Moody Eclipse 43 Ocean Ready Deck Saloon with Dual Helm
Currency
Length
42' 2" - 12.86m
Vessel Location
Mooloolaba QLD
Launch Year
1992
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
This 1992 Moody Eclipse 43 deck saloon is as rare as they come. Designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects of England. Only 36 yachts were built between 1988 and 1992 and there are six in Australia. With its striking design and exceptional craftsmanship, this vessel stands out as a testament to yacht building. The Moody Eclipse 43 offers a blend of comfort, performance, and luxury. With three cabins, two bathrooms, and a generously sized galley. The deck saloon bathes in natural light, providing panoramic views, while the cockpit invites relaxation and effortless socializing.
Designed for optimal handling and speed, the yacht boasts twin steering positions and delivers impressive cruising performance, both under sail and power. It comes fully equipped with premium features, including an inner forestay and running backstays for the storm jib and a custom-built stainless steel framework supporting the bimini and davits for the dinghy as well as providing raised "princess" seats.
This yacht has had a continuous maintenance program (all documented) plus extensive recent upgrades including B&G electronics, a 3KVA inverter, new batteries, a Seawater Pro water maker (80 litres per hour), a new 12volt BT 80 refrigeration compressor with digital controls serving a eutectic fridge and freezer and much more.
Easily handled by a couple but also able to be sailed solo, this yacht represents a great opportunity for those seeking a proven blue-water cruising vessel, with a shoal draft keel and a balanced rudder with a full length leading edge support. It is suitable for both coastal as well as blue water sailing with all the comforts of modern living at sea.
The yacht is in good mechanical, electrical and visual condition. The current owners have lived aboard and sailed the yacht over many years; along the east coast and across the Coral Sea to islands in the Pacific. The yacht comes on a walk off/walk on basis and is fully equipped with all for immediate offshore cruising including a full tank of diesel fuel.
Price
AU $228,000
Vessel Name
Spirit Chaser
Boat Reference
1952
Launch Year
1992
Length
42' 2" - 12.86m
Beam
4.23m
Draft
1.47m
Displacement
10433kg
Keel / Ballast
Shoal draft keel and a balanced rudder with a full-length leading-edge support
Vessel Location
Mooloolaba Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Designer
Bill Dixon
Builder
Marine Projects Ltd
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fibreglass/GRP with teak cockpit
Engine
Prima M80T Inboard
Engine Make
Perkins
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
78hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
5840
Fuel Consumption
< 3l/hr
Max Speed
8.5 kts
Cruise Speed
6 kts
Propulsion
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Bow Thruster : Bow Thruster 4hp
Genset
3.5 KVA petrol Generator
Fuel
455L
Water
410L
Dinghy
3.2-metre Barefoot RIB (commercial quality, made in Brisbane) fitted with UV resistant pontoon covers.
Outboard
9.9 hp Mercury lightweight
Covers
A bimini style sunshade for the teak cockpit and a boom tent which extends through to the bimini providing total cover.
Accommodation
Accommodation on this Moody Eclipse 43 Deck Saloon is equally impressive. It includes three state rooms and two ensuites, providing comfortable quarters for extended cruising. The master suite, with its en-suite ensures privacy and comfort for the yacht's owners. The guest staterooms are equally well-appointed, making them ideal for family and friends
Cabins
3
Berths
6
Shower
2
Toilet
2
Entertainment
Sound system with Cockpit Speakers
Galley
The galley is equipped for all cooking and meal preparation a pleasure, even at sea. The 140-litre refrigerator and 75 litre freezer is a dual eutectic system. The 12volt digital system (2026) provides constant silent operation whether in a marina or while cruising when it is easily powered by the solar panels. The separate engine driven system is an extremely powerful unit which is fully independent of the 12volt system and provides a valuable backup and also enables quick freezing.
2 Burner Gas Stove and Gas Oven.
240volt combination Oven/microwave.
Twin Sink.
2 sets of crockery, bowls and glassware.
Saucepans pots, and frypans incl. Toaster, kettles, coffee pots, electric wok and pressure cooker.
2 Burner Gas Stove and Gas Oven.
240volt combination Oven/microwave.
Twin Sink.
2 sets of crockery, bowls and glassware.
Saucepans pots, and frypans incl. Toaster, kettles, coffee pots, electric wok and pressure cooker.
Refrigeration
140 litre refridgerator and 75 litre freezer. Super quiet eutecic system powered by 12v compressor (2026)
Water-Maker
Seawater Pro 240v desalinating water making system 80l/hr and high quality at 100ppm
Ground Tackle
Muir electric anchor winch 45lb CQR anchor with 100m chain (2024)
Safety Gear
Coastal
Bilge Pumps
Manual and electric
Life Raft
6 person life raft (Also acts as a handy seat on the foedeck)
Epirb
2
Electrics
3 KVA Inverter.
1.5 KVA Inverter.
3.5 KVA four stroke petrol generator.
Seawater Pro 240 Volt desalinating water-making system 80 litres p/h and high quality at 100 ppm.
Batteries 2 X 260 AH House and 55 Ah Engine.
40-amp auto Battery Charger.
Shore Power Inlet and 2 X 20 m leads.
Manual & Electric Bilge Pumps.
Galley Gas Alarm
All LED lighting.
Dehumidifier (for off season mould protection)
Battery powered vacuum cleaner.
1.5 KVA Inverter.
3.5 KVA four stroke petrol generator.
Seawater Pro 240 Volt desalinating water-making system 80 litres p/h and high quality at 100 ppm.
Batteries 2 X 260 AH House and 55 Ah Engine.
40-amp auto Battery Charger.
Shore Power Inlet and 2 X 20 m leads.
Manual & Electric Bilge Pumps.
Galley Gas Alarm
All LED lighting.
Dehumidifier (for off season mould protection)
Battery powered vacuum cleaner.
Electronics / Navigation
ICOM VHF.
ICOM HF with Backstay arial.
Netgear Wireless modem (phone and internet).
Iridium Satellite Modem 2019 (phone and internet).
Furuno Radar
Vesper wireless AIS and GPS.
B&G Precision 9 Compass.
B&G NAC3 autohelm computer.
B&G Autohelm controllers (2).
B&G Trition and Triton 2 Multi gauges incorporating.
Log/speed
Depth gauge
Wind gauge
B&G Autopilot computer compass and dual controllers.
ICOM HF with Backstay arial.
Netgear Wireless modem (phone and internet).
Iridium Satellite Modem 2019 (phone and internet).
Furuno Radar
Vesper wireless AIS and GPS.
B&G Precision 9 Compass.
B&G NAC3 autohelm computer.
B&G Autohelm controllers (2).
B&G Trition and Triton 2 Multi gauges incorporating.
Log/speed
Depth gauge
Wind gauge
B&G Autopilot computer compass and dual controllers.
Sail Inventory
Furling Mainsail
Furling Foresail
Inner forestay with Highfield Lever for Storm staysail with dyneema running backstays
Masthead Asymmetric Spinnaker
7 x Lewmar self-tailing Winches
Furling Foresail
Inner forestay with Highfield Lever for Storm staysail with dyneema running backstays
Masthead Asymmetric Spinnaker
7 x Lewmar self-tailing Winches
Deck Gear
360-watt Solar panels.
Remarks
Upgrades and Maintenance 2025 in detail -
Electrical
o Dual refrigeration following upgrading 240-volt system with a new 12-volt refrigeration compressor and digital controls as well as conversion to use 134a refrigerant. (Belt driven 404a system also retained). Cost $10,400 installed
o New B&G wireless wind sensor (under warranty)
o Rewired Stop Start switches on both cockpit and saloon helm.
o Rewired tachometer wiring.
Engine and Transmission
o Complete engine service replacing fluids and filters.
o Serviced turbocharger (new 2023) and replaced gate valve.
o Overhaul of gearbox and replacement of drive plate
o Replaced Diesel Fuel Feed and return hoses.
Plumbing
o Replaced all head thru hull fittings and ball valves. (Cost $2,200)
o Serviced head - Y Valve cleaned and O-Ring replaced.
o Desalted all head tubing and replace hose clamps.
o Disassemble electric toilet and check and clean water pump and macerator.
Rigging
o Replaced Spinnaker halliard.
o Replaced traveller sheets.
o Replaced outhaul sheet.
Hull
o Slipped yacht and washdown.
o Extended eyebrow between Bimini and Boom tent.
o Rust proofed and sealed keel bolts and repainted bilge.
o Repainted flow coat on cockpit floor.
o Reupholstered cockpit cushions
o New hatch covers
Interior
o New carpet in state rooms
o Reupholstered hatch pelmets and resealed hatches with Butal.
o Reupholstered state rooms.
Previous significant works and purchases -
2024 Townsville
o Hull grit blasted, thorough gelcoat repair, 2 x coats of epoxy, then primer and 2 x coats of antifoul. (Cost $23,000)
o Installed 3500-watt four stroke petrol generator (Cost $900)
o Gear shift cables replaced. (Cost $250)
2023 Townsville
o New turbocharger and hoses (Cost $1700)
o CQR Anchor with 100 meters of chain galvanized. (Cost $450)
2022 Townsville
o Noise reduction and fire insulation installed in engine bay. (Cost $1,000)
o New raw water pump fitted. (Cost $425)
o New 240 volt SeaPro desalinator with an 80 litres p/h capacity. (Cost $7,500 installed)
o Heads drain hoses replaced. (Cost $250)
2021 Mooloolaba
o 2 X new 260AH AGM House Batteries. (Cost $2,350)
o New B & G Autohelm computer and controllers (cost $3.800)
o Interior reupholstered (Cost $1500)
o New Lewmar engine/gearbox control fitted. (Cost $500)
o New HWS Isotherm 20 litre. (Cost $1,650)
2020 Mooloolaba
o New masthead Led Tricolour and anchor light fitted. (Cost $450)
2019 Yamba
o New timing belt
o Inner forestay with Highfield lever and running backstays fitted.
o New refrigeration compressor (engine system)
o all valves replaced
o new main and headsail sheeting
o All rigging replaced
2018 Cairns
o WatchMate XB-8000 SmartAIS Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway
o Outboard Engine 9.9 Hp
o Reupholstered saloon curtains.
2017 Townsville
o All keel bolts, plates and nuts replaced.
o New TMC electric toilet
o New 55Ah engine battery
2015 Airlie Beach
o New Barefoot 3.2 m Rib Dinghy with protective pontoon covers. (Cost $6,000)
o New Doyle main sail and yankee cut headsail. (Cost $6,000)
o Overhaul of gearbox and drive plate replacement (Cost $3,250)
2014 Southport
o New engine water pump,
o New engine mounts
o New timing belt
Electrical
o Dual refrigeration following upgrading 240-volt system with a new 12-volt refrigeration compressor and digital controls as well as conversion to use 134a refrigerant. (Belt driven 404a system also retained). Cost $10,400 installed
o New B&G wireless wind sensor (under warranty)
o Rewired Stop Start switches on both cockpit and saloon helm.
o Rewired tachometer wiring.
Engine and Transmission
o Complete engine service replacing fluids and filters.
o Serviced turbocharger (new 2023) and replaced gate valve.
o Overhaul of gearbox and replacement of drive plate
o Replaced Diesel Fuel Feed and return hoses.
Plumbing
o Replaced all head thru hull fittings and ball valves. (Cost $2,200)
o Serviced head - Y Valve cleaned and O-Ring replaced.
o Desalted all head tubing and replace hose clamps.
o Disassemble electric toilet and check and clean water pump and macerator.
Rigging
o Replaced Spinnaker halliard.
o Replaced traveller sheets.
o Replaced outhaul sheet.
Hull
o Slipped yacht and washdown.
o Extended eyebrow between Bimini and Boom tent.
o Rust proofed and sealed keel bolts and repainted bilge.
o Repainted flow coat on cockpit floor.
o Reupholstered cockpit cushions
o New hatch covers
Interior
o New carpet in state rooms
o Reupholstered hatch pelmets and resealed hatches with Butal.
o Reupholstered state rooms.
Previous significant works and purchases -
2024 Townsville
o Hull grit blasted, thorough gelcoat repair, 2 x coats of epoxy, then primer and 2 x coats of antifoul. (Cost $23,000)
o Installed 3500-watt four stroke petrol generator (Cost $900)
o Gear shift cables replaced. (Cost $250)
2023 Townsville
o New turbocharger and hoses (Cost $1700)
o CQR Anchor with 100 meters of chain galvanized. (Cost $450)
2022 Townsville
o Noise reduction and fire insulation installed in engine bay. (Cost $1,000)
o New raw water pump fitted. (Cost $425)
o New 240 volt SeaPro desalinator with an 80 litres p/h capacity. (Cost $7,500 installed)
o Heads drain hoses replaced. (Cost $250)
2021 Mooloolaba
o 2 X new 260AH AGM House Batteries. (Cost $2,350)
o New B & G Autohelm computer and controllers (cost $3.800)
o Interior reupholstered (Cost $1500)
o New Lewmar engine/gearbox control fitted. (Cost $500)
o New HWS Isotherm 20 litre. (Cost $1,650)
2020 Mooloolaba
o New masthead Led Tricolour and anchor light fitted. (Cost $450)
2019 Yamba
o New timing belt
o Inner forestay with Highfield lever and running backstays fitted.
o New refrigeration compressor (engine system)
o all valves replaced
o new main and headsail sheeting
o All rigging replaced
2018 Cairns
o WatchMate XB-8000 SmartAIS Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway
o Outboard Engine 9.9 Hp
o Reupholstered saloon curtains.
2017 Townsville
o All keel bolts, plates and nuts replaced.
o New TMC electric toilet
o New 55Ah engine battery
2015 Airlie Beach
o New Barefoot 3.2 m Rib Dinghy with protective pontoon covers. (Cost $6,000)
o New Doyle main sail and yankee cut headsail. (Cost $6,000)
o Overhaul of gearbox and drive plate replacement (Cost $3,250)
2014 Southport
o New engine water pump,
o New engine mounts
o New timing belt
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Mooloolaba Yacht Brokers
Telephone
Address
Mooloolaba Marina
33-45 Parkyn Parade
Mooloolaba QLD Australia
33-45 Parkyn Parade
Mooloolaba QLD Australia
Website
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