2001 Moody 54, 395 000 EUR

Luxurious bluewater cruiser with generous living space

The Moody 54 was designed by Bill Dixon for Marine Projects and represents the classic concept of a spacious cruising yacht that can also be handled comfortably by a small crew. Characteristic of the design is the combination of a seaworthy yacht concept with an exceptionally generous living and accommodation space on board. Particularly below deck, the Moody 54 gives less the impression of a traditional sailing yacht and more that of a spacious, comfortable and luxurious home on the water.

The current owners purchased the yacht in 2023 in the Netherlands and subsequently sailed her themselves to the Mediterranean. Since her arrival, the Moody 54 has been based in Alicante, where the owners have mainly used her for day trips. The yacht has therefore already covered a considerable distance on her way to the Mediterranean before transitioning to her current use as a comfortable day and leisure yacht.

The layout of the Moody 54 is particularly spacious. In the forward part of the yacht is a large, bright guest cabin with a freestanding double bed, plenty of storage space and an adjoining bathroom with a separate shower. A further guest cabin with two bunk beds is currently being used as additional storage space, offering a variety of possible uses.

The centrepiece of the interior is the exceptionally wide and bright saloon. Large windows allow plenty of natural light into the interior, while the carpeted flooring creates a warm and homely atmosphere. The generous seating area, with its upholstered cushions and high-quality interior finish, provides a very comfortable and almost luxurious living environment. The width of the saloon not only provides ample space for sitting and relaxing, but also creates an impressive sense of spaciousness.

Directly adjoining the saloon to port is the well-equipped galley. It offers sufficient working and storage space and is arranged in a way that makes it comfortable to use even during longer stays on board.

The owner’s cabin aft extends across the full beam of the yacht and provides a generous private area. It features a large island berth as well as extensive storage space, while its width creates a particularly pleasant sense of space for a yacht of this size. The en-suite bathroom is also generously sized and features a separate shower.

Overall, the Moody 54 stands out particularly for its exceptionally generous interior layout, homely design and clear separation between private and communal areas. Combined with her previous use in the Mediterranean, she offers an interesting combination of a classic British cruising yacht and a comfortable living space for extended stays on board.

Under sail, the Moody 54 also demonstrates the character for which she was designed: seaworthy, forgiving and comfortable in a seaway, yet by no means sluggish. The Moody 54 combines a calm and comfortable motion with a respectable turn of speed for a large cruising yacht – a character that particularly comes into its own on longer passages and when sailing with a small crew. The yacht is currently located in Alicante and can be viewed by appointment.

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DETAILS OF EQUIPMENT

Sails & Rigging

• Cutter rig
• Aluminium mast, keel-stepped
• Standing rigging renewed in 2021
• In-mast furling mainsail, new in 2023, good condition
• Furlex 400 S furling system for genoa
• Genoa, fair condition
• Furlex 400 S furling system for staysail
• Staysail, good condition
• Gennaker, condition unknown
• Aluminium spinnaker/gennaker pole
• Vang with gas spring
• 2 × Lewmar 16ST winches for sheets
• 2 × Lewmar 64ST electric genoa winches
• 1 × Lewmar 48ST electric halyard winch
• 1 × Lewmar 44ST halyard winch
• 1 × Lewmar 40 halyard winch on mast
• 2 × Lewmar 48ST multifunction winches
• LED cockpit lighting in boom

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Navigation

• 2 × Raymarine Axiom 3 chartplotters, one approx. 1 year old
• Raymarine ST6000+ electric autopilot
• Plastimo compass
• Wind instruments
• Raymarine ST60 wind display
• Raymarine ST60 log
• Raymarine ST60 depth sounder
• Raymarine ST60 multifunction display
• GPS
• Raymarine radar
• AIS
• Icom DSC & VHF radio
• EPIRB, approx. 1 year old
• Navigation lights

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Interior

• 3 cabins
• 7 berths
• Teak interior
• Saloon with dinette
• Chart table
• Approx. 1.95 m headroom in saloon
• Predominantly LED lighting
• Owner’s cabin with en-suite bathroom and separate shower
• Wardrobes, drawers and shelving
• Guest cabin 1 with double berth
• Guest cabin 2 with two single berths
• Wardrobes in cabins
• Guest bathroom with separate shower
• 1 × Fridge
• 1 × Freezer
• Gas stove and oven
• Extractor hood
• Microwave
• Washer/dryer combination
• Portable air-conditioning unit, 7,000 BTU / 220 V
• Autotherm water heater
• Toshiba TV
• Radio/CD player
• Speakers in saloon

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Water & Sanitation

• Approx. 1,000 l freshwater tank
• Electric freshwater pump, renewed in 2025
• Manual/foot pump
• Hot water system via 220 V and engine
• Vacuum toilets
• Showers in heads
• Deck shower
• Holding tank, discharge via deck fitting and through-hull line
• Saltwater tap connected to freshwater system

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Engine & Systems

• Yanmar 4JH3 HTE diesel engine
• 100 hp / 73.6 kW
• Year 2001
• Approx. 3,200 engine hours
• Approx. 700 l fuel tank
• Shaft drive
• Shaft seal renewed in 2022
• Folding propeller
• Stainless steel propeller shaft
• Mechanical engine control via cable
• Electric Side Power bow thruster
• Indirect heat exchanger
• Silencer/exhaust system
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pumps
• Onan 8 kW generator, approx. 3,500 operating hours

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Electrical

• 24 V / 230 V electrical system
• Service battery bank: AGM batteries, 260 Ah at 24 V, renewed in 2023
• Separate battery banks for service, winches and starter, renewed in 2025
• Victron Centaur 24/60 battery charger
• Mastervolt Mass Sine 24/2500 inverter
• Shore power connection with cable

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Deck Equipment

• Teak deck
• Teak on coachroof/superstructure
• Cockpit with teak decking, renewed in 2021
• Teak handrails
• Superstructure painted in 2021
• Perspex windows, renewed in 2021
• Bimini with side panels / cockpit enclosure
• Sprayhood with grab rail
• Custom-made cockpit cushions
• Cockpit table
• Swimming platform
• Stainless steel swimming ladder
• Stern shower
• Electric Lewmar anchor windlass, renewed in 2025
• Anchor
• Galvanised anchor chain
• Bow pulpit
• Stern pulpit
• Wire/rope lifelines, renewed in 2020
• Side access through lifelines
• Fender cushions
• Mooring lines
• Inflatable Highfield 320 tender
• Yamaha 6 hp outboard, approx. 2 years old
• Outboard bracket
• Carbon gangway

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Additional Equipment / Safety

• Fire extinguishers
• Life raft, new in 2025
• EPIRB, approx. 1 year old