54' bluewater yacht

The luxury of spaciousness: Moody Decksaloon 54 

Experience the deck saloon feeling at its most impressive size. The Moody DS54 boasts the sense of space and comfort that usually comes with a 60-foot sailing yacht. While its design sets new standards, it remains faithful to the legendary Moody qualities: hand-crafted luxury, effortless handling and exemplary suitability for all weather conditions. The Moody DS54. A bluewater yacht for all seasons. For all seas.

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Boundless comfort at sea.

A double forestay, in-mast furling and a self-tacking jib make handling easier. An additional stern thruster allows for even more precise manoeuvres. The 25.30-metre mast, the total sail area of approximately 160 m² and the slender bow section with steeply pitched stem and the twin helm system provide for perfect sailing characteristics. At anchor, the foredeck becomes a sun deck – ideal for relaxing. And if you want a little bit of shade for a leisurely lunch, extend the Bimini top over the cockpit.

Enormous deck stowage space

The full-size tender garage in the stern. The two spacious lockers in the cockpit. The large sail locker in the foredeck. The Moody DS54 offers ample space for a dinghy, equipment,

bicycles and much more.

Glass as far as the eye can see

The deck saloon of the Moody DS54 truly lives up to its name. The large panes and the wide sliding door to the cockpit create a 360° view. From the large saloon, the galley and the chart table, you have a view of the horizon at all times. That is why the DS54 is also best controlled from the deck saloon on the move, whether that is under sail or engine power. Below deck, ten hull windows flood the cabins with natural light.

Lavish under foot: fine teak

The impressive open spaces on deck are covered with high-quality teak, on the side decks, the cockpit floor, the bench seats and the bathing platform. The folding cockpit table with its teak tabletop is designed to match.

Moody Decksaloon 54  Interior

Sublime saloon design.

It is a visual highlight and the communications hub on board the DS54: the sophisticated, semi-circular seating ensemble with endless panoramic views. Directly opposite is the fully equipped galley with stove, oven, refrigerator, double sink, microwave and espresso machine. Indulge yourself.

Luxurious owner's cabin

The self-contained owner's area beneath the foredeck will meet even the most exacting standards. The free-standing king-size island bed, en-suite designer head with separate shower cubicle and the extra-long wardrobe front leave nothing to be desired. The cabin is flooded with natural light through the continuous central ribbon window in the superstructure roof.

Sensational spatial dimensions

The Moody DS54 offers an exceptional amount of space. In the generous deck saloon, life on board can be lived to the full by day and in the evening. Below deck, there is space for four double cabins and three heads: the owner's cabin in the bow, two cabins amidships and an aft cabin.

Flexible fitout concept

Turn a Moody DS54 into your Moody DS54! Customise the layout according to your requirements – all the elements are variable and can be combined with one another. For example, you could choose the version with three cabins and the galley on the lower deck, or change the positions of the berths in the VIP cabin. The Moody DS54 is lavishly fitted out in mahogany finished with a semi-gloss varnish. If you desire a lighter interior, you have the option of golden oak finished with a semi-gloss varnish. This is paired with floorboards made of light acacia from New Zealand. The panels and decks covered with high-quality materials ensure a warm, cosy atmosphere.

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Join Tijl Hettershijt while he takes a look around the Moody Decksaloon 54 right after its first launch. He shows you some of the smart details that make it so easy to sail and some of the features making the interior so comfortable.

Moody Decksaloon 54 Guided Tour

Every place on deck and in the spacious saloon will greet you with an unimpeded 360 degree view – surrounded by pure luxury out at sea. Have a look around with our guided tour and experience what “one level living” between cockpit and decksaloon really means.

Moody Decksaloon 54 – Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Trevor & Di Richardson and Grant Dunoon give an overview of their experiences on board their Moody Decksaloon 54s during the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world’s most challenging offshore races. They explain what challenges they met and how their yachts brought them safely through high winds, heavy weather and finally across the finish line.

The world is talking about Moody   Reviews and awards

Adriatic boat of the year - 1st place.

Moody Decksaloon 54

European Yacht of the Year 2015 - nominated

Category Luxury Cruiser - nominated

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - BLUE WATER SAILING March 2018

Moody Deck Saloon 54. The new Bill Dixon design is a proper yacht that a couple could easily sail around the world.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Yachting World 04/2015

If you had to pick a yacht to go sailing in the Baltic in December, the voluminous, warm and welcoming Moody DS54 woult top a lot of lists.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Cruising World March 2018

Setting the mood. With its spacious floor plan, contemporary looks and smart accommodations, the Moody DS54 is a decidedly new take on a legendary brand.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Sailing Magazine US 01/2017

Powerful passagemaker - With sleek, modern looks this cruiser is kitted out for long voyages at a quick pace.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Club Marine 12/2014

Moody's sleek new DS54 surprises under sail and at anchor, with luxurious comfort and a high-tech fit-out.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Saling 12/2013

This new Moody model is the design work of Bill Dixon and an extension of his recent work for Moody in deck saloon, "DS" styled boats. Dixon, Judel/Vrolijk and Peter Hrones share the design credits.

Moody Deck Saloon 54: Yacht (CZ) 11/20

MOODY DS54 NA FLORIDĚ - Vítejte v business třídě - Značka Moody, která dnes patří do skupiny Hanse Group, se na našem trhu neobjevuje příliš často. A nesetkáte se s ní často ani na moři. Důvodů existuje mnoho. A nikoliv negativních.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Testbericht - SeglerZeitung 03/2015

Ein echter Salon-Segler: Mit der DS54 erweitert die HanseYachts AG das Portfolio ihrer Marke Moody um ein weiteres Modell. Claus Reissig war an einem stürmischen Herbsttag in Italien an Bord des Decksalon-Schiffes.

Moody Decksaloon 45 & 54: Review - Skipper 05/2018

Moody: El creador del deck saloon. El astillero inglés Moody Boats, que forma parte del Grupo Hanse desde 2007, combina lo mejor del diseño moderno con los valores náuticos más tradicionales que siempre ha defendido la marca desde hace 150 años. El resultado son veleros perfectos para la navegación en alta mar, seguros, cómodos y robustos.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - The Best 07/2015

Diseño atrevido y funcional

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Barcos a Vela & Yachting 10/2014

Moody DS54 - Crucero de placer

Moody Range: Review - Voiles & Voiliers 12/2013

Un chantier que sait travailler ses gammes.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Bateaux March 2015

Moody DS54 - La mer au salon. Deck Saloon de plain-pied et voiles 3 Di : Alain Fédensieu, l'une des plus fines barres de Méditerranée a testé pour vous ce rare cocktail.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Report - Voile magazin Mars 2014

Un maximum de volume pour un maximum de confort et de vue sur la mer à bord du Moody DS54.

Moody Range: Feature - Voile magazine 12/2015

Le luxe à l'heure allemande

Moody: Review - Voile magazine Decembre 2018

Moody. La mer vécue du salon. Le confort et la securité. Se sont imposés comme les caractéristiques des Moody dès la commercialisation, en 1973, du 33 pieds, leur première et plus célèbre unité de croisière (750 exemplaires vendus, dont 100 en France).

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Voile Magazine 07/2014

Du volume et du confort. Le principe des Moddy DS, c' est de placer carré, cuisine et table à cartes au même niveau que le cockpit. Cela implique un rouf volumineux mais profite aux emménagements et au confort.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Plefsi ΤΕΥΧΟΣ 167

το Moody 54 Deck Saloon είναι ένα σκάφος με άποψη. Διαφορετικό, με δικό του χαρακτήρα, τον οποίο μπορεί να υποστηρίξει.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - Plefsi ΑΥΓΟΥΣΤΟΣ - ΣΕΠΤΕΜΒΡΙΟΣ 2015

Moody DS54 - Ηνέα γενιά ιστιοφόρων σκαφών προσπαθεί συνήθως να συνδυάσει τις αγωνιστικές επιδόσεις με την άνεση μιας κρουαζιέρας, αφού αυτό αναζητά το μεγαλύτερο μέρος του αγοραστικού κοινού. Σε αυτήν την προσπάθεια εμφανίζονται μοντέλα με φαρδιές γάστρες και χαμηλές έως αδιόρατες υπερκατασκευές, εκτεταμένη ιστιοφορία και , φυσικά, σεβαστό βύθισμα για καλύτερη ισορροπία.

Moody Decksaloon 54: Test Review - plefsi 10/2014

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1995 Bluewater Yachts 54 Generator Hours: 2000  Offered for sale is a very nice, well maintained 1995 54' Bluewater Yacht. This vessel has always been in fresh water. The boat is powered by twin Crusader 502 engines. Engines and generator run perfectly! All air conditioners have been replaced within the last two years. All impellers and routine service has recently been performed. The bottom was painted in July of 2013. The boat has new carpet inside and out! Night vision system is installed on the bridge. There are just too many extras to list! This boat may be seen at Island Cove Marina in Harrison, Tennessee.

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1991 Bluewater Yachts 14 x 54  Bluewater has been meticulously maintained by its two owners. The current owner has owned the vessel since 2001 and the care he has taken definetly shows. For the past few years he has had the boat pulled every spring, waxed top to bottom and all the annual service work performed. The boat has always been fresh water on the Tennessee River and upper Tenn-Tom Waterway and always in a covered slip. Numerous upgrades include new hardwood flooring, oriental rugs, custom wood blinds and Purasan sanitation system. Bottom paint was applied 4 years ago but still has lots of life and the engine fluids and filters, impellers and a complete engine tune-up was done May 2013. This boat shows GREAT, beautiful shine and very nice interior. DECKDANFORTH ANCHOR P1800 WITH CHAIN AND ROPEMAXWELL WINDLASS WITH CANVAS COVER AND REMOTE CONTROL(2) 8' SHAKESPEARE VHF ANTENNASSWIM PLATFORM AND BOARDING LADDERFLAG POLE WITH FLAGAFT DECK LIGHTSAFT DECK FENDER STORAGEAFT DECK SLIDING DOOR TO MASTER STATEROOMWINDSHIELD COVERFORWARD DOCKING LIGHTSGUEST SEARCHLIGHT(3) WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH WASHERSFROWARD SUNPADBIMINI TOPRADAR ARCH UPPER DECK AND FLYBRIDGEL-SHAPED SEATING AFT WITH CANVAS COVERSTORAGE COMPARTMENTS PORT AND STARBOARD(4) FENDER STORAGERADAR ARCHICE-MAKERPORT AND STARBOARD SEATINGCAPTAINS CHAIRVHF RADIOENGINE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATIONFLYBRIDGE CANVAS COVER SALONHARDWOOD FLOORINGORIENTAL RUGLEATHER CHAIR AND OTTOMANLEATHER SOFACUSTOM WOOD BLINDSVISIO 26" FLAT SCREEN TVSONY AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL CENTERPHILLIPS CD CHANGERDVD/MP 3 PLAYEREND TABLES WITH STORAGEACCESS TO GENERATOR COMPARTMENT GALLEYUPPER AND LOWER STORAGEHARDWOOD FLOORINGORIENTAL RUGCORIAN COUNTER-TOPSKITCHEN AID DISHWASHERDEEP DOUBLE BOWL STAINLESS STEEL SINKDRAWER SPACEGE REF/FREEZER WITH ICE-MAKERCUSTOM WOOD BLINDSPRINCESS 3 BURNER COOK-TOPCALPHALON TOASTER OVENKERUIG COFFEE-MAKERGE MICROWAVEEATING BARTRASH COMPACTORACCESS TO PORT ENGINE COMPARTMENT MASTER STATEROOM AND BATHISLAND FULL SIZE BERTHLARGE CEDAR LINED MIRRORED HANGING LOCKERNIGHT STANDCUSTOM WOOD BLINDS AND CURTAINSHARDWOOD FLOORINGORIENTAL RUGSTORAGE COMPARTMENTDRAWERSSLIDING DOOR TO AFT DECKELECTRIC HEADPURA SAN WA

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The best bluewater multihulls of all time: a complete guide

• Toby Hodges
• October 6, 2021

Toby Hodges and François Tregouet consider the best bluewater multihulls and look at the options for sailing the oceans in spacious comfort

What are the best bluewater multihulls for long term cruising? The one you own, or the one you can afford is the simple answer.

There is a wealth of proven designs to suit bluewater sailing and a variety of budgets. While we have focussed here on the best bluewater multihulls in production, we’ve also included some cracking pedigree multihulls which tour the planet and might occasionally pop up on the brokerage market.

If you can afford to, then pushing towards the 45-50ft length will buy you space, pace and that extra payload capacity needed to take all the items you’d want on your home afloat.

When looking at the best bluewater multihulls, the choice will come down to that perennial balance between comfort/space and speed/weight. Choosing a lighter weight performance design will obviously help you cover distance voyages more rapidly and potentially allow you to outrun weather systems. It means you can sail faster, with less sail up and less load and stress. But you’ll have to sacrifice some luxuries and need to be quite scrupulous about keeping weight down and centralised in order to maintain high average speeds.

For the majority of cruisers, however, it is the amount of space multihulls offer once you’ve reached your destination that really appeals. As well as the non-heeling living area and real estate they provide, they’re well suited to typical tradewind sailing .

If you’re considering your first or next multihull, we hope the following will serve as a taster.

Best bluewater multihulls for performance cruising

Outremer 51/55.

When you think of multihulls designed for bluewater cruising, Outremer will likely be one of the first names that comes to mind. Its heritage lies in building catamarans that can sail fast and are built strong enough to do laps of the globe.

The 51, the current version of which launched three years ago, is an archetypal example of what to look for in terms of blending speed and space is a dream design for a family circumnavigation.

The French yard’s new 55ft VPLP design may look boldly different from its past models, but the philosophy behind it remains the same. It is designed to match windspeed up to 12 knots and Outremer reasons that its ability to sail in 5 knots of breeze will allow it to sail for 95% of the time on a circumnavigation.

Read more about the Outremer 51 and Outremer 55.

Photo: Diego Yriarte

Seawind 1600/1370

For nearly four decades the Australian Seawind brand and its founder Richard Ward have been gearing catamarans around safe bluewater sailing, including performance, protection and ease of handling. Its Reichel Pugh-designed 1600, which launched three years ago, is an elegant looking cat with relatively low, long lines and some smart solutions for fast bluewater sailing.

Seawind also launches its new 1370 later this year, a staggering 60 of which have sold on plans alone.

This first 50 is built from a composite sandwich of basalt fibre, a cloth made from volcanic rock, and PET foam from recycled plastic bottles, which helps to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 50% when compared with traditional glassfibre methods.

This new 50 footer is perhaps a more appealing and practical prospect than Rapido’s previous 60 (with its significant fixed beam), particularly as the amas on this new model can fold to reduce beam to 18ft.

Infused carbon foam sandwich construction is used, along with beams, daggerboards and rudder in pre-preg carbon to keep displacement to 8,200kg.

Read more about the Rapido 50

This OC50 is designed as a more affordable cruising alternative, than the HH models which have preceeded it. This model targets ocean sailing.

It’s still stiffened and strengthened by carbon, but built in vinylester composites with a gelcoat finish. This adds an additional 300kg or so over a full carbon HH50, but cost savings are in the region of $400,000.

Read more about the HH OC50

Balance 526

The 526 launched four years ago, designed to suit short-handed sailors and families looking to sail long distances, hence it can carry large payloads and promises easy maintenance. It looks good too.

Berman’s Versahelm design is a key feature. The wheel cantilevers, allowing the helmsman to steer from outboard with clear sightlines or from the hardtop protection of the aft cockpit.

Photo: Christopher White

Atlantic 47

The A47 suits short-handed fast ocean sailing at an approachable size. Lengthening it to 49ft allowed for an aft cockpit. It is available as a sloop or with White’s patented MastFoil ketch rig – rotating aerofoil masts designed for easy short-handed cruising without sacrificing performance.

Read more about the Atlantic 47

A combination of sharp design from François Perus and high build quality brings plenty of appeal to this sporty Italian-built cat. The first example launched three years ago with a light displacement of 10.5 tonnes, thanks to an E-glass epoxy-infused build with carbon strengthening. The yard offers semi-custom construction and full hybrid packages.

Catana 53/Ocean class 50

Catana’s performance model from 2017, sports twin aft helms (which may not suit ocean sailors), reverse bows and carbon daggerboards. The high topsides help create good bridgedeck clearance and plenty of accommodation. Its new Ocean Class 50 seems more in the shipyard’s bluewater DNA. The light weight, and dynamic and modern shape with slim hulls and a relatively short nacelle suggests a seaworthy nature and high speeds.

Read more about the Catana 53

Best bluewater multihulls for pedigree performance

Veteran multihull designers Morrelli & Melvin designed this smaller model for the Gunboat range. It was built to be more manageable for an owner-driver yet still capable of up to 300-400 mile days.

The Gunboat 48 is something of a rare breed, just six 48s were built between 2004 and 2009. Oh, to have a spare €1.3m right now… one of them is actually on the market.

Read more about the Gunboat 48

At the start of the Millennium, Catana offered fully equipped boats as standard for long distance cruising. The Catana 471 or 472 (one or two helms respectively), represented at the time the optimum in ocean-going catamarans.

Chincogan/Lightwave

Tony Grainger has been drawing fast multihulls for 35 years, including racing trimarans and the Lightwave and Chincogan cruisers. The popular Lightwave 38 has admirable performance and comfort, and the Chincogan 52 (pictured) has the length to clock high average speeds.

Outremer 45 G. Danson

With its characteristic roof, narrow hulls and daggerboards, the Outremer 45 is a standout design which has become somewhat iconic. Despite a rather spartan interior, it has been a great success with fast cruising enthusiasts. On board, family ocean crossings at an average of 10 knots are the norm.

Best bluewater multihulls for family cruising

Photo: Nicolas Claris

The Lagoon 450 remains the most popular model in Lagoons already popular range. It exemplifies the VPLP/Nauta design partnership which has made these the very definition of modern mid-size cruising catamarans which can appeal to families and charterers alike.

Indeed the 450 marked the modern look of Lagoon and was the first with interior styling from Nauta. It originally launched over a decade ago as a flybridge design with central helming position (450F), before this ‘sport top’ option (450S) was offered with a starboard helm station and lower boom.

Read more about the Lagoon 450

Photo: Guilain Grenier

Fountaine Pajot Saona 47

The 47 has a modern shape, with straight bows and a reverse sheer line. It incorporates significant volume in the hulls below the bridgedeck to create room for the optional athwartships cabins. Cabin space is a prime selling point, particularly the owner’s suite to port, where there is also abundant natural light and headroom.

Photo: Tui Marine

Leopard Catamarans, together with designer Simonis Voogd and builder Robertson and Caine, produce the archetypal dual-purpose owner-operator or charter boat in their modern catamaran range.

Key features of the 45 are the amount of light in the saloon and the incredible volume and space on offer in the cabins above the relatively narrow waterlines. Vast social living areas include the flybridge, saloon and dual cockpits.

Read more about the Leopard 45

Photo: www.jfromero.fr

Nautitech Open/Fly 46

During the 1990s and noughties Nautitech earned a good reputation for its elegant catamarans. The 441 is a timeless example and the 44 can be credited with the ongoing trend in hardtop biminis. While its acquisition by Bavaria seven years ago helped Nautitech implement industrial build techniques, the French brand has retained its DNA at its Rochefort sur Mer yard.

The modern Marc Lombard designs have tall rigs with generous square-top mainsails. Twin wheels in the aft quarters of the Open 46 offer a direct feel on the helm, however those spending long periods in the tropics may prefer the shade of the bimini-equipped flybridge option. The layout is also open, with a saloon more outside than in. Styling is clean, modern and simple, and the standard of build and finish are good.

Photo: Olivier Blanchet

First impressions of the Neel 51 are sure to centre on its sheer size and space inside. But as you’ll see from our review of the Neel 43 on page 83, when you sail one overriding impressions quickly centre on its performance.

These trimarans are becoming a popular mass production-built option.

Photo: Christophe Launay

The Excess 11 packs plenty of potential as the smallest yacht offered by the big production yards. A little like the Lagoon 380 of old, it presents a good value new entry-level boat for genuine cruising in a more sporty, modern and enticing design. Some may argue against aft helms for ocean sailing, but those coming from monohulls will appreciate the more direct steering they offer.

Broadblue 385S

Broadblue is a UK brand which offers a distinct line of cruising and Rapier performance catamarans. Its staple 385 packs a lot of cruising comfort into its length, including generous tankage, and has been sailed all over the world. Broadblue built its first electric drive catamaran 12 years ago and offers the only all-electric production sailing catamaran under 40ft in Europe.

Photo: Christophe Breschi

Bali Catspace

For those looking for maximum volume within 40ft, it’ll be hard to beat the Catspace – although it is more of a holiday apartment than a traditional bluewater cruiser. Bali’s garage style sliding aft door does help offer an enormous amount of enclosed (or open) living space.

Best bluewater multihulls for luxury cruising

Photo: Nico Krauss

Privilège 510 Signature

The 510 is designed to take a serious amount of cruising gear – up to six tonnes of it in fact. The excellent helm station now has a fixed windscreen and all lines lead to hand. Finish quality including the electrical installation is first class and Privilege’s trademark, an admirable full beam (26ft) forward cabin, is sumptuous.

Photo: Jérôme Houyvet

Garcia Explocat 52

Garcia Yachts has cornered the market for series-built aluminium monohulls and multihulls in the last decade and this new Explocat 52 is sparking real interest. We ran a full test report in our February issue, describing it as a go-anywhere cat with an enticing combination of space, pace and rugged construction.

Read our review of the Garcia Explocat 52

Built in Argentina, the Antares 44 is the ultimate evolution of a model launched 21 years ago. Entirely dedicated to bluewater cruising, it is the yard’s only model and is constantly being improved according to owner feedback.

Time seems to have no hold on this boatyard and, against the trend, the standard equipment of the Antares 44 is extremely complete

Photo: Richard Langdon

Discovery Bluewater 50

This luxury Bill Dixon design may be a decade old now and into its third iteration, but the concept behind its original appeal remains. For those used to sailing high-end thoroughbred monohulls, here is an option to consider for a comparative level of build quality and fit out when moving to a multihull.

Read more about the Discovery Bluewater 50

St Francis 50 MKII

With this latest version of its original model, this experienced South African builder has optimised a catamaran cut out for the unforgiving seas of the Indian Ocean and the South Atlantic. The MKII allows for an increased load capacity, an important point in long distance cruising.

Xsquisite X5

Intelligent features on the X5 include the protected helm station with glass windscreen, integrated rainwater catcher, UV-protective glass and generous tankage.

Best bluewater multihulls for size & speed

Mcconaghy mc52.

The MC50 (now MC52) was the first and promises some high speed sailing, but it’s the open plan main living deck which will attract the majority. It incorporates an intelligent centreboard system, which hardly affects interior space, but arguably its exposed helms at the aft end of the flybridge will not suit serious ocean cruising.

Photo: Florian H. Talles

HH in Xiamen is building some really impressive large, luxury fast cats up to 90ft. This was its second model to launch, a high-end, high performance Morelli & Melvin design capable of rapid passagemaking speeds and enjoyable regatta sailing. Features include C-shaped boards and central or aft helms.

Photo: Mike Jones/Waterline Media

Ocean Explorer 60

If Nautor’s Swan made catamarans, they may look like this… The Ocean Explorer 60 uses the same designer in German Frers and some of the same builders who worked at the famous Finnish yard to produce this world cruiser. The resultant quality shines through. A new OE72 is due soon.

Kinetic KC54

A young company with plenty of experience, Kinetic produces custom fast ocean cruisers, which can occasionally race. Its 62 is a serious performance vessel with carbon hulls, rigs and rigging, daggerboards or centreboards. With fast bluewater cruising the goal, carbon is used to minimise weight so features/toys can still be added. The swim platform and hardware on the newly launched 54 weighs just 90kg, and the generous sized tanks are all in carbon too. Views from the saloon and forward cockpit also look special.

Best bluewater multihulls for ultimate performance

Marsaudon ts4/orc 42.

Few catamaran builders produce genuine performance cruisers at this ‘smaller’ size: this one is kept minimalist and light weight (around 6 tonnes) – the yard’s philosophy is ‘simplicity, then add lightness.’ The 42 is a cruiser-racer with the ability to outpace most yachts across the Atlantic, win a regatta and still offer some space for island hopping. Standard tankage is minimal however. Marsaudon recently rebranded its TS range to Ocean Rider Catamarans (ORCs) and has an ORC 57 in build.

Dazcat 1495

Dazcat builds fast, seaworthy cats from its Multihull Centre in Cornwall. The 1495 is a true ocean cruiser-racer, which is stiff and rewarding to sail, with direct steering linked to carbon rudders. The 1495 can hit 20+ knot speeds with relative ease, but it is the consistent high average speeds which will attract those looking to cover serious miles. Weight is centralised including engines, tanks, and systems all located amidships to help reduce pitching. Dazcat has a semi-custom build approach and creates all sorts of weird and wonderful craft for all abilities.

Dragonfly 40

Dragonfly trimarans are known for their high quality construction and ability to delight sailors with their ease of planing speeds. For those who can live without the space of similar length cats, the new flagship 40 is large enough to offer cruising space, while folding outriggers and retractable appendages mean you can dry out where others wouldn’t dare.

Looping 45/Freydis 48

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The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its big brother the 410 made the purists scream when they were presented. But the 380 proved a pioneer of its kind. Safe bow volumes and light displacement (7,260 kg) helped its seaworthy behaviour. The high number of boats on the market makes this the most affordable bluewater cruising multihull for its size, even if price range is as wide as condition is variable.

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• Bluewater Yachts Coastal Cruiser 54 Sandy Andy II

1996 54' Bluewater Yachts Coastal Cruiser 54

$ 169,500 usd, bradenton, fl, us.

• 1-941-365-9095
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Bluewater yachts 54' coastal cruiser 54.

Endless opportunities here! Cruiser, office, Air BNB, has to be seen to be believed!!

2 owner boat!

Beautifully restored and maintained Bluewater with lots of additions.

Only been in salt water for 4 years and has been meticulously maintained.

Great hard top and new cushions on huge fly bridge area accompanied by Fusion sound system. New Garmin in hydraulic dashboard.

Water boarding ladder at bow, with bow thruster and new windlass controls. 

Stepping inside to a new carpet throughout, updated galley and modernized interior.

Updated Halyon Fire Suppression system. 

Westerbeke 12.5KW Generator with 2395 hours, see video.

All bilges clean & refinished.

Bottom job in April 2023.

Lots of spare parts and much more!

Engines (2)

• Make Crusader
• Fuel unleaded
• Type Inboard
• Total HP 660
• Total Hours 2029

SYS Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by American House of Yachts Corp.

• Category Power
• Condition Used
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• Make Bluewater Yachts
• Model Coastal Cruiser 54
• Boat Name Sandy Andy II
• Length Overall 54' 6''
• Model Year 1996
• Beam 13' 8''
• Max Draft 2' 11''
• Fuel Tank 2 x 380|gallon
• Max Speed 29 kn
• Cruising Speed 14 kn
• Holding Tank 1 x 15|gallon
• Fresh Water 1 x 55|gallon
• Double Berths 6
• Displacement 34,000 lb
• Bridge Clearance 17 ft
• ElectricalCircuit 12 V
• Windlass Type Electric
• Drive Type Direct

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Bluewater Sailboat – Amel 54

The Bluewater Sailboat Amel 54 has a conservative sail plan and hull profile for easy sailing. On a CW test sail last year, the 54 logged an effortless 9 knots in 16 knots on the beam with lumpy cross seas off Florida. The full-skeg rudder and twin reaching poles for downwind work will appeal to traditional cruisers. Amel’s primary concern is safety, hence the boat includes four watertight bulkheads. For increased security, the 54’s robust hull is laminated to the deck, which has strong bulwarks and full-length stainless-steel railings.

• LOA: 53′ 10″
• LWL: 50′ 4″
• Beam: 15′ 9″
• Draft: 6′ 9″
• Sail Area: 1,507 sq. ft.
• Displacement: 35,000 lb.
• Water: 237 gal.
• Fuel: 237 gal.
• Engine: 110-hp.Volvo
• Designer: Amel Design Group

Henri Amel was a perfectionist; even in the early 1970s, he didn’t see why long-distance cruising had to be damp, uncomfortable, or laborious. These convictions, combined with his significant seafaring experience on both yachts and ships, resulted in a distinct pattern for serious long-distance cruise sailboats that the French Amel boat yard still uses today.

When the Amel 54 was introduced in 2005 as the replacement for the Super Maramu, it had big shoes to fill. Despite having a shorter production run of six years, several people who are familiar with the Amel line described it as the best world cruising boat Amel has ever built—high praise indeed.

These two Bluewater sailboats have the same “DNA.” They have a comparable visual style and many of the same characteristics that have historically distinguished Amel yachts as premium world cruising vessels. They have so many similarities that listing them would make for a very long piece, so I’ll concentrate on the differences. Both are ketches, and they are more similar than dissimilar, although there are significant differences. The 54 was constructed with an inner forestay that holds a staysail, which is the most noticeable difference on first glance. In strong gusts, the staysail on the 54 helps the boat balance, which is an improvement for heavy weather sailing.

The 54’s flush locker hatches were the most noticeable alteration in the deck layouts of these two boats. This is unquestionably more attractive and reduces the possibility of tripping and toe-stubbing for the crew. The hatches, on the other hand, have a significantly higher tendency to leak. You have some wins and some losses.

The differences in anchor handling between early Super Maramus models and subsequent models and the 54 are substantial. The early Super Maramus had a competent anchor handling mechanism, but the Amel 54 takes it a step farther. Twin windlasses and a more flexible and strong pair of rollers are noteworthy improvements. Unlike the Super Maramu, the Bluewater Sailboat Amel 54 chain lockers include a detachable bottom grate for easier cleaning of the inevitable mud that will accumulate. But nothing in life is free. The 54’s windlasses have been moved forward to allow more room in the bow locker. That means the available space for chain storage is getting shorter and narrower. 

The hull of the 54 is a more contemporary design for a cruising yacht. She is substantially wider in the back than her older sibling. As a result, the internal capacity is substantially larger, which the designers took full advantage of.  The biggest shifts are forward and backward. The aft cabin on a 54 is significantly larger than that on a Super Maramu, and the bed transitions from a pushed up against the port side to a full walk around bed. A second shower stall has also been added to the head.  The alterations in the forward cabin are almost as striking. Instead of the typical v-berth, there is a pullman cabin on the port side and a pair of bunks on the starboard side. The head was transferred to the bow peak.  Amel switched from solid wood leeboards to lee cloths for all berths on the 54. Both are stylish and comfortable.

The Nav Station on the 54 is vastly upgraded. Where the Super Maramu Nav Station only works for a few minutes at a time, it can be used as a workstation for ordinary work on paper or keyboard.  The 54 has much larger freezers than the Super Maramu, and they appear to be better insulated. The 54 Sailboats Galley is designed to accommodate a larger four-burner stove rather than the smaller two-burner unit found on most Super Maramus. The 54 features many more opening hatches than the Super Maramu, partially because the space has been divided up a little more and additional points of air intake are required, and partly to increase air flow. When underway, neither boat has any passive ventilation.

Quick Notes

Amel is a larger boat with nearly the same footprint. It’s more recent. Many components of the boat were redesigned by Amel, with largely positive outcomes, however they swung and missed on a few. It is a rule that no boat is ideal for everyone-and no boat is ideal for anyone. Every boat is a tradeoff.

If you are interested in learning more about the specifications and details of a sailboat, we recommend visiting the page Bluewater  Sailboat data  by    Ocean Wave Sail . This page provides comprehensive information and is an excellent resource for anyone seeking detailed information about 1000+ sailboats.

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Viking 54 Open

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• LOA: 54′ 6
• Beam: 17′ 8
• Draft: 4′ 10
• Displacement: 70,230 lbs.

Tank Capacities

• Fuel: 1,486 gal.
• Water: 198 gal.

Power Options

• MAN V12 1400CRM, 1400hp Base
• MAN V12 1550CRM, 1550hp Option

Viking offers the largest and most diverse fleet in the industry, so it’s no surprise that the New Jersey boatbuilding powerhouse has announced three new express versions of its recently introduced 54 sportfishing yacht.

The new Viking 54 Open (O), 54 Sport Coupe (SC) and 54 Sport Tower (ST) will join the 54 Convertible (C), which has been another smash hit from Viking since its premiere at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show where it captured the Best of Show Award. The introduction of the 54’s three new stablemates illustrates Viking’s ability to produce new models by fusing a proven hull design with entirely new topside configurations. Our $1 million 5-axis CNC router gives us the ability to build cockpit, mezzanine, command deck, windshield and foredeck assemblies that are unique to the Viking express yacht. Accommodation plans of our three new boats also differ from the convertible to optimize the design’s comfort and interior space.

With its aggressive entry, raked stem, one-piece wraparound windshield and Palm Beach Towers (PBT) hardtop and tuna tower, the Viking 54 Open presents a striking profile while excelling as a stylish fish-and-cruise Viking thoroughbred. The 54 ST features a three-sided fiberglass deckhouse (with an optional solid aft bulkhead) and a PBT tuna tower. This version is also available sans tower in our sophisticated SC rendition. Similarly, the Viking 54 Open can be delivered without a tuna tower as a sleek express yacht. All three models run on the same advanced hull form of the 54 C, which has exceeded all performance expectations.

The Open, Sport Coupe and Sport Tower share cockpit and command deck layouts, providing an excellent use of space for fishing, diving, cruising and entertaining. The 154-square-foot cockpit boasts twin mezzanine seating with cooler storage below (easily converted into optional freezer space), along with drink coolers, in-deck fish and storage boxes, a transom live well and a transom door with lift gate. A single centerline lazarette hatch (available with power actuation) opens nearly 90 degrees for full viewability and access to the available Seakeeper 9, 16 or 18 as well as the steering, trim tabs and drain pumps.

With its open aft bulkhead, the command deck gives you instant access to the cockpit. The centerline helm, with its pedestal seat on a raised platform, provides excellent visibility and is complemented by port (double) and starboard (single) companion seating. Multi-function electronics displays and a row of Bocatech switches with power status LED rings are flush mounted in the dash, contributing to the clean streamlined helm design.

Aft of the helm, there is a convergence of practical and convenience features, including refrigeration and tackle and gear storage compartments. Plump cushions topping the port-side U-shape lounge, which surrounds a walnut table, will cradle your guests in comfort while providing ample height to take in the surroundings. To port, you’ll also find an L-shaped lounge with storage underneath.

Below, the 17 ft. 8 in. beam offers volumes of interior space including a choice of two- or three-stateroom layouts. With either, the forward master stateroom is large and fitted with a queen-size bed, plenty of storage behind the horizontal grain walnut cabinetry and served with a private head. Additional staterooms are found on the port side, each with upper and lower berths. The head has private access in the two-stateroom layout, while guests share the head in the three-stateroom plan. Midship on the starboard side is a well-appointed galley with a full appliance package, walnut cabinetry, an engineered stone countertop and under-counter refrigeration/freezer units (with varnished horizontal grain walnut faces). Opposite the galley in the two-stateroom model is an L-shaped lounge and table. The three-stateroom version utilizes booth seating. Other notable amenities include a 43” HD TV, Amtico flooring in the salon/galley/dinette and premium carpeting in the staterooms.

The engineroom, easily reached through lift-up steps built into the mezzanine, houses the twin powerplants. A pair of MAN V12 1400CRM (1400 MHP) engines serve as the standard propulsion package. Hull No. 1 – a Sport Tower model – will be powered with the optional MAN V12 1550CRM (1550 MHP) engines.

With its Optimus Electronic Power Steering matched to stainless-steel, high-speed rudders and single-lever electronic controls, the 54 delivers outstanding performance, comfort and range. As you would expect, the engineroom is equipped in the Viking tradition with outstanding engineering that is exclusive to this design and maximizes access and serviceability. Mechanical and electrical equipment includes a Delta-T ventilation system with supply and discharge fans for proper fresh air supply and water suppression; an oil changing system for the engines, transmission and generator; and a fire suppression system. The 54 also comes standard with an Onan 21.5 kW E-QD (electronic quiet diesel) Series generator.

Viking’s Atlantic Marine Electronics can outfit the 54 with custom electronics, communications and entertainment systems to make the boat, like every Viking yacht, turnkey ready for total owner satisfaction.

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