Moody 48 DS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dixon Yacht Design·2023·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Moody 48 DS drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
50.59' · 15.42 m
Displ.
46,649 lbs · 21,160 kg
First year
2023

The Moody 48 DS represents a modern evolution of the "One Level Living" concept, a design philosophy that has become the hallmark of the brand under its current HanseYachts AG ownership. Designed by the longstanding Moody collaborator Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Design, the 48 DS was introduced as a midrange powerhouse to bridge the gap between the Moody 41 DS and the flagship 54 DS. This model serves as a spiritual and technical successor to the highly popular Moody 45 DS, refining the integration between the protected cockpit and the elevated saloon. Built in Greifswald, Germany, the vessel combines robust, oceangoing hull lines with an architectural approach to leisure, effectively creating a "sailing catamaran on a monohull footprint" through its expansive beam and highvolume deckhouse.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,197,198
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-16.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Australia (37.5%) · Germany (37.5%) · Spain (12.5%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 48 DS listings span 4 countries. Australia leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by Germany and Spain.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 1,571,6373037.5%
Germany$ 1,197,1983037.5%
Spain$ 1,006,0491112.5%
Turkey$ 988,7171112.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 54 DS56.33'$ 913,1093620
Moody 5453.92'$ 523,0173412
Moody 41 DS41.08'$ 644,955258
Swan 4848.49'$ 575,7822111
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Moody 45 DS45.01'$ 595,000135
Moody 47-246.5'$ 223,101137
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 6463.42'$ 918,925105
Moody 48 DSYou are here$ 1,197,19882
Rival 4848.16'$ 261,65286

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 48 DS cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 48 DS over the past 12 months is $1,197,198. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 48 DS sailboats are for sale?+
2 Moody 48 DS listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 48 DS prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 48 DS has decreased by 16.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 48 DS sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 48 DS listings over the past 12 months are Australia (37.5%), Germany (37.5%), Spain (12.5%).
05Do Moody 48 DS listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Moody 48 DS listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 37.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Moody 48 DS?+
Comparable models include Moody 54 DS, Moody 54, Moody 41 DS. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.