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Leopard 47 Powercat Review
Robertson and Caine – Leopard 47 Power Cat
The Leopard 47 Power Cat is a yacht born from many innovations, and a design that has won over many owners (even sailors) and charter companies too.
The Leopard 47 PC is a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin. Debuting in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets and is found in private ownership all over the world.
The Leopard 47PC was designed from the ground up to be an open water yacht with the displacement necessary to carry endless cruising gear, and maintain its waterline. Being a multihull means it’s very comfortable on the move and also stable at anchor, a feature that monohull power-yachts cannot compete with unless equipped with expensive active stabilizers.
For the power plant of this vessel, the early model of 47PC were fitted with the Volvo 150’s. These were then switched to the amazing Cummins 150’s, which powers the majority of the four cabin 47PC’s built. Then due to EPA compliancy regulations they switched to the John Deere 150’s the last year of the run.
Of the yachts powered by two straight drive Cummins 150HP turbo charged four cylinder engines, this yacht offers high reliability and efficiency, especially in the 12-15 knot cruising speed. Higher speeds (17-18 knots) are achievable, at the expense of higher fuel consumption, though still massively lower than equal size power boats. If you chose to cruise at maximum fuel efficiency, you can run on just one engine at half-throttle (2000 rpm), which gives a healthy 8 to 9 knots. At this speed you’re only using 2-3 GPH, which means you have range of roughly 1000 nautical miles using the built-in 320 gallon tanks only. With these numbers, suddenly a stable and comfortable power-boat makes sense, for those looking to make the jump from sailing to power, or those looking for a more efficient power-boat.
For those looking for more power, there was the option to upgrade the engines to 2 x Volvo D4-260’s. These are found more often in the three cabin owners layout. Powered by these engines, the yacht can reach speeds of 22-23 knots, cruising at 15-18 knots. Cruising using the same one engine running trick, at 2000rpm also only burns 3 GPH, which is remarkable.
Being a wide beam catamaran hull, means this yacht has really generous space for both living areas and storage. There are two layout versions for the 47PC, an owners three cabin layout (where the starboard hull is very open plan, and features a study/lounge area and huge forwards head/shower), and a more conventional 4 cabin/4 head version. The main salon has plenty of natural light through the large side and forward windows, with galley aft and table seating forwards. There is a full sized nav station in the starboard forward part of the salon, and the option to fit a second internal helm here. The yacht is fully air-conditioned and is powered by a 9kw Northern Lights generator, proving quiet cool living on the water. There are crew quarters on both sides, with the starboard side having its own head, sink and bunk.
The side decks are extremely wide, for a yacht this size, with a solid deck between the bows giving immense floor space, and high stainless tube guard rail providing safety whilst under way. The fixed GRP dinghy davits are an ingenious design, where the forward facing bench seat can be folded flat and then lowered into the water to become a boarding platform. The aft cockpit is very spacious, with comfortable seating for ten around the table to port and additional seating to starboard, for al fresco dining. Where this yacht really shines is the flybridge, which becomes the living area in all but the most adverse conditions. Here you have a commanding view of your surroundings, and can helm the yacht from the three person helm seat, whilst also being able to socialize with your guests sitting in the forward area. The forward area of the flybridge features luxurious wrap around seating to port and an additional bench seat facing forward. There is also a wet bar to prepare food and drinks, and there is provision to fit stove/BBQ and fridge/ice-maker, so you have all you need to make the flybridge your elevated home on the water.
The Leopard 47 power cat is unquestionably one of the more exciting power-cats out there, and today offers tremendous value, being priced at a third of the cost of a similar new design, whilst also being an incredible strong and efficient design. Speaking with delivery crews and owners they all talk highly of the performance, sea-worthiness, build quality, and livability of the yacht. Those with a family looking to explore this blue planet under power, should check out the value that the brilliant Leopard 47 power cat gives.
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G'day all We are a family of 4, 7yr daughter & 4yr son who are selling up & sailing. We've sold the house!, now need a boat. The plan is to buy in the Caribbean & get it sailed to the Med where we will start gently cruising 'till we get the hang of things. So, any experience with the Leopard (Robertson & Caine) 47', she seems solid, seaworthy (by Cat standards), able to carry the weight we will create, and have space to liveaboard. Any comments/suggestions? There are related questions re VAT, CE & the Med rules??, length of stay etc etc, but that'll come later. For now i'm interested in the Leopard as a safe familly platform for extended cruising. Thank you Jono
While I haven't sailed on the Leopards, I understand that they're very nice cats. I've sailed on a Gunboat 48, which I believe is designed by the same designer as the Leopards, Melvin and Morelli. Is there any particular reason you chose the Leopards? Weight is always an issue on any multihull. Are you planning on buying new or used? It would help if you said where you plan on registering the boat... as that will affect VAT, CE, and Med import rules. It would also help if you said where you were from and what citizenship you hold, as that also has some bearing on the issues you're asking about. Do you plan delivering the boat to the Med yourself or hiring a delivery captain to do so? edit: BF- LOL... didn't see your post until after I posted mine.
It sounds like you might be looking at a used charter boat, since you mention buying in the Caribbean. That would be helpful info as well, to give better advice.
Good point PB.. The charter boats are often in pretty rough shape... since they're often used by less than excellent sailors, who don't have the problem of ownership, so the care they take may not be as careful as it should be. Also, I've noticed that with any large piece of equipment, cars, trucks, forklifts, sailboats, etc, the more operators you have, generally the worse shape it will be in... The other problem with the charter boats, is that often the gear is minimally sized. Instead of getting a ST48 winch, they'll get the ST40 winch, since it will do the job, but just barely... and they pocket the savings...
That was quick! We live in Australia & have applied for citizenship, but we (adults) are English by birth & the kids Aussies. So we should have dual citizenship by the time we leave (early July). Registering the boat? We have no firm ideas yet as we don't understand all the implications around this. We don't necessarily want to import it to Europe, the plan, if we think we are up to it, would be to sail it back to NZ/Oz and sell her there. It is quite possible we will spend two years in the Med. Ideally I will sail her over initially with a hired skipper, but there is the work/time mix involved in that! Why a Leopard: for our budget, they seem the most seaworthy, strong allround liveaboard. Yes, it will probably be a ex charter boat and we are prepared to spend money bringing her up to our spec. Some of the neglected privately owned boats scare me equally as much. Hopefully the budget will stretch to a later model which will not have had as much abuse. There are some good looking Leopard 45's which are privately owned and appear to have been well maintained, so they are an option. Hope that helps some. Cheers Jono
Jono- Given the size of the boat, I would go with the smaller 45s, that have been privately owned. The space difference is not going to make that much of a difference once you're up past 40' IMHO... Especially given that your children are relatively young. A privately owned boat is much more likely to have been abused less, have less wear and tear and have better upgrades, as private owners tend to like their toys and put them on their boats, where charter boats usually have the minimum expected. The problem I see is that you can't stay in the EU waters for two years without paying the VAT and essentially importing the boat, so you'd have duck out of the EU waters for a bit during that time frame. That shouldn't be a big issue IMHO, given the capabilities of the boat. However, when you bring the boat to Australia, you will definitely be paying the import duties and taxes on it there. I'm sure our Aussie and Kiwi fellows can chime in on this. If you will have your Austrailian citizenship by the time you are ready to go, I would recommend that you register and flag the vessel in Austrailia. The paperwork for doing that will probably be less complicated that flagging it in another country, except possibly the UK. However, flagging it in Australia will prevent any problems with VAT and such if you should decide to visit the UK with the boat on your way over to the Med. If it were flagged in the UK, you would then be responsible for paying the VAT and making sure it had EU RCD certification upon entering UK waters. By registering it in Australia, you avoid the EU RCD certification requirement and the VAT problems. I hope that helps.
Hmmmm.. I just found that I had registered here in 2001 and not been back! Okay, a few years ago I crewed on a delivery of a Leopard 47 (Moorings 4700) to Ft. Lauderdale via Cape Hatteras.... I was NOT impressed by the sailing. Off the wind no problem, which is true of most boats. Beating to windward it was very uncomfortable; felt like 100 midgets all w/ rubber mallets were beating on the hulls! Now, I will admit this was my first (and only) time at sea on a Cat. but I didn't like it. The hefty cross member would slam into waves that weren't all that big (4-5') and just shake the whole boat. I have several thousand miles of blue water sailing, about a third under race conditions, and usually sleep pretty well at sea; I slept like crap the whole trip. I also did not like the fact that you basically have to leave the "cockpit" and get up to trim the main. I felt very exposed. One good jolt and I'd have been thrown to the hull and it wouldn't have been pretty. THAT SAID... it was REALLY nice to be able to walk around the cabin, fix something to eat and in general feel comfortable even at sea. And taking a HOT shower underway was reallllllllyyyyyy nice. The model we were moving had the hard top which I would highly recommend. Think you'd probably do better w/ something a little smaller though. Maybe like 40'. I know too many people who bought too much boat, including a former coworker that bought a Grand Banks 49' trawler w/o EVERY owning a boat before; he sold it a year and a half later at a big loss. Hope I'm not raining on your parade, have fun and good luck!
Slamming of the bridgedeck under rougher conditions is a pretty common problem. The problem a lot of catamarans have is that they have a lot of windage, and that can make their windward performance and their ability to tack less than stellar. Trimarans generally have much better sailing performance, and tack much like a monohull, since they tend to pivot around the main hull. The motion on a multihull is very different from that of a monohull. It tends to be faster, since the boat doesn't have a heavy keel to give it the inertial mass a monohull has.
The motion on a multihull is very different from that of a monohull. It tends to be faster, since the boat doesn't have a heavy keel to give it the inertial mass a monohull has. Click to expand...
What a load of tripe - a cat with lead in the keels! On top of that you claim to have sailed on one? If you did, it obviously was not in a capacity of any responsibility. What unbelievable nonsense to write. Even a pea brained idiot knows that cats do not have ballasted keels. Keels yes, ballasted keels no. Anyone with real knowledge, you do not even need to have put a foot on board a boat to know about this, shall be aware of why some boats have ballasted keels whilst other just have keels. If you dont know, then rather keep quiet then post incorrect speculation whilst pretending to have knowledge. Yours is a dangerously incorrect posting.
Guys Thank you for your comments, that's the kind of feedback I was looking for. Funnily enough I was just going to post on the cruising forum the question "when is big too big for a Cat". We will be a couple, sure we'll cope no probs when things are cruisy, but what about when things heat up & the roller reefing breaks in a heavy sea (pick any scenario). The bigger the boat the heavier the sail etc. Sailor Dave, it's a shame you haven't sailed other Cats so you could give a comparitive account. The choice of boat will be a Cat, but which one & what size is now up for debate. Are you sure the waves were only 4'-5'? Cheers Jono
Jono- The bridgedeck on most cats is usually less than five feet from the water, at least until you get to the megacats... like the Gunboat 62. The reason for this is to limit the windage caused by the bridgedeck salon. If the bottom of the bridgedeck is five feet from the water and the salon has six feet of head room, that means the cabin top is over 11' from the water. That's a lot of windage, and negatively affects the boat's performance, like the ability to tack, quite a bit.
Hi Sailingdog. I appreciate your comments and wonder what you think about the "when is big too big for a cat" quandry I'm raising. I'm no muscle man, my partner is strong for a lady but has limited upper body strength. i know experience counts for a lot & we have some of that, but is 47' pushing it for two people? Cheers Jono
Leopard cats Hi: I think you should consider chartering one of the bigger cats you are interested in to see if you and your wife are able to muscle it around. You're talking about making a pretty big expenditure, and you might find out this isn't what you want to own. I've owned a Morris 32 monohull for 8 years, which is a moderate displacement boat built in the US. Once a year or so I charter in the Caribbean with some friends of mine. I previously owned a smaller sailboat and have been sailing for over 30 years. Last year we chartered a Moorings/Leopard 45 with 3 other couples in the BVI, and last week I returned from chartering the new Lagoon 50 out of Martinique. Other than those experiences (about 18 days total), my catamaran history consists of daysailing or small beach cats. Compared to my little boat, these big cats are astonishingly spacious. There's so much room to move around, I'm not sure what I'd do with it all. If I filled it up with junk, which is the temptation when it's available, I'm sure performance would be seriously compromised. No surprise, these boats don't much care for windward work. They probably don't go any closer than 55 degrees true to windward, as compared to 45 degrees for most cruising boats, and even closer for performance monohulls. That's a fairly significant difference in windward performance. The cats are, however, pretty quick on a reach. Downwind, they aren't all that impressive as the swept back spreaders keep you from being able to let out the mainsail very far. Whether any of us on the charters would consider owning one of these big cats is an issue that regularly comes up while we are sailing them. In general, none of us would consider owning cats that big. The problem is the loads are enormous, and in my opinion higher than I'm comfortable my wife and I would be happy to face on a daily basis. Let me give you an example. On my boat, the mainsail is about 250 sq. ft. I have a small winch on the mast, but normally hoist the sail without mechanical assistance except for the last few feet. On the Leopard 45 we sailed, the mainsail was almost 1000 sq. ft. It's a full batten sail, built of heavier cloth that on my boat (due to the sailing loads), and I don't know how much it weighed, but I seriously doubt my wife or I could carry the sail down the dock if it were bagged up. On the Leopard, there was a huge Lewmar winch on the mast, which was needed for basically the entire hoist. Indeed, the higher gear ratio was necessary when adult males hoisted the mainsail for probably the last 20 feet or so. (The mast on these boats is over 70' high.) Normally it took 3 of us to hoist the main, with two alternating on the winch and one keeping the battens out of the lazyjacks. On the Lagoon 50 we charted last week, the main halyard was mercifully controlled by an electric Harken winch. When you are sailing and look skyward at these big mains, you really appreciate what enormous sailing loads are at work. I know there are couples and families that sail Leopard 45s, as I've seen a few of them in the islands, but I'm impressed they are able to do so. Without electric or hydraulic winches, however, I think they are facing considerable difficulties, particularly with the mainsail.
liveaboardjono said: Hi Sailingdog. I appreciate your comments and wonder what you think about the "when is big too big for a cat" quandry I'm raising. I'm no muscle man, my partner is strong for a lady but has limited upper body strength. i know experience counts for a lot & we have some of that, but is 47' pushing it for two people? Cheers Jono Click to expand...
So what has happened? This doesn't really need to be in the forum but the great computer won't let me send a private message until I have posted 5 times .... therefore... Hello liveaboardjono we are essentially in the same boat (no pun intended) that you were last year. ie we are looking at a retired moorings cruisers and hope to sort of gunk hole for a year before setting out on a circumnavigation. Soooooo What did you end up doing / getting and how is it going? thanks sk
How about a Seawind 38? That seems like a lot of boat to me and should be sufficient for two adults and two kids. Seeing as you're in Australia already, have you seen this particular catamaran? I keep hearing about another catamaran built there called the Lightwave too. Might also be worth checking out.
Sailing in BVI - March 2008 Look at the "Jumping Cat" pics in the above link. This was a little squall that came up on me in the Drake Channel.
Both of you should learn what a thread dredge is. The guy from 2007 likely has his youngins in college now, divorced, lost his shirt, and sails a hobie cat.
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An in depth review of the Robertson & Caine - Leopard 47
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The Leopard 47 Power Cat is a yacht born from many innovations, and a design that has won over many owners (even sailors) and charter companies too.
The Leopard 47 PC is a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin. Debuting in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets and is found in private ownership all over the world.
Designing a powercat
The Leopard 47PC was designed from the ground up to be an open water yacht with the displacement necessary to carry endless cruising gear, and maintain its waterline. Being a multihull means it’s very comfortable on the move and also stable at anchor, a feature that monohull power-yachts cannot compete with unless equipped with expensive active stabilizers.
For the power plant of this vessel, the early model of 47PC were fitted with the Volvo 150’s. These were then switched to the amazing Cummins 150’s, which powers the majority of the four cabin 47PC’s built. Then due to EPA compliancy regulations they switched to the John Deere 150’s the last year of the run.
What's under the hood?
Of the yachts powered by two straight drive Cummins 150HP turbo charged four cylinder engines, this yacht offers high reliability and efficiency, especially in the 12-15 knot cruising speed. Higher speeds (17-18 knots) are achievable, at the expense of higher fuel consumption, though still massively lower than equal size power boats. If you chose to cruise at maximum fuel efficiency, you can run on just one engine at half-throttle (2000 rpm), which gives a healthy 8 to 9 knots. At this speed you’re only using 2-3 GPH, which means you have range of roughly 1000 nautical miles using the built-in 320 gallon tanks only. With these numbers, suddenly a stable and comfortable power-boat makes sense, for those looking to make the jump from sailing to power, or those looking for a more efficient power-boat.
For those looking for more power, there was the option to upgrade the engines to 2 x Volvo D4-260’s. These are found more often in the three cabin owners layout. Powered by these engines, the yacht can reach speeds of 22-23 knots, cruising at 15-18 knots. Cruising using the same one engine running trick, at 2000rpm also only burns 3 GPH, which is remarkable.
It's what's on the inside that counts
Being a wide beam catamaran hull, means this yacht has really generous space for both living areas and storage. There are two layout versions for the 47PC, an owners three cabin layout (where the starboard hull is very open plan, and features a study/lounge area and huge forwards head/shower), and a more conventional 4 cabin/4 head version. The main salon has plenty of natural light through the large side and forward windows, with galley aft and table seating forwards. There is a full sized nav station in the starboard forward part of the salon, and the option to fit a second internal helm here. The yacht is fully air-conditioned and is powered by a 9kw Northern Lights generator, proving quiet cool living on the water. There are crew quarters on both sides, with the starboard side having its own head, sink and bunk.
Discovering the Catamaran's outside features
The side decks are extremely wide, for a yacht this size, with a solid deck between the bows giving immense floor space, and high stainless tube guard rail providing safety whilst under way. The fixed GRP dinghy davits are an ingenious design, where the forward facing bench seat can be folded flat and then lowered into the water to become a boarding platform. The aft cockpit is very spacious, with comfortable seating for ten around the table to port and additional seating to starboard, for al fresco dining. Where this yacht really shines is the flybridge, which becomes the living area in all but the most adverse conditions. Here you have a commanding view of your surroundings, and can helm the yacht from the three person helm seat, whilst also being able to socialize with your guests sitting in the forward area. The forward area of the flybridge features luxurious wrap around seating to port and an additional bench seat facing forward. There is also a wet bar to prepare food and drinks, and there is provision to fit stove/BBQ and fridge/ice-maker, so you have all you need to make the flybridge your elevated home on the water.
A power catamaran loved by all
The Leopard 47 power cat is unquestionably one of the more exciting power-cats out there, and today offers tremendous value, being priced at a third of the cost of a similar new design, whilst also being an incredible strong and efficient design. Speaking with delivery crews and owners they all talk highly of the performance, sea-worthiness, build quality, and livability of the yacht. Those with a family looking to explore this blue planet under power, should check out the value that the brilliant Leopard 47 power cat gives.
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The Leopard 47 is one of the all time classics in the catamaran world. Over 150 were build and the Leopard 47 is a very capable and safe blue water cruiser. The Leopard 47 was designed and build for blue water cruising, and can easily achieve 200 mile days in the trade winds. The Leopard 47 received excellent reviews upon her introduction. Since that time the design has proven itself all over the world. Owner’s and others are exceptionally pleased with her speed, windward ability, and ease of handling, Built in South Africa where boats are built to withstand the often harsh conditions off-shore.
| Specifications | |
| Make: | Leopard |
| Model: | 47 |
| Length: | 47 |
| Builder: | Robertson And Caine |
| Designer: | Simonis-Voogd |
| Build Start: | 2001 |
| Build End: | 2006 |
| Loa: | 46' 8 / 14.25 M |
| Lwl: | 42' 8 / 13 M |
| Beam: | 24' 3 / 7.40 M |
| Draft: | 4' 1 / 1.25 M |
| Displacement: | 21,600 LBS / 9800 KG |
| Mast Height: | 70' 4" / 21.46 M |
| Speed: | Cruising Speed: 8 knots |
| Mfg Engines: | Two 56-hp. Yanmar 4JH-3E Diesel engines coupled to a Kanzaki KM4A transmisson then straight shafts to propellers. |
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The Leopard 47 stands out with its sleek and elegant design. Robertson & Caine made significant improvements to this model by lengthening the transoms, resulting in enhanced sailing performance due to the extended waterline.
Notably, this unit is one of the very few models built specifically as an owner’s version (only fifteen or so built) offering an exquisitely designed private living space. This space includes a well-appointed desk, a separate bathroom for added privacy, and ample storage, making it a truly exceptional feature of this remarkable catamaran. The Leopard 47 is renowned for its strong construction and seaworthiness, and this model is in great shape.…
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S/V Smoke and Roses is a 2005 Leopard 47 catamaran for sale by owner, located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Leopard 47 is built with thicker hulls for durability and has the reliable shaft drives. Smoke And Roses features redundancy with power and refrigeration. Built by Robertson and Caine this sleek looking catamaran was designed for speed, agility and reliable blue-water performance.
This yacht is docked at our residence, we use, maintain and upgrade her regularly. She is very clean, shows well and must be seen to appreciate. Delivery to the East Coast of US, most of the Caribbean or Gulf Coast as far as Texas, is available.…
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Owner has had his fun, and this Leopard 47 is ready for a new crew. Sailed all through the Caribbean and is now in Panama.
Bat Ha Yam had major refits in February, 2022 and January, 2023 which included extensive electrical and diesel maintenance.
The Leopard 47 is one of the all time classics in the catamaran world. Over 150 were build and the Leopard 47 is a very capable and safe blue water cruiser. The Leopard 47 was designed and build for blue water cruising, and can easily achieve 200 mile days in the trade winds.…
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S/V Smoke and Roses is a 2005 Leopard 47 catamaran located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Leopard 47 is built with thicker hulls for durability and has the reliable shaft drives. Smoke And Roses features redundancy with power and refrigeration. Built by Robertson and Caine this sleek looking catamaran was designed for speed, agility and reliable blue-water performance. This one owner vessel has been used, maintained and upgraded regularly. She is very clean, shows well and must be seen to appreciate. It’s owners have enjoyed over 50,000 cruising miles, including a circumnavigation. Continuous upgrades have been completed, to ensure safety, ease of single handing and cruising comfort. Delivery to the East Coast of US, most of the Caribbean or Gulf Coast as far as Texas, may be available. Temporary dockage may be available. September 2022 survey provided upon request. Smoke And Roses is a tried and true vessel, set up for success on the water, she can make the journey as fun and exciting as that final destination. Whether you’re looking for weekend getaways, vacations with the family or sailing the globe Smoke And Roses is ready for Your Next Big Adventure! Call Craig Massey at 941-662-7949 to schedule an appointment. RECENT UPGRADES Force 10, 4 burner stove New March 2022 DC to DC battery charger for charging house from engines New April 2022 AC Battery Charger April 2022 4 200 ah Lithium Ion Phosphate Batteries total 800 ah New May 2022 Inflatable Dinghy New June 2022 15hp Mercury Dinghy Motor New June 2022 Chart Plotter New June 2022 Tridata Instrument New October 2023 Wind Analog Instrument New September 2023 Autopilot Actuator Control Unit New June 2022 9 Axis Heading Sensor for Auto Pilot New June 2022 Short Arm Windvane Transducer New September 2023 Cutlass bearings replaced New September 2022 Galvonic Isolator New July 2023 AIS New May 2023 VHF Radio 2nd station for cockpit New April 2023 Port aft head has been replaced with washer and dryer, 2017 Bottom job completed September 2022
Equipment: ELECTRONICS: Raymarine Axiom Lighthouse chart plotter New June 2022 Raymarine i50 Tridata depth, speed and log instrument New October 2023 Raymarine I60 Wind Display System, New September 2023 Raymarine P70s Autopilot Controller New June 2022 9 Axis Heading Sensor for auto pilot New June 2022 Standard Forward Short Arm Windvane Transducer New September 2023 Yanmar Panel Assembly C30 New June 2022 Raymarine Ray63 VHF New September 2022 Compass New December 2021 SSB AIS ELECTRICAL: Renewsys Solar panel 4 x 90 watt Renogy Solar panel 175 watt Morningside 55 amp controller 4 - 200 ah Lithium Ion Phosphate Batteries total 800 ah New April 2022 DC to DC battery chargers X2 New April 2022 100 amp multi stage, 3 bank battery charger New April 2022 Magnum 3000 w, 125 amp Inverter charger Onan 9 kw diesel generator New 2018 50A Shore power cable DECK & HULL: Large mesh Trampolines UV window covers for salon windows New bottom paint Sept 2022 Two large deck hatches with access to water tanks and chain rode Foredeck hatches have stainless steel protection bars Keels are built as sacrificial units and can be replaced without hauling the boat Fixed skegs protect the rudders Rudders are composite with stainless steel shaft Prop shafts drives are supported by a solid skeg SAILS & RIGGING: 2 Fully battened mainsails with 2 reefs 2 Genoa (120 & 130) Roller Furler Symmetrical Spinnaker A Symmetrical Spinnaker Sheets and furling lines are all dyneema Customer design reefing system from cockpit Standing rigging inspection May 2021 ENGINES & MECHANICAL: SB engine 4JH4E 56 HP Port engine 4JH5E 55HP New 2018 Cutlass Bearings New September 2022 158 Gallon fuel tank capacity in two aluminum tanks 3 blade fixed props on 30mm shafts
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
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185 gal / 700 L
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182 gal / 690 L
Displacement
37 939 lbs / 17 209 kg
STANDARD ENGINES
2 x Yanmar 45 hp Diesel
Waterline length
44 ft / 13.42 m
length overall
47 ft 6 in / 14.48 m
5 ft 5 in / 1.65 m
24 ft 1 in / 7.35 m
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1554 sqft / 144.4 sqm
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12 952 lbs / 5875 kg
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48 gal / 181 L
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Standard size GRP cockpit table and standard dining table.
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Compact GRP cockpit table and salon coffee table.
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Standard size teak cockpit table and standard dining table.
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<p><u>Robertson and Caine – Leopard 47 Power Cat</u></p><p><!--more--></p><p>The Leopard 47 Power Cat is a yacht born from many innovations, and a design that has won over many owners (even sailors) and charter companies too.</p><p>The Leopard 47 PC is a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin. Debuting in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets and is found in private ownership all over the world.</p><p>The Leopard 47PC was designed from the ground up to be an open water yacht with the displacement necessary to carry endless cruising gear, and maintain its waterline. Being a multihull means it’s very comfortable on the move and also stable at anchor, a feature that monohull power-yachts cannot compete with unless equipped with expensive active stabilizers. </p><p>For the power plant of this vessel, the early model of 47PC were fitted with the Volvo 150’s. These were then switched to the amazing Cummins 150’s, which powers the majority of the four cabin 47PC’s built. Then due to EPA compliancy regulations they switched to the John Deere 150’s the last year of the run.</p><p>Of the yachts powered by two straight drive Cummins 150HP turbo charged four cylinder engines, this yacht offers high reliability and efficiency, especially in the 12-15 knot cruising speed. Higher speeds (17-18 knots) are achievable, at the expense of higher fuel consumption, though still massively lower than equal size power boats. If you chose to cruise at maximum fuel efficiency, you can run on just one engine at half-throttle (2000 rpm), which gives a healthy 8 to 9 knots. At this speed you’re only using 2-3 GPH, which means you have range of roughly 1000 nautical miles using the built-in 320 gallon tanks only. With these numbers, suddenly a stable and comfortable power-boat makes sense, for those looking to make the jump from sailing to power, or those looking for a more efficient power-boat.</p><p>For those looking for more power, there was the option to upgrade the engines to 2 x Volvo D4-260’s. These are found more often in the three cabin owners layout. Powered by these engines, the yacht can reach speeds of 22-23 knots, cruising at 15-18 knots. Cruising using the same one engine running trick, at 2000rpm also only burns 3 GPH, which is remarkable.</p><p>Being a wide beam catamaran hull, means this yacht has really generous space for both living areas and storage. There are two layout versions for the 47PC, an owners three cabin layout (where the starboard hull is very open plan, and features a study/lounge area and huge forwards head/shower), and a more conventional 4 cabin/4 head version. The main salon has plenty of natural light through the large side and forward windows, with galley aft and table seating forwards. There is a full sized nav station in the starboard forward part of the salon, and the option to fit a second internal helm here. The yacht is fully air-conditioned and is powered by a 9kw Northern Lights generator, proving quiet cool living on the water. There are crew quarters on both sides, with the starboard side having its own head, sink and bunk. </p><p>The side decks are extremely wide, for a yacht this size, with a solid deck between the bows giving immense floor space, and high stainless tube guard rail providing safety whilst under way. The fixed GRP dinghy davits are an ingenious design, where the forward facing bench seat can be folded flat and then lowered into the water to become a boarding platform. The aft cockpit is very spacious, with comfortable seating for ten around the table to port and additional seating to starboard, for al fresco dining. Where this yacht really shines is the flybridge, which becomes the living area in all but the most adverse conditions. Here you have a commanding view of your surroundings, and can helm the yacht from the three person helm seat, whilst also being able to socialize with your guests sitting in the forward area. The forward area of the flybridge features luxurious wrap around seating to port and an additional bench seat facing forward. There is also a wet bar to prepare food and drinks, and there is provision to fit stove/BBQ and fridge/ice-maker, so you have all you need to make the flybridge your elevated home on the water. </p><p>The Leopard 47 power cat is unquestionably one of the more exciting power-cats out there, and today offers tremendous value, being priced at a third of the cost of a similar new design, whilst also being an incredible strong and efficient design. Speaking with delivery crews and owners they all talk highly of the performance, sea-worthiness, build quality, and livability of the yacht. Those with a family looking to explore this blue planet under power, should check out the value that the brilliant Leopard 47 power cat gives.</p><p><img src=" https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2435475/Picture1.png.jpg" alt="Picture1.png" width="527" style="width: 527px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p>
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Leopard 47 Review with Brioni and Iain of "Red Seas". We interview new Leopard 47 owners Brioni and Iain about their catamaran search and why they chose the Leopard 47. They share their finding from 2 years of online research as well as their time living aboard so far. We talk about performance issues, layout considerations, and design flaws.
The Leopard 47 PC is a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin. Debuting in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets and is found in private ownership all over the world.
Last year we chartered a Moorings/Leopard 45 with 3 other couples in the BVI, and last week I returned from chartering the new Lagoon 50 out of Martinique. Other than those experiences (about 18 days total), my catamaran history consists of daysailing or small beach cats. Compared to my little boat, these big cats are astonishingly spacious.
The Leopard 47 PC is the product of a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin. Making its debut in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets such as The Moorings. This article originally appeared in the July 2018 issue.
Leopard catamarans are good because they are robust, spacious, well-built, and deliver an exceptional cruising performance. These cats are excellent for ocean crossings since they are safe, easy to handle, and fast. The main downside is that they are expensive. Throughout this article, you'll also discover the following about Leopard ...
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The Leopard 47 Power Catamaran is an entertainer's and adventure-seeker's delight with lots of living spaces inside and out. The boat is comfortable, powerful & stable for exploring the Whitsundays. Suitable for up to four couples, two families and large groups who want room to spread out. She sleeps up to eleven in four double ensuite ...
Leopard 47 Power Catamaran. Despite their flagrant advantages from a comfort and consumption point of view, motor multihulls are not really eating into the monohull's supremacy in this market segment... To read in full, No comments to show. The reference magazine for multihull enthusiasts.
S/V Smoke and Roses is a 2005 Leopard 47 catamaran located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Leopard 47 is built with thicker hulls for durability and has the reliable shaft drives. Smoke And Roses features redundancy with power and refrigeration. 26 North Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel.
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A power catamaran loved by all. The Leopard 47 power cat is unquestionably one of the more exciting power-cats out there, and today offers tremendous value, being priced at a third of the cost of a similar new design, whilst also being an incredible strong and efficient design. Speaking with delivery crews and owners they all talk highly of the ...
The Leopard 47 is one of the all time classics in the catamaran world. Over 150 were build and the Leopard 47 is a very capable and safe blue water cruiser. The Leopard 47 was designed and build for blue water cruising, and can easily achieve 200 mile days in the trade winds. The Leopard 47 received excellent reviews upon her introduction.
S/V Smoke and Roses is a 2005 Leopard 47 catamaran located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Leopard 47 is built with thicker hulls for durability and has the reliable shaft drives. Smoke And Roses features redundancy with power and refrigeration. Built by Robertson and Caine this sleek looking catamaran was designed for speed, agility and ...
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The Leopard 46 represents an exciting new opportunity to own the replacement of the most popular Leopard Catamaran ever built, the Leopard 45, with a new and exciting model that is now available with a hybrid electric propulsion system. ... 47 ft 6 in / 14.48 m DRAFT 5 ft 5 in / 1.65 m BEAM 24 ft 1 in / 7.35 m ... Boat Reviews . IN THE same ...
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S/V Smoke and Roses is a 2005 Leopard 47 catamaran located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Leopard 47 is built with thicker hulls for durability and has the reliable shaft drives. Smoke And Roses features redundancy with power and refrigeration. Built by Robertson and Caine this sleek looking catamaran was designed for speed, agility and ...
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