Basic Boat Info
Dimensions
Engines / Speed
- Make: Volvo Penta MD 2030
- Model: Volvo Penta MD 2030
- Fuel: Diesel
- Engine Power: 28hp
- Type: Inboard
- Year: 2003
Tanks
Other
Working Sail Area : 592.00 sq ft
The hull and deck of the HR 34 are built under constant supervision of the Lloyd's Register of Shipping, and a Lloyd's certificate is supplied with each boat. NGA-gelcoat and isophthalic polyester resin is used in the laminate construction of hull. The hand lay-up method provides insulation above the water line against heat and cold. Construction also includes strong floor reinforcements and a deep bilge. The boat has a very efficient bolt-on lead keel with 10 stainless steel bolts. Deck and coachroof areas, and also the cockpit, are of sandwich construction, laminated to the hull to form a one-piece construction. The large cockpit is well-protected by a windscreen made of tempered glass and a sprayhood. The middle section of the windscreen opens. In the stern is an integrated bathing platform with folding ladder. Cockpit floor and side trims are all in top quality teak. On deck the HR34 also has strong cleats forward and aft; spring cleats and fittings for spinnaker blocks; an easy-to-see compass in instrument console above sliding hatch. It has a stainless steel rudder shaft with roller bearings, and tiller steering. The rigging consists of a fractional rig by Selden with a strong backstay tensioner for trimming the mast. Running backstays are not necessary. The mainsail and working jib are made from high class material by a leading sail-maker. Halyards and lines are led into the cockpit. The interior is tastefully finished in mahogany with a matte silk varnish. There is no visible fiberglass. Detachable carpets have press studs to avoid movement, and floors are teak with inlaid holly stripes and varnished. The saloon has two sofas. The L-shaped sofa has lockers above and stowage space underneath. There is a strong saloon table, galley and a chart table with space for instruments. The forward and aft cabins both have lockers above and generous stowage below their berths.
Launched in 2003, Luna Moth is Hallberg Rassy 34 Hull No. 409. Moth is the tiller option
with a full-stack main-sail. Moth has 2 cabins, forward and aft. Moth has a single head with
manual-flush toilet. Moth has been meticulously maintained since launch.
Moth has had 3 owners. The first two owners sailed Moth on short, coastal passages in UK
waters during the summer. Moth was lifted out of the water for winters. The current owner
is a professional captain. He holds a Master Mariner’s License (Unlimited) and has worked at
sea in all parts of the world for 26 years. As a professional mariner, the maintenance and
safety of the vessel have been his foremost concerns. The current owner has invested
heavily in Moth to ensure she is well-equipped for offshore cruising. During two extensive
shipyard periods in 2017 and 2022, the best possible equipment for comfortable, offshore
cruising was installed.
The first shipyard period was completed in Southampton, England, 2017 (see detailed list of
works completed below). Moth was then driven overland to the south coast of France in
January 2018. In May, 2018, Moth was sailed to Sopromar Marina in Lagos, Portugal, and
lifted out of the water. Moth spent the next 4 years out of the water in Lagos. Before leaving
the boat in Lagos, all running rigging, interior cushions etc. was removed from the boat and
stored in a local, air-conditioned storage unit. Sails were removed, cleaned and stored with a
local sail-maker. The engine was flushed with FW and all oils, filters and coolant changed.
Winter covers were fabricated and fitted by a local sailmaker (one for topsides and a second
for the Monitor wind-vane). During her stay in Sopromar, Moth was washed once a month
by marina staff.
The second shipyard period was completed in Lagos, Portugal, from September to December
2022 (see detailed list below for works completed).
From January to July 2023, Moth was sailed single-handed from Portugal to Panama. Moth is
currently in Vista Mar marina on the Pacific side of Panama. All running rigging, interior
cushions, sails etc. have been washed, dried and stored in a secure, air-conditioned storage
unit in Panama City. Winter covers have been fitted.
Moth comes with a huge inventory of spare parts and tools. Manuals for all equipment are
on board and in good condition.
SOUTHAMPTON, UK. 2019.
The following equipment was purchased as new and installed by professional contractors:
● Volvo 130S Saildrive.
● Volvo 3-blade folding propeller.
● Monitor Windvane (supplied new by Scanmar in USA).
● Superwind Wind Generator SW350 12V.
● Spectra Ventura 150 water-maker 12V DC.
● Fusion MSRA70N Marine Entertainment System & pair 4” speakers.
● 80m of new chain installed. Windlass serviced. Electrical motor of windlass replaced
as new.
HULL
The following work was completed in a covered shed:
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● Sand back hull to bare gelcoat. Check moisture readings. Treat for pinholing.
● Apply 4 coats of Gelshield 200 and 2 coats of antifouling.
RIGGING
All of the following equipment purchased as new and installed by the professional rigging
company “Performance Rigging Ltd”:
● 8mm stainless-steel standing rigging (10mm for main cap-shroud).
● Running rigging. All halyards 10-12mm dyneema.
● Stainless-steel rigging forks.
● Spinlock jammers (2x set of 4 jammers port and starboard).
● Install inner forestay fitting. Inner forestay. Wichard tensioner & shackle. Wichard
large double and under-deck saddle.
● Removable stainless-steel bowsprit for Spinnaker and Code Zero.
● In-Boom sliders replaced and new reefing lines installed.
● All blocks replaced as new (Harken and/or Lewmar).
● Jackstays. Blue webbing.
● All fixtures on mast were replaced as new including sheaves, fairleads, navigation
lights, deck light, antennas, anemometer etc.
The following services also completed by “Performance Rigging Ltd”:
● Lewmar winches serviced. Winch pads replaced.
● Service Furlex self-furler.
● Vang re-pressurised with compressed air. Sheave upgraded.
MECHANICAL
Volvo Penta Inboard Diesel MD 2030. 3 cylinder, freshwater-cooled 29hp.
● Engine removed and fully reconditioned. Heat-exchanger cleaned. Exhaust manifold
cleaned. New cylinder liners. New oils, filters and impeller.
● Painted engine compartment when engine removed.
● Engine repainted.
● Lagging in engine space replaced.
● Install automatic wall-mounted fire extinguisher in the engine compartment.
● Bilge suction. Plumbing installed so that the engine is able to suck the bilges dry.
NAVIGATION
All following equipment installed as new in 2017:
● Class A AIS Transponder. Digital Deep Sea CLA1000.
● Raymarine 9” chart plotter eS98. Colour touch screen display with rotary control.
● Echomax Active Xs dual-band radar reflector.
● Raymarine Quantum Radar and radar bracket.
● Raymarine GPS external antenna GA-150.
● Raymarine Depth Sounder. CPT-110 transducer for down vision.
● Raymarine i50 Tridata System. Speed/depth.
● Raymarine i60 Wind System. Masthead anemometer with analogue display.
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● Raymarine i60 close hauled wind display.
● Raymarine i70s multi display.
● Raymarine Evolution EV100 Tillerpilot System.
● NMEA 2000 backbone cabling, transducers and power feeds.
● Navionics charts for Europe, South Pacific, Central America and Indonesia.
● Hella LED tri-white navigation light.
● New LED navigation lights.
ELECTRICS
Following electrical equipment installed as new in 2017:
● Pro Xpert battery monitor.
● Propane gas alarm (sensor in bilge).
● Blue Sea 12V DC sockets.
COMMUNICATIONS
All following equipment installed as new in 2017:
● Iridium Extreme 9575 Satellite Phone.
● Iridium Extreme POTS Dock 9575 Bundle and external antenna (for Satellite
Phone).
● VHF Radio DSC. Standard Horizon GX-2000.
● VHF AV-7 VHF antenna with side mounting.
● VHF antenna splitter for VHF/AIS operation.
● NAVTEX. McMurdo GMDSS Navtex Receiver.
● McMurdo R5 GMDSS VHF Handheld Radio. Lithium battery. Waterproof.
McMurdo charging cradle for VHF at chart table.
SAILS
New set of sails ordered from “Sanders Sails” in Lymington, UK. Total of 5 sails:
1. Mainsail
● Tri-radially cut Hydranet radial (woven sailcloth that includes Dyneema).
● 5 x full length battens.
● 3 x reefs.
● The height of the 3
rd
reef is 44%.
2. Roller reefing Jib.
● Tri-radially cut Hydranet radial.
● Luff to suit Furlex.
● Sunstrip.
3. Storm Jib (for inner removable forestay).
● Contender 10.4 orange Dacron.
● Hanked onto inner stay.
4. Cruising Chute with snuffer.
● Contender Nylite 1.0oz.
● Full radial design.
● Dyneema luff line.
● Area: 61.60sq metres.
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5. Code Zero
● Contender Maxilite.
● Full radial design.
● Set on Selden CX15 Furler.
● Area: 43sq metres.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The following equipment purchased as new in 2017:
● 406 EPIRB with GPS. McMurdo G5. Battery expiry date May 2024.
● 4x EPIRB McMurdo FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon.
● 4x McMurdo S20 AIS transponder for life-jacket.
● SART (SOLAS approved). McMurdo SART S4 (with extendable pole).
● 4x ACR LED Firefly Pro Waterbug lights for life-jacket.
● Garmin Handheld GPS Map 78S. Floats in water. 2 AA batteries necessary.
MISC
The following work completed by various professional contractors:
● New cockpit bimini (Sanders Sails).
● Black-water holding tank removed, rewelded, re-installed. New plumbing.
● All propane fittings and tubing replaced.
● Bilge pumps replaced.
● Forward-facing LED flood-light mounted on Wind Generator antenna.
LAGOS, PORTUGAL. 2022
From September to December 2022 the following works were completed:
WOODWORK
All of the following woodwork projects were completed by a master-shipwright who is
currently rebuilding the 6m classic “Comet” from 1929:
1. Large bookcase and storage area custom-built and installed. Finished with
cherry-pine veneer. One of the seats on the starboard side was removed to make way
for the bookcase/storage locker. A false bottom and access panel allow for a large
socket set and extra tools to be stored under the bookcase.
2. Teak boards for cockpit. These boards transform the cockpit into a large, flat area for
sleeping and exercise (tiller is folded up). The boards are made of marine-ply and
have a 6mm teak veneer. Inside the starboard cockpit locker is a holding bracket
specifically built for the 5 boards.
3. An outboard-engine mounting bracket (made from teak). This has been
custom-made for the 2.5hp Yamaha outboard-engine. The engine-leg support
connects to the lower stanchion.
4. Strong, wooden support for foldable table adjacent to galley sink.
5. Teak covers for engine exhaust vents for ocean passages (total of 5 covers).
6. Acrylic drain shelf in fridge.
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ELECTRICS
● Emergency battery installed with isolation switch. The emergency battery is able to
start the engine and also power the main switchboard.
● All light fixtures inside replaced for new with LED bulbs.
● New batteries installed: Rolls 12V AGM batteries x3 and Odyssey 16AH start-battery
x1.
VOLVO PENTA
● Remove and clean heat exchanger.
● Open and clean/inspect cylinders.
● New filters, oils, coolant and impeller.
● Remove and clean fuel lines
MISC
● Fuel tank inspection hatches cut in fuel tank. Total of 3 inspection hatches (one for
each baffle). Fuel tank thoroughly cleaned, dried, and filled with new fuel.
● New hull-anodes installed.
● 3 coats of antifouling applied.
● Folding propeller painted with Prop-Speed and re-installed.
● New large stainless-steel backing plates for aft cleats installed.
● Yamaha 2.5hp engine purchased as new.
VISTA MAR, PANAMA. 2023
● A portable Air-Conditioning unit runs 24hrs per day to prevent moisture and mould.
A replacement wash-board door was made to fit the AC unit. A drain hose feeds the
moisture from the AC unit into the aft cockpit drain.
● Flush Volvo Penta engine with fresh-water. Remove impeller.
● Fuel tank emptied and inside of fuel tank cleaned. Flush fuel lines.
● Lubricate throttle and shift linkage and cables (inside cockpit locker).
● Flush Yamaha 2.5hp outboard engine with fresh-water. Remove fuel. Fogging oil in
carburetor.
● The water-maker membrane has been pickled in long-term storage solution.
● All interior surfaces wiped down with water/tea-tree oil.
● Dismantle and remove folding propeller.
● Pressure wash anchor chain. Flake all anchor chain on a pallet on the ground.
Disconnect the bitter end (D-shackle in anchor locker).
● Install winter cover (2 pieces).
● Empty FW tank. Remove lid. Wipe dry and clean. Remove FW filter below sink.
● Fill bilge with FW. Pump out bilge using hand-operated bilge pump and electrical
pump.
● Disconnect propane tanks. Remove tanks.
● Flush the toilet system with FW. Flush with vegetable oil to ensure the diaphragm
pump does not dry and crack.
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SPARES
Moth comes with the large, following spares and tools. Please note that the actual list is far
longer that what is listed below.
● Spare wooden tiller (cost new 800 Euro).
● Spare blades (3 pcs) for Superwind Wind Generator.
● Spare Raymarine Autopilot tiller.
● Spare dyneema halyards for main-sail and genoa.
● Spare starter motor for Volvo Penta engine (new).
● Spare rudder skeg, bearings and seals (sold by Hallberg Rassy).
● Large socket set and extensive set of assorted tools.
● Large set of stainless-steel screws, nuts, washers etc.
● Spare hose for fuel-lines, fresh-water hose.
● Spare blocks, sheet-lines, rigging spares etc.
● Spare water-maker filters, FW filters etc.
● Spare electrical components, multi-meter etc.
● Full spares kit for Yamaha outboard-engine (supplied by Yamaha).
● Over 80 British Admiralty paper charts for Atlantic and Pacific.
● Cruising guides for Atlantic and Pacific.
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.