Moody DS48 named finalist in Cruising World's boat of the year 2025
cruising world boat of the year 2025 awards
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The judges for the Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 45 Feet category faced a challenging decision between two very different, yet highly capable, bluewater cruising yachts.
The DS48 was selected as a Finalist and received high praise for its spacious design layout and exceptional build quality.
Judge Herb McCormick commented "There are a lot of similarities between this boat and the 41DS that we tested for the 2023 competition, a boat that actually won the Full-Size division… I think the beamy, deck-salon approach is a viable alternative for someone who might be considering a catamaran but is more comfortable and familiar with a monohull. In many ways, it’s the best of both worlds."

Photo credit: Cruising World; Moody 48DS – Walter Cooper