Moody or Beneteau? - Episode 122 - Lady K Sailing

Name: Moody or Beneteau? - Episode 122 - Lady K Sailing
Uploaded: 2021-01-31T16:25:35.000Z
Duration: 14 min 46 s
Description: Moody sailboats offer heavy-duty blue-water construction, though buyers often replace original Thornycroft engines with modern diesels.

31. januar 2021 · 14 min · 94K visninger

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Moody Yachts, a British manufacturer established in 1827, maintains a reputation for high-end, blue-water cruising sailboats characterized by robust construction and quality deck hardware.Watch The brand transitioned from wooden boat building to series-produced fiberglass vessels during the 1960s, employing designers such as Bill Dixon.2:53 Moody boats generally feature center-cockpit layouts and solid fiberglass hulls, though some newer models utilize cored construction for increased rigidity and weight efficiency.7:30 Common mechanical issues in older models often center on the original Thornycroft diesel engines, which owners frequently replace with Yanmar, Volvo, or Perkins units.6:55 While Moody vessels command higher market prices than production brands like Beneteau, Jeanneau, or Hunter, they occupy a premium market segment comparable to Oyster or Discovery.3:19 Prospective buyers should evaluate the vessel's bones and build quality against the potential costs of upgrading outdated electrical systems, original DC components, and aging propulsion systems.10:26