Moody 336 vs SWY 340
Compact Nordic cruisers with deck-saloon appeal: Moody 336's protected helm layout versus Sweden Yachts SWY 340's sportier lines and Baltic racing pedigree. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Compact Nordic cruisers — advisory compares deck-saloon comfort against performance heritage on Baltic listings. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Moody 336 | SWY 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.19 m | 10.36 m |
| Beam | 3.53 m | 3.51 m |
| Production years | 1988–1996 | 1986–1995 |
| 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 are standing on the deck of a Sweden Yachts 340, holding a printout from a modern online listing stamped "Year of manufacture: 2012." Your eyes move between the flawless gelcoat and the 1986 drawings, and you cannot find a real difference. |
| 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 do some databases list a 2012 build year for the Sweden Yachts 340? A: Listings and aggregator cards often show 2005–2012 with 10.31 × 3.2 m. On the plate the model was built 1986–1995 on a 10.36 × 3.51 m hull. Check the builder's plate and hull number. Q: How does the Sweden Yachts 340 differ from a Hallberg-Rassy 340? A: Different eras and different projects. |