Moody 54

MOODY 54 DS – 2018
High-end blue water cruiser sailboat – Electric maneuvers – Bow and stern thrusters – VAT paid
This 2018 Moody 54 Deck Saloon, designed by Dixon Yacht Design, is a renowned long-distance cruising sailboat known for its exceptional comfort, safety at sea, and ease of handling.
The Deck Saloon concept offers a panoramic view from the saloon and a living space comparable to that of a 60-foot yacht, while maintaining excellent sailing performance.
Well maintained by its meticulous owner, this boat benefits from a full equipment suite for offshore navigation, including electrical maneuvers, retractable thrusters, recent sails, and significant energy autonomy.

Main specifications
Model: Moody 54 DS
Naval architect: Dixon Yacht Design
Builder: MOODY (Hanse Yachts)
Year: 2018
L.O.A.: 17.15 m
L.W.L.: 15.15 m
Beam: 5.20 m
Draft: 2.65 m
Displacement: approx. 25 tons
CE Category: A – Offshore navigation
Cabins: 3 + crew cabin
Capacity: up to 8 persons

Hull painted with light blue cover, white superstructure, and Flexiteek deck for easier maintenance.

Simplified maneuvers and deck equipment
This Moody 54 DS has been configured for comfortable sailing with a small crew, with many equipment items facilitating maneuvers.
2 Lewmar electric winches for primary maneuvers
Furlex electric furlers for genoa and staysail
Selden continuous furling mast for the mainsail
High-performance standing rigging (Spectra / polyester)
Carbon spinnaker pole for downwind sails
All maneuvers are led aft to the cockpit, allowing safe sail handling from the steering stations.
Mooring maneuver assistance
The boat is equipped with powerful aids for docking:
Max Power retractable bow thruster
Dual helm with complete navigation consoles
These systems provide precise control during port or marina maneuvers.

Sails
Set of Elvström HPM sails (2021) in excellent condition:
Main sail ≈ 81 m² (mast furling)
Genoa ≈ 79 m² on electric furler
Staysail ≈ 65 m² on electric furler
Gennaker ≈ 200 m²
This setup offers power, versatility, and ease of use.

Cockpit and exterior spaces
The cockpit is designed as a true outdoor living space, divided into two zones:
Aft steering station
Two wheels
Navigation consoles with Raymarine screens
Direct access to maneuvers and winches
Large storage lockers
Access to the tender garage in the transom platform

Relaxation area
Comfortable benches
Folding cockpit table
Large electric bimini covering the entire cockpit

Engine
Engine: Volvo Penta D3 – 150 HP
Engine hours: approx. 1,500 hours

Tank capacities
Fuel: 900 L
Fresh water: 800 L
Black water: 265 L
Estimated autonomy: approx. 900 nautical miles.

Power generation and autonomy
This boat is equipped for long passages:
Fischer Panda 15 kW generator
Lithium battery bank 800 Ah (2023)
Solar panels
Victron charger
Victron 12V / 220V inverter – 2500 W
Electrical circuits: 12V / 24V / 230V

Electronics and navigation
Complete Raymarine suite:
Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays
GPS chartplotter
Radar
Depth sounder
Autopilot
AIS class B
Gyro compass
VHF

Communication
Starlink Mobility
Audio system
Television

Onboard comfort
The Deck Saloon panoramic saloon offers exceptional brightness and a 360° view of the exterior, an iconic feature of Moody DS vessels.
Air conditioning and heating
Dometic air conditioning (≈ 60,000 BTU)
Eberspächer heating in cabins, saloon, and wet areas

Kitchen
Spacious galley equipped for long-term cruising:
Large capacity refrigerators
ENO stove with oven and 3 gas burners
Miele microwave

Interior layout
Comfortable configuration for family cruising or with crew.
Owner’s suite
Spacious forward cabin with:
Double bed
Private ensuite bathroom
Separate shower

Guest cabins
Two double cabins
Shared bathroom with shower

Crew / guest cabin
Two single berths
Private bathroom

Total capacity: 8 persons aboard.

Additional equipment
Watermaker 200 L/h
Water heater
Besenzoni hydraulic passerelle
Electric windlass
Two anchors (Spade and Delta)
100 m stainless steel chain

Safety
Life raft for 8 persons
Life jackets
EPIRB

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