Description

OFFERS WELCOME. Selling only because we’re relocating outside Europe.

1981 Moody 40CC Sailing Yacht – “Caranja” – (VAT paid, Irish registered)

Designed by Angus Primrose and built by Marine Projects (Plymouth, UK). A classic, exceptionally solid centre-cockpit cruiser, extensively upgraded from 2020–2024 and equipped for comfortable liveaboard and offshore cruising.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Centre-cockpit Moody 40CC with proven bluewater reputation
- Major refit/modernisation 2020–2024
- New standing rigging (2021)
- Large Victron LiFePO4 power system (2024) + substantial solar (2023)
- Custom HDPE diesel + water tanks (2020)
- Very strong inventory: sails, ground tackle, heating, tender, safety gear

SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: Moody 40CC
- Year: 1981
- LOA: 12.04m (39’6”), LWL: 9.88m (32’6”)
- Beam: 4.04m (13’4”), Draft: 1.67m (5’6”)
- Displacement: 8,222kg, Ballast: 3,026kg
- Hull: GRP (epoxied hull, bolted keel)
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH4AE 40kW / 54.5hp (installed 2008)
- Berths: 6 (+ convertible saloon)
- VAT paid, Irish registered

MAJOR UPGRADES (2020–2024) – HIGHLIGHTS

Rigging & deck
- New standing rigging (2021): forestay, backstay, V1 verticals, aft diagonals, baby stay (7–8mm)
- New running rigging (2023)
- Leather-wrapped stainless steering wheel Ø700mm (2023)

Electrical & charging
- LiFePO4 bank (2024): 2x Victron 12.8V/330Ah Smart batteries + Victron Orion XS DC?DC, Smart Battery Protect 100A, Cerbo GX, VE.Bus BMS V2
- Solar (2023): 3x 175W + 3x 150W panels with Victron MPPT controllers (100/50 + 2x 75/30)
- B&G WS310 wind sensor (2020)

Tanks & plumbing
- Custom HDPE diesel tank with sender/gauge (2020)
- 4x custom HDPE water tanks with hatches/level senders/fittings (2020)
- Jabsco Quiet Flush electric toilet (2022) + second electric toilet (2023)
- Fresh water pump Jabsco PAR?MAX 3 (2022) + plumbing updates (2022)
- Bilge pumps (2020) primary + spare

Comfort & living aboard
- Diesel heater: Schiffsofen PUFFIN 4kW with full exhaust
- Sprayhood + full cockpit enclosure with bars (2023)
- Refrigerator CR 65L freezer 12V (2023)
- Voyager 4500 marine gas cooker with gimble rail (2023)
- Tabletop with LAGUN mount (2023)
- Dehumidifier ElectriQ CD20L?V5 (2022)
- Microwave (2023)

Tender / safety
- Highfield roll?up 250 PVC dinghy (2021) + Suzuki 6HP short shaft outboard (2020)
- Liferaft, flares, extinguishers, leak stoppers etc. (2020)

LAYOUT & INVENTORY NOTES
- Aft owner’s cabin with sprung mattress, ensuite (shower + toilet), wardrobes/dressing table and excellent storage
- Saloon with large folding table (seats 8), nav station (starboard), galley (port), and woodstove
- Forward areas configured for practical cruising use (incl. office/nav table conversion)
- Strong sail inventory including main, genoas, working jib, spinnaker, cruising chute, storm jib, trisail
- Ground tackle: Delta 55lb + CQR 36lb, Lofrans Tigris windlass, 40m of 8mm chain
- Nav/Comms: Simrad hydraulic autopilot + backup Neco, ICOM fixed + handheld VHF, Stowe instruments, Mastervolt charger, battery monitor
- Harken furler

CONDITION
Extensive refit completed 2020–2024 with critical systems modernised. The hull is epoxy-coated and the boat has been continuously maintained and improved.

VIEWING / CONTACT
Located in Co. Waterford, Ireland. Serious enquiries welcome—happy to share more photos, details, and the full inventory, and to arrange viewings.

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