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    Moody DS54

    by Zuzana Prochazka Jan 10, 2017 5 minutes
    Source: HIGH BULWARKSHIGH COACHROOFDOUBLE HEADSAILSDEEP COCKPIT

    Part serious cruiser, part mini-superyacht, the luxurious Moody DS54 combines the romance of passagemaking withthe comfort and amenities of a powerboat. This may be the perfect crossover yacht for the sailor contemplating switching to power, but who just can’t bring himself to do it—because now he doesn’t have to.

    DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

    The overall design of the DS45 is attributed to Bill Dixon, which is where the deck saloon and superyacht touches come from. However, Moody is owned by Hanse, and the hull for the DS54 is based on the Hanse 575 hull drawn by Judel/Vrolijk.

    That said, the Moody looks completely different, with a high coachroof and a two-story layout. Because the design gained 10,000lb as part of its metamorphosis, the Volvo engine was upgraded from 110hp to 150hp.

    Below the waterline, the Moody has a single rudder and offers

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