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Moody Eclipse 33 deck saloon |
Brief Notes |
Builder |
Moody/Marine Projects (Plymouth)
Ltd. |
The Moody Eclipse
33 is a deck saloon yacht, with well fitted accommodation, finished to Moody's usual high
standards. Although nominally four to 5 berth, she is really designed as a comfortable cruiser for two. |
Length OA |
32' 6" |
Sail Area |
525 sq ft
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Length WL |
28' 0" |
Rig |
Sloop |
Beam |
11' 2" |
Cabins |
3 |
.Draught |
4' 9" fin or 3'8" bilge
keel |
Berths |
4/5 |
Displacement |
12,465 lbs fin keel or 13,000 lbs bilge keel |
Engine type |
Volvo Penta 2003 |
Ballast |
4,154 lbs |
Engine bhp |
28 |
Keel type |
Fin |
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The Moody Eclipse 33 Mk I was designed
for Moodys by Bill Dixon, and introduced in late 1987. Production
continued until April 1994, when the the last of the Mk II
models, was built.
The major difference between the Mk I and Mk II versions is
that whilst the Mk I had a conventional wheel in the deck
saloon steering position, the Mk II used a dual station Autohelm
4000 system, the removal of the console for the second interior
wheel, and its fixed helmsmans seat, freeing up a considerable
amount of cabin space.
A group of deck saloon yachts, including Moody's Eclipses 33 and 38, and Beneteau's Evasions in various sizes, appeared in the 1980s, but the type
appeared to lose popularity after a few years. Manufacturers rediscovered the concept in the 2000s, with a flurry of new models, though mostly much larger boats. For this reason the older Moody deck saloon yachts tend to be sought after, as ecomonical ways to achieve comfort afloat. |
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