Moody 54 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bill Dixon·2000 – 2004·~55 hulls·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
53.92' · 16.43 m
Displ.
44,132 lbs · 20,018 kg
First year
2000

The Moody 54 represents a significant evolution in the legacy of A.H. Moody & Sons, existing in two distinct iterations that reflect the brand's transition from traditional British craftsmanship to modern German engineering. The first version, designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects in the UK during the early 2000s, is a quintessential centercockpit bluewater cruiser. The second, the Moody 54 DS (Deck Saloon), was launched under the stewardship of Hanse Yachts and introduced a radical "onelevel living" concept. Both models share a common DNA of robust construction and a "goanywhere" philosophy, though they cater to different eras of luxury cruising. The Dixondesigned 54 is often cited by traditionalists for its elegant sheerline and protected center cockpit, while the newer DS54 is described as a "gentleman’s yacht" that blends the amenities of a powerboat with the soul of a sailboat, as noted in reviews by Sail Magazine.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 523,082
Ask, not sold · 34 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
34 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+9.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
Spain (44.1%) · Netherlands (20.6%) · Italy (14.7%)

Recent Listings

24 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 54 listings span 8 countries. Spain leads with 15 listings (44.1%), followed by Netherlands and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

34 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 522,98615644.1%
Netherlands$ 573,0167220.6%
Italy$ 447,9425214.7%
France$ 828,983215.9%
United States$ 311,150205.9%
Australia$ 321,796102.9%
United Kingdom$ 370,278102.9%
Greece$ 523,568112.9%

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'$ 913,3363620
Moody 54You are here$ 523,0823412
Moody 3433.42'$ 43,0232010
Hallberg-Rassy 5454.92'$ 973,382187
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,800169
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,792115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104
Nautor Swan 5454.07'$ 1,450,00093
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 54 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 54 over the past 12 months is $523,082. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 54 sailboats are for sale?+
12 Moody 54 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 34 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 54 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 54 has increased by 9.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 54 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 54 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (44.1%), Netherlands (20.6%), Italy (14.7%).
05Do Moody 54 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Moody 54 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Moody 54?+
Comparable models include Moody 54 DS, Moody 34, Hallberg-Rassy 54. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.