240v/12v fridge box, and ample storage space. Hot water is supplied by a 240v immersion water heater.

Opposite the galley to starboard lies the quarter berth.

Up through the companionway reveals a spacious cockpit, impressively proportioned considering the yacht's size, offering seating for up to six individuals and ample storage within a deep lockers.

The yacht has wheel steering enhancing the sailing experience with its direct control. Instrumentation within the cockpit includes essentials such as a compass and Standard Horizon MFD ensuring navigation and monitoring capabilities are at hand. With engine controls positioned at the rear of the cockpit provide easy access for propulsion management.

Overall, the Moody 30 epitomizes comfort, convenience, and safety, making it an ideal choice for embarking on long-distance sailing adventures.

Construction
Moody 30, built by Marina Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1977 to a design by Angus Primrose
White GRP hull
Non-slip deck surfaces for safety
Fin keel (Cast Iron)
Spade rudder supported by a full depth skeg.
Wheel steering
Self-draining cockpit.
Coppercoat hull - applied in 2019.

Last ashore in May 2026. The owner is only selling as he is retiring from sailing. A copy a 2022 survey report is available upon request.

Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website


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.


Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old


Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.



NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.