Moody 44 | 1972

65,000 Tax Paid | East Cowes, Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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Summary

  • Make Moody
  • Model 44
  • Year 1972
  • LOA 44ft/13m
  • Class Sailing Cruiser
  • Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
  • Rig Ketch
  • Engine Single Diesel
  • Drive Shaft Drive
  • Ancasta Ref 43981
  • Name Joy of Hamble

Overview

A large and capable sailing yacht. She is an ideal choice for a round the world passage as she already has a proven track record. The case of putting right the few items that need attention is reflected in the price at which this classic yacht is for sale.

Layouts

Layout

Build

MOODY 44 BUILT IN 1972
Fin keel centre cockpit sailing cruiser built by A. H. Moody & Son at Swanwick to the design of Laurent Giles & Partners.

CONSTRUCTION
GRP hull & superstructure, with teak laid deck and cockpit
Centre cockpit
Fin keel with skeg rudder
Wheel steering system

L.O.A. 13.40m 44'
L.W.L. 10.37m 34'
BEAM 3.82m 12'7"
DRAFT 2.00m 6'6"
DISPLACEMENT 11.000Kgs

All measurements are approximate

Rig

KETCH RIG
Masts by Proctor
Anodised Aluminium mast
Main and Mizzen Boom by Kemp
S/S standing rigging.
Terylene running rigging
Slab mainsail reefing
Furling headsail
Double spinnaker gear
Twin Pole / Jockey Pole
Moveable inner forestay for storm jib

SAILS
Mainsail - Fully battened by Ratsey Good condition - also one in old condition.
No.1 145% Tri-Radial by McWilliam in very good condition.
No.2 by McWilliam in good condition
No.2 by North in old condition
No.3 by Sanders new in 2024
Storm Jib by Ratsey in very good condition
3 Spinnakers all old
Stay sail by Bruce Banks in old/fair
Mizzen - fully battened by Ratsey in Fair condition


WINCHES
2 Lewmar 55, 3 speed, Genoa winches
2 Lewmar 43, 2 speed, spinnaker sheet winches
2 Lewmar 40, 2 speed, halyard winches
2 Lewmar 40, 2 speed on mast
2 Lewmar 8, 1 speed on mast
1 Lewmar 25, 2 speed for mainsheet
3 Lewmar 8, 1 speed for mizzen


Accommodation

Will sleep 8 people in total including the saloon
Sleeps 2 people in aft cabin and 2 quarter berths
2 People in saloon
2 people in pipe cots in forepeak

Plastimo Neptune 2000 propane cooker
Optimus paraffin cooker, 2 burners with oven
12v fridge
Double sink
2 Heads with Lavac w.c., handbasins, 1 shower
Blue navy with pattern upholstery fabric
Teak wood interior finish
Headroom 1.9 mtr (6'3")

Machinery

ENGINE
Betamarine B-50, single diesel, 50 HP, 4 cyl. 2015
Cruising speed 6 knots
Maximum speed 7.5 knots
Single lever throttle & gear control
Shaft drive to 3 blade Maxprop
427 Hours (serviced 2022)

ELECTRICS
4 x 12v batteries (2 x 2021, 2 x 2015)
220v shore power system with cable

TANKAGE
1 main GRP fuel tank (50 gal.)
2 water tanks GRP (50 gal.)

WATER SYSTEM
Water system
Engine & shore power water heating system

Inventory

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Sestrel compass
B & G Hydra 2000 log, speed & depth (1998)
B & G Hydra wind
Garmin 120 XL
Furuno radar 1720
Seavoice 550 VHF
Pinta Autopilot (1972 - not working)
Garmin GPSMAP 500 Plotter

GROUND TACKLE
CQR anchor w/30 fathoms of chain + warp
CQR Kedge
Simpson Lawrence Francis 400 Windlass

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Manual horn
2 bilge pumps (1 electric + 2 manual)
Navigation lights
Guardwire + pulpit + pushpit
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Clock
Radio / CD

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Seago Liferaft G-6 serviced 2024
Lifebuoy x 2
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers



Broker Comments

This beautifully designed Laurent Giles Ketch has been regularly maintained and the owner has laid ashore every winter for 4 months with one exception. Currently only in her third ownership since new in 1972. She is awaiting new owners for new adventures.

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Purchase Information

Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.

A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel’s status shows as “Preliminary”, details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.

Contact

For further information or to arrange a viewing appointment please don't hesitate to contact our Ancasta Cowes Office

  • Call: +44 01983 247277
  • Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
  • Listing Office: Cowes
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