Moody 33 S Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Moody 33 S means looking at Angus Primrose's aft-cockpit take on the Moody 33, built in the UK by Marine Projects Ltd and also badged as the Moody 33 Mk2. These are British GRP cruisers with an encapsulated lead keel and a partially balanced rudder, respected for sturdy build and a practical layout. On the brokerage market they reward a buyer who values sea-kindly behaviour and a roomy traditional interior over outright speed.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are more common on the used market, but both two- and three-cabin versions appear, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard 33 S usually hosts two cabins with a v-shaped double berth forward and a more spacious aft sleeping area, accommodating up to six with a single head and a well-sized galley. A chart table sits in the saloon, and the woodwork-heavy interior reads as traditional marine styling. Buyers should confirm which layout a specific hull carries, as the three-cabin owner version changes the aft accommodation balance.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Heating, autopilot, and chartplotter are commonly fitted and should be expected on most boats. Solar panels and AIS are often seen, as are life rafts, which matter for offshore-minded buyers. Less commonly, a buyer may find an inverter, wind generator, bow thruster, hot water, bimini, dodger, or radar as owner upgrades. For a cruising purchase, the power-and-energy cluster (heating, solar, inverter, wind generator) affects independence at anchor, while navigation kit (chartplotter, AIS, autopilot, radar) shapes passage-making workload.
What to Inspect
The encapsulated lead keel and solid fibreglass hull are straightforward to survey, and the partially balanced rudder should be checked for play at the stock. No recurring faults accompany this model in the available material.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets for the Moody 33 S are the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm two- versus three-cabin layout and ex-charter history; verify heating, autopilot, and chartplotter are present and working; check solar or AIS if offshore use is planned; survey the encapsulated keel and rudder stock; and weigh the traditional interior against newer alternatives.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Moody 33 S. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 4 | $23,622 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $16,450 | -30.4% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $25,026 | +52.1% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $27,250 | +8.9% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $23,622 | -13.3% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $19,674 | -16.7% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $44,744 | +127.4% |
| Oct 26 | 1 | $23,682 | -47.1% |
Where they're listed
Moody 33 S listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 7 (77.8%), followed by Netherlands.
Country view
9 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $23,622 | 7 | 3 | 77.8% |
| Netherlands | $26,138 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
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| Moody 33 SYou are here | — | $ 23,682 | 9 | 3 |