Moody 33 Eclipse Buyer's Guide
The Moody 33 Eclipse remains a familiar name for cruisers browsing the brokerage listings, valued for its sheltered cockpit and bright deckhouse. Built as a monohull with fin or twin keel options, it offers a practical package for coastal and offshore use. This buyer's guide looks at the used market specifically, helping shoppers set expectations on layouts, equipment, and the key areas that deserve a close look during survey.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available. Ex-charter examples are common, so buyers should clarify a boat's history when possible. The raised saloon configuration is a defining trait of the design, providing good visibility and a social space below.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted on used Moody 33 Eclipse boats are heating, furling main, chartplotter, AIS, autopilot, radar, bow thruster, hot water, and life raft. Inverter and spinnaker are often seen additions. Solar panels, wind generators, electric winches, bimini, dodger, teak decks, and short-handed setup appear as sometimes-or-owner-upgrade items, reflecting individual owner priorities rather than standard fit.
What to Inspect
The galvanised steel keel bolts rust and require regular monitoring, so a close look at their condition is essential during any survey.
A laminated wooden block at the mast base can rot from moisture penetration, potentially losing strength, making that area a key check for damp or rot.
Other points to look out for are the railing supports tend to leak and should be examined for signs of leaking.
At the helm, one reviewer found both wheels to have a light but stiff feel due to extra linkages, a characteristic worth noting on a trial sail.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Moody 33 Eclipse boats are typically found in the brokerage markets of United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey.
Checklist:
- Confirm whether the example is an owner three-cabin layout or another configuration.
- Expect commonly fitted heating, furling main, and navigation electronics as baseline.
- Prioritize survey attention on keel bolts, mast base, and deck leaks.
- Consider ex-charter history given its common presence on the market.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Moody 33 Eclipse. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 5 | $ 66,785 | — |
| Apr 26 | 7 | $ 56,932 | -14.8% |
| May 26 | 11 | $ 63,385 | +11.3% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $ 66,725 | +5.3% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $ 73,443 | +10.1% |
Where they're listed
Moody 33 Eclipse listings appear across 5 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 21 (77.8%), followed by Germany and Spain.
Country view
27 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $ 63,385 | 21 | 14 | 77.8% |
| Germany | $ 64,903 | 3 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Spain | $ 51,239 | 1 | 0 | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $ 101,909 | 1 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $ 79,705 | 1 | 0 | 3.7% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody 31 Mk I | 30.75' | $ 26,710 | 30 | 6 |
| Moody 33 EclipseYou are here | — | $ 63,385 | 27 | 16 |
| Moody 35 | 34.5' | $ 64,120 | 24 | 2 |
| Moody 30 | 30' | $ 17,528 | 24 | 6 |
| Moody 336 | 33.42' | $ 53,367 | 24 | 1 |
| Moody 34 | 33.42' | $ 42,680 | 21 | 3 |
| Moody 37 | 37' | $ 66,725 | 19 | 3 |
| Moody 33 Mk I | 33' | $ 20,496 | 13 | 4 |
| Moody 39 | 38.58' | $ 53,367 | 12 | 4 |