2022 Leopard 45 Portland, United States Of America

There are plenty of Leopard 45’s out there, but finding one that has never seen a day of charter, is U.S. Duty Paid, has been properly maintained and upgraded since new, and is already set up for extended cruising is a much smaller pool. FRENCH KISSING LIFE checks those boxes.

Built in 2022, FRENCH KISSING LIFE is the desirable 3-cabin Owner’s Version and has spent her life privately cruising. She has covered some real ground, from the Windward Islands through the Caribbean and The Bahamas to Maine. Along the way, her owners have figured out what works, what doesn’t (and fixed it), and what makes life aboard easier and more comfortable.

For a cruising couple, one of her biggest advantages is power autonomy. A large solar array feeds an expanded lithium battery bank, providing substantial power away from the dock, while Starlink keeps the boat connected along the way.

Just as importantly, much of the work that normally comes after buying a cruising boat has already been done. FRENCH KISSING LIFE has been continually maintained and upgraded as she has sailed, while engine and generator hours remain low. Instead of starting with a list of projects and upgrades, her next owners can start with a list of destinations.

FRENCH KISSING LIFE was even selected by Leopard for display at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show, but in many ways she is a better boat today than she was sitting on display in Miami. Nearly four years of thoughtful upgrades and real-world cruising experience have made her more capable, comfortable, and ready for what comes next.

Below are just a few of FRENCH KISSING LIFE’s most notable features:

• U.S. Import Duties Paid

• Upgraded Miele stainless 4-burner stovetop

• Fully integrated watermaker (40 GPH), w/spare membrane

• 1,600W of solar w/900Ah of lithium on a 12v house bank with A/C soft starts

• Full suite of Raymarine electronics

• Highfield 360 tender w/center console and NEW (2026) 25HP Yamaha outboard
  

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GALLEY & SALOON:

• Upgraded Miele 4-burner stainless cooktop

• Cutting board sized to fit on top of cooktop, providing additional counter space

• GE Profile Smart Grind and Brew Coffee Maker

• NEW (2026) LG 18-inch .9 cu. ft. 1000 watt Microwave

• NEW (2026) Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

• NEW (2026) Samsung 40″ HD Smart TV mounted on a full motion tilt swivel with locking mechanism

• Vitrifrigo DW210 2-drawer stainless refrigerator

• Vitrifrigo DW70 1-drawer stainless refrigerator-freezer

• Pull-down blinds on all windows for 100% privacy

SAILS, RIGGING & ON-DECK:

• Ullman Dacron full-batten mainsail with Sunbrella sailbag on lazy jacks

• Ullman Dacron furling genoa

• North Sails MaxiKote Stormlight high performance code 0 on a bowsprit with continuous line furler

• Set of nautical ensign flags for entering Caribbean countries

• NEW (2024) Solaire Anywhere Stainless Marine Grill plumbed into LPG system

• NEW (2026) Vitrifrigo C75LX OCX2 stainless steel refrigerator/freezer in the cockpit

• Lewmar 45 electric winch (x3) at the helm station

• Lewmar clutches at the helm station (x10)

• 6-slot ceiling mounted fishing rod rack

• Full helm canvas and isinglass enclosure

• Partial aft-cockpit enclosure

• Stand-up freshwater shower built into custom stainless arch supports

• Composite teak decking

• Port/Starboard rub rails

• Pop-up lights on coachroof lounge

• NEW (2025) Stainless grab rails from cockpit to the deck

• Additional Grab Rails:  Helm station, steps to sundeck lounge, steps to owner’s cabin

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION:

• Raymarine Axiom 12 chart plotter at the helm

• Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler Radar

• Raymarine SeaTalk STNG Converter

• Raymarine iTC5 Converter

• Raymarine EV-1 Course Computer/Heading Sensor

• Raymarine ACU-400 Autopilot Actuator Control Unit

• Raymarine i70 Display

• Raymarine p70s Autopilot Control Head w/wireless remote at nav desk

• Raymarine AIS700 with dedicated antenna

• Raymarine Ray73 VHF DSC Radio/GPS with wired helm and nav desk handsets

• NEW (2025) Airmar DST810 Smart Multisensor (depth/speed/temperature)

• Fusion MS-NRX300 Control Head at the helm

• Fusion MS-UD755 Bluetooth Stereo Head at the nav desk

• Fusion remote (wired) control head on the sundeck lounge

• Plastimo 135 Magnetic Compass at the helm station

• Starlink Internet hard-wired into the boat

• NEW (2025) Eufy aft cockpit security camera

• Sena Bluetooth wireless headsets (x2) aka “Marriage Savers”

ELECTRICAL:

• 110v Shore Power System with 2 50-foot 30A shore power cables

• Additional after-market 110v outlets throughout the vessel

• 50A to 2-30A adapter

• 1600W of solar panels on a custom stainless arch

• 900Ah Relion Lithium LiFePO4 house battery bank

• NEW (2025) Starter batteries (x3)

• NEW (2026) Victron Quattro 5000W Charger/Inverter

• Victron Cerbo GX Touchscreen Power Management Monitor (remote VRM capable)

• Blue Sea M2 OLED Digital Bilge Meter

• Blue Sea M2 OLED digital Shore Power Meter

• Fusion stereo speakers (saloon, forward cockpit, aft cockpit, sundeck lounge)

• NEW (2025) Underwater lights (full color spectrum)

MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, & OTHER APPLIANCES:

• Jabsco Water Accumulator model 30573

• NEW (2026) Par-Max Freshwater Pump

• NEW (2026) IRVWPC Smart Water Pump Controller

• HotShot Series Washdown Pump

• Trident Marine LP Gas Control & Detection System and Solenoid

• Rule Series 37A float switches for bilge pumps (x4)

• Splendide Model WWDV2200XCD Washer/Dryer Combo

• Jabsco Quiet-flush electric toilets (x3) with salt/freshwater toggle switch

• Plastimo Manual Bilge Pump (x2)

• Dometic 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (x2) with soft starts to operate on house batteries

• Waterheater

• Seawater Pro 40 GPH Watermaker w/spare high-pressure membrane (new in the box)

• Fore and aft washdown outlets

• Starboard-to-port fuel transfer system

• NEW (2025) Racor fuel/water separators (x2)

GROUND TACKLE SYSTEM

• Lewmar electric windlass with wireless remote control and chain counter

• NEW (2025) Mantus M2 85 Lbs galvanized anchor

• NEW (2025) Mantus Anchor bridle

• 250 ft. of 3/8 chain

• Factory mooring ball bridle system

ENGINES & GENERATOR:

• Yanmar 4JH45 (Port): 1,799

• Yanmar 4JH45 (Starboard):  1,797

• NEW (2025) Anti-siphon installed on both engines (x2)

• Maxprop 4-blade folding props (x2)

• NEW (2025) Shaft Shark line cutters (x2)

• Yanmar SD60 Saildrive (x2)

• Northern Lights 9KW Marine Generator: 746

TENDER:

• Highfield 360 with center console and custom chaps

• NEW (2026) Yamaha 25HP outboard with electric start

• Mantus dinghy anchor w/chain + rode and stern grapnel anchor w/spring line

• NEW (2026) Mantus solar tricolor light

• Stainless steel tender davit lift system with electric winch for ease-of-use

SAFETY, REGULATORY, & MISCELLANEOUS:

• Masthead photosensor light

• SafeQuip Fire Blanket

• Fire extinguishers (x4)

• NEW (2025) ACR GlobalFix V5 EPIRB

• 8 Adult PV952 orange life jackets

• Jim-Buoy Premium Horseshoe Buoy

• Lifesling 2 Overboard Rescue System

• 8-person Viking Liferaft (rec

• Custom mattress in master stateroom by Handcraft Mattress Company

• NEW (2025) Custom forward cockpit door bug screen

• NEW (2025) Custom aft cockpit sliding door bug screen

• Assortment of Fendertex fenders

• Full set of jack lines

• 4 Safety harnesses

• Mantus dive compressor: ~100 hrs

• NEW (2025) 2 steel dive tanks

• NEW (2026) Saloon smoke detector (10-year lifespan)

• Custom-made closed-loop barnacle buster pumping system

• Custom storage shelving in the engine bays and after-market storage/drawers in the galley and pantry w/guest hull and topside access

RECENT MAINTENANCE:

• October 2025: Bottom paint

• October 2025: Life raft recertified

• October 2025:  Fire suppression system recertified

• August 2026: A/C units fully serviced and charged

• August 2026: Exterior gelcoat/stainless wax and detail