2015 Leopard 48 Colon Shelter Bay, Panama

2015 Leopard 48 Catamaran 

The Leopard 48 is celebrated for its superior design, sailing performance, and comfort. Designed by Simonis Voogd and built by Robertson & Caine, this model has become a benchmark for luxury catamarans, perfectly balancing comfort, performance, and practicality. With its impressive storage, fuel, and water capacities, it’s ideal for extended cruising, while its versatile interior layout makes it a fantastic option for charter operations.

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Key Features:

• Year: 2015
• Builder: Robertson & Caine
• Designer: Simonis Voogd
• Engines: Twin Yanmar 57 HP each (3000 hours)
• Generator: Northern Lights (2500 hours)
• Cabins: 3 spacious cabins (with the option to create a 4th cabin for a skipper in the portside—no head or shower)
• Heads and Showers: 3
• Water Capacity: 900L
• Fuel Capacity: 700L
• Watermaker: 70L/h
• Sails: Main, Genoa, Gennaker, and Code 0 for flexible and fast sailing
• Winches: 2 electric, 1 mechanical for efficient sail handling
• Solar Panels: 800 watts (6 panels)
• Salon Table: Can fold down to convert into an additional bed

Dimensions:

• LOA: 48.39 ft / 14.75 m
• Beam: 25.07 ft / 7.64 m
• Draft: 4.83 ft / 1.47 m
• Displacement: 37,478 lbs / 17,000 kg

Comfort & Accommodations:

This Leopard 48 features a 3-cabin layout, ideal for family cruising or chartering, with the option to convert the portside forepeak into an additional skipper’s cabin. Each cabin includes en-suite heads with showers, providing guests with privacy and convenience. The salon is spacious, bright, and designed for comfort. The salon table folds down to create an additional sleeping area, adding flexibility for accommodating extra guests.

Sailing Equipment & Performance:

With its comprehensive sail plan that includes a mainsail, genoa, gennaker, and Code 0, this Leopard 48 is ready for various wind conditions. The twin Yanmar 57 HP engines provide ample power for motoring, while the 2 electric winches and one mechanical winch make sail handling efficient and easy. The Leopard 48 excels in both performance sailing and comfortable cruising, making it a joy for both novice and seasoned sailors.

Navigation & Electronics:

• Autopilot: Raymarine
• GPS, Depth Sounder, Wind Speed & Direction: Raymarine
• VHF Radio: Raymarine
• Chart Plotter: Raymarine

Mechanical & Electrical Systems:

• Solar Panels: 800 watts from 6 panels
• Watermaker: 70L/h for extended off-grid cruising
• Generator: Northern Lights (2500 hours) to power the onboard systems including air conditioning, refrigeration, and other electrical systems

Onboard Amenities:

This Leopard 48 is designed with comfort in mind, making it an excellent choice for both long-range cruising and charters. The vessel offers 3 luxurious cabins with en-suite heads and showers, and the option for a fourth skipper cabin. It is self-sufficient with solar power and a watermaker, allowing for extended stays at sea. The salon area is perfect for entertaining, and the table can be converted into an extra bed when needed.

Why This Leopard 48 is Perfect for Charter:

With its spacious accommodations, well-equipped galley, and versatile sail plan, this Leopard 48 catamaran is perfect for charters. The boat offers ample privacy with its 3 cabin layout, and the convertible salon table and optional skipper’s cabin make it easy to accommodate additional guests or crew. The large cockpit, open-plan living space, and air-conditioned interior ensure that guests will enjoy a luxurious and comfortable stay on board.

This 2015 Leopard 48 is a turnkey vessel, fully equipped and ready to sail. Whether you’re looking for a private family yacht or an addition to your charter fleet, this boat offers a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and style.

Owner Commentaries

*Since the purchase of the catamaran, the boat has been solely owned by the BVI company the entire time. The ultimate beneficiaries of the company are my brother and me.*We received the boat in France from the Leopard dealer. After that, we sailed in the Mediterranean for about two or one and a half seasons. Then, in December 2016, we crossed the Atlantic to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. We spent some time in the Caribbean before sailing to the BVI, then to the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Panama. In 2018, we crossed the Panama Canal into the Pacific Ocean. From there, we sailed up to Mexico, to Puerto Vallarta. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, the boat remained in Puerto Vallarta. We cruised in the Sea of Cortez, the Gulf of California, and along the Mexican coast. Last year, I sailed from Mexico back to Panama and crossed the Panama Canal into the Atlantic. Our plan was to sail through Colombia, Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas to the United States, to Florida, in order to sell the boat, as we are receiving a new catamaran in Europe. However, since we are getting the new catamaran a year earlier than planned, we decided to start selling this boat this year and try to sell it in Panama. That’s how we ended up in Panama for the second time.*Over the years, we have never encountered severe storm conditions. However, twice during thunderstorms with lightning, a strike hit near the boat. There was never a direct hit. As a result, some electronic equipment, such as the chart plotter and radar, was damaged. We replaced all affected equipment with new units, and as of today, everything is functioning perfectly.*All engine and generator maintenance has been carried out on time, according to engine hours.*The last rigging inspection was carried out this summer, in July.*After the first season of operation, there were issues with the rudder, which were resolved under the manufacturer’s warranty. There have been no further problems since then.*We have a Sail drive SD60, and the last service was carried out at the marina where the boat is currently located, in Panama, in July.*In addition to the Main, SAIL, and Genoa, the boat is equipped with a Code Zero and a Gennaker.*We have the helm enclosure.*We have three AC units.*Tape on hatches is Lenmar.*If you mean the hatch glasses, they were replaced because the previous ones were scratched during use.