German Hanse Buys UK’s Moody
by IBI News/Sail-World Cruising on 31 Mar 2007
Moody 56 SW
If you sail on a Hanse yacht, you’ve just found yourself a new step-brother by the name of Moody. Germany's HanseYachts has revealed that it has purchased Britain’s Moody brand from the UK's Premier Marinas for an undisclosed sum.
Founded in 1993, HanseYachts is said to be one of Germany's largest production sailing cruiser operations. The company, which is based in Greifswald on Germany's Baltic coast, has a moulding facility in Szczecin, Poland and boasts more than 100 dealers worldwide.
With the acquisition of Moody, Hanse will expand its own range of models from 9.5m-19.2m (31ft-63ft) with deck-saloon and middle cockpit yachts. Hanse says that it intends to continue developing the Moody brand with its long-time designer Bill Dixon, although production will now take place in Greifswald.
According to a company statement, a contract has also been concluded with Premier Marinas for a Moody yachts dealership. Thanks to its numerous locations throughout the UK, Premier Marinas has a large number of moorings and is well known as an established and experienced partner for Moody.
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