Moody 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angus Primrose·1975 – 1978·~82 hulls·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
38.58' · 11.76 m
Displ.
18,078 lbs · 8,200 kg
First year
1975

The Moody 39, introduced in the early 1990s, represents a refined era of Bill Dixon’s design influence on the British shipyard. Conceived as a highvolume aftcockpit alternative to the centercockpit Moody 40, the 39 was built during a period when A.H. Moody & Sons was perfecting the "modern classic" cruiser—a yacht capable of crossing oceans while providing the creature comforts of a Mediterranean coastal hopper. The model is characterized by its robust GRP construction, a moderatetoheavy displacement, and a hull form that prioritizes stability and predictable motion over outright racing speed. According to the Moody Owners Association, the Moody 39 shares the same hull as the Moody 40, demonstrating the builder’s strategy of offering diverse deck layouts on a singular, proven underwater profile.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 53,792
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (72.7%) · Greece (18.2%) · Spain (9.1%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 39 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 8 listings (72.7%), followed by Greece and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

11 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 56,8568372.7%
Greece$ 37,7022118.2%
Spain$ 40,327119.1%

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 3534.5'$ 67,2572311
Moody 3030'$ 17,3942111
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0232010
Moody 3737'$ 67,2571911
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 39You are here$ 53,792115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Moody 41941.75'$ 63,99294
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,79385
Oyster Yachts 3940.68'$ 52,35774

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 39 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 39 over the past 12 months is $53,792. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 39 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Moody 39 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 39 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 39 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 39 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 39 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (72.7%), Greece (18.2%), Spain (9.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Moody 39?+
Comparable models include Moody 35, Moody 30, Moody 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.