2016 Moody 54 DS

The 2016 Moody 54 DS is a 56-foot sailing yacht built on a fiberglass hull, designed to merge the space and comfort of a catamaran with the sailing performance of a monohull. She is powered by a single 150 hp Volvo engine and carries full sail plan equipped with electric furling sails and winches—double forestay with self-tacking jib, genoa, gennaker, and in-mast furling mainsail. Twin helm stations and bow and stern thrusters make her easily handled shorthanded. Engine hours stand at 610.

The layout centres on a walk-through aft cockpit with opposing sofas, hardtop with sliding canvas cover, and an automatically raising or lowering cockpit table. Forward lies a sunbed on the foredeck. Sliding glass doors open the cockpit to a main deck saloon with 360-degree panoramic views, positioned at the same level as deck entry. The starboard galley is fully equipped with Corian-style counters and ample storage; to port sits a spacious settee with adjustable table and an inside helm station with full controls and excellent visibility.

Below deck, four double cabins and three heads provide accommodation. The forward owner's suite occupies the bow with a centreline island bed, en-suite head with separate shower, hull windows, and overhead hatches. Two midship guest cabins share a bathroom; an aft cabin on the port side offers separate saloon access and its own head. Storage includes foredeck lockers for sails and gear, a tender garage with hydraulic hatch and swim platform in the stern, and extensive locker space under the cockpit. Laundry facilities are housed in the foredeck locker.

The interior features quality wood finishes and considered lighting throughout, with excellent soundproofing. All core systems—electrics, batteries, AC, and generator—are laid out for extended cruising. The elevated coach roof provides strong visibility underway, and the design allows the helmsman to remain sheltered while staying fully connected to the view. Cruising speed is 8 knots; maximum speed reaches 10 knots.