1990 Moody 425, 57 500 GBP

Presented in excellent condition and extensively upgraded, this Moody 425 is an outstanding example of a true bluewater cruiser. Designed by Bill Dixon and built to Moody’s renowned standards, she combines comfort, strength and offshore capability. Lying in Leros, Greece, and available exclusively through Williams & Smithells International.

Re-powered in 2023 with a Yanmar 4JH5E (just 230 hours), a new prop, shaft, and gearbox, she’s mechanically ready for long-term cruising. Major electrical upgrades in 2023 include a 625W solar array, 3x DS-LifePO4 lithium batteries, Victron monitoring, and a 1600W inverter—ideal for life off-grid. A HFL generator is fitted for backup hot water.

Her cutter rig is equipped with a 2022 Elvstrom mainsail and 2017 Genoa, twin spinnaker poles, and an adjustable backstay. The interior layout offers two spacious ensuite cabins, a bright saloon with 6'2" headroom, updated upholstery (2016), and smart domestic comforts like dual fridges, gas oven, and 220V appliances powered via solar.

Deck gear includes a Lofrans windlass, Delta and Fortress anchors with 75m chain, solid teak cockpit, cockpit cushions, bimini, and passerelle. Navigation is current, with 2024 autopilot, radar, GPS, and VHF systems.

Delivered with a 2025 tender and 2022 outboard.
Construction
White GRP hull and superstructure
Blue/grey non-slip decks
Fin keel
Keel bolts replaced, rudder stripped and rebuilt 2018
Whitlock wheel steering

Machinery
Yanmar 4JH5E Installed May 2023. (230 hours)
ZF Gearbox installed May 2023
New 3 blade prop May 2023
New prop shaft May 2023
Engine room refurb including soundproofing May 2023
Specialised tools
Numerous spares

Generator: HFL 4½kva, 1950 hours. Only used to generate hot water via 3kw immersion heater if required. All other electrics powered as below.

Electrics
Solar installation September 2023. 625 watt panel feeding 3 DS-LifePO4 Lithium batteries allowing off grid power.
1600 watt inverter new September 2023
Victron Battery monitor. Solar , Service and Inverter monitored via Bluetooth direct to Victron app.
Sterling PowerPro Charge Ultra 12/60 battery charger
105amp starter battery 2025
3 x DS- LifePO4 Lithium service batteries 2023
Engine room re-cabled as part of electrics upgrade 2023
Shore power cables (last used 2023)

Tankage
Fuel 1 x 280l mild steel tank (New May 2022)
Water 2 x 200l. aluminium tanks (Starboard tank replaced 2018)
Holding tank 1 x 75 litre polypropylene rigid tank.

Rig and Sail
Kemp/Selden mast with mast steps
10mm s/s standing rigging
8mm s/s on lowers and runners
All standing rigging replaced in 2001 prior to Circumnavigation
Inner forestay replaced 2006
Outer forestay replaced 2007
Adjustable backstay
2 x Selden spinnaker poles
Elvstrom Dacron main sail 2022
Elvstrom Dacron Genoa 2017

Accommodation
Sleeps 4 in 2 ensuite cabins, one forward, one aft, plus 2 in saloon
Saloon and cabin upholstery replaced in 2016.
Full 6'2” headroom throughout
2 x Shower rooms with electric shower pumps.
Jabsco manual flush in both foreword and aft heads.
Hot and cold pressurised water system
220v Immersion heater and calorifier

Domestic
2 12 volt fridges which can be run 24/7 at full power through the solar installation.
2 burner gas stove with fiddles, oven.
Fireboy-Xintex gas safety system. Propane fume detector and valve controlled gas supply.
2 camping gaz gas bottles in dedicated ventilated deck locker.
Kitchen utensils, pots and pans, china, cutlery and glassware etc
220v low wattage electric kettle which can be run through the inverter.
220v low wattage toaster as above
Low wattage induction hob ..cook by sun power !

Sheets and towels for 4 people
Clock, barometer and hygrometer
Lighting LEDs, fluorescent tubes only in the heads.

Deck
Solid teak washboard with lock
Perspex washboard
Lofrans Caymen horizontal winch (1000 watt) (2016). Controlled at winch with handheld controller (Quick controller) or from the cockpit
23kg Delta Anchor
23kg Fortress
75m 10mm calibrated chain, re-galvanised in 2012
Deck shower on sugar scoop
Stern swimming ladder
Spray hood with frown zipper
Bimini with side and stern screen attachments
Hatch covers
6 x Polyform fenders
Stern fender
Aluminium folding passerelle with 2 fitting points and stanchions
Teak cockpit table and glass holder
Solid teak on cockpit sole and seats (renewed 2016)
3 x Winch handles
Sunbrella cockpit cushions, vinyl sunbathing cushions
LED cockpit light
LED anchor light
Stern lines, spare warps etc…
Bosun's chair

Navigation
Raymarine ‘Smartplot’ Autohelm (2024)
Furuno radar, 2001
Garmin GPS 551, 2012 (AIS ready)
Polaris 115 steering compass on Whitlock binnacle
Raymarine, log, depth sounder and wind instruments
Icom SSB M-710 (not connected)
Navman VHF
Cobra marine handheld VHF MRHH350 FLT EU.
Autohelm hand-bearing compass
Various charts and pilot books for Med

Tender
2.1 Arimar (2025)
2.3 Honda 4 stroke outboard (2022)

Safety
4 Man Plastimo Valise Cruiser Standard life raft, serviced to 2025
2 x Inflatable harnesses
2 x Lifejackets
3 x Dry powder fire extinguishers
Fire Blanket in galley