Overview
About this vessel
Just Arrived! 1977 Moody 30 for sale in Conwy, North Wales. The Moody 30, designed by Angus Primrose, offers spacious and comfortable accommodation given its size, featuring a straightforward yet highly functional layout. Its reputation for superb handling on the water and its solid build adds to its appeal. "La Marissa" presents a unique opportunity to acquire a high-quality yacht that has been well-maintained by its current owner. Recent upgrades and updates include New Standing rigging in 2022, New Volvo Penta D1-30 engine installed in 2019, coppercoated hull in 2019, plus a New Lofrans anchor windlass installed in 2019. She also underwent a refit of the internal headlining in 2023. An early viewing is highly recommended. A 2022 survey report is available upon request. Lying afloat at Conwy Marina
Located beneath the cockpit sole, single Volvo Penta D1-30F 30hp diesel engine with Volvo saildrive to a three-bladed fixed aluminium propeller. The engine and saildrive were installed new in 2019 - 60 hours since. It has been regularly maintained by the owner, the engine was last serviced in July 2025. Single lever morse controls. Engine spares
2 x 12v Batteries Charging via engine 130ah alternator or via a 240v Victron battery charger (New in 2024) 240v Shore power with RCCD breaker. Shore support power cable. LED internal lighting
Water System: Pressurised hot and cold water. Water heated via 240v immersion heater.
Mastead Bermudan Sloop Proctor aluminium decked stepped mast with single spreader and boom (Boom replaced in 2024) Stainless steel standing rigging - Replaced in 2022 Running rigging Genoa furling drum
Winches: 2 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing genoa winches 1 x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing halyard winch Sails Wardrobe: Furling genoa with UV sacrificial strip Slab reefed mainsail Both sails in a serviceable condition.
Binnacle compass Standard Horizon CP300 GPS Chartplotter at helm Nasa Clipper Depth above companionway hatch Nasa Clipper Wind system above companionway hatch Nasa Clipper Log above companionway hatch Nasa Wind repeater below deck Cobra Marine DSC VHF radio c/w fixed antenna Simdel Self-Steering unit Navigation lights with internal night lights for overnight passages.
Anchor with chain and warp - Chain replaced in 2022. Lofrans Royal Manual anchor windlass - New in 2019 Fenders Mooring warps Outboard motor bracket LED deck lights Modified guardwires to allow easy access from the pontoon Boathook Cockpit cushions.
Electric bilge pump Manual bilge pump Horseshoe buoy Fire blanket Fire extinguishers. Emergency tiller
Sprayhood Mainsail cover/bag with lazy jacks
Dinghy & 4hp outboard engine
The Moody 30 offers six berths across two cabins. It boasts a generous headroom of approximately 6 feet, ensuring a spacious feel throughout.
In the forepeak, is a comfortable double berth, complete with an infill. An opening deck hatch overhead not only facilitates ventilation but also provides natural light.
Located aft of the forepeak is the separate Heads compartment, equipped with a Jabsco marine toilet with holding tank along with a single wash basin with shower attachment with hot and cold water with storage underneath.
The saloon has an off-centre table to port with two folding leaves, with a U-shaped settee. The saloon table lowers to make into a double berth. On the starboard side, additional settee seating offers a single berth with convenient under-seat and shelf storage.
Aft on the port side is the galley with a Flavell Vanessa 2-burner gas stove complete with a grill and oven, sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a 240v/12v fridge box, and ample storage space. Hot water is supplied by a 240v immersion water heater.
Opposite the galley to starboard lies the quarter berth.
Up through the companionway reveals a spacious cockpit, impressively proportioned considering the yacht's size, offering seating for up to six individuals and ample storage within a deep lockers.
The yacht has wheel steering enhancing the sailing experience with its direct control. Instrumentation within the cockpit includes essentials such as a compass and Standard Horizon MFD ensuring navigation and monitoring capabilities are at hand. With engine controls positioned at the rear of the cockpit provide easy access for propulsion management.
Overall, the Moody 30 epitomizes comfort, convenience, and safety, making it an ideal choice for embarking on long-distance sailing adventures.
Moody 30, built by Marina Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1977 to a design by Angus Primrose White GRP hull Non-slip deck surfaces for safety Fin keel (Cast Iron) Spade rudder supported by a full depth skeg. Wheel steering Self-draining cockpit. Coppercoat hull - applied in 2019.
Last ashore in November 2025. The owner is only selling as he is retiring from sailing. A copy a 2022 survey report is available upon request.
