The Moody Decksaloon 54 is the flagship of Moody’s deck-saloon range, a 56-foot bluewater cruiser that takes the brand’s single-level living concept to its most expansive. Designed by Bill Dixon and built by HanseYachts AG in Greifswald, the DS54 keeps the saloon, galley and an inside helm on the same plane as the cockpit, so the entire aft half of the yacht flows together as one light-filled living space framed by 360-degree deckhouse glazing.
Beneath that signature deck saloon sits a dinghy garage for a tender and toys, a rare feature at this size that keeps the transom clear and the decks uncluttered. Accommodation runs to up to six berths across as many as six layout variants, with up to three shower-equipped heads, so the boat can be configured for an owner’s party or for extended family cruising.
On deck, safe walk-around decks, a warm-water cockpit shower and a teak bathing platform make the DS54 as comfortable at anchor as it is on passage. A Volvo Penta saildrive drives it under power, and a generously proportioned sail plan keeps it moving easily in a breeze. For owners wanting genuine liveaboard volume with Moody’s unmistakable outlook, the Decksaloon 54 is the complete long-distance cruiser.
Length
17.09M
Beam
5.18M
Draft
2.57M
Day Guests
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Fuel
520L
Engine
Volvo Penta 150 hp on saildrive
Naval
Bill Dixon (Dixon Yacht Design)
Exterior
Bill Dixon
Interior
Moody Design Team
New Starting From
€1,200,000
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A Volvo Penta diesel of around 150 horsepower on a saildrive gives the DS54 relaxed, reliable passage-making, cruising comfortably into double figures under power. Bill Dixon’s hull carries an easily handled sail plan of roughly 143 square metres upwind, sized for shorthanded cruising rather than racing, with a deep or shoal keel option to suit the owner’s waters.
At 56 feet the Decksaloon 54 is Moody’s single-level concept at full scale, the glazed deckhouse flush with the cockpit and a long, purposeful profile. Safe walk-around decks, a teak bathing platform and an integrated dinghy garage keep the yacht’s lines clean while adding real cruising practicality.
Below, the DS54 offers up to six berths across as many as six layout variants, with up to three shower-equipped heads. The one-level saloon, galley and inside helm are wrapped in 360-degree glazing, giving the main living area panoramic views and an airy, house-like feel at sea or at anchor.
The saloon sitting on the same plane as the cockpit turns the aft of the boat into one continuous social space, with a dinghy garage below keeping toys out of sight. A warm-water cockpit shower, protected seating and the inside steering position make long passages and lazy anchorages equally comfortable.
Built in Germany by HanseYachts AG and designed by Bill Dixon, the Decksaloon 54 is the flagship of the modern Moody range. Pricing is specification-dependent; the figure shown is an indicative new-boat estimate pending a confirmed euro base price.
Length
15.42M
Beam
4.85M
Draft
2.15M
Guests
6
Cabins
3
Cruise Speed
–
Max Speed
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