Leopard Catamarans 46
Currency
Length
46' 4" - 14.13m
Vessel Location
Birkdale QLD
Launch Year
2012
Hull Material
Composite Sound underwater structure, recently surveyed
Focused on blue water performance and comfortable living, the award winning Leopard 46 is really the perfect platform for family adventures. From the design table of famed America's Cup Naval Architects Morrelli and Melvin and the factory floor of Cape Town's Robertson & Caine, the Leopard 46 offers the pedigree serious offshore sailors have come to expect. She features a spacious and well-thought out layout incorporated into a highly engineered, weight efficient structure, together with a well balanced sailing rig set up for immaculate sailing performance.
The main saloon is open plan with the fully equipped chef's galley set aft, flowing forward seamlessly into a generous dining area and adjacent forward looking navigation station. There's loads of interior space, 4 comfortable queen size cabins each with ensuites and plenty of storage. There's even an additional crew cabin up forward. The main saloon opens widely through double sliding doors and a servery to the aft cockpit area.
A large, raised and fully protected helm station offers easy access to the cockpit and side deck which allows for shorthanded sailing while not separating helmsman from family and friends. The expansive cockpit aboard the Leopard 46 is best in class and illustrates why people love these catamarans. It is perfect for entertaining large parties. She has a gas BBQ plus cockpit freezer and icebox to cater for cool refreshments on a warm day, as well as a submersible swim platform and fresh water deck H&C shower.
Moving on deck forward, the Leopard 46 has distinct steps in front of its saloon windows for deck manoeuvrability. These functional, solid composite steps allow you to easily mount the cabin rooftop for mast and mainsail access and, like a louvre system, also provide shade to the forward saloon windows. The Leopard 46 is sexy to our eye with her aggressive, feline looking side windows. These windows are paired with the typical fine bows, trampoline centreline forward, and sugar scoop sterns aft. Large, industrial dingy davits leave you feeling safe on the high seas with your tender tightly secured but easily deployed.
On deck the Leopard 46 features watertight cockpit compartments port and starboard for storage. Aft of the trampoline are the windlass, water tankage, sail storage, and generator compartments. The generator in its sound proof shield aboard the yacht is very quiet.
Electrical systems include generator, inverter, solar panels, air conditioning. Navigational electronics (Raymarine suite) include twin chart plotters with autopilot, sounders, wind sensors.
The offshore performance design influence of Morelli and Melvin is immediately apparent. The smooth motion and minimal slapping is aided by fine bow entries, flared hulls with above waterline chines and high bridgedeck clearance. This is not a top-heavy, high windage floating apartment but a sleek, true performance sailing yacht. The structure is high tech and all structural elements are fully laminated, not glued like most of the French production cats.
The rig is both robust and well laid out. All sailing lines are led aft to the helm station, allowing for easy single handed operation. Portable E-winchers make light work of all sail handling operations.
People often debate about which of the production catamaran brands to purchase. Is there a significant difference between a Fountain-Pajot, Lagoon, and Leopard? After an 11 day delivery of a Leopard 46 from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, Colombia and a delivery of a Lagoon 440 from Fort Lauderdale to Annapolis, Maryland, the professional skipper commented that in many respects the Leopard out classed the Lagoon including performance, durability, and comfort. The Leopard did not suffer from the many creaks and groans experienced on the French catamarans as a result of their glued internal structural and lining components constantly flexing.
We heard a story about Moorings USA, the biggest yacht charter company in the world. Originally they chartered in the Caribbean both Lagoon and Leopard catamarans. But they found that the Lagoons did not hold up and that the higher quality build of the Leopards maximised their profits. From our comparison in every respect, Leopard makes the choice towards higher quality materials, more sophisticated techniques and more robust engineering.
The premium you pay for a Leopard versus other production catamarans is well worthwhile, and for offshore sailing, we would recommend the Leopard. The softer offshore performance, high quality materials, and overall comfort give the Leopard 46 the edge.
The main saloon is open plan with the fully equipped chef's galley set aft, flowing forward seamlessly into a generous dining area and adjacent forward looking navigation station. There's loads of interior space, 4 comfortable queen size cabins each with ensuites and plenty of storage. There's even an additional crew cabin up forward. The main saloon opens widely through double sliding doors and a servery to the aft cockpit area.
A large, raised and fully protected helm station offers easy access to the cockpit and side deck which allows for shorthanded sailing while not separating helmsman from family and friends. The expansive cockpit aboard the Leopard 46 is best in class and illustrates why people love these catamarans. It is perfect for entertaining large parties. She has a gas BBQ plus cockpit freezer and icebox to cater for cool refreshments on a warm day, as well as a submersible swim platform and fresh water deck H&C shower.
Moving on deck forward, the Leopard 46 has distinct steps in front of its saloon windows for deck manoeuvrability. These functional, solid composite steps allow you to easily mount the cabin rooftop for mast and mainsail access and, like a louvre system, also provide shade to the forward saloon windows. The Leopard 46 is sexy to our eye with her aggressive, feline looking side windows. These windows are paired with the typical fine bows, trampoline centreline forward, and sugar scoop sterns aft. Large, industrial dingy davits leave you feeling safe on the high seas with your tender tightly secured but easily deployed.
On deck the Leopard 46 features watertight cockpit compartments port and starboard for storage. Aft of the trampoline are the windlass, water tankage, sail storage, and generator compartments. The generator in its sound proof shield aboard the yacht is very quiet.
Electrical systems include generator, inverter, solar panels, air conditioning. Navigational electronics (Raymarine suite) include twin chart plotters with autopilot, sounders, wind sensors.
The offshore performance design influence of Morelli and Melvin is immediately apparent. The smooth motion and minimal slapping is aided by fine bow entries, flared hulls with above waterline chines and high bridgedeck clearance. This is not a top-heavy, high windage floating apartment but a sleek, true performance sailing yacht. The structure is high tech and all structural elements are fully laminated, not glued like most of the French production cats.
The rig is both robust and well laid out. All sailing lines are led aft to the helm station, allowing for easy single handed operation. Portable E-winchers make light work of all sail handling operations.
People often debate about which of the production catamaran brands to purchase. Is there a significant difference between a Fountain-Pajot, Lagoon, and Leopard? After an 11 day delivery of a Leopard 46 from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, Colombia and a delivery of a Lagoon 440 from Fort Lauderdale to Annapolis, Maryland, the professional skipper commented that in many respects the Leopard out classed the Lagoon including performance, durability, and comfort. The Leopard did not suffer from the many creaks and groans experienced on the French catamarans as a result of their glued internal structural and lining components constantly flexing.
We heard a story about Moorings USA, the biggest yacht charter company in the world. Originally they chartered in the Caribbean both Lagoon and Leopard catamarans. But they found that the Lagoons did not hold up and that the higher quality build of the Leopards maximised their profits. From our comparison in every respect, Leopard makes the choice towards higher quality materials, more sophisticated techniques and more robust engineering.
The premium you pay for a Leopard versus other production catamarans is well worthwhile, and for offshore sailing, we would recommend the Leopard. The softer offshore performance, high quality materials, and overall comfort give the Leopard 46 the edge.
Price
AU $645,000 Offers from
Vessel Name
Yin Yang
Launch Year
2012
Length
46' 4" - 14.13m
Beam
7
Draft
1.4
Displacement
14 tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Twin fin keels
Vessel Location
Birkdale Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising
Designer
Morelli and Melvin (Americas Cup Naval Architects)
Builder
Robertson and Caine (SA)
Hull Material
Composite Sound underwater structure, recently surveyed
Decks Material
Composite
Engine
54 HP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
54 X 2
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Aprox. 4900
Fuel Consumption
8 L/hr
Max Speed
9 knots
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Propulsion
Sail Drive Yanmar
Genset
Northern Lights 10 kVa
Fuel
700L
Water
700 L
Dinghy
RIB 3.6M
Outboard
Ourboard Mercury 6 HP 4 Stroke
Covers
Cockpit and wheel house awnings / bimini clears (new)
Accommodation
Expansive 4 cabin layout, each with ensuite bathrooms. Beds are island configuration providing easy access. Heaps of locker space. Very amenable for a 4 couple week cruising.
Cabins
4
Berths
11 - includes 4 doubles, 1 single + convertible dinette
Shower
4
Toilet
4
Entertainment
TV, Stereo
Air-Con
1
Refrigeration
Fridge 70 L, Freezer 70L - Eutectic 24V
Freezer
Cockpit Freezer 40 L - 12V Dometic
Stove
4 Burner Gas, Oven, Grill. Gas BBQ
Water-Maker
Nil
Hot Water
Dual 240V electric and Engine heat exchanger
Ground Tackle
Windlass 24 V / 30 kg Delta anchor / 60 M chain
Safety Gear
To AMSA Class 2C standards
Bilge Pumps
4
Life Raft
1 X 8 person offshore
Epirb
2 incl. Float free
Life Jackets
12 SOLAS
Flares
Offshore pack
Fire Protection
To AMSA Class 2C standards
Electrics
Generator
Charger
Inverter
Solar Charger
Charger
Inverter
Solar Charger
Electronics / Navigation
GPS
Autopilot
Multifunction plotter X 2
VHF X 2
Autopilot
Multifunction plotter X 2
VHF X 2
Sail Inventory
Mainsail X 1 near new
Genoa X 1 self furling with power winch
Genoa X 1 self furling with power winch
Mast / Rigging
Standard factory rig 7/8 heavy duty offshore standard
Deck Gear
Anchor windlass
Davits with winches
Buoy mooring leader
Fwd trampoline
Submersible swim/diving boarding platform
Bait boards
Rod holders
Davits with winches
Buoy mooring leader
Fwd trampoline
Submersible swim/diving boarding platform
Bait boards
Rod holders
Remarks
Vessel is in good condition under caring ownership of a dedicated shipwright and commercial skipper. All routine maintenance always up to date. Reluctant sale due to change of circumstances.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Simon Meyjes
Telephone
Birkdale QLD
Australia
Australia