MOODY 48 DS

About the MOODY 48 DS

Launched in Dec. 2023, model year 2024. Shallow draft keel: 1.8m / 5.93 ft. Available with a 150hp engine. Sail area: -Main: 78.7 m / 847 ft -Self-tacking jib: 52.2 m / 562 ft -Reacher: 86.8 m / 934 ft -Gennaker: 170.9 m / 1,839 ft

The Moody 48 DS is a modern fractional sloop designed by Dixon Yacht Design and built by Moody/Hanse Yachts AG in Germany, with production records indicating a build year of 2023. As a very recent model, the fleet is in its infancy, meaning long-term owner consensus on durability and maintenance patterns is not yet established in the data corpus.

Best for:

This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize modern fractional rig efficiency and fractional sloop handling, rather than traditional bluewater passagemakers seeking proven long-term offshore history.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 46649.81 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.77, and a comfort ratio of 38.57, the boat exhibits moderate displacement characteristics suitable for coastal cruising, though its bluewater capability is limited by the lack of long-term offshore owner reports due to its 2023 production start.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Hanse 498 and other contemporary fractional sloop designs from the early 2020s, as they share similar fractional rig configurations, fractional sloop layouts, and modern fractional sloop performance characteristics.