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The Moody 33, designed by Angus Primrose and built by Marine Projects Ltd., was first introduced in 1973. It was the first Moody design specifically aimed at mass production, rather than semi-custom designs, and rapidly became very popular.

The Moody 33 went through several minor revisions, and remained in production until late 1983. The Mk I models were built until 1976, and Mk II from 1976-1981. They have slight variations in internal layout, to the galley, chart table and saloon. Externally the only obvious difference is that Mk Is have a central hatch to the aft cabin, whilst in Mk IIs this is offset to port. From 1979 to 1981 an aft-cockpit version, the 33S, was also offered. The 1981 Moody 333 is very similar to the Mk 1, but has a walk-through to the aft cabin from the main saloon. In late 1983, this model was finally replaced by the Moody 34.

It is believed that the yacht shown in the majority of the pictures here is one of the last of the Mk I versions Most Moody 33s still have their original 35 bhp four-cylinder Thorneycroft engine, a powerful, reliable and long-lasting power plant.

The accommodation consists of two berths convertible to a double in the forecabin, a very spacious toilet compartment, a saloon with dinette convertible to a double berth to starboard, and the galley opposite to port. The aft cabin is accessible from the cockpit, with two berths and good locker space.

Moody 33s have an excellent combination of accommodation and performance, one of the early boats being sailed to fourth place in the 1975 AZAB Race by her designer, Angus Primrose.

The saloon has a dinette to starboard, with the table lowering to create a double berth if required. The 'woodwork' is mostly wood-effect plastic laminate, which on most yachts has worn well, though it does fade over time. (The particular yacht shown here has some non-standard ex-kitchen unit door fronts added, along with a newly fitted teak table.

The heads compartment separates forecabin and saloon, and is the full hull width, with a vanity unit with washbasin and pull-out shower rose to port, and a marine WC to starboard. The heads compartment on the Mk I Moody 33 as shown here is one of the largest you will find on any similar sized yacht - it was sometimes regarded as a waste of prime space in the hull, and the Mk II had a smaller compartment.

The Thorneycroft diesel lives under the cockpit sole, with normal access via a large lifting panel in the forward part of the cockpit sole. For major work the aft section, on which the binnacle is mounted, can also be removed. Most yachts appear still to have their original engines.

Moody 33

Price Guide

Typically £20,000 to £28,000, or more for good late examples

Builder

Marine Projects Ltd

Length OA

33' 0"

Sail Area

580 sq ft with genoa

Length WL

28' 5"

Rig

Sloop

Brief Notes

Beam

11' 5"

Cabins

3

The Moody 33 is a moderately fast centre cockpit cruiser with excellent accommodation for her size, and a powerful engine. They make an excellent family cruising yacht.

.Draught

4' 5"

Berths

6/7

Displacement

10,522 lbs

Engine type

Thorneycroft 90

Ballast

3,815 lbs

Engine bhp

35

Keel type

Fin

The Moody 33, designed by Angus Primrose and built by Marine Projects Ltd., was first introduced in 1973. It was the first Moody design specifically aimed at mass production, rather than semi-custom designs, and rapidly became very popular.

It is believed that the yacht shown in the majority of the pictures here is one of the last of the Mk I versions Most Moody 33s still have their original 35 bhp four-cylinder Thorneycroft engine, a powerful, reliable and long-lasting power plant.

Moody 33s have an excellent combination of accommodation and performance, one of the early boats being sailed to fourth place in the 1975 AZAB Race by her designer, Angus Primrose.

Aft of the galley on the port side is a deep quarterberth, above which a slide-out chart table is normally fitted (here removed).

Above: The aft cabin has two single berths, plus good stowage. The forecabin (right) has a vee-berth convertible to a double.

The Thorneycroft diesel lives under the cockpit sole, with normal access via a large lifting panel in the forward part of the cockpit sole. For major work the aft section, on which the binnacle is mounted, can also be removed. Most yachts appear still to have their original engines.

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