Engine
-
Total Power
-
Engine Hours
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Class
Sail Cruiser
Length
10.77m
Year
1997
Model
36CC
Capacity
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Description
MOODY 36CC (1997)
A fine example of the popular Moody 36 Centre Cockpit, Capricciosa combines solid British build quality with practical bluewater cruising features. Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Moody in Plymouth, she offers excellent accommodation, safe sailing characteristics, and a bilge keel that makes her ideal for exploring tidal waters and drying moorings.
With a spacious two-cabin layout, generous headroom, in-mast furling and a well-protected cockpit, this yacht is ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard use.
She is well-equipped with solar panels, modern navigation equipment, and a recent insurance survey (2024) available for review.
HIGHLIGHTS LISTED BELOW BUT INCLUDED IN FULL SPECS:
Twin/bilge keel – ideal for shoal cruising
Volvo MD2040 engine with only 1,892 hours
In-mast furling main and furling genoa
Rocna 20kg anchor with 80m chain
3 x 100W solar panels plus Victron charger
Spacious owner’s aft cabin
Cruising chute (as new) and Jeckells genoa (2018)
Recent insurance survey (2024) available
REMARKS
Capricciosa offers the perfect combination of comfortable accommodation and practical cruising ability. Her twin keels allow access to shallower areas and drying harbours, while the centre cockpit design ensures a secure, protected helm. She has been thoughtfully maintained and updated, including solar power, modern batteries, and high-quality sails. With a reliable engine and classic Moody build quality, she’s a capable and appealing choice for coastal or extended cruising.
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CONSTRUCTION
Type: Sail
Builder: Moody
Model: 36CC
Year Built: 1997
Designer: Bill Dixon
Hull Form: Twin/Bilge Keel
Hull Material: GRP
Deck Material: GRP
Superstructure Material: GRP
Rudder Type: Skeg-hung single rudder
Steering Type: Wheel
Hull Colour: White
Built in: Plymouth
Last Survey: Insurance survey (July 2024)
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 10.77m (35ft 4in)
LWL: 9.24m (30ft 3in)
Beam: 3.73m (12ft 3in)
Draft: 1.19m (3ft 11in)
Air Draft: 15.86m (52ft 1in)
Displacement: 7,087kg
Ballast: 2,650kg
MECHANICAL
Engine: Volvo MD2040 (1996)
HP: 40hp
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Saildrive - new seal 2023
Cooling: Fresh water & sea water
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 1L/hr
Engine Hours: 1,892
Propeller: 3-blade (new 2019)
Rope Cutter: Ambassador stripper
Last Engine Service: 2024
PERFORMANCE
Cruising Speed: 5–6 knots
Maximum Speed: 7 knots
TANKAGE
Fuel: 227L (1 tank)
Water: 340L (2 tanks)
Holding Tank: 42L (1 tank)
Pump Out
ELECTRICAL
Domestic Batteries: 3 x 12V Elix 105Ah (2 years old)
Engine Starter Battery: 1 x 12V 95Ah (4 years old)
Inverter: 1000–2000W
Battery Charger: Victron Blue Start
Charging System: Alternator & solar
Solar Panels: 3 x 100W & MPPT solar charge controller
Victron electric charger
Generator: Honda 1000W
Shore Power: 220/240V
Ultrasound Anti-fouling driver fitted inside the hull
Shore Power & Cable
RIGGING
Rig Type: Sloop
Spars Make: Selden
Spars Material: Aluminium
Standing Rigging: 7 years old
Running Rigging: 7 years old
Reefing: In-mast furling
Headsail Furling: Furlex
Stack-pack / Lazy Jacks: Furling main
Spinnaker Pole
Lines Led Aft to Cockpit
SAILS
Mainsail: – In mast - good condition
Genoa: Jeckells (6 years old) – Excellent condition
Cruising Chute: Age unknown – As new
NAVIGATION
Chart Plotter: Garmin
GPS: Raymarine RL700
Radar: Raytheon
AIS: Digital Yacht
Autopilot: Autohelm ST500+
VHF: Standard Horizon + 2 x handheld radios
Wind Instruments: Autohelm
Wind Indicator at Masthead
Echo Sounder: Autohelm
Log/Speed: Autohelm
Compass: Plastimo
Clock & Barometer:
Navtex:
DECK
Deck Material: GRP
Anchors: Rocna 20kg
Anchor Chain: 80m x 8mm
Anchor Windlass: Lewmar 12V
Winches: 4
Cockpit Lockers:
Cockpit Shower:
Cockpit Table: Teak folding
Pushpit / Pulpit:
Boarding Ladder
SAFETY
Life Raft: Seago Cruiser - new 2020
Lifebuoys: One
Danbuoy: one
Floating Light
Fire Extinguishers: 3 x 2kg & 2 x 1kg
Fire Blanket
Flares: new - 2023
Bilge Pumps: Manual x 2 & 1 x electric
Radar Reflector
Gas Detector & Carbon Monoxide detector
Foghorn
ACCOMMODATION
Number of Cabins: 2
Number of Berths: 2 double & 3 single
Saloon Table: Wooden - converts to a large bed
Chart Table: Wooden
Flooring: Wooden
Upholstery: New - blue/gray fabric
Curtains
Hanging Lockers
Wet Locker
Number of Heads: 1 x jabsco manual
Shower: x 2
Galley: Double sink, hob, oven, grill, cool box, fridge
Water System: pressurised
Hot Water: Immersion/calorifier
LAYOUT
Traditional centre cockpit layout with spacious aft owner’s cabin, forward guest cabin, saloon with U-shaped seating and dining table, L-shaped galley to port, and navigation station to starboard.
DOMESTIC
Fully equipped galley includes gas hob, oven, grill, cool box, and refrigerator. Pressurised hot and cold water system with calorifier. Comfortable saloon and ample stowage throughout make this a practical and welcoming interior for extended cruising.
CANVAS
Sprayhood
Cockpit Cover: Full cockpit enclosure
Bimini & side sun shades
Cockpit Cushions: Fitted blue canvas
TENDER
Dinghy: Zodiac Cadet 270 new 2020 plus chaps
Outboard: Mariner 3.5 - 5yrs old - very little use
MISCELLANEOUS
Fenders & Warps
Magma BBQ
2 x 50 shore lines with webbing for rocks
EXTRA DETAILS
Ambassador rope cutter fitted
Solar and shore power integration
Cruising chute in excellent condition
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht:
Builder’s Certificate
VAT Proof
Bill of Sale
RCD Declaration
Insurance survey (2024)
KNOWN DEFECTS
NONE
HISTORY
Capricciosa has been owned and cruised in UK waters, benefitting from careful ownership and steady maintenance. Her bilge keel and reliable systems make her particularly well-suited to coastal cruising and longer voyages alike. The 2024 insurance survey supports her continued seaworthiness, and her layout offers all the comforts needed for extended use.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall:10.77m
Min Draft:1.19m
Beam:3.73m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:
Fuel Tank:
Holding Tank: