Moody 27

The Moody 27 is a well-proven British cruising yacht, offering an appealing combination of reassuring construction, comfortable accommodation and rewarding sailing performance. This 1983 fin-keel example benefits from the deeper keel’s enhanced windward performance, directional stability and responsive handling, making her particularly enjoyable to sail. Designed by Bill Dixon, the Moody 27 has an excellent reputation as a capable and manageable family cruiser, with a practical layout and plenty of character. Her compact dimensions make her easy to handle, berth and maintain, while her solid build provides confidence when venturing further afield. An excellent choice for those seeking an affordable, traditional cruising yacht with genuine sailing ability. 

Mechanical

Beta-Kabota - about 10 years old
20hp
Shaft drive
Last serviced - Autumn 2025
3 blade propellor

Electrical

1 x 12v domestic battery
1 x 12v engine start battery
Battery monitor
Shorepower and ringmain

Navigation

Wind - Raymarine
Depth - Clipper
Chartplotter/GPS - Garmin 550
VHF/DSC - Icom IC-M411

Sails, Spars and Rigging

Slab reefing main with stackpack
Furling headsail
Some lines led aft
Standing rigging - plus 10 years
Spinnaker pole

Sails
Main - 2020
Genoa - 2020
Cruising Chute 
Spare main and Genoa

Interior & Domestic

5 berths in one cabin plus saloon and quarter berth
1 x heads
Cold hand pumped water system
Galley with oven grill and 2 ring burner
Sink
Coolbox
Saloon with table 

Deck

Tiller steering
GRP deck with teak cockpit grating
Anchor and chain
2 x Lewmar 16 primary winches
1 x Lewmar 8 coachroof winches
Large cockpit locker
Boarding ladder

Safety

Manual bilge pump
Horseshoe lifebuoy

Canvas

Sprayhood
Stackpack

Measurements

LOA: 8.43 m

LWL: 6.68 m

Draft: 1.45 m

Beam: 2.95 m

Displacement: 2608 kg

Fuel Tanks Cap.: 61 L

Fresh Water Tanks Cap.: 57 L

Propulsion 

Engine Make:

Beta-Kabota

Engine Type: Inboard

Power: 20 hp

Drive Type: Shaft Drive

Fuel Type: Diesel