Only Leopard 45 hybrid to be built!
Electric Propulsion System with 2 x 25KW electric motors / 2 x 27KW lithium batteries / 1 range extending 24KW generator / 2KW Flexible solar panel array for constant charge.
Broker's Remarks: We now have a brand new 2024 Leopard 45 Owners Version Hybrid prototype available for purchase in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has been commissioned and is ready to sail now, the only one built before transitioning to the new hybrid Leopard 46 sailing catamaran.
Manufacturer Description: Designed for a modern, blue water lifestyle, the Leopard 45 features a raised helm station covered by a hardtop bimini, with direct access from the cockpit and side deck. All sailing lines lead to easily accessible winches, the primary winches being electric, and operated by footswitches.
She’s sleek and nimble, yet comfortable. She incorporates a heritage of Leopards spanning twenty five years of production expertise.
The Leopard 45 Sailing Catamaran delivers uncompromised, exceptional build quality throughout, new, sleek styling, a sensible and practical layout, sailing comfort across all sea states, and features innovative technologies and multiple entertainment areas.
Availability: Ready for a quick sale!
Additional Specs
CONSTRUCTION
- HULL CONSTRUCTION: GRP with Core
- DECK MATERIAL: GRP with molded non-skid
- RUDDER TYPE: Spade
- WHERE BUILT: Cape Town, SA
ENGINES AND CONTROLS:
- ELECTRIC POD x 2
- MAX POWER: 2 x 25kw @ 1000 RPM
- PITCH RATIO: .6
- AREA RATIO: .4
- PROPELLER TYPE: 3 Blade Fixed Propeller
- PROPELLER SIZE: .55 diameter
SAILS AND RIGGING
- MAST HEIGHT: 70'0"
- SPAR MAKER/MATERIAL: Z Spars/Aluminum
- STANDING RIGGING MATERIAL: Stainless Wire
- J MEASUREMENT: 17'3"
- I MEASUREMENT: 58'2"
- E MEASUREMENT: 20' 12"
- P MEASUREMENT: 54' 6"
- Mainsail Area including Roach: 786'
- Jib Area: 501'
- Furling Genoa Area: 425'
- MAINSAIL REEFING: Slap
- HEADSAIL ROLLER FURLING: Yes
- BOOM VANG: Rigid
WINCHES
- PRIMARY WINCHES: 2 x electric (foot switch)
INSIDE EQUIPMENT
- FANS: 3 - each cabin
- FRESH WATER PUMP: Jabsco
- COOKER TYPE: Convection Oven / 2 burner Induction stovetop
- SINK: Stainless
- SHOWERS: 3 + 1 at transom
- UPHOLSTERY/COLOUR SCHEME: Sunbrella "Pebble"
- INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION/WOOD TYPE: Laminate finishes with solid wood trim
- TOILETS: Salt water flush
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- VOLTAGE: 120V
- ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT: 2 x 3
- GENERATOR BATTERY: AGM
DECK EQUIPMENT
- STEERING SYSTEM: Wheel
- WARPS: Yes
- FENDERS: Yes
- COCKPIT REFRIGERATION: Yes
- WINDLASS: Yes
- PRIMARY ANCHOR: 55lbs Delta with 165' chain
- CAMERA: Forward facing Raymarine
- Aft seating area drop shades
Additional Details
Interior:
- Sunbrella "Pebble"
- Jabsco electric quiet flushing toilets
- Ventilation fans 3 x Cabins
- Inverter: 12KW inverter
- Generator: Kohler 24KW
Electric:
- Air Conditioning: Termodinamica Airconditioning System - 1 x 55k BTU Compressor, 2 x 18k BTU airhandlers (1 Port & 1 Stbd) and 1 x 24k BTU airhandler (Saloon).
- Shaver outlets in heads
- Shore Power Cords 2 x 50 ft 30 amp
- Fusion Stereo Bluetooth with USB Remote at helm
- Speakers Saloon x2, Aft cockpit x 2, Fwd cockpit x 2
Exterior:
- Aft & Fwd Cockpit cushions plus helm seat cushion
- Aft cockpit refrigerator
- Custom S/S Davit with tackle & electric winch
- 55lbs. Delta Main anchor with 165' chain
- Windless up foot switch
- Stern hot/cold Shower
- Deck wash fittings & pump dual fresh/salt water system
- Life Raft 8 man
Electronics:
- Raymarine AIS Receiver
- Ray VHF & handset
- Colour Auto Pilot Display p70
- Axiom 12 multi display
- I70 colour instrument at helm
- Retractable depth & speed transducer plus wind transducer