The 1977 Moody 42 Ketch is a proven, go-anywhere cruising yacht designed for sailors who value comfort, safety and long-distance capability. Built during Moody’s golden era, she offers solid construction, dependable systems and a reassuringly stable motion at sea. Her cockpit provides excellent protection and visibility, while the generous aft owner’s cabin delivers true live-aboard comfort, with en-suite facilities and exceptional storage.

Below decks, the spacious saloon, practical galley and well-thought-out layout make extended cruising or full-time living aboard a pleasure. She is easily handled short-handed, forgiving in heavy weather and confidence-inspiring for both coastal passages and offshore adventures.

Not designed to chase race trophies, the Moody 42 excels where it matters most: reliability, comfort and seaworthiness. For buyers seeking outstanding value in a capable blue-water cruiser, the 1977 Moody 42 Ketch remains a highly respected and desirable choice.

Perkins 4-236M 72hp Last serviced - January 2026Borg Warner reduction gearbox Shaft driven Wet to wet exhaust system (new April 2015)Three blade fixed pitch propellerProp protector rope cutterSleipner 24V 80kg thruster system fitted 2018

2 x 12v Engine start batteries4 x 12v Domestic batteries2 x 12v Instrument batteriesSterling smart charger 12v systemSterling Procharge 24v chargerVtronix 12 amp switch mode voltage convertorCharging from engine alternatorEngine charging equipment /wiring relocated off the engine into a IP67 box 2018Sterling Power Products inverter 230V shore supply & distribution system Connections fitted in the large aft underdeck space for generatorComprehensive electrics switchboard – ship standard from Bouteille, GlasgowDual bank 24v and 12v Solar charging

Chart tableSpeed/Log/Depth - Raymarine I SeriesWind - Raymarine Tacktick - 2021DSC/VHF with Mic - Raymarine AIS - Class B Transponder (inc GPS per Open CPN plotter +NMEA over WiFi)Open CPN tablet plotterScreen for tablet/laptopAutopilot controls

CockpitAutopilot - RaymarineChartplotter/Fishfinder - Raymarine Axion 7"Compass

Ketch RiggedSingle spreader mizzen & main mastsMain mast removed for servicing & replacement bearings, May 2014Stainless steel standing rigging replaced, May 2014Facnor roller furling headsail gear Sept 2014New boom, 2018In-mast reefing on main mastForedeck baby stay

Main MastLewmar 16 ST main mast winchLewmar wire halyard main mast winchLewmar 16 main mast winchSpinlock halyard clutches x 3 on main mastMizzen Mast:New boom - 2021Lewmar 16 ST mizzen mast winch/man overboard winchLewmar wire halyard mizzen mast winchRunning backstays

Sails (Valeted Jan 2026)Genoa - 2023 excellent conditionMainsail by Westaway Sails 2011, still in good condition - sacrificial strip replaced in 2023Mizzen - 2021 fully battened with lazy jacks. Heavy Duty Canvas with deep reef to allow it to be used as an anchor riding sail.Mizzen staysail, good conditionCruising chute & snuffer, good condition

8 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon2 x heads and showerHot and cold pressurised water via engine and shorepower

Fore cabin - V berth with double conversionPort cabin - 2 x single bunksAft owners cabin - Double berth and ensuite

Forward heads with seatoilet 2024 and showerAft heads with seatoilet 2021, shower and holding tank

Saloon with teak flooring Large 'U' shaped settee (converts to a large double berth)Settee bench seating to starboard for twoSaloon table 4 x fixed deck saloon windows2 x opening deck saloon windowsLarge lifting coachroof sunroof

Galley with oven, grill and 3 ring burner - 2021Fridge - Vitrifigo - 2018Sink

Wheel steeringAft cockpitGRP Deck with grey Treadmaster decking fitted 2018Simpson Lawrence Sealion electric anchor windlassStainless steel bow roller1 main & 1 spare CQR anchor, main anchor with 65M chainFolder dinghy kedge anchor in lazarette2 x Anderson 52s, ST two speed primary sheet winchesLewmar 16ST single speed reefing line winchStainless steel davitsPort, starboard and stern boarding gatesStainless steel pulpit & pushpitStainless steel grab bars on the deck saloon roof & forward coachroofAluminium stanchions, fairleads & mooring cleatsStern mounted stainless steel ladder2 transom platformsRemoveable teak cockpit table

Echomax EM230 radar reflectorAnchor, foredeck, floodlight, tri colour & deck level navigation lights on main mastAft cockpit floodlight on mizzen mastHorseshoe lifebuoyStainless steel emergency tillerAnchoring ball & motoring coneGas system checked & certified 2017Emergency access ladder

Stack pack - 2021DodgersFlags and banners to dress ship.

3.3m rigid tender - by separate negotiationPassarelle/Mediterranean Boarding Ladder with rope stanchionsVarious warps & fenders2 x 7.5kg gas cylindersSpare engine and electrical itemsAntifouled - January 2026

Evidence of 5 years clear title - Bills of Sale from 1997Registration certificate

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com

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 madeSail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of ageGas hoses and regulators are over 5 years oldStanding rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

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