2013 Leopard 44

'Y-Knot' is well presented example of the popular Leopard 44 Owner's version. Built in 2013 by Robertson and Caine she was Blue Water sailed from South Africa to Florida. 

This USA Coastguard registered vessel is currently in Grenada with a deposit already paid for hurricane season storage on the hard, where she is kept each year. 

Y-Knot has been very well maintained and only ever used privately - never chartered, therefore presented in excellent condition with a great many extras added by her current owners. With an Owner's layout she would make an excellent liveaboard cruiser for a couple or family, and is equipped with everything required to sail away. 

Y-Knot is a 2013 Robertson and Caine Leopard 44 powered by two Yanmar 39hp diesel engines. She has SD 50 saildrives which have been modified with an upgrade kit to eliminate the cone clutch slippage problems.

Engine hours are approximately: Port - 1564, Starboard - 1503

There is also a spare prop with cone nut and spacer; Racor cf500 clear bowl water separators; and auto float switch bilge pumps (1500 GPH) in each engine bay.

Additional mechanical equipment on board includes:

• 6.5Kva Northern Lights Generator (932 engine hours) Upgraded with SS Elbow
• The 33 Gal per Hour Cruise R/O Watermaker runs on 110V (Installed 2016)
• 2 Cruiseair 16,000 BTU climate control systems which provide cooling and heating and dehumidify in all the staterooms as well as the saloon.

All standing rigging on this 2013 Leopard 44 has been inspected and tensioned as needed seasonally.

Her sail inventory includes:

• 76 Sq m Roach Quantum Mainsail with navy blue stack pack
• 47 Sq M 130% Quantum Furling genoa with Navy blue UV protective band

Deck Gear on board Y-Knot features:

• 1x Lewmar 45 two speed electric winch with foot switch.
• 2x Lewmar 45 two speed manual winch.
• Cordless Milwaukee Lithium-ion 28V right angle drill to power manual winches.
• Quick 1500W Windlass.
• 65# Mantus Anchor and 300ft of bbb 3/8" Chain
• Spares include a Mantus 65# and fortress 25 lbs. 125'chain with 150 of 1-inch 3 strand rode

This Leopard 44 offers a spacious cockpit that can comfortably sit 8 around the dining table. All new outside cushion foam AFT and FWD in 2019. Y-Knot has a full set of sun/rain shades with rear screen for the aft cockpit. There's the portable cockpit DC fridge or freezer as well. Kummu Gas BBQ on the back rail (new in June 2019) with supplied propane from house tanks. One of the best features in this model is the front door and forward salon. Whether the sun is on the back or front, you will always have a nice place in the shade to relax. The door ensures a breeze to keep the boat nice and comfortable on those warm days.

The saloon area on this Leopard 44 has standing room of 6' 7" and is extremely well appointed. New custom Crypton antibacterial, stain resistant fabric that is both soft and strong on the cushions. There is seating for 8 around a large salon table that can be converted to a coffee table with the option of being table or coffee table height. There are a separate set of cushions that can be used to convert the salon table to a bed. For audio there is a Kenwood KMM BT515HD stereo system with 2 Bose speakers in the aft saloon and 2 in the main salon. It features Bluetooth, XM Sirius, Pandora capable, USB and aux port. There is also a 32" TV with built-in Blueray DVD Player for movie nights.

The owners version has the entire port hull dedicated to the owners, together with its own 32" Samsung smart TV, a leather sofa, and a luxurious bathroom with a walk in shower and full size quiet flush electric marine head. There is also a Splendid washing machine with optional dry cycle in its own separate cabinet.

Guest accommodation is generous with two large staterooms in the port hull, each with its own separate shower and separate bathroom with quiet flush electric marine head.

To keep you dry and comfortable underway there is a fully enclosed helm station with roll up sections for air.

The galley of this Leopard 44 'Y-Knot' is a chef's delight, with good communication to the cockpit and the helm station. There's a 3 burner force 10 stove/oven with grill (broiler). Lots of easily accessible pantry storage. Huge beverage centre. Pass through bar over the counter to outdoor eating area.

The fridge/freezer is a Vitrifrigo DW210 2 drawer. Plus an additional Norcold 45 Qt 12v DC fridge or freezer in the aft cockpit, a 3 sink arrangement, with a dish drainer in the 3rd sink. There's also an additional storage area designed for a Microwave.

Electrical equipment on board this Leopard 44 includes:

• 2x 30A shore power connections. 50' dual shore power cord with Y splitter for 50 amp
• The 12v electrical system is fed by 3x 4D 195AH Duracell AGM Batteries
• 2x 345 watt each solar panels on on the back of the Bimini connected to a large Outback
• 80 MPPT Solar Panel Controller.
• Victron Multiplus 3000Watt/120A Invertor Charger providing 110V AC.
• 6.5Kva Northern Lights Generator (932 engine hours) Upgraded with SS Elbow.
• Shore power supply is protected by Zincsaver 30A Galvanic Isolator, that accepts both 110V and 230V and is rated for lightening.

• AIS EM-Trak 400 Tranceiver
• Raymarine VHF splitter
• Raymarine E128 Chartplotter
• Raymarine CPT-120 sonar with chirp DownVision for clear view of whats underneath
• Raymarine I70 color displays (2 at Helmstation)
• Raymarine HD DIGITAL 18´´ 48 NM 4 Kw RADAR
• Raymarine 55 E VHF RADIO WITH DSC
• 2nd Handset at Helm for the VHF Raymarine 55E
• Handheld VHF Standard Horizon HX870 with GPS and DSC
• Raymarine EV400 auto pilot with P70 colour display

• Viking 8-person life raft in canister.
• 2x self inflating life vest with EPIRBs
• 8xStandard orange USCG approved life vest.
• Emergency 3000 GPH 110v pump with evac hose.
• 4x ABC fire extinguishers
• Full flare day night kit
• Full stock of firstaid supplies.
• Crew overboard marker.
• Horseshoe throwable with 75' floating line

This Robertson and Caine Leopard 44 is also equipped with a AB 10ft Hypalon tender with fibreglass bottom and forward locker. She has a Mercury 15hp 2-stroke outboard engine (New November 2019), as well as an anchor with 10ft chain and rode; SS 10mm locking chain; 30' coated locking cable; and SS engine lock.

Extras included with this Leopard 44 'Y-Knot', include:

• Airline brand diving gas powered hooka with float. Takes 4 divers to 40'- 3 to 60' - 2 to 80' and one to 100' includes the multi diver accessory splitter. 3 60' supplied air hoses and 1 100' hose with comfort swivel mouth pieces. Also weights and belts.
• 2x aluminium 80 dive tanks
• Dive gear for 2 includes BCD's regulators and wetsuits Fins, snorkels, Masks
• Crystal clear kayak for 2
• 2x blue Underwater LED lights on Stern (switch at main panel)
• Wirie WiFI Booster (Antenna also provides local boat network)
• 2x International Penn 50 reels mounted on rail aft port and starboard
• 2x other fishing rods with reels one light.