2017 Leopard 48

Leopard Catamarans proudly introduces the award winning Leopard 48. Focused on blue water performance and comfortable living, the Leopard 48 is an exciting addition to the Leopard line.

EXTERIOR
Like the award winning Leopard 44, the Leopard 48 features a large forward cockpit with direct access from the saloon, unique to the Leopard range. Other exterior bonuses include a large and open aft cockpit with cockpit table. A raised helm station, providing excellent panoramic visibility, allows for excellent blue water maneuverability.

INTERIOR
The interior of the Leopard 48 provides both beauty and practicality. The galley comes equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, ample prepping space, and so much more. This catamaran also offers a plethora of interior space. The plush interior makes sailing not only fun, but also incredibly comfortable. Her modern lines and open floor plan set a new standard for the modern cruising catamaran.

INTERIOR

•      3-Cabin Owner’s Version
•      Upholstery - Faux Leather “Artesian “
•      Extra storage lockers in lieu of settee in owner's stateroom
•      Isotherm Safe 30 Galvanized Marine Safe
•      Ventilation fans in saloon (2) & cabins (3) for Three Cabin Layout - (5) total
•      Airconditioning System - Cruisair: 40,000 BTU Total (2 x 12,000 BTU, 1 x 16,000 BTU) 110v
•      Laminate finishes with solid wood trims
•      LED overhead lighting

Saloon

•      Wear resistant simulated wood flooring
•      Settee - U-shape
•      Provision for TV in Saloon - Swing Bracket & AC Outlet (No TV)
•      Interior saloon blinds, front and side
•      Saloon table convertible to a coffee table in addition to standard double bunk conversion
•      Ample ventilation through fwd facing portlights
•      Stowage space under settee cushions
•      2 x Escape hatches under stairways to hulls
•      Front doorway access to forward cockpit
•      Chart table surface with overhead LED light
•      Instrument and switch panel
•      Chart table bench seat c/w stowage under cushion

Galley

•      Corian galley worktop surfaces
•      Single lever mixer faucet with pull out sprayer
•      Double s/s sink
•      Dish and cutlery drying recess with drainage
•      Vitrifrigo 2-drawer front-opening fridge/freezer - 56USgal / 212Ltr 12v refrigeration
•      ENO gas 3-burner hob
•      ENO gas oven
•      Gas solenoid shut-off valve with control at switch panel & warning light at cooker
•      Gas cylinder regulator in dedicated cockpit LPG locker
•      Separate garbage bin locker with side & top access
•      Stowage space in shelf lockers
•      Corian galley shelf with spice rack
•      4 x Galley drawers
•      1 x Pot storage drawer below oven
•      1 x Large overhead storage drawer

EXTERIOR

•      Total Enclosures for aft deck and helm station
•      LPG gas outlet on stern rail for optional BBQ
•      Refrigerator in aft cockpit
•      Cockpit Cushions
•       Coach roof side window removable shade covers
•      S/S dive bottle rack on swim platform - Holds 4 bottles total
•      Custom S/S davit system with tackle c/w electric winch
•      Composite teak decking: aft & fwd cockpits, helm platform, transom steps and side deck steps
•      Rocna 40Kg anchor with custom roller extension
•      55lb (25kg) Delta anchor
•      330ft (100m) anchor chain
•      Anchor bridle, shackles, and hook
•      Fenders & mooring lines

MECHANICAL

•      Yanmar 57hp engine with sail drives ~ 390hrs +/-
•      High output alternators for better compatibility with Lithium battery setup
•      Balmar external regulator conversion kits for 120amp Valeo alternators
•      Brunton folding prop upgrade
•      AGM Start batteries for engines and gen
•      Link engine starter batteries to house batteries. Operated from push button at helm.
•      Generator - Northern Lights 9kW supplied from aft port fuel tank, fuel transfer ability from stbd to port tank. ~190hrs +/-
•      2 x Fuel filters / digital water sensors
•      2 x Fuel tanks aluminum 185USgal / 700Ltr total capacity

PLUMBING

•      Watermaker: Spectra Newport 400 (12 volt), 63 ltr/17 US gal per hr; incl MPC-3000 controller system plus optional Z-Brane electronic water treatment system
•      Electric flushing toilets: Jabsco quiet flush (fresh and seawater option)
•      Combination mixer shower faucet in galley
•      Washer/dryer (110V) installed in owner's head
•      Deck wash fitting & pump - dual fresh/saltwater system
•      Stern shower: Hot/cold water
•      Hot and cold pressurized fresh water system consisting of:
•      2 x Water tanks, 206USgal / 780ltr total capacity
•      1 x 3.5 GPM fresh water pressure pump with 1 ltr accumulator tank
•      1 x Hot water cylinders 12 US gal / 46ltr total capacity
•      Transom shower
•      2 x Holding tanks, 32USgal / 120ltr total capacity (3 cabin)
•      2 x Electric bilge pumps (keel sump) with float switches and alarm at switch panel
•      2 x Manual bilge pumps with strum boxes (keel sump)
•      2 x High water bilge float switches with alarm at switch panel
•      2 x Elec. bilge pumps (engine room) c/w alarm at switch panel

ELECTRONICS

•      Fusion Marine Stereo with docking station in saloon. Includes Bluetooth, USB, & AUX connectivity.
•      Fusion Marine speakers in saloon (2) & aft cockpit (2). Wired remote control at helm station
•      External speakers in fwd cockpit: 2 x speakers with wired remote and amplifier 1,071 1,071
•      Raymarine Base Pack: includes Ray 60 VHF at Navstation & additional VHF handset at helm, p70 color autopilot display, and i70 Colour instrument at Helmstation. With retractable depth & speed, plus wind transducers.
•       12 ́ AXIOM Pro Multifunction display with WiFi at helm
•      HD Colour Radar includes 4 kW 18 ́ 48nm Radome scanner. Note: requires base pack
•      Raymarine Automatic Identification System with AIS 650 Transceiver
•      Iridium Go + external aircraft grade antennae 
•      weBoost Drive 4G-X + Marine Essentials Kit

ELECTRICAL

•      Relion RB300 lithium battery x 4 ~ 1200amp hour bank
•      4 x Solara Power M140 panels
•      5 x GoPower 165W glass panels 
•      Victron Energy Multiplus 3000w inverter/charge; Color control GX display and BMV702 Battery monitor (at electrical board)
•      Sterling Power DC/DC battery charger for existing start AGM batteries
•      110v Shore Power Pack: includes 1 heavy duty 50ft 50amp shore powerlines, AC switch panel,AC outlets in cabins, galley, at nav. station & switch panel
•      Shaver outlets in heads, 110v with GFI protection for 3 cabin layout — (3). (Only for boats with 110v systems
•      Inverter/Battery Charger: 12V - 110V/2.0 kW inverter with 100A charge rate, including remote operation panel with battery monitor
•      LED Courtesy lights at stairways
•      LED Bi-colour & stern navlights
•      12v DC switch panel
•      2 x 12v outlet sockets at switch panel and at helmstation
•      1 x Double USB socket at switch panel
•      1 x Double USB socket alongside switch panel
•      2 x double USB sockets at nav desk
•      1 x Double USB socket in each cabin
•      2 x Fuel tank gauges at helm position
•      2 x Ammeters at helm position
•      1 x House battery isolator switch
•      2 x Engine starter battery isolator switches
•      1 x Electric fog horn with control at helm station

DECK FITTINGS, RIGGING & SAILS

•      Electric Sheet winch
•      Asymetric spinnaker running rigging
•      Standard 1.5oz Asymetric spinnaker
•      Boom Cover (stackpack)
•      Bowsprit c/w roller furler & Gennaker
•      Guardwires with stanchions, bases, port & stb side gates
•      Guardwires across bow and stern
•      1500w vertical windlass 10mm gypsy c/w hand-held remote
•      Anchor bow roller fitting
•      Anchor chain stopper
•      Liferaft locker with convertible fore/aft seat bolster
•      Sliding companionway door - 2 leaf
•      Hardtop over cockpit complete with LED lighting
•      Hardtop bimini over helm c/w s/s supports and LED light
•      Swimming ladder
•      Cockpit table
•      Furler jammer on deck
•      Bridle mainsheet system (3:1 purchase)
•      Trampoline
•      Side window brows
•      Hatches:

                4 x Size 10 Flush Hatch over heads

                4 x Size 44 Flush Hatch over cabins

                2 x Size 60 Flush Hatch on foredeck (vented)

                1 x Size 70 Flush Hatch over cockpit

•      Portlights:

                2 x Size 5 in windscreen

                Size 1 in hull side and transom

•      Anchor/windlass locker
•      2 Foredeck lockers
•      Forward lounging cockpit with hardtop c/w watertight saloon access door and sliding hatch for
•      2 x Pulpits with seat
•      2 x Pushpits
•      2 x Coachroof s/s handrails
•      7 x 330mm mooring cleats
•      2 x Winch handles
•      1 x Halyard / sheet electric winch (starboard side)
•      1 x Halyard / sheet winch
•      1 x Main sheet winch
•      2 x Genoa cars with pin stop
•      2 x Genoa tracks
•      1 x Winch handle pocket at helm
•      2 x Halyard clutch at helm (Main & Gennaker)
•      2 x Genoa clutch at helm
•      2 x Mainsheet clutch at helm
•      2 x Reef clutch at helm
•      1 x Mainsail outhaul clutch at helm
•      1 x Clutch and cleat on mast for genoa halyard
•      4 x Padeyes to allow for gennaker tackle
•      Drinks holders, 4 in forward cockpit
•      2 x Main sheets (3:1 purchase)
•      2 x Genoa sheets
•      3 x Halyards (main, genoa & spare)
•      2 x Single line reefs lead aft
•      Main boom topping lift
•      Main outhaul led to helm station