MOODY Moody 48 DS for sale (2026) in Newport, United States

Introducing the Moody DS48! This yacht elevates all the popular, unique features of previous deck saloon Moody models, including the innovative One Level Living concept. It offers an astonishing amount of space, available in 2- and 3-cabin versions with light-filled interiors. Enjoy a forward sundowner cockpit at the bow—a perfect spot to relax. The Moody DS48 combines the spaciousness and comfort that catamaran buyers love with the exceptional sailing performance of a monohull. Yes, you really can have your cake and eat it too!

Construction

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• 8 x Hull windows (4 x on starboard, 4 x on port).
• GRP hull, isophthalic gelcoat - Off White (similar RAL 9003), 1st layer vinylester resin and balsa sandwich laminate.
• Waterline and cove line, isophtalic gelcoat colour - Moody Grey (similar RAL 7034).
• GRP deck with anti-slip surface, gelcoat colour -  Off White (similar RAL 9003), 1st layer vinylester resin with balsa sandwich core.
• Synthetic teak on side deck, cockpit bottom, helmsman seats, cockpit benches and bathing platform (colour selection).
• CE - Certificate cat. A-12, B-14, C-16.
• EC - Type Examination Certificate.

Keel & Rudder:

• Cast iron L-keel. 7’1”.
• Optional shallow keel  5’11”.
• GRP rudder with sea-water resistant aluminium shaft and self-aligning bearings.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• Yanmar diesel engine, 110 hp.
• Optional engine 150hp.
• Saildrive.

Propulsion & Steering:

• 3-blade folding propeller.
• Bowthruster, 24 V, incl. battery – tunnel.
• Twin wheel steering system.
• 2 x Stainless steel steering wheels with leather cover.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 12V and 230/110V electric system.
• 110V sockets in cabins and heads.

Battery Banks:

• 1 x 90 Ah AGM battery.
• 4 x 160 Ah AGM battery.

Battery Chargers:

• Battery charger 75A.

Alternators:

• High output service alternator.
• Alternator for engine battery.

Generator:

• 10kw Fischer Panda generator (option).

Shore Power:

• 230V shore power.

Other Electrical:

• Electrical panel with digital gauges, for amps, amp hour, volts etc.
• USB outlets at every reading lamp.

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Freshwater system with electric pump.
• 40 litres hot water, heated also by main engine.
• Water accumulator for pressure equalization.

Watermaker:

• Optional.

Bilge Pumps:

• 2 x Electric bilge pumps.
• 1 x Manual bilge pump.

Tankage

Fuel:

• Total fuel capacity of approx. 202 US gallons / 766 litres.
• Fuel filter.

Gas:

• LPG gas system.
• Stowage for 2 x gas bottles.

Fresh Water:

• Total fresh water capacity of approx. 151 US gallons / 570 litres.

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• Blackwater system (approx. 22 US gallons / 85 litres per head) with deck extraction and seacock for head.

Navigation Equipment

• Illuminated compass.
• Navigation lights - LED.
• Wind indicator.
• Raymarine nav package (option).

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• 3-burner gas stove with oven.
• Double waste bin.
• 12V fridge approx. 135 litre.
• Extra drawer fridges/freezers (option).

Heads/Showers:

• Manual toilet with sea water flush - cabin layout B1 or B2.
• Electric toilet with sea water flush - cabin layout A1 or A2 (option).
• Shower unit in cockpit, warm-/coldwater.

Heating & Ventilation:

• Air conditioning (option).
• Diesel heating with water borne ring main (option).

Entertainment:

• TV in saloon and staterooms (option).
• Fusion stereo with interior and exterior speakers (option).

Lighting:

• Full LED lighting throughout.
• Dimmer groups in saloon and owners cabin.
• Under cabinet back lighting.
• Mood lighting in saloon.
• Night lights.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• Interior furniture in high quality marine plywood, traditional Mahogany, satin varnished.
• Teak or Golden oak (option).
• Floorboards- New Zealand Acacia.
• Comfort mattrasses for all berths.
• Upholstery - Dorset, colour – Cream.
• Fabric choices including leather (option).
• Blind set with flyscreens for deck hatches.
• Skysol blinds for deckhouse windows.
• Venetian blinds for hull windows.
• Option A1 Layout - Master cabin with island double berth, storage space and ensuite head with separate shower stall.
• Option B1 Layout - VIP cabin incl. "King size" bed, storage locker and ensuite head with separate shower stall.
• Option C1 Layout - Storage room and walk-in wardrobe for master cabin.
• Option D1 Layout- Saloon with full functional transversal galley and dining area on starboard - proper chart table with storage room on port side.

Description of layout from forwards:

Master Cabin:

• Large centerline queen berth, with walk around access.
• Hanging lockers and shelves both sides.
• Storage under berth.
• Ensuite head and stall shower.
• Reading lights, dimmer groups on overhead lights.

Starboard Guest Cabin Options:

• Double berth.
• Optional twin single berths.
• Decent headroom above berths.
• Hanging locker and storage.
• Large ensuite head and stall shower.

Port Guest Cabin / Master Storage Room Options:

• Standard layout is a utility room.
• Optional single or double berths.
• Optional Ensuite head and shower.

Deck Saloon:

• Sliding door and high/low window.
• Panoramic deck saloon windows.
• U shaped settee to Starboard with table.
• Chart table to port.
• Optional dinette to port.
• Fixed or hi/low tables.
• Central glass skylight.
• 2 x Portlights.
• 1 x Forward coach roof front window.
• 2 x Big and 6 x small openable decks hatches.

Galley:

• Double sink with mixing tab.
• Worktop in galley - Marine Mineral Stone, colour - Grained Black.
• Galley cabinet colour - white.

Cockpit

• 2 x Helmsman seats, foldable.
• 2 x Cockpit tables, stainless steel with folding teak tops.
• 2 x Cockpit lockers.
• Shower unit in cockpit, warm-/coldwater.
• Steering pedestals with room for plotters and instrumentation

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Rig, anodized aluminium, deck stepped, with kicker.
• Standing and running rigging.
• 2 x Reefs.
• Backstay tensioner, manual.
• Self-tacking jib system.
• German mainsheet system.
• Halyards and control lines in cockpit at helm position.
• Rig Dimensions:
  1. I 20.6 m | 67’10”.
  2. J 5.68 m | 18’8”.
  3. P 19.85 m | 65’1”.
  4. E 6.61 m | 21’8”.

Winches:

• 2 x LEWMAR 65 EST EVo electrical winches.
• Additional winch handle.

Sails:

• QUANTUM Blue Water Dacron sails - full battened, main and jib.
• Main sheet - approx. 78.7 m² | 847 sq ft.
• Self-Tacking Jib sheet - approx. 52.2 m² | 562 sq ft.
• Reacher - approx. 86.8 m² | 934 sq ft.
• Gennaker – approx. 170.9 m² | 1,839 sq ft.
• Total sail area - - approx. 130.9 m² | 1,409 sq ft.

General:

• Pulpit and pushpit, stainless steel.
• Railing, stainless-steel tube and wire, incl. integrated boarding ladder on both sides.
• Bathing platform, manual fold-out with swimming ladder.
• Handrail on coach roof.
• 1 x Stern locker.
• Flagpole.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Anchor windlass, electrical, 1500W, with automatic fuse, remote control with chain counter.
• Delta-anchor 40kg, galvanized with 60m galvanized chain.
• Double anchor arm.
• Anchor locker.
• 6 x Retractable mooring cleats.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Bimini with sliding mechanism (colour selection).

Safety Equipment

• Selected at commissioning.

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• Selected at commissioning.