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The Moody Eclipse range, although often viewed as "motor-sailers", and thus slow under sail, are actually based on modern sailing yacht hull/keel combinations, and thus offer good cruising performance under sail plus the comfort of a deck saloon layout. They were designed specifically to have in-mast mainsail furling and roller genoas, and hence are easily controllable by a small crew. "Yachting Monthly" reviewed the Eclipse 33 in December 2001, and commented "..... they're great boats for moderate-wind Channel cruising rather than bluewater. The cosy pilothouse will certainly extend your sailing season, and yes, she does sail surprisingly well too."

The heads compartment has a small separate shower area

At right is the interior wheel position of a Mk I Eclipse

The accommodation is nominally five berth, but of these one is achieved by using the saloon settee. In fact, the Eclipse is really designed as a very luxurious cruiser for two, with the option of a second double berth for guests. At 33 ft, she is an excellent compromise between providing plenty of accommodation space, yet not being too big to handle comfortably under way for two people

The cockpit, seen here with a full 'camper' cover, which many Eclipses have fitted