Moody
Moody 376
The Moody 376 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Bill Dixon for Moody and built from 1990 to 1998, roughly 250–310 hulls left the yard — a British centre-cockpit offshore cruiser with sugar-scoop transom and two-cabin privacy that cross-shops Moody 346, Westerly Storm 33, and early Hallberg-Rassy 34 listings. With 11.45 m LOA, 3.66 m beam, and about 5,954 kg displacement, the model suits couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Moody 376 extended Dixon's midsize centre-cockpit line beyond the 346 — same protected helm philosophy with more saloon volume, a proper navigation station, and aft-cabin headroom that reads as a "great cabin" layout under 38 feet. Production depth keeps Moody Owners Association knowledge and UK brokerage liquidity healthy; Nordic buyers often import ex-UK hulls already equipped for North Sea passages. Survey focus mirrors Moody family themes from the late 1980s and 1990s: standing-rigging calendar age, chainplate bedding, companionway drainage, and documented Volvo or Thornycroft diesel service. Pricing reflects passage equipment — heating, ground tackle, dodger quality — more than cosmetic teak refresh alone. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, drivetrain service, and keel-bolt surveys — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Expect 75,000–185,000 kr annual baseline in Swedish marinas with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Moody 376 listings because these hulls trade steadily on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Moody 376 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Moody 376, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Production
- 1990–1998
- LOA
- 11.45 m
- Beam
- 3.66 m
- Model
- Moody 376
Technical data
- Length overall (LOA)
- 11.45 m
- Beam
- 3.66 m
- Production years
- 1990–1998
Typical problems
- What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Moody 376?
- Unknown rigging calendar age is common on UK coastal boats; treat as 30,000–55,000 kr Capex when invoices are missing.
- What chainplate leak issues appear on Moody 376?
- Deck-hung chainplates on 1990s Moodys often show internal staining; moisture mapping before purchase.
- What companionway drainage issues appear on Moody 376?
- Centre-cockpit drainage paths clog; standing water accelerates core issues near the aft cabin passage.
- What Volvo diesel service issues appear on Moody 376?
- MD-era and successor installs need impeller and exhaust elbow documentation; cooling neglect is expensive.
- What bilge-keel fairing wear issues appear on Moody 376?
- Twin bilge-keel variants show stub wear after drying moorings; budget 15,000–35,000 kr if delamination appears.
Design History
Moody introduced the 376 in the late 1980s as Bill Dixon refined the Moody 37 hull with an integrated sugar-scoop transom and improved interior ergonomics. Marine Projects in Plymouth built the model through the early 1990s for owner-couples who wanted centre-cockpit shelter and two-cabin privacy without stepping to a 40-footer berth band. Production ran from 1990 to 1998; Moody Owners Association and brokerage archives cite approximately 250–310 completed hulls.
The Moody 376 became a benchmark for midsize British offshore cruisers — robust GRP, skeg-hung rudder, and layouts that work for North Sea passages when equipped properly. It paved the way for later Moody 425 and 44 shapes that scaled the same Dixon design language.
Mid-production changes were mostly interior trim, engine options, and deck hardware rather than fundamental hull revisions. That means survey condition, winter storage history, and rigging invoices usually matter more than the model year printed on the brochure. When you evaluate a Moody 376 on Blocket, treat the maintenance story as part of the specification — not a footnote after the asking price.
Annual Ownership Costs
| Cost item | Low (SEK) | High (SEK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina berth | 24,000 | 50,000 | 11.45 m class, Stockholm/Gothenburg |
| Insurance | 8,000 | 22,000 | Agreed value and cruising area |
| Haul-out + winter | 12,000 | 28,000 | Yard package varies by region |
| Antifouling + hull care | 6,000 | 16,000 | Materials and labour |
| Engine / drivetrain | 5,000 | 18,000 | Volvo/Thornycroft service intervals |
| Rigging reserve | 7,000 | 22,000 | Standing rigging age |
| Deck / structural reserve | 6,000 | 22,000 | Bedding, moisture follow-up |
| Total annual | 75,000 | 185,000 | Excludes major refit years |
Annual ownership for Moody 376 reflects an 11.4 m British centre-cockpit cruiser with moderate production volume. Berth, storage, and insurance dominate fixed costs in Sweden. The largest variables are rigging replacement timing, companionway drainage integrity, and any survey-led deck or drivetrain work triggered after purchase. Keep a separate technical reserve so routine season costs stay stable — especially on Blocket boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
Pre-Purchase Survey Checklist
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist: Moody 376
Hull, Keel and Underwater Body
- Moisture-map the underwater hull; document osmosis or barrier-coat history on Moody 376 GRP of this era.
- Inspect keel-to-hull joint, keel bolts (if external iron), and backing structure for movement or recurring fairing cracks.
- Check rudder bearings and steering linkage under load during sea trial.
Deck and Hardware
- Test bedding at stanchions, tracks, and winches; open nearby interior access if damp stains appear.
- Inspect hatches and portlights for seal compression and core moisture at corners.
- Verify chainplate areas internally for rust staining or soft laminate.
Rig and Sail Systems
- Confirm standing rigging age with invoices; treat unknown age as near-term replacement on club-used hulls.
- Inspect mast step, spreaders, and terminals for corrosion or fatigue marks.
- Operate furling and reefing systems under realistic load.
Machinery and Systems
- Review engine and drivetrain service including cooling, exhaust elbow, and mounts.
- Audit batteries, charging, and owner-added electrical work for safe fusing.
- Check tanks, bilges, and hoses for age-related seepage.