Moody 34 vs HR 36
British quality cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Moody 34's build against Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Moody 34 vs Hallberg-Rassy 36 — Heritage offshore vs volume value — advisory helps when survey budget is the tie-breaker. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Moody 34 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.19 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.56 m | 3.55 m |
| L/B | 2.86 | 3.06 |
| LWL | unknown | 9.35 m |
| Draft | unknown | 1.7 m |
| Displacement | unknown | 7,500 kg (light) |
| Ballast | unknown | 3,400 kg |
| Wetted surface | unknown | 31.3 m², calculated |
| Hulls built | unknown | 602 |
| Designer | unknown | Germán Frers |
| Production years | 1983-1986 | 1989-2003 |
| Overview | The Moody 34 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Angus Dickinson for Moody and built from 1983 to 1989, roughly 150–200 hulls left the yard — a British centre-cockpit cruiser with strong Moody Owners Association support. | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. |
| Typical issues | Q: What bilge keel maintenance issues appear on Moody 34? A: Twin bilge keels need fairing inspection after grounding; budget 15,000–40,000 kr if delamination appears. Q: What chainplate leak issues appear on Moody 34? A: Deck-hung chainplates on 1980s Moodys often show internal staining; moisture mapping before purchase. | Q: Is the HR 36 name in the ad headline enough? A: No. Look at how the stern is built in the photos and whether a hull number is listed; do not trust a length figure alone. Length in the headline is marketing shorthand, not a series proof. Q: Does osmosis risk remain? A: Osmosis is moisture that lifts blisters under the outer plastic skin. |