Remarks :
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.

Accommodation :
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.
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.

Inventory :
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

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.

Mechanical :
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: Approx. 10 years old – In mast – condition