Moody 425 Centre Cockpit 3 cabin version

1990 Moody 425 for sale with DBY Boat Sales.

The Moody brand has 150 years of experience in building sailing yachts and have developed an exemplary boatbuilding culture over many generations. Excellence in design and manufacturing has ensured that the Moody name is well known throughout the sailing industry standing for quality.

The Moody 425 has become a bit of a modern classic. A Bill Dixon design that evolved from the Moody 422 and first introduced in 1988. It is a family cruiser offering spacious accommodation including a huge master cabin in the aft of the yacht, a good size double berth in the bow and twin passage bunk berths between the salon and aft cabin. She has a cozy and safe centre cockpit and a clean functional deck layout.

The simple but robust, double-spreader masthead rig is fitted with in-mast furling. The semi-long keel is attached with steel keel bolts. Her hull lay-up is tough, durable solid laminate constructed to Lloyd's specifications. The deck hull joints are through bolted and all internal bulkheads are glassed in place. The rudder is semi balanced partial skeg. And she scores as a fast cruiser in the sail area displacement ratio. Finally, she is placed in the moderately heavy range in the displacement length ratio. So all in all, she receives great scores above average.

In sailing there are various ratios when comparing sailing yachts. In the comfort ratio when sailing, the Moody 425 scores above average. In the capsize ratio she scores a 1,9 meaning she is constructed for offshore sailing and cruising the oceans.

Another plus by owning a Moody is the comprehensive and easily accessible online platform, where members can exchange information and seek advice on anything from technical tips and tricks, detailed Moody plans and drawings, to destinations and Moody gatherings around the world.

In summary, the current owners have been very happy to own a Moody and would be happy to own one again. She offers great value at an affordable price! It is not only a
high-end brand but delivers extremely well in many aspects of boat ownership, including excellent sailing ability in both light winds and gales.

She has a comfortable cabin layout, great brand reputation and support so the Moody 425 has a stable resale value!

SPECIFICATIONS:
Country Origin : UK
Designer : Bill Dixon
Builder : Marine Projects Ltd

Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 400
Hull Construction Material : GRP
Hull Type : Mono hull, rudder on skeg

Length (feet) : 42.5 feet
Length (m) : 11.7 m
Length Waterline (m) : 10.44 m
Beam/Width (m) : 4.06 m
Draft (m) : 1.83 m
Draft (feet) : 6 feet

Keel/Ballast : Fin keel. 3810kg ballast
Dry Weight (kgs) : 9625 kg
Number of Helms : 1
Engine Notes : Serviced 2023. Keel bolts changed 2023.
Number Of Engines : 1
Engine Standard : Thorny Croft T105 (2005)
Engine Hours : 1900
Horse Power (hp) : 42
Engine Room : Below centre cockpit. Access from 3 sides.

Generator : Inverter Generator GX2000W 2022
Number of Batteries : 5.4 + 1 x 75amp engine battery (2022) AGM 4 x 115 amps. Morningstar Battery charger (2019)
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 290
Propeller : Vario prop 3 blade
Steering System : Wheel

Accommodation Notes : 3 cabin. Dark quality teak woodwork throughout the inside of the boat. Headroom 1,9m (6ft 2in) in salon, galley, both toilets and all 3 cabins. Floor made of glazed teak plates which are easy to remove to use the extra storage space. Each room has escape hatch or access to stairs for emergency exit.
Number of Berths : 7
Number of Showers : 2
Shower Type : Hot and cold pressuirsed
Number of Toilets : 2
Toilet Type : Jabsco manual
Air Conditioning : Eberspracher Heating (2015)
Number of TVs : 1
Holding Tank (L) : 45

Stove : 1 gas stove - 2 burner..
Refrigeration : Isotherm 49L capacity.
Number of Sinks : 2

Anchor / Winch : 4 winches.
Bilge Pump : 3.2 x auto, 1 x manual.
Deck Gear : 8 x fenders. 8 X dock lines. Bathing platform with ladder. Deck crane for dinghy engine.
Mast/Rigging : 2014 standing rigging
Sail Inventory : 2 x Main. 2 x Genoa. 1 x asymmetric Gennaker. 2 x spinnaker pole.

Electrics : 340w Solar panels (2019). 2 x 170amp. 12v/12v. 220v shore power.
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine 9 inch Chart Plotter (2019). Raymarine i60 Wind instrument 2022 Raymarine Wind Vane 2022

Dinghy : Avon Dinghy with 9.8hp Nissan engine (2020). Cover for dinghy and engine.
Safety Gear : EPIRB. 4 x fire extinguishers. Transocean 6 person life raft (serviced 2019). Grab bag with flares.
Covers : Bimini (2019). Bimini with sides (2022).

Ground Tackle : Windlass Maxwell HRC10 Rope/ Chain Windlass 2022 Maxwell autoanchor 300,2022.75m galvanized 10mm chain (first 40m from 2019). Chain marked every 10m Rockna 25kg anchor Spare 25kg main anchor, 10kg Bruce anchor, 10kg umbrella anchor, 2kg umbrella anchor. 2 anchor snuppers on rope.
Watermaker / De-Sal : Echo Tec 50L/hr (2022)

Number of Fish Finders : Nil
Has Navigation Lights : LED
Radio : AIS type B with Wi-Fi feature 2019. ICom IC M424G VHF radio 2022 and iCom mic (2023)
Number of Life Jackets : 6 x adult, 5 x kids

Remarks : Extras: Jetwash so your boat is immaculate all the time.
Vitrifrigo VF65P 65L fridge and cooling box, perfect after fishing!
2x Scuba tank 12L for diving (hydrostatic tank test valid till 08.06.2028.)
1x Scuba tank 10L for diving (hydrostatic tank test valid till 08.06.2028.)
Electric Scooter 2022 for shopping and fun 2x Sea-esta Lounger for relaxing.
2x sleeping bags for the guests visiting.
2x Spear gun for fishing.
1 complete fishing set for cruising with book.
The best sailing books which you can use.
Washing machine 2022.
Materials for new sunshade, covers (56 m2).
Xbox 360.
Smartwares Security system parts (ready to build in).

Anti-foul : July 2023 Copper Coat.

Vessel Name : SOUTHERN SUN

For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call Call Seller for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email Email Seller .