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Leopard 42 Boat Review
- By Herb McCormick
- Updated: July 23, 2021
Mick Jagger was not singing about boat tests and wind speeds when he belted out the title lyrics to the classic Rolling Stones tune “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” Far too often during many years of conducting sea trials on new boats—when you’re locked into a tight, non negotiable schedule for getting on the water—I’ve shown up just in time for a languid spell of very light air or, even worse, zippo breeze whatsoever. Definitely not what you want.
But there are also those lucky afternoons when you get what’s required for a sweet sail. Which pretty much describes the conditions this past spring when I rolled into a marina near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a test run aboard the new Leopard 42 catamaran , and was greeted by windswept palm trees and a stiff 20- to 25-knot easterly whipping up whitecaps on the deep blue Atlantic.
What’s the line, “When you try sometimes…you get what you need”? Exactly. And in this instance, then some.
Generally speaking, cruising cats are different than their spindly racing siblings: more tankage, more machinery, more furniture, more stuff. Which means they don’t maximize sailing performance in lighter conditions (nor are they attempting to…that’s why they’re cruising boats). But give a well-designed, well-built cat with liveaboard capabilities some legitimate air pressure to play with, and the results can be eye-popping. (Or not, frankly. Lots of wind can be too much for some lesser vessels.) Which was most certainly the case with the latest Leopard under sail in the double-digit gusts. Where she thrived.
Naval architect Alex Simonis—based near the wild, windy waters off Cape Town, South Africa—is the longtime designer of Leopard cats, and a man who relishes drafting solid boats that sail and perform exceedingly well (for proof, have another look at this month’s cover shot of a Leopard 42 hauling the mail in the shadow of iconic Table Mountain). His willing partners in this crime of nautical passion are the artisans at Robertson & Caine, the boatyard that in 2022 will build approximately 120 to 130 sailing cats ranging in size from 42 to 50 feet. It’s true that the company could probably expand production based on the current and ongoing demand for Leopards, but that would run counter to the builder’s very ethos: Quality is the aim here, not quantity.
As we motored out of the inlets and into the open sea for the trials, I’ll admit that I was so relishing the sail that it never occurred to me to jot down the relevant statistics—speed, high and low RPM, etc.—for the twin 45 hp Yanmar diesels. My bad. Let’s just say we got out there smoothly and quickly.
Leopard was conducting a mini boat show at its docks in Dania Beach that upcoming weekend, so there was an all-star crew of sailmakers and company reps aboard, including Franck Bauguil, an executive at travel conglomerate Travelopia, whose brands include the privately owned Leopards, and chartering giants Sunsail and the Moorings, and whose duties include product development—a fancy title that actually means he spends a lot of time hanging with Simonis while sailing around and dreaming up cool boats. As we powered into the chop, I mentioned something about a reef, and Bauguil gave me a sidelong look of disappointment, like a resigned parent inspecting a horrible report card. Full hoist it was. As the full-battened, deeply roached, square-topped mainsail was raised, I had a brief thought about singer/songwriter Cat Power, for it was abundantly clear what was powering this darn cat.
It’s interesting to note the difference between the Leopard’s sail plan and, say, the current approach from one of the big French production-cat builders like Lagoon. In recent years, Lagoon, as a brand, has made a conscious decision to slide the entire rig aft, depending more on an expansive foretriangle for drive and grunt, and taming the entire arrangement with a self-tacking headsail. With the Leopards, including the 42, the rig remains comparably forward, and it’s the mainsail, with a relatively longer boom than a Lagoon, that supplies the muscle (we’re talking basically a low-aspect main and rig on a Leopard versus a high-aspect one on the Lagoon), aided and abetted by an overlapping 110 percent headsail that’s tacked like a traditional sailboat. I honestly can’t say if there’s a right or wrong answer here, but it’s fascinating to recognize and compare the differing philosophies.
Back in the real world, I’d ascended the four steps to the starboard helm station, which is where you’ll find the wheel on every Leopard; in such matters, these guys are unabashed creatures of habit. The surrounding view was expansive but, more pertinently, within arm’s length I had everything—and I mean everything —required to sail and command the boat: a trio of electric winches (two of which are standard), mainsheet and jib sheets and rope clutches, a nifty traveler setup, dual engine controls, chart plotter and related sailing instruments, and so on. For the most part, across the board, catamaran designers these days lay out decks with the notion and objective that it takes only one sharp sailor to run the whole bloody show, and the Leopard 42 certainly perfects that concept.
After motoring off the coast for sea room, we hardened up to a close reach, and matters became extremely interesting, not to mention noisy and blowy. Which was great. The cat trucked along at a solid 8.5 knots, but what struck me the most was how solid and steadfast she felt as she cleaved through the chop; the sensation of the twin hulls of a fine cat in exquisite balance really does feel like a freight train on its rails.
But the real fun happens when you crack off and free up the wind angle, and the Leopard leaped at the course change and eased sheets, flirting with 10 knots on a screaming reach. We did have a bit of a fire drill when a blast of wind caught the corner of the furled code zero—which then, of course, started to totally unfurl—and I got my day’s cardio helping drop and corral the beast on the trampolines. Extremely good times.
Back at the dock, all systems once again calm and shipshape, I had a chance to wander the decks and interior. The look and feel of the features and accoutrements are totally modern, as in ultra-contemporary (more than once in my notebook the word “angular” appears). The profile is enhanced by tinted, continuous side windows in the hull, and the coach roof segues into the hard Bimini that’s carried aft and canopies the cockpit. Up top—on the penthouse, so to speak—there’s an inviting lounge space. There’s a marvelous afterdeck and swim platform, features for which I have an extremely soft spot. The cockpit has a fine-dining area to port, opposite the helm.
The galley is forward in the roomy central cabin, with the dining table aft to port. The 42 doesn’t have the forward cockpit employed on larger models, but there is a watertight front doovate owner’s cabin to starboard (with desk, vanity, flat-screen TV, huge head, etc.) and a pair of staterooms to port, but you can spec out the interior in multiple ways: tr that leads to a pair of sun lounges, the tramps, and an optional fixed bowsprit if you’re going with the performance package that includes the code zero. Our test boat had the pretty awesome private owner’s cabin to starboard (with desk, vanity, flat-screen TV, huge head, etc.) and a pair of staterooms to port, but you can spec out the interior in multiple ways: three or four cabins, three or four heads, six or eight berths, three or four showers. The four-cabin, four-head configuration is likely what you’ll find if you charter one; about half the production run is bound for the bareboat fleets.
The Leopard 42 replaces the Leopard 40 in the brand’s quiver, and is certainly a more substantial ride in every notable way. The only problem, really, is that as the world emerges from these pandemic times, they’re going fast. The 42 might be quick, but if you want one, you need to be even quicker.
Specifications Leopard 42
| LENGTH OVERALL | 41’7″ (12.67 m) |
|---|---|
| WATERLINE LENGTH | 40’10” (12.4 m) |
| BEAM | 23’1″ (7.04 m) |
| DRAFT | 4’7″ (1.4 m) |
| BRIDGEDECK CLEARANCE | 2’6″ (0.75 m) |
| SAIL AREA (STANDARD) | 1,217 sq. ft. (113 sq. m) |
| DISPLACEMENT (Light ship) | 27,485 lb. (12,467 kg.) |
| DISPLACEMENT/LENGTH | 179 |
| SAIL AREA/DISPLACEMENT | 21.4 |
| WATER | 174 gal. (660 L) |
| FUEL | 158 gal. (600 L) |
| MAST HEIGHT | 67’10” (20.7 m) |
| ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | Twin 45 hp Yanmars with saildrives |
| DESIGNER | Simonis & Voogd |
| PRICE (fully equipped and delivered) | $689,000 |
| Wind speed | 20 to 24 knots |
|---|---|
| Sea state | Choppy |
| Sailing | Closehauled 8.5 knots/ Reaching 9.8 knots |
| Motoring | Cruise: N/A/ Fast: N/A |
Herb McCormick is CW ’s executive editor.
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- Cabins: 3 or 4
- Heads: 3 or 4
- Berths: 6 or 8
- Showers: 3 or 4 (plus transom)
Proof that you can have it all. The Leopard 42 is the organic evolution into the new generation of our award-winning line of yachts. Built by Robertson & Caine and designed by Naval Architects, Simonis & Voogd, together we have created a revolutionary design that has exceed expectations by offering far more than anticipated. This was accomplished all while maintaining our signature balance of comfort and uncompromised performance. The exterior styling has adapted to the modern appearance of the award-winning Leopard 50, which features continuous hull side windows, a continuous hardtop, and what has quickly become our signature, an upper-lounge area. The interior design has adopted the styling that was developed for the award-winning Leopard 53 Powercat. With modern contrasts, indirect lighting, and classy finishes, the Leopard 42 brings more luxury and elegance to the Leopard sailboat range. All bunks are now island berths that allow access from both sides. With windows everywhere space permitted, the natural light is amplified. Available in 3 cabin/ 3 heads and 4 cabin/ 4 heads, all cabins include their own private en-suite heads. All heads include their own designated shower area; a feature not currently found on catamarans in this size range. In the saloon, we have added a generous skylight, as well and an additional window in the aft starboard corner facing the helm seat. The forward-facing L-shaped galley is sure to entice any chef! The Leopard 42 has the unmistakable DNA of a Leopard Catamaran with plenty of new technology and building techniques used to make it a magnificent ocean-going yacht with a feel of space, comfort and performance only previously found in significantly larger models.
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- LOA: 41 ft 7 in / 12.67 m
- LWL: 40 ft 10 in / 12.44 m
- Beam: 23 ft 1 in / 7.04 m
- Draft: 4 ft 7 in / 1.4 m
- Mast Height: 67 ft 10 in / 20.68 m
- Bridgedeck Clearance: 2 ft 6 in / 0.75 m
- Engine: 2 x Yanmar 45HP Diesel engine with saildrive
- Fuel: 158 gal / 600 L
EXTRA DETAILS
- Bunk Dimensions: View Leopard Range Bunk Dimensions
- Headroom: View Leopard Range Headroom Dimensions
- Water: 174 gal / 660 L
- Mainsail Area (Standard): 717 sqft / 66.6 sqm
- Mainsail Area (Square Top): 755 sqft / 70.1 sqm
- Genoa Area: 501 sqft / 46.5 sqm
- Spinnaker Area: 1686 sqft / 156.6 sqm
- Code 0 Area: 676 sqft / 62.8 sqm
- Code D Area: 1022 sqft / 94.9 sqm
- Total Upwind Area (Standard): 1217 sqft / 113.1 sqm
- Polars: View Leopard 42 Performance Documents
- Displacement : 30183 lbs / 13691 kg
- Load Carrying Capacity : 11056 lbs / 5015 kg
- Holding Tank Capacity : 44 gal / 166 L
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Fixing the infamous Catalac Catamaran window leaks
- Post author By Rick
- Post date June 29, 2010
- 1 Comment on Fixing the infamous Catalac Catamaran window leaks
A dry boat interior
To say that I’ve had a problem with my Catalac windows leaking would be the understatement of the year. Catalac Catamarans have had a chronic window leak problem and yes…. my boat is no exception. The leaking windows have been my pet project especially the port and starboard cabin window units. Let me tell you what I’ve done so far, and what works and what doesn’t. The first thing I did to stop the leaks was to grab a caulking gun and put a bead of latex caulk around the exterior of the offending windows… I was neat and meticulous and very proud when it was done. Until the next rainstorm that is…. the result was no effect at all. Everything still leaked as if I had done nothing at all. Very frustrating …. Next, I made sure I sat in the boat and forced myself to watch where the leaks were coming from. My girlfriend grabbed a marina hose while I sat in a closed up 100 degree boat and watched…. no leaks at all when hosed down. Again …. very frustrating … If you’re confused, you should have seen me. But …. I was determined ( some would call this being stubborn) Finally, I headed for the boat during a hard rain and found leaks all over the place, and forced myself to carefully study the issue to discover exactly how the windows were leaking. Near as I could tell there were two sources of water. The first, was the glass frame seal gasket. This was dried and cracked. It’s apparent in this photo.
The other source of leaks on the main cabin window group almost seems to leak by design. The track at the bottom of the window is shared by the entire group. The removable window, allows water to collect in this bottom track. It has weep holes which are supposed to drain it out, however, if those weep holes are blocked the water migrates down the track and fills up the downhill window track which then begins spilling it in the interior of the boat. It was obvious that part of normal maintenance was to keep these weep holes clear. Now that I had the problem in hand, I came up with a Plan A and Plan B.
1.) Plan A was to replace both the inner and outer window seals on the large forward cabin windows without actually removing the windows. It doesn’t appear necessary to disassemble the entire window group and actually replace the interor and exterior gaskets with another gasket. Marine formulated caulk will bond to glass and aluminum just fine as long as the surfaces are clean. This procedure should reduce the repair time, and eliminate boat yard costs as it can be done while the boat is in her slip and modern caulks will last 30 years.
2.) Plan B was to unbolt the main cabin windows, bring them home, disassemble them and replace both the inner and outer gasket. After thinking about this for a while and really looking closely at how much trouble it was going to be to remove the entire window group … I decided plan A was the way to go with all the windows in the boat. Also, I’m not aware of any marina that is comfortable with an owner disassembling his boat while in a slip. So, this meant implementing Plan “B” would result in an expensive haul out and utimately I figured Plan B was too much work and expense. I figured that if I tried Plan A on all the windows, and it failed, I could always fall back on good ole plan B.
It’s time to talk about sealants. I selected 3M 4200 quickset. (3M 4000 will also work) It’s messy but will last 20 years (I’m sure not planning on doing this again). This stuff has it’s good and bad points. It’s the messiest ‘goo’ I’ve ever used, but it sticks to everything. and is removeable.
I set out on “Plan A” basically using three tools. The first was my cordless Hi speed drill fitted with a Nylon Brush attachment. This attchment looks exactly like the wire wheels you can buy as a drill attachments, but instead of steel, it’s nylon. Another important tool looks like a small ice pick with the tip bent 90 degrees about 1/2 inch from the end. I found this at a Harbor Freight store for about $1.00.
Lastly, a common 2″ putty knife.
I began on the interior seal. The drill/ nylon wheel positively destroyed what was left of the exposed glass to frame seal. This appears to be the remains of a 22 year old gasket. I did this project one window at a time and was able to remove the interior seal all around the window to a depth of 3/8″ (10mm). This procedure will leave a bit of the old gasket deep in the channel, yet I found this useful as it still positioned the glass pane firmly in the aluminum frame. I then used the pick (see photo) to clean up the rough spots so there was a clean channel all the way around the aluminum frame. When using the Nylon wheel, it’s important to angle the drill so that the metal hub doesn’t touch the window. Once that was done I washed out the window channel with water, allowing water to get into the now wide open seal and wash the old gasket bits out. 3M 4200 requires clean surfaces to bond to the window and a small amount of water which remains in the channel actually helps the 4200 sealant to cure. I can’t say this strongly enough. We need clean surfaces for the caulk to stick to the frame and glass.
I grabbed some painter’s tape and ran it around the glass perimeter, This greatly reduced clean up time. I then utilized my best tool ( my fingers) to smear caulk into the gap and push it down. It’s important to use the putty knife to push it in deep and then refill the gap until it was even with the edge of the aluminum channel. I started at one end of the track and worked slowly until I had one edge of the window completed. I did the same around the entire window and then immediately smoothed this line of caulk with a cloth wet with mineral spirits, smoothing it flat and then removed the tape (which is impossible to do once this caulk is dry). This not only removes the excess caulk, but smooths the new bead of caulk so it looks prfessionally done. Don’t worry about having a sparkling clean window at this point, just get the goo off. When completed, move on to the next window. When done, I repeated the procedure on the outside of the same window. When finished I had 1/4 inch bead of the best marine sealant around each window, inside and out.
A quick note about the inside project, my main cabin window groups have rubber corner pieces in each interior corner of every fixed window. I removed these before I started and tossed them into a pail of water to soak. When the soaking softened the old caulk stuck to them, I cleaned them up with a wire brush and mineral spirits. Then using latex caulk I placed them back into their tracks putting extra caulk around the pieces that border the removable windows. When the caulk cures, simple glass cleaner is all that is needed to finish the job. In conclusion.. this procedure works (I have had no window leaks where ever I performed this repair) and I never needed to resort to “Plan B”. Although I will admit that this is a very time consuming and messy job.
I hope this page will be of some use to Catalac owners. Use the contact form to email me with any specific questions.
Owner of a Catalac 8M and Catamaransite webmaster.
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It’s good that this infamous Catalan Catamaran window leak is finally fixed. I’ve heard about this from many people, and I was waiting for an update. Finally, I have the update, and it’s made me happy.
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Leopard 40: The Perfect Couple's Cruiser
It was love at first sight.
Well, love and fate. Fate brought us to this Leopard 40, and our love for this boat provided us with the best cruising vacation we have encountered during our two short years of marriage. I suppose you can say we are lacking in the experience department, but let’s not discredit our opinion based solely on this fact.
Consider this— Andy is a yacht broker who has spent thousands of hours on sea trials, and has sold his fair share of pretty much everything from center consoles, to bow riders, to sailing catamarans and monohulls, to house boats and everything in between. It was our experience sailing a 47ft Beneteau last summer that made us give up on anything that didn’t have a sail. As a side note, I will say that I spent a few days on a Leopard 43 Powercat a few weeks back which had me warming up to the idea of giving power boating another try, but once we had the Leopard 40 moving at 10 knots under sail in 20 knots of wind, we knew that this was the end of the road for us, this was the perfect boat.
First impressions are everything—I believe that. When we boarded the Leopard 40 that would be home to us for a week, we were blown away. The openness of the galley and the ample counter space almost didn’t seem fair when I considered the fact that this boat provides more kitchen and counter space than my actual home. Not to mention, the galley serves as an excellent makeshift dancefloor. I wasn’t sure if I would ever go home again.
The first thing we did when we stepped onboard was open the sliding glass door to give a feeling of openness to the boat. What we soon realized was that it was not just the door that could slide open. The windows attached to the door could also slide back into the boat to create an open space between the salon and the aft cockpit. We were impressed.
But what really sealed the deal on our love affair with this boat was the forward access door. It is a given that this is a good feature for easy access to the trampoline, but we quickly realized that it was much more than that! At anchorage, with the forward access door open and the sliding glass doors open, the way the breeze circulates throughout the boat is nothing short of fantastic. Add some islands and turquoise water to the back drop and, voila! We were in paradise. With the wind keeping us cool, and the solar panels keeping our batteries charged, we had no need for the Northern Lights Generator. But, we did take comfort in knowing it was there, should we need it. I will confess that we fired her up once, for 20 minutes to test her abilities, and we can confirm that the a/c was ice cold!
The spacious dedicated owner’s cabin in the starboard hull was something to write home about—so we did! The letter home went something like this: “Dear Home, We have found the perfect dwelling. It is in the form of a Leopard 40 and we may never come back. Sincerely, Andy and Katie.” Aside from the owner’s cabin, the interior also features two guest cabins with a shared head in the port hull. These guest cabins are spacious and comfortable.
The maneuverability of this cat is unlike any boat we have ever had the pleasure of cruising. The ease of pulling into a slip and the simplicity of picking up a mooring ball with the dual 29 hp Yanmar engines is a real relationship saver. Gone forever are the arguments you endure when docking a boat with one engine!
The helm station is raised to starboard side, and the hardtop cover has a window so you can keep track of your sheets. Both winches, one of which is electric, are positioned perfectly to the right of the helm for ease of use. This boat was an absolute pleasure to sail.
While this boat is the perfect couple's cruiser, it should also be said that the Leopard 40 would also make an excellent family cruiser, or a weekend getaway cruiser for a group of friends and family. What sets this yacht apart from the rest is her openness, her layout and her functionality.
Upon our return home, it took quite some time for us to adjust back to reality. On past sailing vacations it’s the islands that leaves us longing for more. But this time, it was the Leopard 40 that has us planning our next trip in June.
Topics: Owner Stories , Leopard 40
Katie Campbell
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On a Leopard Catamaran t he coachroof windows and the forward cockpit hatch/door is made of Perspex 12mm thick cast acrylic MMA. This material thickness is specified by the ISO 12216. This material is so durable that it can be hit with a hammer and it will not break. Moreover, we have produced over 1,500 Leopard Catamarans and never received a ...
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A 43' catamaran feels approximately the size of a 50-plus-foot monohull. To maximize the spacious feel, Leopard has rearranged their interiors so that the saloon dinette butts up against the cockpit settee and you can sit back to back. With the door and windows open it was a connected space that had nice flow.
hroughout the boat.InteriorThe Leopard 45 has been overhauled with full wrap around panoramic windows, a saloon size overhead skylig. t and enlarged hull windows. The interior design is modern and simple with an elegant, light f. nish and grey accent panels. The increased volume of the saloon provides ample spa.
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Leopard 42 Courtesy Leopard Catamarans. ... The profile is enhanced by tinted, continuous side windows in the hull, and the coach roof segues into the hard Bimini that's carried aft and canopies the cockpit. Up top—on the penthouse, so to speak—there's an inviting lounge space. There's a marvelous afterdeck and swim platform ...
With modern contrasts, indirect lighting, and classy finishes, the Leopard 42 brings more luxury and elegance to the Leopard sailboat range. All bunks are now island berths that allow access from both sides. With windows everywhere space permitted, the natural light is amplified. Available in 3 cabin/ 3 heads and 4 cabin/ 4 heads, all cabins ...
At Robertson and Caine, we favour a clear, natural flow. The Leopard 45's increased area, ergonomically designed open plan saloon and galley, increased forward cockpit and more onboard area make her the ideal catamaran for guest entertaining as well as long-range cruising. Onboard entertaining is accentuated with ample dining space and ...
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A dynamic power catamaranThe Leopard 43 PC is the logical extension of the very. successful Leopard 51 PC. This contemaporary catamaran boasts economy, is easy to handle, and spacious with 27% more interior vo. ume than her predecessor.Her interior is in-line with an all new generation of Leopard Catamarans, With increased indoor and outdoor ...
This boat was an absolute pleasure to sail. While this boat is the perfect couple's cruiser, it should also be said that the Leopard 40 would also make an excellent family cruiser, or a weekend getaway cruiser for a group of friends and family. What sets this yacht apart from the rest is her openness, her layout and her functionality.
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Polars: View Leopard 45 Performance Documents. Displacement: 36156 lbs / 16400 kg. Load Carrying Capacity: 10141 lbs / 4600 kg. Holding Tank Capacity: 45 gal / 170 L. All Leopard Catamarans are NMMA and CE Certified. All specifications are to be confirmed by customer prior to purchasing.
Leopard Catamarans and the Moorings are both owned by Travelopia, which is owned by global investment firm KKR. The Leopard 43 PC has a LOA of 42'8" (13 m), a beam of 22'1" (6.73 m), and a draft of 3'1" (.94 m). ... Two glass windows abaft the salon settee slide to port to open up much of the aft bulkhead to the cockpit.
The Leopard Identity. Leopard Catamarans pushes the boundaries of catamaran design. Evolving from 50 years of customer feedback, Leopard Catamarans has pooled their expertise with builders Robertson and Caine to design today's Leopard range: spacious, robust, performance-driven blue water cruising catamarans. As the worldwide distributor, we ...
The Leopard 42 has the unmistakable DNA of a Leopard Catamaran with plenty of new technology and building techniques used to make it a magnificent ocean-going yacht with a feel of space, comfort and performance only previously found in significantly larger models. ... With windows everywhere space permitted, the natural light is amplified. The ...
Leopard 50. Live out your sailing dreams aboard the Leopard 50. This catamaran is everything you envisioned, plus so much more. With a never-before-seen lounging flybridge of this size, the Leopard 50 incorporates the best attributes from its predecessor and 2012 Boat of the Year, the Leopard 48. Now, with even more living space and options ...