Moody DS48 Test Sail with Inspiration Marine and Yachting Monthly

[@wokinit]

So awesome actually getting to watch someone sail a boat like this, as if we were on it with you. Love it. Thanks.

[@someguy9440]

This is really EZ button sailing. I can't get over how well those bulwarks and the stainless rail are designed. Low heel, quick passage making, and lots of safety. Well done, Moody.

[@inspirationmarine]

Thank you - they really have done a superb job of the design and build.

[@diegobessa]

Nice video, thank you. It would be nice to see one more video of the same trip with the sails maneuvering, since you did lots of them. How they furl out and in with the press of a button, the sheets and winches and etc.

[@inspirationmarine]

Thank you for your comment - I don't have any footage of this aspect but we will head out and get some footage of the sail handling and operation when we have the opportunity

[@antoinejo]

@@inspirationmarine I was about to make the exact same comment. There is no one on the Internet that does boat reviews INCLUDING sail and overall boat maneuvering. We want to see well documented reefings, gybes, tacks, etc. A boat chugging along with set sails doesn't tell a story.

[@tonyhalsall3170]

Beautiful looking boat and looks well built too. It has a very ‘solid’ look to it.

[@inspirationmarine]

It felt VERY solid underway even with 40 knot gusts and a reasonable sea. Notably not a single sound below decks of any creaking or groaning.

[@dcastro8492]

Wonderful detail. Thank you.

[@paulmcginnis3852]

I’m sold, great performance in all conditions. Was thinking Hylas or Oyster but this has added another possibility 👍

[@stevebrunning3432]

Hi Guys, you will find a great video undertaken by Inspiration Marine crossing the channel in challenging weather in the Moody 48 with Yachting Monthly.

[@clivebrowne9888]

Fantastic detail. however, I was hoping that your video showed manoeuvrability in the marina. You walk through stressed the thrusters and I was hoping to see them in action.

[@inspirationmarine]

Hi Clive - I am happy to do a separate manoeuvrability video when the opportunity arises. I will get it done as soon as I can. Kind regards Phil

[@majik-k8j]

A proper realistic impression of what to expect from this craft under sail. One observation from someone who has had to fix leaks on through deck fittings , how easy is it to access underside of fittings mounted on raised gunwailes. Just curious, probably not a problem if I could afford to part exchange for latest model after 3 years. Super boat .

[@inspirationmarine]

Good question but actually the way these are built in terms of through deck fittings, a leak is very rarely an issue. There is an aluminium backing plate laminated underneath wherever there is a fitting (or could be a fitting), so there is very rarely any requirement in terms of fittings to gain access underneath. If a fitting were to be damaged in an accident, the backing plate could be re-tapped to be larger for a larger fitting from above deck and then re-sealed. A clever and future proof way of doing this.

[@brianremer3248]

this is a video about you under sail, i wouldn't call this a video about the boat under sail. youve got about 6 seconds of the interior under sail, half a second of the rigging thru the skylight, and 30 minutes of a closeup on your own face. i think you might be in love.

[@underwaterlibrary]

We must have watched different videos. Super helpful video of the boat under sail, shot from the main location where one sails the boat, i.e. the cockpit and deck.

[@danieldiaz9948]

What are your thoughts on the exterior helms on the wings vs a forward/sheltered cockpit?

[@inspirationmarine]

Really good question but in reality with the Moody you get both. The helm positions themselves are as exposed as you would fine on any other aft cockpit boat but the cockpit area itself is beautifully protected and sheltered (including winch operation), then you have the opportunity to go completely inside (heated if required) and retain the autopilot and engine control should that be required. The only thing it doesn't really offer is a protected manual helming position.

[@mehmetatik9003]

super

[@dropthatfone]

Nice documentation of your passage. How did you furl the mainsail when the wind picked up? Did you need to point the boat into the wind to do so?

[@inspirationmarine]

Thank you - The Selden furling main sails should be furled with the boom out on the port side, so that the batten pockets furl on the inside of the wrap and the sail' entry into the mast cavity is smoother with less friction. As we were on port tack for 90% of the trip over we had to tack onto starboard and then sailed on the jib for a minute to alter the main sail.

[@pierfeancesco]

ZzZz... 🥱