Moody 36S
Masthead Sloop · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · 1981–1983
An aft-cockpit variation of the Moody 36, featuring a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder for balanced coastal cruising
Designed by Angus Primrose, built by Marine Projects Ltd.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Fin With Rudder On Skeg
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The Moody 36S, on the water
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Is it for you?
Character
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A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
- Draws less than ~80% of boats her size on file
Compared with 2968 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.
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Seen once across one channel of the fleet.
On the water
The Moody 36S on video
What they go for
Market signal
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Sold to a young couple as owner could no longer sail long distances
from Sailing Gentlyseen July 202515:41
Sold after circumnavigation when circumstances prevented long sailing trips
from Sailing Gentlyseen April 20266:04
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