Moody 422 comments

[kentheighton]

Any comments on the Moody 422 1989 vintage yacht would be helpfull. I'm considering the purchase of one for long distance cruising.

Kent

[tdw]

Originally Posted by kentheighton

Any comments on the Moody 422 1989 vintage yacht would be helpfull. I'm considering the purchase of one for long distance cruising.

Kent

I've always liked the Bill Dixon designed Moodys. We considered a 47' in the same range as the 422 and 425 . Fabulous boat but way too big for the two of us I'm afraid.

Moody have always had a great reputation although in later years before the buy out, their quality control , particularly regarding interior fitout was a bit suspect given their price.

My favourite of that series was the 425 which was a bit later than the 422. Very similar boat except for the extra couple of feet. Suffer from the usual shortcomings of centre cockpit boats and could do with a bit more water capacity. Not sure about the 422s but most 425s have in mast furling which I personally don't like.

[capnorv]

If thats the one in Seattle, I'd look at it hard if I were you...just saying...

[kentheighton]

Do tell if you know anything about the boat. I am considering it.

[capnorv]

Private we go

[bamse]

I'm going to be seeing the Moody 422 in Seattle next week. Anything about Moody's in general I should check out I'd like to know. Also if there is anything about this particular boat I should check out with the broker or my mechanic I'd also appreciate. You can send a pm to me if you like.

thanks,

Don

[kentheighton]

She needs a new transmission. Rudder has water in it. Maxprop needs to be rebuilt. There are a couple of soft spots in the deck.

[bamse]

Thanks for the head's up. I hate soft spots in the deck. They can be a real bear to fix.

[bob422]

Originally Posted by tdw

I've always liked the Bill Dixon designed Moodys. We considered a 47' in the same range as the 422 and 425 . Fabulous boat but way too big for the two of us I'm afraid.

Moody have always had a great reputation although in later years before the buy out, their quality control , particularly regarding interior fitout was a bit suspect given their price.

My favourite of that series was the 425 which was a bit later than the 422. Very similar boat except for the extra couple of feet. Suffer from the usual shortcomings of centre cockpit boats and could do with a bit more water capacity. Not sure about the 422s but most 425s have in mast furling which I personally don't like.

Hi Kent. I've owned a Moody 422 for 10 years (which is for sale). I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about 422's. I would like to point out that there is no basically no difference in the length between a 422 and a 425, the changes are primarily in the cabin. I'm not trying to sell you my boat, since it's located in Malaysia. My 422 has in-mast furling...you might give this feature a second thought unless you're a racer. Take care,Bob

[tdw]

Originally Posted by bob422

Hi Kent. I've owned a Moody 422 for 10 years (which is for sale). I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about 422's. I would like to point out that there is no basically no difference in the length between a 422 and a 425, the changes are primarily in the cabin. I'm not trying to sell you my boat, since it's located in Malaysia. My 422 has in-mast furling...you might give this feature a second thought unless you're a racer. Take care,Bob

You are dead right about the size. Complete error on my part. the 422/425 nomenclature was purely a model distinction as MkI/MkII. In fact as you say the changed were predominantly interior. Basic hull was identical I think.