Moody 425 For Sale | 79 000€ (VAT Paid)

Ready to Start your Bluewater Adventure?

After 5 years significantly upgrading and sailing Blue Dancer around the Mediterranean, It is time for us to pass her on the next owners.

Built in 1990 Blue Dancer is an example of a Moody 425 is a modern classic.

A Bill Dixon design that evolved from the Moody 422, first introduced in 1988. A safe family cruiser it offers spacious accommodation including a huge master cabin in the aft of the yacht, a good size double berth in the bow and twin passage berths between the saloon and aft cabin which can be closed off to form an additional guest cabin if required. At least 6 foot 3 inches of headroom throughout most of the yacht.

Blue Dancer has a snug and safe centre cockpit and a clean functional deck layout. The simple, but robust, double-spreader masthead rig was fitted with in-mast furling as standard from new. The standing rigging is 2021, Shoal draft of 1.4m.

Her hull lay-up is tough, durable solid laminate constructed to Lloyds specifications. The deck hull joint is through bolted, and all the internal bulkheads are glassed in place. The rudder is semi balanced partial skeg.

We have undertaken numerous upgrades. Notably a new Volvo Penta D2-50 in 2021 (With only a couple of hundred hours), replacing the Standing Rigging in 2022 and a full Raymarine Electronics package in 2023!

Blue Dancer is available for inspection by arrangement in Lefkas, Greece in September/October 2025.

A recent Out of Water Survey is available to interested buyers.

Basic Specifications

Model	Moody 425
Year	1989
Dimensions	12.70m long, 4.00m wide, 1.41m draft(Shoal) 13t weight when full
Engine	NEW Volvo Penta D2-50 (300 hours)
Asking price	79000 €

Boat Location	Preveza, Greece.EU VAT paid.
Flag	Australia

The Design

The Capsize Ratio – The moody scores 1.9. Anything 2 or below is considered self-righting and therefore offshore capable.

Sail Area Displacement Ratio – essentially power to weight ratio. The Moody 425 scores
16. 4, which places her in the fast cruiser range.

Displacement Length ratio – 236 which puts her in the moderately heavy displacement range.

Originally conceptualised by Bill Dixon and crafted by Marine Projects in Plymouth, with fitting performed by WH Moody at Swanick, this vessel was meticulously designed as a bluewater yacht, primed for long-distance passage-making. It’s standard configuration features a round bilge, elegantly raked stem, and a molded retroussé stern, embodying classic design principles optimised for performance and comfort.

Constructed from single skin FRP (Fibre-reinforced plastic) laminate, the vessel seamlessly integrates chopped strand mat and woven rovings, all thoroughly hand-laid in the traditional manner using polyester resin. The deck and superstructure, reinforced with end grain balsa wood, enhance structural integrity while ensuring lightweight efficiency.

Inspection

The boat is currently in Lefkas and can be inspected in D Marin Marina. To arrange an inspection please contact us on craigyhall@gmail.com (Flights to Lefkas are frequent from the UK and Europe up until end of October).

Inventory and Upgrades

Sails and Rigging

Furling Genoa, approx. 55 m2, new in March 2013
Working Jib on Cutter stay, 35m2, new in March 2013
Working Jib on Cutter stay, 25 m2
Storm Jib on Cutter stay
Furling Main Sail, Age unknown. Condition very good. Still doesn’t show any sign of being tired.
Gennaker approx.. 120m2, age unknown, very good condition, very lightly used.
Standing rigging replaced in 2022 by Waypoint. (Certificate available).
Running rigging (halyards etc.) 2019 – 2025
New Sprayhood and Bimini 2023

Engine

Volvo D2-50 (300 hours) Installed in 2021.
Fuel tank new 2013, plastic with big inspection hatch, 265l capacity.

Ground Tackle

Windlass Maxwell HRC 10/10 new in 2017, remote control operation and also control panel in the cockpit.
35 kg Mantus Anchor with 75m chain (10mm). New 2022
1 Back up anchor 35 kg Fortress and 10m chain and spliced 18m nylon rope
1 Plough anchor

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine i60 Wind Instrument. New in 2023
Raymarine i50 Speed and Depth Instruments. New in 2023
Raymarine Quantum Q24D Doppler Radar. New in 2023
Raymarine Axiom+ 9 Multi function Display. New in 2023
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot with p70s control head & ACU-400, EV1 Sensor Core and Linear Drive (New in 2023 except drive).
VHF DSC Radio(Lowrance, age unknown)
Compass (Installed in 2014)

Power and Batteries

Victron Centaur 40/12 Charger
3 x Victron Solar Panel 115W in 2023
Victron 100/30 MPPT -2023
2 x 12V/175 Ah AGMs 2022
1 x 12V/90Ah AGM Deep Cycle Batt. BAT412800080 Bow – 2022
2 x Cyrix-ct 120A CYR010120011 – 2016
New engine battery installed in 2024
Wind Generator D-400 (2004) and charger (2004)

Safety

Original sized, stainless steel upper lifelines, 2015
New Lirefraft 2022
EPIRB GPS new in 2022
4 adult lifejackets, 3 of which automatic, plus 3 lifejackets for children if wanted (including 1 automatic 3-6 years)

Dinghy and Outboard

Zodiac Dinghy 2.7m New in 2022
Tohatsu 5 hp, 2007, excellent condition, serviced in 2023

Other

Schenker Smart 30 Watermaker (2008) Needs recommissioning (New membrane included).
Two Aluminium water-tanks holding a total of 450l of fresh water. Linked to the watermaker for top up.
Fridge with Freezer compartment.
Bow thruster, in good working condition.
Cockpit cushions replace in 2022.