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 |
| 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 — a British centre-cockpit cruiser with strong Moody Owners Association support. | The HR 36 is one of Northern Europe's most traded centre-cockpit cruisers. Designed by Germán Frers for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1989 to 2003 — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. |
| 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: Does the HR 36 suffer from osmosis? A: Yes — pre-1990 hulls built with non-osmosis-resistant polyester resin develop subsurface blistering in the boot stripe. Survey moisture readings above 15% (Tramex) on dry hulls warrant full treatment; typical cost at Nordic yards in 2024–2025 was €4,000–9,000 for hulls 10–11 m. |