Are nauticat good boats?

‘Nauticat 33s have distinctive ‘little ship’ good looks and are substantially over-built, providing a sense of security. She’s also very comfortable under sail and at anchor.

Who Built Moody yachts?

The concept and design of Moody 33 centre cockpit fin keel model was completed by Angus Primrose in 1972 and tooling was completed in November of that year. This was first production yacht developed jointly between A.H. Moody & Son Ltd, Southampton and Princess Yachts International (Formerly Marine Projects).

Where are Moody yachts built?

Greifswald, Germany
Moody Yachts – Since 1827 For seventy years many iconic Moody designs were built on the UK’s south coast. In 2006 the owners of Moody Yachts ceased building and in 2007 the Hanse Yachts Group picked up the baton and continued the Moody name from their factory in Greifswald, Germany.

Are Moody good boats?

They are decent coastal cruisers, but would be very far down on my list as a blue water cruiser. Whether considered from from a hull form/motion comfort, stability/sail carrying ability, build quality, structural design, or pretty much any other standpoint, they are pretty mediocre boats.

Is the nauticat a blue water boat?

The Nauticat Finland site will give you info on the currently produced models – which, aside from the Traditional Motorsailers, are designed as higher performance, bluewater cruising sailboats.

Where are nauticat boats made?

Finland
Nauticats are built by Nauticat Yachts Oy in Finland. The yard is situated 40 kilometres from the city of Turku in Southwest Finland. The company has been building yachts over 45 years and today both administration and production facilities are concentrated to Riihikoski.

What is the difference between the Moody 31 and Mk II?

Both fin and bilge keel versions were built, and wheel steering was an option. Designed by Bill Dixon, the Mk I Moody 31 was built from late 1983 to the end of 1985, at which time it was superseded by the Mk II, which was very similar, the main difference, apart from some minor alterations to the interior, being the addition of a sugar scoop stern.

When was the Moody 31 MKI built?

The Moody 31 MkI is a 30’8” (9.37m) cruising sailboat designed by Dixon Yacht Design (United Kingdom) and Angus Primrose (United Kingdom). She was built between 1983 and 1985 by Moody (United Kingdom).

What’s wrong with my Moody 31?

These Mk I and II Moody 31s have a babystay taken down to the deck just aft of the forehatch. This both interferes slightly with foredeck space and causes a common problem of deck moulding distortion and minor gelcoat stress cracking there.

Which is the best Moody to buy?

One of the most popular of the smaller Moodys, the 31 has excellent accommodation including a good-sized aft double cabin. Both fin and bilge keel versions were built, and wheel steering was an option.