Moody 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angus Primrose·1975 – 1979·~162 hulls·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30' · 9.14 m
Displ.
8,100 lbs · 3,674 kg
First year
1975

The Moody 30 represents a pivotal chapter in the history of British production yacht building. Introduced in 1977 and produced until approximately 1981, it was designed by the renowned Angus Primrose and built by Marine Projects in Plymouth. This was a period of significant expansion for the Moody brand, as it transitioned from a bespoke boatyard into a powerhouse of the production cruiser market. The Moody 30 was conceived as a robust, midsized family cruiser that could bridge the gap between the smaller Moody 27/28 series and the immensely successful Moody 33. It was constructed with a heavy GRP layup, characteristic of the era's "overengineered" approach, ensuring a degree of longevity that has made it a staple of the secondhand market for decades. According to the Moody Owners Association, the model was available in both fin and twin (bilge) keel configurations, catering to the varying tidal requirements of coastal cruisers in Northern Europe and the UK.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,390
Ask, not sold · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (85.7%) · Netherlands (14.3%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 30 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 18 listings (85.7%), followed by Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

21 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 17,152181085.7%
Netherlands$ 17,3903114.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 2929.53'$ 20,0363117
Moody 31 Mk I30.75'$ 26,9032816
Moody 3534.5'$ 67,2082311
Moody 30You are here$ 17,3902111
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0082010
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,627209
Moody 3737'$ 67,2081911
Moody 33 S33'$ 24,152114
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,753115
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,78785

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 30 over the past 12 months is $17,390. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 30 sailboats are for sale?+
11 Moody 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 30 has increased by 4.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 30 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (85.7%), Netherlands (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Moody 30?+
Comparable models include Moody 29, Moody 31 Mk I, Moody 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.