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New Moody 54 Deck Saloon
Is this ultimate cruising liveaboard?Recently released plans for the Moody 54 Deck Saloon reveal a world-class cruising yacht offering one-level, luxury living and views to rival that aboard the current crop of motor cruisers. All you miss out on are the big-engine running costs.
Inspiration for the 54 came from the successful 45 DS and flagship 62 DS Moody sister ships. The ground-breaking 45 DS has enjoyed a strong following here, with the only downside for serious liveaboard cruising with a family being the saloon size.
Judel/Vrolijk and Dixon Yacht Design looked to develop a new cruising yacht in the range with the innovative deck-saloon features of its sister ships but big-yacht space in a manageable 54 footer.
The 'one-level living' between the cockpit and saloon -- an appealing lifestyle for sailors travelling long passages or living aboard for extended periods -- and open-plan, spacious accommodation, with a lounge and coffee table separate from the dining and galley area, have more in common with the 62 than 45.
With these two living areas, the 54's saloon is grand. It also remains connected to the outdoors via panoramic windows for clear viewing when standing or seated. Three skylight hatches add more light and natural ventilation should you need it.
A sliding door and window from the cockpit to saloon further remove the demarcation between indoors and outdoors, while the enlarged cockpit features a handy awning and lots of al fresco entertaining space.
Owners have a choice of layouts including galley upstairs (preferred locally) or downstairs, skipper cabin in bow and the option of two very large suites.
Either way, the deck-saloon design increases the interior by 125 per cent compared with conventional deck design and creates interior space compared to other 65-foot yachts, claims Moody.
There are two exterior helm positions with clear views over and through the deck saloon, Moody says, and all lines lead back to the helm positions. Two electric winches assist with short-handed sailing.
Noteworthy options include double headsails with electric furlers, and bow and stern thrusters for easy manoeuvring. An optional third engine control can also be added to the navigation table inside the saloon.
Seaworthy attributes include solid bulwark with fixed stainless steel rail, large fuel and water tanks, sheltered cockpit with large coamings and security glass in windows.
At the time of writing, Windcraft, the local Moody importers, had a starting price of just over $1 million for the new 54 Deck Saloon.
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