TONGAROA is a very well-maintained and extensively upgraded example of the highly regarded Leopard 44 cruising catamaran from Robertson & Caine. Designed by Morelli & Melvin, the Leopard 44 combines excellent offshore capability with spacious accommodation and the highly desirable forward cockpit arrangement that made the model one of the most successful cruising catamarans of her generation.
This particular example has benefitted from continuous upgrades and careful ownership, including a substantial refit and modernisation program between 2020 and 2026. Her systems have been comprehensively updated with lithium batteries, large solar capacity, upgraded Raymarine electronics, rebuilt sail drives and engines, new standing and running rigging, new alternators, custom Sunbrella enclosures, and numerous interior and exterior improvements.
Tongaroa is currently registered under Spanish Lista 6ª and is fully charter compliant in Spain. The owning company may also be acquired, offering a potentially tax-efficient ownership structure together with charter income potential. In the past year, the owners selectively chartered the vessel for approximately four weeks with professional skippers, generating sufficient income to offset annual mooring, insurance and some maintenance costs.
The vessel is being sold in the course of a business, which may present potential VAT advantages depending on the purchaser’s structure and intended use.
Her inventory is exceptionally comprehensive with large lithium battery capacity, 1500W of solar, air conditioning, Starlink, upgraded navigation systems, and a Highfield tender with electric outboard all making her an ideal platform for Mediterranean cruising, liveaboard use, or light charter operation.
Viewings are strongly recommended.
Notable Features
• Extensive upgrades and modernisation program completed between 2020 and 2026
• 1500W solar array with custom stainless steel structure
• 840Ah LiFePO4 lithium battery bank installed in 2023
• Upgraded Raymarine navigation suite with Axiom chartplotter
• Rebuilt sail drives with new seals and bearings in 2026
• New standing rigging in 2021, inspected and tuned in 2025
• New running rigging in 2025
• Full custom Sunbrella cockpit enclosure
• Air conditioning throughout
• Spanish Lista 6ª charter compliant
• Highfield tender with Torqeedo electric outboard
• Starlink
Specifications
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Built by Robertson & Caine in 2012 and delivered 2013 to a design by renowned catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin.
Solid fiberglass hull and deck construction, no foam core
Forward and aft cockpit arrangement
Hardtop bimini over cockpit
Large outdoor entertaining areas
Excellent visibility and ventilation throughout
Custom dark grey hull stripes fitted in 2022
Custom black mesh side window covers fitted in 2022
Custom Sunbrella captain’s enclosure fitted in 2021
Custom rear cockpit curtains fitted in 2022
Custom exterior cushions fitted in 2023
Swimming ladder
Sprayhood
Eight fenders with covers
Engine 1
Engine 2
Accommodations
Measurements
Tanks
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.