Moondance 42.5” custom MY



Turns heads in every harbor.

This fully custom trawler style MY is unique in appearance and execution. The design is Inspired by work boats such as trawlers and fire-boats. The red painted aluminum hull plating is developed with conical projections terminated with substantial aluminum tubes accentuating the sheer line. The tubes and rails are silver in color. The white house features full 360’ views with wrap-around doors and windows. The house is topped with a red brim. The boat-deck is punctuated with two masts supporting radar, antennas, lights and the dinghy lifting boom.



Bespoke interior is inspired by Herreshoff style.

The interior features custom mahogany joinery, edge sawn fir sole, white walls and textured headliner.

Forward is the private V-Berth with a very comfortable double bed using a latex mattress, cabinets to P/S, drawers under bed, ventilation, deck hatch and private head.

Aft of the V-berth is a second stateroom which sleeps up to three with convertible sofa/pull-out double bed, single bunk bed, table and second head. This SR is ideal for children or a cozy adult couple. Both heads include a wall hung electric flush toilets, storage, ventilation, sink and shower conversion.

Midship is the combination galley/cabin/pilothouse which is three steps up from the staterooms.

The cabin features comfortable seating for four with storage behind and below the seats.

The pilot area has an additional three swivel captains seats which are at counter height. The three seats can face forward for piloting or turned around to be used for dining or working at the counter top.

The fully appointed galley contains double sink, Force-10 propane stove, top load refrigerator, waste bin, full size Microwave, countertops with mahogany edging, storage for cooking pans and custom storage drawers for plates, glasses, utensils, wine glasses.  

Fully aft is a semi-enclosed cockpit with two 6’ long lazarette seats covered in Sunbrella fabric, a teak table and lots of covered space.  Isinglass optionally encloses the port and starboard sides as well as most of the rear. The Isinglass has zippers and ties to open up the area to fresh air. Center aft is a two step ladder leading to the swim platform. Port and starboard are generous lazarettes for storage.

Cruise in comfort at 7.5+ MPH while burning only 2.1 GPH.

The in-line Steyr six cylinder engine located aft keeps the main cabin quiet under way. Hydraulic fin stabilizers reduce repeated roll in bad conditions.

Steer with a large hydraulic wheel or use Autopilot (includes one knob steering option).

Three comfortable chairs are located forward in the pilothouse, two at the port helm and one to starboard.

1,250+ mile range allows extended cruising.

When you get to your anchorage, deployable stabilizer arms P/S with “rocker-stoppers” will keep you comfortable even in a rough anchorage.

Anchor tackle includes a powerful Tigress windlass with chain and rope capstans. A unique hand-held remote is located at the bow to allows control of the windlass as well as FORWARD/REVERSE and BOW/STERN thrusters. This makes one person anchoring a breeze even on a breezy day. A Bruce Claw anchor with 250’ of chain (marked in fathoms) and a large Fortress storm anchor with chain/rope is located in the chain/rope locker.

Heat is supplied to the entire boat with an Espar diesel/kerosene forced air unit. Six vent outlets with adjustable flow allow regulation of each room.

Excellent access to all mechanicals and bilge areas is made possible with sturdy hatches throughout the sole. Access to the Engine Room is through the starboard lazarette or a sole hatch in the Galley.