The concept: cockpit and navigation, saloon and, if desired, galley are located above, cabins below. Maximum utilisation of space thanks to two levels, a skipper's cabin with its own companionway in the deckhouse and two almost equivalent master cabins plus a third cabin forward and partly below the cockpit are further features of the powerful design by Englishman Bill Dixon. Hansegroup board member Jens Gerhardt: "This is the largest ship in our range. Although the Hanse 630 is longer, the Moody 54 DS has so much space and furnishings thanks to the two levels, it's extreme. It can basically only be compared to a catamaran." 125 per cent of the interior space overlaps. The new 54 DS therefore combines the best of the Moody 45 and the 62 deck saloon.
Conceptually, the boat is aimed at the growing group of sailors who are looking for their last boat, demand maximum comfort and do not want to do without the characteristics of a real sailor. According to the shipyard, the floating luxury flat should be easy to operate by a two-person crew.
Other special features: The galley can be located at saloon level in the deckhouse or further down in the hull. In this case, one cabin would be omitted, but a huge deck saloon with two seating areas would be created. The two helm stations are raised, and on this Moody DS the helmsman can look forwards over the deckhouse. The mainsail rolls into the mast electrically as standard and can be operated from the helm. There are three throttle and gear levers for the engine, one at each helm position and another at the chart table (optional). A cutter sail can be rigged on request. The inflated dinghy is stowed in a large dinghy garage. Storage space is available in the bow, and the skipper's cabin can be installed there on request. The cockpit is relatively deep and is equipped with high coamings. A raised bulwark is designed to provide safety. An electro-hydraulically retractable and remote-controlled gangway can be installed on request. The electronics are networked with a bus system. The large front windows made of safety glass in the deckhouse are equipped with concealed ventilators.
The price starts at 653,300 euros (including VAT)
The Moody 54 DS can be seen at boot in Hall 17, Stand C 21.
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Fridtjof Gunkel
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