1977 Moody 42 for sale in UK
1977 Moody 42 for sale on Boat361: GBP 49000, located in UK, 1977, Moody, 42, 41.8 ft, inflatable_rib. The 1977 Moody 42 Ketch is a proven, go-anywhere cruising yacht designed for sailors who value comfort, safety and long-distance capability. Built during Moody’s golden e...
Description
The 1977 Moody 42 Ketch is a proven, go-anywhere cruising yacht designed for sailors who value comfort, safety and long-distance capability. Built during Moody’s golden era, she offers solid construction, dependable systems and a reassuringly stable motion at sea. Her cockpit provides excellent protection and visibility, while the generous aft owner’s cabin delivers true live-aboard comfort, with en-suite facilities and exceptional storage. Below decks, the spacious saloon, practical galley and well-thought-out layout make extended cruising or full-time living aboard a pleasure. She is easily handled short-handed, forgiving in heavy weather and confidence-inspiring for both coastal passages and offshore adventures. Not designed to chase race trophies, the Moody 42 excels where it matters most: reliability, comfort and seaworthiness. For buyers seeking outstanding value in a capable blue-water cruiser, the 1977 Moody 42 Ketch remains a highly respected and desirable choice. Mechanical Perkins 4-236M 72hp Last serviced - January 2026 Borg Warner reduction gearbox Shaft driven Wet to wet exhaust system (new April 2015) Three blade fixed pitch propeller Prop protector rope cutter Sleipner 24V 80kg thruster system fitted 2018 Electrical 2 x 12v Engine start batteries 4 x 12v Domestic batteries 2 x 12v Instrument batteries Sterling smart charger 12v system Sterling Procharge 24v charger Vtronix 12 amp switch mode voltage convertor Charging from engine alternator Engine charging equipment /wiring relocated off the engine into a IP67 box 2018 Sterling Power Products inverter 230V shore supply & distribution system Connections fitted in the large aft underdeck space for generator Comprehensive electrics switchboard – ship standard from Bouteille, Glasgow Dual bank 24v and 12v Solar charging Navigation Chart table Speed/Log/Depth - Raymarine I Series Wind - Raymarine Tacktick - 2021 DSC/VHF with Mic - Raymarine AIS - Class B Transponder (inc GPS per Open CPN plotter +NMEA over WiFi) Open CPN tablet plotter Screen for tablet/laptop Autopilot controls Cockpit Autopilot - Raymarine Chartplotter/Fishfinder - Raymarine Axion 7" Compass Sails, Spars and Rigging Ketch Rigged Single spreader mizzen & main masts Main mast removed for servicing & replacement bearings, May 2014 Stainless steel standing rigging replaced, May 2014 Facnor roller furling headsail gear Sept 2014 New boom, 2018 In-mast reefing on main mast Foredeck baby stay Main Mast Lewmar 16 ST main mast winch Lewmar wire halyard main mast winch Lewmar 16 main mast winch Spinlock halyard clutches x 3 on main mast Mizzen Mast: New boom - 2021 Lewmar 16 ST mizzen mast winch/man overboard winch Lewmar wire halyard mizzen mast winch Running backstays Sails (Valeted Dec 2025) Genoa - 2023 excellent condition Mainsail by Westaway Sails 2011, still in good condition - sacrificial strip replaced in 2023 Mizzen - 2021 fully battened with lazy jacks. Heavy Duty Canvas with deep reef to allow it to be used as an anchor riding sail. Mizzen staysail, good condition Cruising chute & snuffer, good condition Interior & Domestic 8 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon 2 x heads and shower Hot and cold pressurised water via engine and shorepower Fore cabin - V berth with double conversion Port cabin - 2 x single bunks Aft owners cabin - Double berth and ensuite Forward heads with seatoilet 2024 and shower Aft heads with seatoilet 2021, shower and holding tank Saloon with teak flooring Large 'U' shaped settee (converts to a large double berth) Settee bench seating to starboard for two Saloon table 4 x fixed deck saloon windows 2 x opening deck saloon windows Large lifting coachroof sunroof Galley with oven, grill and 3 ring burner - 2021 Fridge - Vitrifigo - 2018 Sink Deck Wheel steering Aft cockpit GRP Deck with grey Treadmaster decking fitted 2018 Simpson Lawrence Sealion electric anchor windlass Stainless steel bow roller 1 main & 1 spare CQR anchor, main anchor with 65M chain Folder dinghy kedge anchor in lazarette 2 x Anderson 52s, ST two speed primary sheet winches Lewmar 16ST single speed reefing line winch Stainless steel davits Port, starboard and stern boarding gates Stainless steel pulpit & pushpit Stainless steel grab bars on the deck saloon roof & forward coachroof Aluminium stanchions, fairleads & mooring cleats Stern mounted stainless steel ladder 2 transom platforms Removeable teak cockpit table Safety Echomax EM230 radar reflector Anchor, foredeck, floodlight, tri colour & deck level navigation lights on main mast Aft cockpit floodlight on mizzen mast Horseshoe lifebuoy Stainless steel emergency tiller Anchoring ball & motoring cone Gas system checked & certified 2017 Emergency access ladder Canvas Stack pack - 2021 Dodgers Flags and banners to dress ship. Miscellaneous 3.3m rigid tender - by separate negotiation Passarelle/Mediterranean Boarding Ladder with rope stanchions Various warps & fenders 2 x 7.5kg gas cylinders Spare engine and electrical items Documentation Evidence of 5 years clear title - Bills of Sale from 1997 Registration certificate Measurements LOA: 12.74 m LWL: 10.59 m Beam: 4.06 m Displacement: 10976 kg Fuel Capacity: 409 L Water Capacity: 400 L
Boat details
- Price
- GBP 49000
- Location
- UK
- Year
- 1977
- Category
- Inflatables and RIBs
- Make
- Moody
- Model
- 42
- Length
- 41.8 ft
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