Moody 425

Moody 425 - Aurora

This 1990 Moody 425 is a proven bluewater cruiser presented in excellent condition and thoughtfully upgraded for serious cruising. Designed by Bill Dixon and built to Moody’s respected standards, she delivers strength, comfort, and confidence at sea. She is lying in Leros and offered exclusively through Williams & Smithells International.

Re-powered in 2023, Aurora benefits from a Yanmar 4JH5E diesel with just 230 hours. A new shaft, propeller, and gearbox complete the installation, providing reliable and efficient performance for extended cruising.

Electrical systems were comprehensively upgraded in 2023 to support off-grid living. A 625W solar array feeds three DS LiFePO4 lithium batteries, managed through Victron monitoring. A 1600W inverter supplies dependable 220V power, while an HFL generator provides backup hot water when required.

Her cutter rig is well specified for offshore sailing. An Elvstrom mainsail from 2022 pairs with a 2017 genoa, supported by twin spinnaker poles and an adjustable backstay. This setup offers flexibility and balance across a wide range of conditions.

Below deck, the layout features two generous ensuite cabins, making her ideal for owners or long-term liveaboards. The saloon is bright and welcoming, with over 6 feet of headroom and updated upholstery completed in 2016. Domestic equipment includes dual refrigerators, a gas oven, and solar-powered 220V appliances.

On deck, the cockpit is finished in solid teak and protected by a bimini. Additional equipment includes cockpit cushions, a passerelle, and robust ground tackle. A Lofrans windlass services Delta and Fortress anchors with 75 metres of chain, ensuring confidence at anchor.

Navigation equipment is modern and reliable, with systems updated through 2024. These include autopilot, radar, GPS, and VHF, supporting safe and efficient passagemaking.

The yacht is sold with a 2025 tender and a 2022 outboard, completing a package that is genuinely ready to cruise.

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.

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

Tenders

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

Rig & Sails

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