Moody 43 Eclipse Buyer's Guide
The Moody 43 Eclipse is a Bill Dixon-designed deck-saloon cruiser built by Marine Projects in the UK between late 1989 and 1991, with only 38 hulls completed. On the brokerage market she appears as a three-cabin coastal voyager rather than a bluewater passagemaker, and buyers should weigh her shoal-draft keel options and deck-saloon layout against the limited production run when comparing against higher-volume contemporaries.
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. The standard plan puts a centerline double forward in a stateroom with en-suite heads, a port guest cabin with two singles and access to the main heads, and an aft cabin with twin singles that convert to a double. The elevated deck saloon carries the interior helm to starboard with a chart table built into the console, and the U-shaped galley forward to starboard. A buyer should confirm whether the specific hull is the fin-keel (6.7 ft) or wing-keel (5.4 ft) version, as the wing keel trades some maneuverability for less leeway in shoal water.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used Eclipse 43s commonly carry serious cruising kit. Power and energy systems frequently include a watermaker, solar, inverter, and electric winches, meaning a buyer can expect independent anchoring without generator reliance on many boats. For sail handling and shelter, bimini and dinghy davits are commonly fitted, supporting a short-handed setup that suits the boat's furling Solent rig. Navigation is commonly covered by radar, AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter, while comfort items such as a freezer, hot water, teak decks, and a life raft appear as standard cruising equipment rather than upgrades.
What to Inspect
Inspection should follow normal practice for a 1990-era solid-GRP Moody with a Perkins M80T. Verify the keel type and attachment, check the teak decks for osmotic or fastener issues if fitted, and confirm the dual helm linkages and interior chart-table console are intact. Standard age-related survey of the furling rig and pressurised water systems is advised.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Eclipse 43 are Greece, Australia, and the United Kingdom. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm keel option and draft, verify teak deck condition if present, test the interior helm and electric winches, and budget for generic systems refresh rather than model-specific defects.
- Confirm fin vs wing keel and measured draft
- Inspect teak decks and hull-to-deck joint
- Exercise both helm stations and furling gear
- Survey the Perkins M80T engine and pressurised water lines
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Moody 43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $145,667 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $145,667 | 0.0% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $163,162 | +12.0% |
| May 26 | 1 | $163,541 | +0.2% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $163,162 | -0.2% |
Where they're listed
Moody 43 Eclipse listings appear across 3 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Australia and Greece.
Country view
4 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $163,162 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Australia | $163,541 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Greece | $145,667 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS | 42.13' | $ 129,900 | 69 | 9 |
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| Slocum 43 | 42.5' | $ 105,000 | 27 | 2 |
| Nauticat 43 | 42.67' | $ 145,000 | 23 | 2 |
| Contest Yachts 43 | 42.65' | $ 186,454 | 13 | 5 |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $ 62,047 | 12 | 1 |
| Moody 43 EclipseYou are here | — | $ 163,162 | 4 | 1 |