Moody 36CC – Capricciosa
1997 | €74,995 VAT Paid | Lefkada, Greece

Capricciosa is a Moody 36 Centre Cockpit designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody in Plymouth. She offers solid British build quality, a practical twin/bilge keel layout, comfortable accommodation, in-mast furling, good cruising equipment, solar power, modern navigation equipment and a recent insurance survey from July 2024.

DESCRIPTION

The Moody 36CC is a proven and highly regarded centre cockpit cruising yacht, well suited to coastal cruising, extended passages and liveaboard use. Capricciosa benefits from a spacious two-cabin layout, generous headroom, a secure centre cockpit and the advantage of twin/bilge keels, making her ideal for shoal-draft cruising, drying harbours and tidal waters.
She is equipped with a Volvo MD2040 40hp diesel engine, in-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa, cruising chute, solar panels, Victron charging equipment, Garmin chartplotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, full cockpit enclosure, tender and outboard. A recent insurance survey from July 2024 is available.

KEY FEATURES

Twin/Bilge keel – ideal for shoal cruising
Volvo MD2040 engine with approximately 1,892 hours
In-mast furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Rocna 20kg anchor with 80m chain
3 x 100W solar panels plus MPPT solar charge controller
Victron charger
Spacious owner’s aft cabin
Cruising chute – as new
Jeckells genoa – 6 years old / excellent condition
Recent insurance survey – July 2024
Saildrive seal replaced 2023
3-blade propeller new 2019
Ambassador rope cutter fitted
Full cockpit enclosure
Zodiac Cadet 270 dinghy new 2020
Mariner 3.5hp outboard

SUMMARY

Manufacturer: Moody
Model: 36CC
Boat Name: Capricciosa
Year: 1997
Designer: Bill Dixon
Builder: Moody
Built in: Plymouth
Type: Sail
Location: Lefkada, Greece
Price: €79,995 VAT Paid
ID No.: 22F9800519
VAT Status: VAT Paid
Last Survey: Insurance survey July 2024
Known Defects: None

CONSTRUCTION

Hull Material: GRP
Deck Material: GRP
Superstructure Material: GRP
Hull Form: Twin/Bilge Keel
Keel: Twin Keel / Bilge Keel
Rudder Type: Skeg-hung single rudder
Steering Type: Wheel
Hull Colour: White

DIMENSIONS

LOA: 10.77m / 35ft 4in
LWL: 9.24m / 30ft 3in
Beam: 3.73m / 12ft 3in
Draft: 1.19m / 3ft 11in
Air Draft: 15.86m / 52ft 1in
Displacement: 7,087kg
Ballast: 2,650kg

ACCOMMODATION

Number of Cabins: 2
Number of Berths: 2 double & 3 single
Heads: 1 x Jabsco manual
Showers: 2
Saloon Table: Wooden – converts to a large bed
Chart Table: Wooden
Flooring: Wooden
Upholstery: New blue/grey fabric
Curtains
Hanging Lockers
Wet Locker

LAYOUT

Traditional centre cockpit layout
Spacious aft owner’s cabin
Forward guest cabin
Saloon with U-shaped seating
Dining table converts to a large bed
L-shaped galley to port
Navigation station to starboard

DOMESTIC / GALLEY

Double sink
Gas hob
Oven
Grill
Fridge
Pressurised water system
Hot water via immersion/calorifier
Ample stowage throughout

MECHANICAL

Engine Make: Volvo MD2040
Horsepower: 40hp
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Saildrive
Saildrive Seal: New 2023
Cooling: Fresh water & sea water
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 1L/hr
Engine Hours: Approximately 1,892
Propeller: 3-blade – new 2019
Rope Cutter: Ambassador stripper
Last Engine Service: 2024

PERFORMANCE

Cruising Speed: 5–6 knots
Maximum Speed: 7 knots

TANKAGE

Fuel: 227L – 1 tank
Water: 340L – 2 tanks
Holding Tank: 42L – 1 tank
Pump Out

ELECTRICAL

Domestic Batteries: 3 x 12V Elix 105Ah – 2 years old
Engine Starter Battery: 1 x 12V 95Ah – 4 years old
Inverter: 1000–2000W
Battery Charger: Victron Blue Smart
Charging System: Alternator & solar
Solar Panels: 3 x 100W
MPPT solar charge controller
Victron electric charger
Generator: Honda 1000W
Shore Power: 220/240V
Shore Power Cable
Ultrasound anti-fouling driver fitted inside the hull

RIGGING

Rig Type: Sloop
Spars Make: Selden
Spars Material: Aluminium
Standing Rigging: 7 years old
Running Rigging: 7 years old
Reefing: In-mast furling
Headsail Furling: Furlex
Stack-pack / Lazy Jacks: Furling main
Spinnaker Pole
Lines Led Aft to Cockpit

SAILS

Mainsail: Approx. 10 years old – in-mast furling
Genoa: Jeckells – 6 years old – excellent condition
Cruising Chute: Age unknown – as new

NAVIGATION

Chart Plotter: Garmin
GPS: Raymarine RL700
Radar: Raytheon
AIS: Digital Yacht
Autopilot: Autohelm ST500+
VHF: Standard Horizon
Handheld VHF Radios: 2
Wind Instruments: Autohelm
Wind Indicator at Masthead
Echo Sounder: Autohelm
Log/Speed: Autohelm
Compass: Plastimo
Clock & Barometer
Navtex

DECK EQUIPMENT

Deck Material: GRP
Anchor: Rocna 20kg
Anchor Chain: 80m x 8mm
Anchor Windlass: Lewmar 12V
Winches: 4
Cockpit Lockers
Cockpit Shower
Cockpit Table: Teak folding
Pushpit / Pulpit
Boarding Ladder

CANVAS

Sprayhood
Full cockpit enclosure
Bimini
Side sun shades
Cockpit Cushions: Fitted blue canvas

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Life Raft: Seago Cruiser – new 2020
Lifebuoy: One
Danbuoy: One
Floating Light
Fire Extinguishers: 3 x 2kg & 2 x 1kg
Fire Blanket
Flares: New 2023
Bilge Pumps: 2 x manual & 1 x electric
Radar Reflector
Gas Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Foghorn

TENDER

Dinghy: Zodiac Cadet 270 – new 2020
Dinghy Chaps
Outboard: Mariner 3.5hp – 5 years old – very little use

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Fenders
Ambassador rope cutter fitted

HISTORY

Capricciosa has been owned and cruised in UK waters, benefitting from careful ownership and steady maintenance. Her bilge keel configuration, practical cruising systems and reliable Volvo engine make her well suited to coastal cruising and longer passages. The July 2024 insurance survey supports her continued use, while her accommodation layout provides the comfort required for extended cruising or liveaboard ownership.