The Moody 45 DS represents a radical departure from traditional yacht design, introduced shortly after the brand's acquisition by HanseYachts in 2007. Designed by Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Design, this model pioneered the "One Level Living" concept, effectively blurring the lines between a motor yacht’s social layout and a blue-water sailing hull. Unlike traditional monohulls that require a steep descent into a "cave-like" cabin, the 45 DS features a cockpit and saloon on a single horizontal plane, protected by high bulwarks and a distinctive hardtop bimini. This design caters to a specific demographic of long-distance cruisers seeking the panoramic views of a catamaran paired with the upwind performance and berthing ease of a monohull. While the 45 DS was the flagship of this new direction, it was later joined by siblings including the smaller Moody 41 DS and the larger Moody 54 DS and 62 DS, all sharing the same high-latitude capable DNA.
Moody 45 DS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Moody
- Model
- 45 DS
- Builder
- Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
- Designer
- Bill Dixon
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2010 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | $750,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 | $520,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | $662,667 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $471,230 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $502,969 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | $700,954 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
33.3% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 11.2% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45 DS | 45.11' | $199,389 | 78 | 34 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45 | 45.01' | $170,821 | 60 | 29 |
| Moody 54 DS | 56.33' | $949,000 | 25 | 12 |
| Moody 41 DS | 41.08' | $650,179 | 19 | 2 |
| Hunter 45 DS | 44.82' | $200,273 | 17 | 8 |
| Moody 45 DS | $559,585 | 11 | 3 | |
| Moody 42 (Dixon) | $135,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Moody 48 DS | 50.59' | $1,212,510 | 7 | 1 |
| Moody 45 Classic | 46.03' | $553,695 | 5 | 4 |
| Oyster 45 | 44.33' | $294,519 | 4 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $700,954 | 4 | 3 |
| New Zealand | $528,439 | 2 | 0 |
| Slovenia | $470,145 | 2 | 0 |
| Ireland | $559,585 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy | $465,339 | 1 | 0 |
| United States | $795,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Moody 45 DS cost?
- The median asking price for a used Moody 45 DS over the past 12 months is $559,585. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Moody 45 DS sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 11 Moody 45 DS listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Moody 45 DS prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Moody 45 DS has increased by 25.26% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Moody 45 DS?
- Italy currently has the lowest median asking price at $465,339, while United States is the most expensive at $795,000 — a 71% difference.
- Do Moody 45 DS listings get price reductions?
- About 33% of Moody 45 DS listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 11.2% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Moody 45 DS?
- Comparable models include the Performance Sun Odyssey 45 DS, Performance Sun Odyssey 45, Moody 54 DS. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.