Cal 21 Trailer Sailer
Currency
Length
20' 6" - 6.25m
Vessel Location
Ainslie ACT
Launch Year
1985
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Moody is a CAL 21 flush deck, swing keel trailer sailer, built by Jensen Marine in Queensland. (NB this is not the same as the US-designed CAL 21). For more detail, see the Crawford Marine CAL 21 brochure along with a comprehensive Cruising Helmsman review article available at 'Presentation' link below).
Moody is a great example of a trailerable yacht combining both fixed ballast encapsulated within the hull, along with a swing keel, enabling her to either be beached or anchored in very shallow water.
Moody has been a delight to own and sail, having been regularly sailed in the ACT on Lake Burley Griffin and cruised on Jervis Bay. Easy boom roller reefing means she can be comfortably sailed in 25+ kt winds. Her integrated ballast gives her a sea kindly motion in rough water, and her flush deck enables safe and easy movement forward for sail changes or anchoring.
Moody has a comfortable, very secure cockpit which can accommodate 4 adults, and features stainless steel safety/grab rails all round along with a cleverly integrated traveller which maximises cockpit space and makes for comfort when at anchor: Moody's 6'4" skipper can comfortably stretch out full length on the cockpit seats. A bimini provides shade aft of the boom. With the tiller tied up out of the way, the cockpit can be completely shaded by the bimini and a boom tent awning, and provides extra living space at anchor or on a mooring.
The cockpit features a cavernous cockpit locker for easy access to fenders, boarding ladder and other gear, along with a separate vented/externally draining fuel locker, and separate insulated and drained ice box.
The cabin sleeps two adults (including the 6'4" skipper) comfortably, and could easily accommodate a family of four. The cabin has good sitting head room for meals inside in inclement weather, with a clever folding table that stows away.
Moody is a reliable and dry boat with forgiving seakeeping characteristics. She is ideal for those learning to sail, or who want a compact, trailerable cruising vessel for holidays on the water away from the masses and avoiding the expenses of caravan parks or camp sites. She can be used as a caravan for sleeping accommodation on longer journeys to more distant destinations.
Moody is an ideal vessel for exploring the delights of Jervis Bay Marine Park, with launching options at Callala Bay, Huskisson or Myola around 2 1/2 hours from Canberra, or other destinations further afield such as Batemans Bay and the Clyde River (she fits under the new Batemans Bay bridge), Twofold Bay, Pittwater and the Hawkesbury, Myall Lakes etc.
Moody's 8hp two stroke Mercury outboard engine has been conscientiously maintained, starts first time and runs well.
Moody has been stored dry on her trailer by her current owners for the last 7 years. The trailer has been extensively rebuilt by Resort Trailers in Queanbeyan and presents in excellent condition.
Moody is reluctantly listed for sale following purchase of a bluewater cruising yacht.
Moody is a great example of a trailerable yacht combining both fixed ballast encapsulated within the hull, along with a swing keel, enabling her to either be beached or anchored in very shallow water.
Moody has been a delight to own and sail, having been regularly sailed in the ACT on Lake Burley Griffin and cruised on Jervis Bay. Easy boom roller reefing means she can be comfortably sailed in 25+ kt winds. Her integrated ballast gives her a sea kindly motion in rough water, and her flush deck enables safe and easy movement forward for sail changes or anchoring.
Moody has a comfortable, very secure cockpit which can accommodate 4 adults, and features stainless steel safety/grab rails all round along with a cleverly integrated traveller which maximises cockpit space and makes for comfort when at anchor: Moody's 6'4" skipper can comfortably stretch out full length on the cockpit seats. A bimini provides shade aft of the boom. With the tiller tied up out of the way, the cockpit can be completely shaded by the bimini and a boom tent awning, and provides extra living space at anchor or on a mooring.
The cockpit features a cavernous cockpit locker for easy access to fenders, boarding ladder and other gear, along with a separate vented/externally draining fuel locker, and separate insulated and drained ice box.
The cabin sleeps two adults (including the 6'4" skipper) comfortably, and could easily accommodate a family of four. The cabin has good sitting head room for meals inside in inclement weather, with a clever folding table that stows away.
Moody is a reliable and dry boat with forgiving seakeeping characteristics. She is ideal for those learning to sail, or who want a compact, trailerable cruising vessel for holidays on the water away from the masses and avoiding the expenses of caravan parks or camp sites. She can be used as a caravan for sleeping accommodation on longer journeys to more distant destinations.
Moody is an ideal vessel for exploring the delights of Jervis Bay Marine Park, with launching options at Callala Bay, Huskisson or Myola around 2 1/2 hours from Canberra, or other destinations further afield such as Batemans Bay and the Clyde River (she fits under the new Batemans Bay bridge), Twofold Bay, Pittwater and the Hawkesbury, Myall Lakes etc.
Moody's 8hp two stroke Mercury outboard engine has been conscientiously maintained, starts first time and runs well.
Moody has been stored dry on her trailer by her current owners for the last 7 years. The trailer has been extensively rebuilt by Resort Trailers in Queanbeyan and presents in excellent condition.
Moody is reluctantly listed for sale following purchase of a bluewater cruising yacht.
Price
AU $15,000
Vessel Name
Moody Blue
Launch Year
1985
Length
20' 6" - 6.25m
Beam
2.03
Draft
0.25-1.5 (swing keel)
Displacement
805 kg approx
Keel / Ballast
Swing keel (draft fully raised 0.25m, fully lowered 1.5m), with 410kg iron ballast encapsulated within hull. Grounding plate for drying out.
Vessel Location
Ainslie Act
Region
New South Wales
Use
Family, Cruising
HIN
AUWWA102699GP3
Registration
AHS790N
Rego Expiry
31/01/2026
Designer
William Lapworth
Builder
CAL Yachts, Queensland
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
8 hp Mercury outboard - two stroke long shaft. Engine No: ON117116
Engine Make
Mercury
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
8 hp
Fuel Type
Petrol (Unleaded 98) - two stroke
Engine Hours
N/k but in excellent condition
Fuel Consumption
1 lph
Max Speed
6-7 kt
Cruise Speed
5 kt
Fuel
10 + 10
Dinghy
1.8 metre compact inflatable with oars and painter
Outboard
No
Covers
Storage tarp.
Oceansouth Bimini new 2018 and cockpit boom tent provides complete sun protection at anchor.
Cockpit cushions with removable washable covers (blue/white stripe) new in 2019.
Oceansouth Bimini new 2018 and cockpit boom tent provides complete sun protection at anchor.
Cockpit cushions with removable washable covers (blue/white stripe) new in 2019.
Accommodation
4 berths in single cabin with small galley and dinette table (which stows beneath starboard quarter berth).
Various storage lockers including under starboard quarter berth.
Berths: 4 (2 in V berth + 2 x single quarter berths) - accommodates 2 adults + 2 children comfortably.
V berth is 2.2m long. Starboardside quarterberth is 2.1m long, portside quarterberth is 2.2m long.
Vinyl covered foam mattresses, with tailored, removable/washable polarplus fleece fitted sheets/mattress covers (navy blue - new 2020).
Various storage lockers including under starboard quarter berth.
Berths: 4 (2 in V berth + 2 x single quarter berths) - accommodates 2 adults + 2 children comfortably.
V berth is 2.2m long. Starboardside quarterberth is 2.1m long, portside quarterberth is 2.2m long.
Vinyl covered foam mattresses, with tailored, removable/washable polarplus fleece fitted sheets/mattress covers (navy blue - new 2020).
Cabins
1
Berths
4
Toilet
Porta Potti 165 (stows neatly under V berth)
Refrigeration
Ice box in cockpit.
Stove
2 burner methylated spirit stove, plus compact gas stove for use in the cockpit.
Ground Tackle
Primary anchor: 8kg galvanised sand anchor + 10m x 8mm chain + 50m x 12mm 3-strand polypropylene rope rode (new 2018 - stowed in compact mesh bag for easy deployment)
Secondary/stern anchor: 4kg sand anchor + 1.5m chain + 20m x 3 strand rode.
Plus chafe protection sleeves for rode.
Secondary/stern anchor: 4kg sand anchor + 1.5m chain + 20m x 3 strand rode.
Plus chafe protection sleeves for rode.
Safety Gear
Built in foam buoyancy between hull and liner makes Moody unsinkable.
NSW mandatory boat safety pack includes bailer, throw rope, LED torch, whistle, signal mirror, compass.
Fire extinguishers 2 x 1kg dry powder extinguishers, fire blanket,
GME 27Mhz Marine Radio + antenna,
V Sheet, grab rails around cockpit, lifelines all round the deck.
Various coastal pack hand flares & smokes (expired).
NSW mandatory boat safety pack includes bailer, throw rope, LED torch, whistle, signal mirror, compass.
Fire extinguishers 2 x 1kg dry powder extinguishers, fire blanket,
GME 27Mhz Marine Radio + antenna,
V Sheet, grab rails around cockpit, lifelines all round the deck.
Various coastal pack hand flares & smokes (expired).
Life Jackets
2 x auto-inflating + manual override PFDs 150N, assorted foam PFDs.
Fire Protection
2 x fire extinguishers (dry powder), fire blanket.
Electrics
Electrics rewired 2016 with switch panel for VHF, running lights, anchor light, cabin lights, auxiliary 12v outlets (1 in cabin, 1 on deck).
70 Ah AGM house battery new 2017
3 x low voltage fluorescent lights in cabin.
70 Ah AGM house battery new 2017
3 x low voltage fluorescent lights in cabin.
Electronics / Navigation
Fixed VHF radio, Lowrance fish finder/depth sounder with speed log.
Sail Inventory
Main (good) Genoa (good) Jib (fair)
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom.
Standing and running rigging replaced 2016.
Halyards are led back to cockpit via clutches for easy reefing with boom roller furling.
Adjustable mainsheet track and adjustable backstay allows for precise sail trim.
Standing and running rigging replaced 2016.
Halyards are led back to cockpit via clutches for easy reefing with boom roller furling.
Adjustable mainsheet track and adjustable backstay allows for precise sail trim.
Deck Gear
2 Lewmar winches new 2016
Presentation
Remarks
Additional gear includes assorted winch handles, stainless steel folding swim ladder, folding boarding ladder, paddles, 4 x fenders, boat hook, bailing bucket & lanyard, 4 x dock lines, and assorted spare rope, including long line for stern tie-off. Heavy duty storage tarps cover entire boat.
Dual axle trailer with disc brakes, regularly inspected and well maintained with wheel bearings replaced annually.
Trailer has been extensively rebuilt by Resort Trailers 2018-20 with new cross members, draw bar, new spare wheel mount. Leaf springs, wheels, tyres, bearings, mudguards, and tow hitch were all new in 2016.2 speed winch with dyneema winch cable (new 2020). Fully loaded towing weight 1670 kg.
Trailer spares: Spare wheel (with cover) mounted on trailer, wheel chocks, hydraulic bottle jack, wheelbrace, spare wheel hub and bearing kits, grease gun (for lubricating trailer coupling), marine grease for bearings, trailer coupling anti-theft lock.
Trailer Rego: T6757F registered in ACT valid to 24/02/2026 Trailer VIN: P187298
Dual axle trailer with disc brakes, regularly inspected and well maintained with wheel bearings replaced annually.
Trailer has been extensively rebuilt by Resort Trailers 2018-20 with new cross members, draw bar, new spare wheel mount. Leaf springs, wheels, tyres, bearings, mudguards, and tow hitch were all new in 2016.2 speed winch with dyneema winch cable (new 2020). Fully loaded towing weight 1670 kg.
Trailer spares: Spare wheel (with cover) mounted on trailer, wheel chocks, hydraulic bottle jack, wheelbrace, spare wheel hub and bearing kits, grease gun (for lubricating trailer coupling), marine grease for bearings, trailer coupling anti-theft lock.
Trailer Rego: T6757F registered in ACT valid to 24/02/2026 Trailer VIN: P187298
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Guy W Reeve
Telephone
Ainslie ACT
Australia
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