Boat details

Mechanical

1x VOLVO PENTA 2002 18hp Inboard Diesel Engine with Folding Prop on Shaft Drive
2026 Serviced
2018 Calorifier (heating water by engine and shorepower)
2016 TEK-TANK fuel tank - 100L
2026 Engine Seacock
2026 VOLVO Shaft Seal

Electrical

Shorepower: VICTRON Battery Charger, Sockets, Water Heater (also by Engine), Power Lead

2x 12v batteries (2023)
Isolator switch
40W Solar panel with VICTRON MPPT Charge Controller (2025)
Victron battery charger

Spars, rigging, sails and other

New Main (with Stackpack) & Furling Genoa sails in 2015
Both Sails Laundered 2026 (Moatt)
Seldon Furlex Furler
2026 Standing rigging
2018
Cruising chute with snuffer
Older spare sails (main, genoa and storm jib
2 x Halyard Winches on Coachroof, Brakes/Jammers

Accommodation

6 berths in two cabins plus saloon
Aft heads to Port with Jabsco Sea-Toilet Basin / Shower (H&C), Wet Locker
Starboard Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2000 2 burner hob, grill & oven, fold up prep area, Sink with Hot & Cold Pressurised Water, Fridge
Starboard Aft Double Cabin, Wardrobe space, access to back of engine/shaft/battery etc
Saloon area with Port & Starboard Seating/Single Berths, central Table with Folding Leaves, Storage
Forward Double V-Berth
Wood Flooring throughout
12V Lighting throughout
Curtains

Inventory

Navigation equipment: RAYMARINE Axiom 7" Plotter (2025) with AIS
GARMIN Echomap 55DV, 2016
AIS Transponder AIT1500 Class B, 2016 (send and receive)
Seafarer 5 Echo sounder Chartplotter
Simrad RD68 VHF/DSC Radio
Clipper Depth & Log above Companionway
Tiller Pilot

Safety equipment: Life raft (needs servicing)
Horseshoe life aid
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Cabin fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Navigation Lights (new Masthead 2025)

Deck equipment: Stack pack
Spray hood
Spray dodgers
Lines & Fenders
Large anchor locker
Anchor with rope & chain
Swim ladder
Small bathing platform
Spacious cockpit
Easy walk around decks
Cockpit locker with 2x gas bottle storage
Wooden tiller
Inflatable dinghy

Lying in

Portland.

For more details, call us on 07975 521 792 or email sales@coveyachts.co.uk

The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, these particulars are not a part of any contract or offer and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through this Brokerage, who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and/or mechanical & electrical.

Moody 28 — £18,000 (VAT paid)

Printer friendly pageA GRP vessel with Fin Keel hull built in 1985

1985


1985 GRP 28ft 6-berth Fin Keel Sailing Cruiser, Volvo 2002 18hp inboard diesel engine with shaft drive.
A modern styled Moody, one of the smallest of the Bill Dixon designs, (This particular yacht was Bill Dixon's personal boat)
The Moody 28 has six berths in three cabins, including a double berth after cabin. She offers modern styling, roomy accommodation for a 28-footer, solid build quality and good, steady handling and performance.

Currently lying in the water @ Portland, she is due to lifted for the winter in early October. Recent works on her include, but are not limited to:

• 2026 New Standing Rigging
• 2026 New Engine Seacock
• 2025 7" RAYMARINE Axiom Plotter with AIS
• 2025 40W Solar Panel with VICTRON MPPT Charge Controller
• 2026 New Keel Bolts
• 2026 Engine Service and Volvo Shaft Seal


Broker's view: "TIKKA has circumnavigated Britain twice and she is well equipped for some serious sailing. It would be difficult to find a better equipped example of this ever-popular cruiser. She is due to be lifted in early October and will be available for viewing out of the water in Portland"

Paperwork: UK VAT & BOSs back to 1990

Length: 27.6ft / 8.4m
Waterline length: 23.3ft / 7.1m
Beam: 10.2ft / 3.1m
Draft: 4.9ft / 1.5m
Weight: 6550Lbs / 2971Kg

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