1997 Moody 36CC Sailing Yacht – Ready to Sail in Greece

The 1997 Moody 36CC is a trusted cruising sailing yacht now available for sale in Athens, Greece. With a length of 35.0ft, this vessel comfortably accommodates 5 guests across 2 cabins, including a spacious owner cabin in the aft, making it ideal for family vacations or small-group charters in the Ionian and Aegean Seas.

This Moody 36CC features new sails (just 2 years old), ensuring you can hop on and sail away without immediate upgrades. The boat is VAT paid at a clear price of €85,000, offering transparency and value for buyers seeking a solid, go-anywhere cruiser.

Moody 36CC – Capricciosa 1997 | €79,995 VAT Paid | Lefkada, Greece Capricciosa is a Moody 36 Centre Cockpit designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody in Plymouth. She offers solid British build quality, a practical twin/bilge keel layout, comfortable accommodation, in-mast furling, good cruising equipment, solar power, modern navigation equipment and a recent insurance survey from July 2024. DESCRIPTION The Moody 36CC is a proven and highly regarded centre cockpit cruising yacht, well suited to coastal cruising, extended passages and liveaboard use. Capricciosa benefits from a spacious two-cabin layout, generous headroom, a secure centre cockpit and the advantage of twin/bilge keels, making her ideal for shoal-draft cruising, drying harbours and tidal waters. She is equipped with a Volvo MD2040 40hp diesel engine, in-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa, cruising chute, solar panels, Victron charging equipment, Garmin chartplotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, full cockpit enclosure, tender and outboard. A recent insurance survey from July 2024 is available. KEY FEATURES Twin/Bilge keel – ideal for shoal cruising Volvo MD2040 engine with approximately 1,892 hours In-mast furling mainsail Furling genoa Rocna 20kg anchor with 80m chain 3 x 100W solar panels plus MPPT solar charge controller Victron charger Spacious owner’s aft cabin Cruising chute – as new Jeckells genoa – 6 years old / excellent condition Recent insurance survey – July 2024 Saildrive seal replaced 2023 3-blade propeller new 2019 Ambassador rope cutter fitted Full cockpit enclosure Zodiac Cadet 270 dinghy new 2020 Mariner 3.5hp outboard SUMMARY Manufacturer: Moody Model: 36CC Boat Name: Capricciosa Year: 1997 Designer: Bill Dixon Builder: Moody Built in: Plymouth Type: Sail Location: Lefkada, Greece Price: €79,995 VAT Paid ID No.: 22F9800519 VAT Status: VAT Paid Last Survey: Insurance survey July 2024 Known Defects: None CONSTRUCTION Hull Material: GRP Deck Material: GRP Superstructure Material: GRP Hull Form: Twin/Bilge Keel Keel: Twin Keel / Bilge Keel Rudder Type: Skeg-hung single rudder Steering Type: Wheel Hull Colour: White DIMENSIONS LOA: 10.77m / 35ft 4in LWL: 9.24m / 30ft 3in Beam: 3.73m / 12ft 3in Draft: 1.19m / 3ft 11in Air Draft: 15.86m / 52ft 1in Displacement: 7,087kg Ballast: 2,650kg ACCOMMODATION Number of Cabins: 2 Number of Berths: 2 double & 3 single Heads: 1 x Jabsco manual Showers: 2 Saloon Table: Wooden – converts to a large bed Chart Table: Wooden Flooring: Wooden Upholstery: New blue/grey fabric Curtains Hanging Lockers Wet Locker LAYOUT Traditional centre cockpit layout Spacious aft owner’s cabin Forward guest cabin Saloon with U-shaped seating Dining table converts to a large bed L-shaped galley to port Navigation station to starboard DOMESTIC / GALLEY Double sink Gas hob Oven Grill Fridge Pressurised water system Hot water via immersion/calorifier Ample stowage throughout MECHANICAL Engine Make: Volvo MD2040 Horsepower: 40hp Fuel Type: Diesel Drive Type: Saildrive Saildrive Seal: New 2023 Cooling: Fresh water & sea water Fuel Consumption: Approx. 1L/hr Engine Hours: Approximately 1,892 Propeller: 3-blade – new 2019 Rope Cutter: Ambassador stripper Last Engine Service: 2024 PERFORMANCE Cruising Speed: 5–6 knots Maximum Speed: 7 knots TANKAGE Fuel: 227L – 1 tank Water: 340L – 2 tanks Holding Tank: 42L – 1 tank Pump Out ELECTRICAL Domestic Batteries: 3 x 12V Elix 105Ah – 2 years old Engine Starter Battery: 1 x 12V 95Ah – 4 years old Inverter: 1000–2000W Battery Charger: Victron Blue Smart Charging System: Alternator & solar Solar Panels: 3 x 100W MPPT solar charge controller Victron electric charger Generator: Honda 1000W Shore Power: 220/240V Shore Power Cable Ultrasound anti-fouling driver fitted inside the hull RIGGING Rig Type: Sloop Spars Make: Selden Spars Material: Aluminium Standing Rigging: 7 years old Running Rigging: 7 years old Reefing: In-mast furling Headsail Furling: Furlex Stack-pack / Lazy Jacks: Furling main Spinnaker Pole Lines Led Aft to Cockpit SAILS Mainsail: Approx. 10 years old – in-mast furling Genoa: Jeckells – 6 years old – excellent condition Cruising Chute: Age unknown – as new NAVIGATION Chart Plotter: Garmin GPS: Raymarine RL700 Radar: Raytheon AIS: Digital Yacht Autopilot: Autohelm ST500+ VHF: Standard Horizon Handheld VHF Radios: 2 Wind Instruments: Autohelm Wind Indicator at Masthead Echo Sounder: Autohelm Log/Speed: Autohelm Compass: Plastimo Clock & Barometer Navtex DECK EQUIPMENT Deck Material: GRP Anchor: Rocna 20kg Anchor Chain: 80m x 8mm Anchor Windlass: Lewmar 12V Winches: 4 Cockpit Lockers Cockpit Shower Cockpit Table: Teak folding Pushpit / Pulpit Boarding Ladder CANVAS Sprayhood Full cockpit enclosure Bimini Side sun shades Cockpit Cushions: Fitted blue canvas SAFETY EQUIPMENT Life Raft: Seago Cruiser – new 2020 Lifebuoy: One Danbuoy: One Floating Light Fire Extinguishers: 3 x 2kg & 2 x 1kg Fire Blanket Flares: New 2023 Bilge Pumps: 2 x manual & 1 x electric Radar Reflector Gas Detector Carbon Monoxide Detector Foghorn TENDER Dinghy: Zodiac Cadet 270 – new 2020 Dinghy Chaps Outboard: Mariner 3.5hp – 5 years old – very little use MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Fenders Ambassador rope cutter fitted HISTORY Capricciosa has been owned and cruised in UK waters, benefitting from careful ownership and steady maintenance. Her bilge keel configuration, practical cruising systems and reliable Volvo engine make her well suited to coastal cruising and longer passages. The July 2024 insurance survey supports her continued use, while her accommodation layout provides the comfort required for extended cruising or liveaboard ownership.

Key Specifications

• Year: 1997
• Length: 35.0ft (10.67m)
• Cabins: 2 (including large aft owner cabin)
• Guests: Up to 5
• Location: Athens, Greece
• Price: €85,000 (VAT paid)
• Sails: 2 years old, ready to use

While exact engine specs for this specific 1997 unit are not listed, similar Moody 36CC models typically feature a reliable Volvo Penta diesel inboard engine (e.g., MD2040, 40 HP), known for durability on long cruises.