This is a really great review actually. So many modern yacht reviews just demonstrate that most designers are unable to really change the fundamentals of what a yacht is and what it can do - changes are no more than nuances. The Moody DS designs are really something different and I do think about things like redundancy in steering, integrity of the steering column and water-tightness in the event of a collision. This DS is also a dream for a single handed cruiser as long as it is optioned correctly but I guess there are only going to be a select few who can upgrade from a 1970’s dinosaur to something like this and slip the lines and head off around the world. In my dreams…..
Terrific overview, unrushed, professional and very thorough. Possibly a marmite boat for some but I love them, you probably get 3 or 4 metres where the raised salon/galley provide space for another tier below, giving it the accommodation - or at least storage - of a much larger boat. Could an owner fit davits on the transom if they wanted to carry the dinghy inflated? A little surprised she doesn't have a watertight bulkhead forward of the rudder as well as the two in the bow. If the damage rips the stock out you'll very likely lose the boat. Overall though I think she's a great boat, her differences to the norm make her more appealing.
Hi Philip - apologies for not covering it but as long as the three Lewmar hatches in the transom bulkhead are closed, that is a watertight bulkhead - the channels you can see are just cockpit drains.
Keel draft options, what is available? Also would be nice to learn about the hull layup schedule. Coring, vinyl ester or polyester oe epoxy? Thank you for such a thorough overview
There are two keel options on the DS41. The standard draft is 2.14m and the shallow draft is 1.85m. The hull lamination is handlaid with the outer layers in epoxy vinylester resin, a balsa core (above the water line and deck) and then polyester laminate for the inner layers. Below the waterline is solid laminate.
The interior joinery construction and quality of the Moody/Hanse lines has deteriorated it seems in the last few years. The plywood looks cheap and the drawers all look IKEA like. Would be quite raggedy after a couple seasons in my opinion. I’d rather a pay a little extra for more robust design and quality in these areas.
Thank you for taking the time to comment but it doesn't sound like you have had the opportunity to have a look around one in person. You would be very welcome to arrange a visit if you would like to. We are based at Hamble Point Marina near Southampton in the Uk if you would like to get aboard. After 18 years with Hanse I am happy to let you know that the quality of the interior fittings and finishing has got better during this time.
Another great video and a very clear and precise overview
Thanks Steve - much appreciated
This is a really great review actually. So many modern yacht reviews just demonstrate that most designers are unable to really change the fundamentals of what a yacht is and what it can do - changes are no more than nuances. The Moody DS designs are really something different and I do think about things like redundancy in steering, integrity of the steering column and water-tightness in the event of a collision. This DS is also a dream for a single handed cruiser as long as it is optioned correctly but I guess there are only going to be a select few who can upgrade from a 1970’s dinosaur to something like this and slip the lines and head off around the world. In my dreams…..
Terrific overview, unrushed, professional and very thorough. Possibly a marmite boat for some but I love them, you probably get 3 or 4 metres where the raised salon/galley provide space for another tier below, giving it the accommodation - or at least storage - of a much larger boat. Could an owner fit davits on the transom if they wanted to carry the dinghy inflated? A little surprised she doesn't have a watertight bulkhead forward of the rudder as well as the two in the bow. If the damage rips the stock out you'll very likely lose the boat. Overall though I think she's a great boat, her differences to the norm make her more appealing.
Hi Philip - apologies for not covering it but as long as the three Lewmar hatches in the transom bulkhead are closed, that is a watertight bulkhead - the channels you can see are just cockpit drains.
Keel draft options, what is available? Also would be nice to learn about the hull layup schedule. Coring, vinyl ester or polyester oe epoxy?
Thank you for such a thorough overview
There are two keel options on the DS41. The standard draft is 2.14m and the shallow draft is 1.85m. The hull lamination is handlaid with the outer layers in epoxy vinylester resin, a balsa core (above the water line and deck) and then polyester laminate for the inner layers. Below the waterline is solid laminate.
@ thank you and best wishes for listings.
Thanks for this walk through! Does the 41 have a single rudder or twin rudders?
Hi Brian - the DS41, 48 and 54 all have a single rudder - the DS45 was the only model have twin rudders
The interior joinery construction and quality of the Moody/Hanse lines has deteriorated it seems in the last few years. The plywood looks cheap and the drawers all look IKEA like. Would be quite raggedy after a couple seasons in my opinion. I’d rather a pay a little extra for more robust design and quality in these areas.
Thank you for taking the time to comment but it doesn't sound like you have had the opportunity to have a look around one in person. You would be very welcome to arrange a visit if you would like to. We are based at Hamble Point Marina near Southampton in the Uk if you would like to get aboard. After 18 years with Hanse I am happy to let you know that the quality of the interior fittings and finishing has got better during this time.