Once again I find myself photographing a boat that I’d rather like to own. This is a bit of a problem for the disinterested (as opposed to uninterested) yacht broker. But it’s hard not to get enthusiastic about a boat that’s been cleverly designed to look good while packing huge amounts of accommodation into a hull of comparatively modest length. So it is that there is a good-sized fore-cabin, with room to both stand up and stretch out, plus some decently big lockers. Wood is everywhere, giving the boat a traditional feel. The saloon has seating for about eight around a big folding table. The L-shaped galley will be good at sea, with a pair of sinks for the essential washing / draining process. Aft from the galley is a small passage (not quite a corridor), with great hanging lockers outboard. Inboard is the engine compartment. Access to the engine and all its associated life-support systems is superb. The passage leads to the piece de resistance, an enormous double cabin with its own sofa, hatch, lockers and headboard, for goodness’ sake. Mustn’t forget the outside – The centre cockpit is deep without being overly high above the water, as many others are. The decks are wide and flat, with good grip. Halliards and reefing lines are handled at the mast, as they should be, avoiding the curse of single-line reefing: triple-reef friction, and minimising the amount of string in the cockpit. The mainsheet falls nicely for the helm, with self-tailers for the crew to tend the foresail. This lovely boat has been carefully maintained and conscientiously looked after. She’s a proper yacht, and excellent value for money.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Moody 34 has been personally photographed and viewed by Alan West of Boatshed Portsmouth. Click here for contact details.