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.
Comparison table
| Category | Moody 34 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.36 m | 10.75 m |
| Beam | 3.35 m | 3.45 m |
| Production years | 1983–1989 | 1982–1997 |
| 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. With 10.36 m L… | The HR 36 is one of Northern Europe's most traded centre-cockpit cruisers. Designed by Germán Frers for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1982 to 1997, roughly 800+ hulls left the yard — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. Wit… |
| 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: What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Moody 34? A: Unknown cale… | 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. Q: How serious are chainplate problems on HR 36? A: Deck core moisture around… |