2018 Hanse 548 vs 2013 Moody 54 — Comparison
2013 Moody 54
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2018 Hanse 548 | 2013 Moody 54 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Moody |
| Year | 2018 | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | Judel/Vrolijk | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 16.35 m (53.6 ft) | 16.18 m (53.1 ft) |
| LWL | 14.80 m (48.6 ft) | 14.50 m (47.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.80 m (15.7 ft) | 4.90 m (16.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.40 m (7.9 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 16,000 kg (35,274 lbs) | 21,000 kg (46,297 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 122.0 m² (1,313 ft²) | 125.0 m² (1,346 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 80 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 270 L (71.3 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 460 L (121.5 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2018 Hanse 548 and 2013 Moody 54 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2018 Hanse 548 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2013 Moody 54 is a modern offering from Moody from Germany. The 2018 Hanse 548 was penned by Judel/Vrolijk. The 2013 Moody 54 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the 2018 Hanse 548 measures 16.35m (53.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.80m, compared to the 2013 Moody 54 at 16.18m (53.1ft) with a 4.90m beam. The 2018 Hanse 548 is 0.17m longer than the 2013 Moody 54. The 2013 Moody 54 displaces approximately 31% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2018 Hanse 548 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.52 and 122.0 m² of sail area. The 2013 Moody 54, with an SA/D of 16.68 and 125.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2018 Hanse 548 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2018 Hanse 548 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2013 Moody 54 has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the 2018 Hanse 548 and 35.7% for the 2013 Moody 54, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2018 Hanse 548 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 460L of water capacity and 270L of fuel. The 2013 Moody 54 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 700L water and 450L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Moody 54 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2018 Hanse 548 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2018 Hanse 548 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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