MOODY 31 MKII
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.75 ft |
| LWL | 25.42 ft |
| Beam | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 9,966 lb |
| Ballast | 3,675.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 33.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.52 ft |
About the MOODY 31 MKII
The Moody 31 MkII is a robust coastal cruiser designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects Ltd. in the UK between 1985 and 1991. With a displacement of 9966.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 24.87, it offers a stable, heavy-displacement experience typical of British builders from that era.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and couples seeking a comfortable, stable passage maker with ample interior volume. Its moderate sail area to displacement ratio (15.01) makes it manageable for short-handed sailing without being overly demanding.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.95 and a displacement of 9966.0 lb, the Moody 31 MkII is well-suited for coastal and nearshore passages but is generally considered a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater offshore racer-cruiser.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 31 and the Hallberg-Rassy 355, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and coastal cruising focus. The Moody 31 MkII also competes with the earlier Moody 31 MkI, offering updated systems while retaining the same hull form and designer pedigree.
Direct variant of the MOODY 31 MKII
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
15 listings · boat years 1985–1989 · median $24,950
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
7 reported issues across 5 systems for the MOODY 31 MKII, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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