Moody 336 vs Bavaria 36 Cruiser
Deck-saloon comfort versus volume layout: Moody 336's protected helm against Bavaria 36's cruising value and Baltic availability. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Deck-saloon comfort vs volume value — advisory focuses on rigging invoices and deck moisture on Baltic listings. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Moody 336 | Bavaria 36 Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.19 m | 11.4 m |
| Beam | 3.53 m | 3.6 m |
| Production years | 1988–1996 | 2002–2004 |
| Overview | You step into the aft cabin of a 10-metre Moody 336 and glance back at the door, half sure you walked into the wrong boat. How did a wide athwartships berth and a proper settee fit here when the deck outside still reads as a 33-footer? | You stand on the pier with a tape measure at the stern of a Bavaria 36, and the numbers do not match. The listing says "36", but the tape along the topsides reads about 11.40 m - almost 37.5 feet. |
| Typical issues | Q: Why do some listings show a 1987 start date? A: The official production window for the Moody 336 is 1988–1996 (starting December 1988). A 1987 date in a listing is usually a catalogue error copied between databases. | Q: Why is the bare name «Bavaria 36» not enough for a shortlist? A: The used market holds an early 1998–2000 boat (later sold as 37), the J&J 2002–2004 form, and a later Cruiser. Read year and designer on the plate. Q: Where does the ~10.96 m length come from? A: It is often length on deck (LOD). |