Moody 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bill Dixon·1983 – 1986·~165 hulls·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Moody 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.42' · 10.19 m
Displ.
11,200 lbs · 5,080 kg
First year
1983

The Moody 34, introduced in 1983, represents a pivotal moment in British yacht design where the focus shifted toward maximizing internal volume and safety for offshore cruising. Designed by Bill Dixon, this model was the first in a successful lineage of centercockpit cruisers that prioritized the "liveaboard" experience over racing aesthetics. Produced by Marine Projects in Plymouth, the hull was built to a high standard of robustness, featuring a thick GRP layup that has allowed many examples to remain in active service decades later. According to the Moody Owners Association, the 34 was produced until 1986, at which point it was superseded by the Moody 346, a sibling model built on the exact same hull but featuring an integrated sugarscoop swim platform. Together, these two variants solidified the brand's reputation for building midsized vessels that feel significantly larger than their length overall (LOA) suggests.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 43,023
Ask, not sold · 20 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
20 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (65.0%) · Netherlands (20.0%) · France (10.0%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 34 listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 13 listings (65.0%), followed by Netherlands and France.

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

Country breakdown

20 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 40,39513665.0%
Netherlands$ 57,5924320.0%
France$ 43,8772110.0%
United States$ 38,000105.0%

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 34634.5'$ 53,1864515
Moody 31 Mk I30.75'$ 26,9232816
Moody 3534.5'$ 67,2572311
Moody 3030'$ 17,3942111
Moody 34You are here$ 43,0232010
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,633209
Moody 3737'$ 67,2571911
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,792115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,79385

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 34 over the past 12 months is $43,023. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 34 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Moody 34 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 20 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 34 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 34 has increased by 4.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 34 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (65.0%), Netherlands (20.0%), France (10.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Moody 34?+
Comparable models include Moody 346, Moody 31 Mk I, Moody 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.