Moody S31 Excel

The Moody S31 is a superb British cruising yacht that perfectly blends performance, comfort and practicality in a manageable 31-foot package. Designed by Bill Dixon, it offers responsive sailing with a stable, confidence-inspiring hull and easy-to-handle rig. Unique features include a spacious aft cabin, excellent headroom and a surprisingly generous interior for her size, making her ideal for family cruising. With strong build quality, good tankage and options such as bilge keels for shallow waters, the Moody S31 is a versatile and highly regarded cruiser.

Mechanical

Volvo MD2020
18hp
Saildrive
Saildrive seal replaced - 2024
3 bladed folding prop
Hours - 862
Last serviced - November 2025 by owner
Prior to 2023 comprehensive service history
New exhaust elbow, secondary fuel filter and water pump since 2022

Electrical

3 x 12v 110am domestic batteries (one new in 2025)
1 x 12v 85ah engine start battery
Battery charger - Sterling - 2022
Shorepower
240v ringmain
Immersion heater

Navigation

Chart table
VHF/DSC - Standard Horizon Eclipse - 2022
Chartplotter - Garmin GPSMap 176C

Cockpit
Chartplotter - Garmin Echomap UHD 75cv - 2022 (Charts covering  Elbe to the Isle de Seine and UK) 
Tiller pilot - Raymarine ST4000+
Speed/Depth/Log - Autohelm Tri data
Wind speed and direction - Clipper

Sails, Spars and Rigging

Standing rigging - 2022
Slab reefing main with stackpack
Furling headsail - Furlex
All lines led aft
Spinnaker pole

Sails
Main - Hood - good condition
Genoa 110% - 2025 Kemps - excellent condition
Cruising chute with snuffer - as new 
Spare Genoa 

Interior & Domestic

6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon
1 x heads and shower - Heads outlet seacock - 2026
Hot and cold pressurised water - immersion and calorifier
Galley with oven and 2 ring burner - 2022
Sink
Fridge
Vee berth in forepeak
Large double aft cabin
Port and starboard saloon berths
Saloon table
Chart table

Deck

Tiller steering with two tiller extensions
GRP deck with teak on cockpit seats
Anchor locker with manual windlass
Anchor with 50m of chain 
Sugar scoop transom
Boarding ladder
2 x Lewmar 30 ST primary winches
2 x Lewmar 8 coachroof winches
1 x Lewmar 8 furling winch

Safety

Manual bilge pump
Danbuoy
Horseshoe lifebuoy
McMurdo Fast Find 220 - needs a new battery a
Standard Horizon HX300 hand held VHF 

Canvas

Sprayhood
Tiller cover
Stackpack - 2023

Miscellaneous

Zodiac C 260 dinghy 2003 - by separate negotiation
Suzuki 2.2 2 stroke outboard 2003 - by separate negotiation

Documentation

Evidence of 5 years clear title - Bill of Sale to current owner 2022 + Sale agreement to previous owner 2000
Evidence of VAT status - Sale agreement  and Bill of Sale to first owner showing VAT element of purchase
Builders certificate
Evidence of RCD status - built in 1997 but CE certificates available
SSR Certificate

Measurements

LOA: 9.68 m

Beam: 3.3 m

Draft: 1.68m

Displacement 4634 kg

Fuel Tanks Cap. 90 L

Fresh Water Tanks Cap.: 180 L

Propulsion

Engine Make: Volvo

Engine Model: MD2020

Engine Type: Inboard

Engine Hours: 862

Power: 18 hp

Drive Type: Sail Drive

Fuel Type: Diesel