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MOODY 36CC

A development of Bill Dixon’s earlier 35, the Moody 36CC was primarily intended as a family coastal cruiser, though she had a level of performance not yet seen in Moody’s CC range. Giving the 36 a slimmer hull and longer waterline resulted in a noticeably faster, yet more sea-kindly yacht.

Built to a high standard with Lloyd’s certification, a total of 118 were constructed at Marine Projects in Plymouth between 1996-2000. She has a near plumb stem, retroussé stern and attractive sheer, accentuated by a teak-capped bulwark giving her a

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