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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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LEOPARD 46 & 47 REVIEW

The editor's brief was concise: "You're going to Hammo for Race Week, so head up there a few days early and do an appraisal on a pair of Leopard cats - one's power and the other's sail." Some Trade-a-Boat assignments are tough, but we live with it.

So that's how my better half Keryn and I came to be sitting in the spacious cockpit of a Sunsail-operated Leopard 46, in the company of Leopard's Australian agent, David Flynn, and his Bundaberg-based sidekick, Wayne Richards. Beside us, in the Sunsail berths, was the powercat version of the same boat, the Leopard 47.

"The Leopard concept is pretty simple," said David Flynn. "The aim is to produce sail and power versions of the same craft, using as many common components as possible, without sacrificing the performance of either type."

That's a simple enough aim, but it's a tall order for boat designers and builders to fill.

Leopard Cat construction is carried out by Robertson & Caine, South Africa's largest export-boatbuilding company. This builder used to specialise in high-performance sailing craft, but switched 10 years ago to the production of sailing and power catamarans. R&C has struck a deal with the Moorings and Sunsail Group to produce charter vessels for their global boat-hire businesses and sells similar or differently optioned boats to private buyers (see breakout box).

CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS

R&C cats are built employing the most advanced composite GRP sandwich construction incorporating a vacuum bonded balsa core, providing high compression and impact resistance. The hull and lower bridgedeck structure are moulded as a unit; the bulkheads are glassed in place; then the monocoque deck and coach house moulding is lowered into place. This circumferential hull-deck join is bonded, through-bolted and tabbed to the structural bulkheads.

Both Leopard versions share major structures, but there are obvious above-deck differences: the bimini on the sailing version has a starboard-side cutout for the steering station and on the powercat it's surmounted by a wide flybridge. The foredeck of the sailing version has the expected trampoline section, but the powercat has a solid infill, to keep spray off the coach house.

Below the waterline the sailing version has sacrificial, mid-hull, bolt-on keels that increase its draft and provide lateral resistance. A laminated ridge projects from each hull bottom and the fork-topped keels are through-bolted horizontally to this ridge. The powercat doesn't have these keels, but has stubby skegs, set aft to protect the props. Powercat aft hull sections are hollowed in shape to recess the shafts slightly, and reduce their angularity. These aft hull changes extend the length of the powercat by 700mm.

Both cat types have broad access steps on each transom and the only jarring note is an obstructive portside swim ladder that looks like an afterthought. Why not a sliding, recessed type?

Leopard's design neatly solves the problem of streamlining the coach house, without incurring too much of the sun's heat. The coach house roof has an 'eyebrow' moulding and two louvres are fitted between the A-pillars, below the brow. Vision from inside the saloon is barely affected, but the sun's rays are effectively blocked. Ventilation is via high-set opening ports and the bonus is a set of wide steps from the deck to the roof. Brilliant.

The cockpits, saloons and cabins of the Leopard 46 and 47 are almost identical. Cockpit differences are at the starboard forward corners, where the sailing version has a high-set steering station, with bimini top and clears, and stair access from the cockpit sole, or from the side deck. The powercat has a spiral FRP staircase to the flybridge, with lipped treads that make a slip less likely.

Below decks the powercat has forward-set engines, below lift-up island bed bases in the aft cabins and the sailing version has rear-set engines, behind the aft cabin bulkheads.

The cockpit features a U-shaped dinette to port and a lounge to starboard, with additional seating between the davits. This unique centre seat doubles as a diving platform when it's lowered. Two can sit comfortably at the sailing version's steering station and eight won't be crowded on the powercat's flybridge.

Stainless steel framed sliding glass doors open into the saloon, where there's a double fridge-freezer unit to port, surmounted by a large electrical control panel. To starboard is a U-shaped galley, with stove top, oven, microwave and double sink. The only downside of the galley fittings was cupboard door hinges that seemed a tad weak, especially for charter work.

The dinette is offset slightly, allowing for a chart table/desk and generous shelf space. Although not fitted to these charter vessels, remote autopilot control and instrument repeaters can be mounted at the chart table. Staircases from the saloon lead to the hulls, which can be laid out in three-cabin or four-cabin styles.

CABINS CAPERS

The charter boats we evaluated were four-cabin types, with en suite bathrooms for each cabin. A bonus with this layout is a kid's bunk, in the port bow section, accessible through a small door in the forward bulkhead, at the foot of the double bed. The starboard bow is fitted with lift-up pipe cot and a head, intended for crew on skippered charters. Access to this bunk is via the forward deck hatch. A possible alternative use for this cabin is a 'brig' for unruly passengers!

A three-cabin, owner's version boat retains the aft starboard bed, but has a larger, forward bathroom, with separate shower and house-style toilet. In between is a lounge, buffet and study module.

We spent two nights aboard the Leopards and found them both very comfortable. Having an en suite for each cabin is the way to go if you're chartering for a week with four couples.

SAILING LEOPARD

The lines of the Leopard 46 were drawn with sailing performance primarily in mind and then modified for power operation. That's probably the right way to do it, because boats we've sailed that were essentially designed as power boats, with some sailing ability, have proved to be disappointing under canvas alone.

The Leopard cats were penned by world-renowned designers Morrelli & Melvin, who have designed a wide range of racing, cruising and commercial yachts. Their designs have won the America's Cup, numerous world and European championships, around-the-world and transatlantic records, and multiple industry awards.

The Leopard 46 sailing cat sports a raked mast that's not as rigidly rigged as most cats. Single, swept-back spreaders have upper and lower diamonds, the aft-angled cap and lower shrouds lead to chainplates. The forestay is tacked to a triangulated-support cross beam and fitted with headsail furler. A telescopic vang supports the boom, which is aft-sheeted to a bimini-top traveller that runs almost full width and bolts to the sturdy bimini support posts. Mainsheet and jib sheets lead to the steering station and the boat is pre-rigged for a screacher, with turning blocks fitted to the bimini. Rope bags on the bulkhead keep sheet tails tidy.

The twin engines are situated well aft, on top of saildrive legs and access is through deck hatches: sealed in the case of the Sunsail donks, to keep over-anxious 'helping hands' away from the mechanicals.

As with most cats the Leopard 46 was a cinch to manoeuvre out of the tight Sunsail berths at Hamilton Island, playing the throttle levers against each other. Vision on the starboardside from the helm position was excellent, but the offset steering position meant it was necessary to have a portside assistant in the tight bits. The offset winch position also means that while starboard jib sheeting is straightforward, the port sheet turns through two right angles.

The boat powered out into Dent Passage and then we turned upwind to make sail. A single-block halyard halves the load on the winch, but it was still hard work for Wayne at the mast, because the fully-battened, 'roachy' main is generous in size. (The trick, we're told, is to run the halyard around the mast winch and down to the anchor windlass, but I doubt that's part of the Sunsail pre-charter briefing). With the main up and Wayne enjoying a much-deserved beer the headsail rolled out quickly and we killed the engines.

Charter cats are notorious for being slugs, but the Leopard 46 is different. With only 10kts of breeze on hand the fat cat reached at seven-plus knots and could be balanced nicely by playing the sheets.

On the wind, the Leopard continued to surprise, maintaining speed while pointing about five degrees worse than you'd expect from a monohull. Unlike most big cruising cats the Leopard didn't make much leeway, even in the strong Dent Passage current. Tacking is the nemesis of many cats, but the 46 steered happily through the wind, provided the helmsman bore away slightly before the tack, to build up speed and took a generous arc. Port jib sheeting is heavier than starboard, so rapid tacks aren't on the menu anyway.

The Leopard 46 proved to be a most rewarding cat to sail. I've chartered previous Sunsail cats and didn't enjoy the sailing experience at all, but I'd happily spend a week on the 46.

After a few hours playing around in the magnificent Whitsunday waters it was time to get the gear off and return to Hammo. The jib reeled in as quickly as it came out and the main proved much easier to drop than to hoist. We appreciated the hardtop bimini when flaking the main into its bag and zipping up, unlike the nervous experience with part soft-top biminis.

LEOPARD POWERCAT

With the 46 and the 47 moored side-by-side the similarities are obvious, but in isolation they don't look like compromise designs and that must have been difficult to achieve. For instance, the flybridge on the 47 doesn't look like a tacked-on afterthought and the solid foredeck is also well integrated. The sailing version has two-strand wire life-rails, but the 47 has unitised tubular rails and stanchions, with mid-set wires.

The power difference between the 46 and the 47 becomes obvious as soon as the twin engines are lit: the test 47's twin Volvo D4 225s emitting a definite growl once we were clear of the marina. However, they were docile while manoeuvring, with excellent throttle control. From the flybridge, vision of all four corners is ideal for easy positioning: handy, given the 47's increased windage.

Powercats obviously don't have the satisfying cornering heel of a monohull, but the upside is a stable ride that takes a fair amount of chop to upset. In the reef-protected waters around the Whitsundays the 47 sat flat nearly all the time - handy for the champagne drinkers.

We reckon the Leopard 47 could make a fishing charter platform, if the davits were deleted from the specification, because the helmsman is clear of the action, yet can see what's going on below and the rear deck is free of clutter.

The Sunsail charter fleet top speed is restricted by a bar across the throttle quadrant that limits maximum speed to 10kts. With the bar removed temporarily the Leopard 47 felt very comfortable at 3000rpm and 16kts, with the downside of this brisk performance being a combined fuel usage of 63lt/h. WOT speed is 22kts, but you don't want to look at the fuel-flow meters then! Dropped back to a governed 10kts, the two-engine consumption figure dropped to a much more respectable 21lt/h.

The base engines for the Leopard 47 are twin Cummins 150s that provide a theoretical top speed of 18kts at 2800rpm, with a claimed combined fuel figure of 62lt/h. At 10.6kts this pair should sip fuel at a combined 24lt/h. The top-shelf engine pair is Volvo D4s, rated at 260hp each. This power package provides a theoretical 18.5kts at 3000rpm, with a combined fuel figure of 68.5lt/h.

The Leopard powercat's engine access could hardly be easier: lift each aft cabin island bed base on its fully-supporting gas struts and there's the engine, sitting in a queen-sized tub, with ample working room for routine tasks.

Having lived with both Leopard cats over a couple of days, we came away very impressed with the pair. Interestingly, Leopard quotes pricing ex-Cape Town, South Africa, in US dollars. Nearly all Leopards travel to their destinations on their own bottoms. We'd happily charter the Sunsail-spec'd boats and the owners' versions look ideal for extended cruising that involves carrying visitors for some periods.

Specifications- Leopard 46 sailing catamaran

PRICE AS TESTED

OPTIONS FITTED

Sony sound system; Raymarine E80 chartplotter with tridata, autopilot, GPS, VHF; 220V shorepower pack; battery charger, additional AGM house battery; ventilation fans in saloon and cabins; 9kVa genset; helm station enclosure; barbecue; side window shade covers; cockpit cushions; cockpit stools; davits; and boom cover

PRICED FROM

$US551,465 (3-cabin version from $US561,180)

Material: Composite GRP sandwich construction Type: Catamaran Length overall: 14.13m Waterline length: 13.6m Beam: 7.57m Draft: 1.35m

Berths: 4 double cabins plus two single berths (charter version), 3 cabins (owner's version) Fuel: 700lt Water: 780lt Holding tanks: 170lt

Sail area: 134m² (total)

Make: 2 x Yanmar Type: Diesel saildrive Rated HP: 40; 54 (optional)

SUPPLIED BY

Leopard Catamarans, Level 30 AMP Place, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Qld, 4000 Bundaberg Office, Port Marina Drive, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670

Phone: 1300 661 321         Email: [email protected]

Specifications- Leopard 47 power catamaran

Volvo D4 225 engines; Sony sound system; Raymarine E80 chartplotter with tridata, autopilot, GPS, VHF; 220V shorepower pack; battery charger, additional AGM house battery; ventilation fans in saloon and cabins; 9kVa genset; flybridge enclosure; barbecue; side window shade covers; cockpit cushions; cockpit stools; and davits.

$US578,370 (3-cabin version from $US582,685)

Material: Resin infused balsa FRP laminate hulls and deck Type: Catamaran Length overall: 14.42m Waterline length: 14.38m Beam: 7.57m Draft: 0.95m

Berths: 4 double cabins plus two single berths (charter version), 3 cabins (owner's version) Fuel: 1200lt Water: 1210lt Holding tanks: 170lt

Make: 2 x Cummins Type: Diesel shaft drive Rated HP: 150; Optional Volvo D4 225 or 260

Leopard Catamarans, Level 30 AMP Place, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Qld, 4000 Bundaberg Office, Port Marina Drive, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670

THE SUNSAIL-LEOPARD CONNECTION

Sunsail is part of the giant TUI Travel organisation, which employs more than 50,000 people in 180 countries. Yacht chartering is only one part of this vast travel empire.

The Moorings/Sunsail business is the world's largest yacht charter operation and the group's purchasing power has enabled it to guarantee boat manufacturers' constant levels of business. Leopard Catamarans, the group's preferred multihull craft supplier, has sold some 350 vessels to Moorings/Sunsail. Jeanneau is another prominent maker that supplies large numbers of yachts to the group. Boats in these charter fleets are branded 'Moorings' or 'Sunsail' and have specified equipment levels.

The latest Sunsail order on the Robertson and Caine factory is for 30 new Sunsail 384s, which are being delivered progressively to Sunsail bases throughout Asia and the Caribbean this summer and to the Mediterranean next autumn.

The Sunsail 384 has been produced exclusively for Sunsail, with a four double-cabin, two-head layout and an additional forepeak berth. In something of a departure from the larger-Leopard designs the 384 has vertical front windscreens to enlarge the saloon area and preserve headroom.  Environmental considerations are also central to the design, with solar panels installed on the bimini hardtop to improve fuel consumption by an estimated 20 per cent and to extend the lifespan of the house batteries.

We'll have a Sunsail 384 appraisal as soon as possible after the new boats arrive at Hamilton Island. 

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Leopard 47 (Moorings 4700)

Leopard 47 (Moorings 4700) is a 46 ′ 9 ″ / 14.3 m catamaran sailboat designed by Morrelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine starting in 2002.

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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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The best bluewater multihulls of all time: a complete guide

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Toby Hodges and François Tregouet consider the best bluewater multihulls and look at the options for sailing the oceans in spacious comfort

What are the best bluewater multihulls for long term cruising? The one you own, or the one you can afford is the simple answer.

There is a wealth of proven designs to suit bluewater sailing and a variety of budgets. While we have focussed here on the best bluewater multihulls in production, we’ve also included some cracking pedigree multihulls which tour the planet and might occasionally pop up on the brokerage market.

If you can afford to, then pushing towards the 45-50ft length will buy you space, pace and that extra payload capacity needed to take all the items you’d want on your home afloat.

When looking at the best bluewater multihulls, the choice will come down to that perennial balance between comfort/space and speed/weight. Choosing a lighter weight performance design will obviously help you cover distance voyages more rapidly and potentially allow you to outrun weather systems. It means you can sail faster, with less sail up and less load and stress. But you’ll have to sacrifice some luxuries and need to be quite scrupulous about keeping weight down and centralised in order to maintain high average speeds.

For the majority of cruisers, however, it is the amount of space multihulls offer once you’ve reached your destination that really appeals. As well as the non-heeling living area and real estate they provide, they’re well suited to typical tradewind sailing .

If you’re considering your first or next multihull, we hope the following will serve as a taster.

Best bluewater multihulls for performance cruising

Outremer 51/55.

When you think of multihulls designed for bluewater cruising, Outremer will likely be one of the first names that comes to mind. Its heritage lies in building catamarans that can sail fast and are built strong enough to do laps of the globe.

The 51, the current version of which launched three years ago, is an archetypal example of what to look for in terms of blending speed and space is a dream design for a family circumnavigation.

The French yard’s new 55ft VPLP design may look boldly different from its past models, but the philosophy behind it remains the same. It is designed to match windspeed up to 12 knots and Outremer reasons that its ability to sail in 5 knots of breeze will allow it to sail for 95% of the time on a circumnavigation.

Read more about the Outremer 51 and Outremer 55.

Photo: Diego Yriarte

Seawind 1600/1370

For nearly four decades the Australian Seawind brand and its founder Richard Ward have been gearing catamarans around safe bluewater sailing, including performance, protection and ease of handling. Its Reichel Pugh-designed 1600, which launched three years ago, is an elegant looking cat with relatively low, long lines and some smart solutions for fast bluewater sailing.

Seawind also launches its new 1370 later this year, a staggering 60 of which have sold on plans alone.

This first 50 is built from a composite sandwich of basalt fibre, a cloth made from volcanic rock, and PET foam from recycled plastic bottles, which helps to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 50% when compared with traditional glassfibre methods.

This new 50 footer is perhaps a more appealing and practical prospect than Rapido’s previous 60 (with its significant fixed beam), particularly as the amas on this new model can fold to reduce beam to 18ft.

Infused carbon foam sandwich construction is used, along with beams, daggerboards and rudder in pre-preg carbon to keep displacement to 8,200kg.

Read more about the Rapido 50

This OC50 is designed as a more affordable cruising alternative, than the HH models which have preceeded it. This model targets ocean sailing.

It’s still stiffened and strengthened by carbon, but built in vinylester composites with a gelcoat finish. This adds an additional 300kg or so over a full carbon HH50, but cost savings are in the region of $400,000.

Read more about the HH OC50

Balance 526

The 526 launched four years ago, designed to suit short-handed sailors and families looking to sail long distances, hence it can carry large payloads and promises easy maintenance. It looks good too.

Berman’s Versahelm design is a key feature. The wheel cantilevers, allowing the helmsman to steer from outboard with clear sightlines or from the hardtop protection of the aft cockpit.

Photo: Christopher White

Atlantic 47

The A47 suits short-handed fast ocean sailing at an approachable size. Lengthening it to 49ft allowed for an aft cockpit. It is available as a sloop or with White’s patented MastFoil ketch rig – rotating aerofoil masts designed for easy short-handed cruising without sacrificing performance.

Read more about the Atlantic 47

A combination of sharp design from François Perus and high build quality brings plenty of appeal to this sporty Italian-built cat. The first example launched three years ago with a light displacement of 10.5 tonnes, thanks to an E-glass epoxy-infused build with carbon strengthening. The yard offers semi-custom construction and full hybrid packages.

Catana 53/Ocean class 50

Catana’s performance model from 2017, sports twin aft helms (which may not suit ocean sailors), reverse bows and carbon daggerboards. The high topsides help create good bridgedeck clearance and plenty of accommodation. Its new Ocean Class 50 seems more in the shipyard’s bluewater DNA. The light weight, and dynamic and modern shape with slim hulls and a relatively short nacelle suggests a seaworthy nature and high speeds.

Read more about the Catana 53

Best bluewater multihulls for pedigree performance

Veteran multihull designers Morrelli & Melvin designed this smaller model for the Gunboat range. It was built to be more manageable for an owner-driver yet still capable of up to 300-400 mile days.

The Gunboat 48 is something of a rare breed, just six 48s were built between 2004 and 2009. Oh, to have a spare €1.3m right now… one of them is actually on the market.

Read more about the Gunboat 48

At the start of the Millennium, Catana offered fully equipped boats as standard for long distance cruising. The Catana 471 or 472 (one or two helms respectively), represented at the time the optimum in ocean-going catamarans.

Chincogan/Lightwave

Tony Grainger has been drawing fast multihulls for 35 years, including racing trimarans and the Lightwave and Chincogan cruisers. The popular Lightwave 38 has admirable performance and comfort, and the Chincogan 52 (pictured) has the length to clock high average speeds.

Outremer 45 G. Danson

With its characteristic roof, narrow hulls and daggerboards, the Outremer 45 is a standout design which has become somewhat iconic. Despite a rather spartan interior, it has been a great success with fast cruising enthusiasts. On board, family ocean crossings at an average of 10 knots are the norm.

Best bluewater multihulls for family cruising

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The Lagoon 450 remains the most popular model in Lagoons already popular range. It exemplifies the VPLP/Nauta design partnership which has made these the very definition of modern mid-size cruising catamarans which can appeal to families and charterers alike.

Indeed the 450 marked the modern look of Lagoon and was the first with interior styling from Nauta. It originally launched over a decade ago as a flybridge design with central helming position (450F), before this ‘sport top’ option (450S) was offered with a starboard helm station and lower boom.

Read more about the Lagoon 450

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Fountaine Pajot Saona 47

The 47 has a modern shape, with straight bows and a reverse sheer line. It incorporates significant volume in the hulls below the bridgedeck to create room for the optional athwartships cabins. Cabin space is a prime selling point, particularly the owner’s suite to port, where there is also abundant natural light and headroom.

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Leopard Catamarans, together with designer Simonis Voogd and builder Robertson and Caine, produce the archetypal dual-purpose owner-operator or charter boat in their modern catamaran range.

Key features of the 45 are the amount of light in the saloon and the incredible volume and space on offer in the cabins above the relatively narrow waterlines. Vast social living areas include the flybridge, saloon and dual cockpits.

Read more about the Leopard 45

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Nautitech Open/Fly 46

During the 1990s and noughties Nautitech earned a good reputation for its elegant catamarans. The 441 is a timeless example and the 44 can be credited with the ongoing trend in hardtop biminis. While its acquisition by Bavaria seven years ago helped Nautitech implement industrial build techniques, the French brand has retained its DNA at its Rochefort sur Mer yard.

The modern Marc Lombard designs have tall rigs with generous square-top mainsails. Twin wheels in the aft quarters of the Open 46 offer a direct feel on the helm, however those spending long periods in the tropics may prefer the shade of the bimini-equipped flybridge option. The layout is also open, with a saloon more outside than in. Styling is clean, modern and simple, and the standard of build and finish are good.

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First impressions of the Neel 51 are sure to centre on its sheer size and space inside. But as you’ll see from our review of the Neel 43 on page 83, when you sail one overriding impressions quickly centre on its performance.

These trimarans are becoming a popular mass production-built option.

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The Excess 11 packs plenty of potential as the smallest yacht offered by the big production yards. A little like the Lagoon 380 of old, it presents a good value new entry-level boat for genuine cruising in a more sporty, modern and enticing design. Some may argue against aft helms for ocean sailing, but those coming from monohulls will appreciate the more direct steering they offer.

Broadblue 385S

Broadblue is a UK brand which offers a distinct line of cruising and Rapier performance catamarans. Its staple 385 packs a lot of cruising comfort into its length, including generous tankage, and has been sailed all over the world. Broadblue built its first electric drive catamaran 12 years ago and offers the only all-electric production sailing catamaran under 40ft in Europe.

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Bali Catspace

For those looking for maximum volume within 40ft, it’ll be hard to beat the Catspace – although it is more of a holiday apartment than a traditional bluewater cruiser. Bali’s garage style sliding aft door does help offer an enormous amount of enclosed (or open) living space.

Best bluewater multihulls for luxury cruising

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Privilège 510 Signature

The 510 is designed to take a serious amount of cruising gear – up to six tonnes of it in fact. The excellent helm station now has a fixed windscreen and all lines lead to hand. Finish quality including the electrical installation is first class and Privilege’s trademark, an admirable full beam (26ft) forward cabin, is sumptuous.

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Garcia Explocat 52

Garcia Yachts has cornered the market for series-built aluminium monohulls and multihulls in the last decade and this new Explocat 52 is sparking real interest. We ran a full test report in our February issue, describing it as a go-anywhere cat with an enticing combination of space, pace and rugged construction.

Read our review of the Garcia Explocat 52

Built in Argentina, the Antares 44 is the ultimate evolution of a model launched 21 years ago. Entirely dedicated to bluewater cruising, it is the yard’s only model and is constantly being improved according to owner feedback.

Time seems to have no hold on this boatyard and, against the trend, the standard equipment of the Antares 44 is extremely complete

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Discovery Bluewater 50

This luxury Bill Dixon design may be a decade old now and into its third iteration, but the concept behind its original appeal remains. For those used to sailing high-end thoroughbred monohulls, here is an option to consider for a comparative level of build quality and fit out when moving to a multihull.

Read more about the Discovery Bluewater 50

St Francis 50 MKII

With this latest version of its original model, this experienced South African builder has optimised a catamaran cut out for the unforgiving seas of the Indian Ocean and the South Atlantic. The MKII allows for an increased load capacity, an important point in long distance cruising.

Xsquisite X5

Intelligent features on the X5 include the protected helm station with glass windscreen, integrated rainwater catcher, UV-protective glass and generous tankage.

Best bluewater multihulls for size & speed

Mcconaghy mc52.

The MC50 (now MC52) was the first and promises some high speed sailing, but it’s the open plan main living deck which will attract the majority. It incorporates an intelligent centreboard system, which hardly affects interior space, but arguably its exposed helms at the aft end of the flybridge will not suit serious ocean cruising.

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HH in Xiamen is building some really impressive large, luxury fast cats up to 90ft. This was its second model to launch, a high-end, high performance Morelli & Melvin design capable of rapid passagemaking speeds and enjoyable regatta sailing. Features include C-shaped boards and central or aft helms.

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Ocean Explorer 60

If Nautor’s Swan made catamarans, they may look like this… The Ocean Explorer 60 uses the same designer in German Frers and some of the same builders who worked at the famous Finnish yard to produce this world cruiser. The resultant quality shines through. A new OE72 is due soon.

Kinetic KC54

A young company with plenty of experience, Kinetic produces custom fast ocean cruisers, which can occasionally race. Its 62 is a serious performance vessel with carbon hulls, rigs and rigging, daggerboards or centreboards. With fast bluewater cruising the goal, carbon is used to minimise weight so features/toys can still be added. The swim platform and hardware on the newly launched 54 weighs just 90kg, and the generous sized tanks are all in carbon too. Views from the saloon and forward cockpit also look special.

Best bluewater multihulls for ultimate performance

Marsaudon ts4/orc 42.

Few catamaran builders produce genuine performance cruisers at this ‘smaller’ size: this one is kept minimalist and light weight (around 6 tonnes) – the yard’s philosophy is ‘simplicity, then add lightness.’ The 42 is a cruiser-racer with the ability to outpace most yachts across the Atlantic, win a regatta and still offer some space for island hopping. Standard tankage is minimal however. Marsaudon recently rebranded its TS range to Ocean Rider Catamarans (ORCs) and has an ORC 57 in build.

Dazcat 1495

Dazcat builds fast, seaworthy cats from its Multihull Centre in Cornwall. The 1495 is a true ocean cruiser-racer, which is stiff and rewarding to sail, with direct steering linked to carbon rudders. The 1495 can hit 20+ knot speeds with relative ease, but it is the consistent high average speeds which will attract those looking to cover serious miles. Weight is centralised including engines, tanks, and systems all located amidships to help reduce pitching. Dazcat has a semi-custom build approach and creates all sorts of weird and wonderful craft for all abilities.

Dragonfly 40

Dragonfly trimarans are known for their high quality construction and ability to delight sailors with their ease of planing speeds. For those who can live without the space of similar length cats, the new flagship 40 is large enough to offer cruising space, while folding outriggers and retractable appendages mean you can dry out where others wouldn’t dare.

Looping 45/Freydis 48

These two designs by Erik Lerouge both offer a high-performance vision of ocean cruising. The Loopings were built individually and the Freydis in small series, and on both you can sail as fast as the wind in complete safety. Interior quality depends on whether finished by an amateur or by a shipyard.

Swisscat 48

An attractive combination of luxury, comfort and performance, the S48 is a stiff, go-anywhere premium cat that is easy to manage single-handed. The lightweight build (11t) is in epoxy infusion with carbon reinforcement.

Schionning Designs

Jeff Schionning has catamaran design in his blood. His designs exude performance and seaworthiness with flowing, even aerodynamic lines. On all tradewind routes you’ll find a G-Force (models from 12m to 23m) or an Arrow (12m to 15m) sailing more quickly than the rest. His latest venture is with Current Marine in Knysna, South Africa.

Best bluewater multihulls for pedigree cruising

The long-time best-seller from the world leader in catamarans, with more than 1,000 produced over almost 20 years from 1999. With its characteristic vertical windows, the 380 and its big brother the 410 made the purists scream when they were presented. But the 380 proved a pioneer of its kind. Safe bow volumes and light displacement (7,260 kg) helped its seaworthy behaviour. The high number of boats on the market makes this the most affordable bluewater cruising multihull for its size, even if price range is as wide as condition is variable.

Casamance 44/46

Between 44ft and 46ft depending on the year of construction and the length of its transoms, the Casamance was an impressive catamaran on launch in 1985. The design by Joubert/Nivelt offered good volume and load capacity. Of the 490 units produced, many joined the charter fleets. The exterior of the Casamance is dated, but the interior in grey ceruse oak has retained plenty of charm.

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Moorings Brokerage Leopard 47 Powercat Review

An in depth review of the Robertson & Caine - Leopard 47

Built for all walks of life

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.

Richard Vass

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The leopard 47 is spacious and comfortable. offering exceptional value, it's an excellent choice for large groups..

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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 cabins, the saloon lounge will accommodate another double and the portside forward cabin is a triple cabin with a small single bed.

As the largest power catamaran in the fleet, she has ample head room throughout, and indoor/outdoor dining areas.

This well equipped power catamaran features air-conditioning, a generous shaded flybridge with plenty of seating, an additional flybridge fridge, and GPS with fish finder. The roomy cockpit can fit the whole group,is perfect for sundowners and has a fold-down transom. The upstairs galley has generous refrigeration and there are extra eskies on board.

Make your bareboat charter dreams come true with this spacious power catamaran.

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We were thrilled with the service from day one from Whitsunday Escape, from our initial enquiry through to subsequent booking of the amazing powered catamaran “Karma". What a fabulous boat, with so much space, and the feeling of a luxury experience. Everything we needed was on board, nothing missing and made our cooking etc very easy. Plenty of fridge space and great showers etc.

At the last minute, our Skipper from NZ got very sick and could not make it, so I made an urgent and desperate call to Jess at Whitsunday Escape and within 24 hours in a very busy time of year, she found us "Captain Gav". Gav quickly became a friend and immediately made us feel relaxed and safe with his gentle yet confident approach. He was fun, relaxed and made sure we had the best Whitsundays experience possible across the 5 days we had booked. We were lucky to have the best weather and we saw so much wild life: A sea snake, several whales, turtles, manta rays, more fish than can name, dolphins, and a goat. The only negative of our trip is that we just wished we had chartered Karma and Gav for longer! Next time we would do a minimum of 7 nights, more if possible.

We can't wait to do it all again and will be hoping Gav is around for our next booking. Great way to celebrate some birthdays!

All 6 of us highly recommend Whitsunday Escape and the team for a well organised, professional and very helpful service. Customer Service is key and you and the team have nailed it! Great job!

September 2016

Family trip of a lifetime! Whitsunday Escape are the most helpful and friendly bareboat charter company you could ever imagine. The briefing with Wes was really informative and interesting, he gave our entire family confidence to drive a 47 foot powered catamaran around the Whitsunday islands. The morning schedules were so helpful. Shane did our debriefing and was just so friendly. We would not hesitate to do this trip again and again. There are so many islands and spots we have not been to and we have now completed 18 nights bareboating at the Whitsundays

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The Leopard 46 has the genes of a racer. It’s built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine and was designed by Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin, who drew the record-breaking maxi-catamaran PlayStation. But make no mistake-this 46-footer’s also designed to cruise in comfort.

The Leopard is a striking boat, from the first glimpse of the high, almost-plumb bows to the streamlined, louvered house and the rakish transoms. The hulls are narrow at the waterline-skinny is faster than wide-and have a very fine entry, then flare sharply to a chine just above the water for good interior volume and reserve buoyancy for sailing in a seaway.

I sailed the boat in light airs; when going to weather, the slippery hulls and tall sail plan gave me boat speed almost equal to the wind speed at a time when most cruisers would have the engines going in those conditions. Cracked off the breeze with the asymmetric spinnaker flying, our speed was at least equal to wind speed.

Construction is of vacuum-bagged E-glass over balsa core with isophthalic gelcoat on the hulls and decks to reduce the chance of osmosis. The keels are separate, bolt-on units designed to break away and thus reduce damage to the hulls in the event of a hard collision with something solid.

The cockpit is big and comfortable, as you’d expect on a boat with a 25-foot beam. An adjustable hatch in the fiberglass bimini opens forward and acts as a windscoop to keep the crew cool when they’re relaxing over lunch. Raised to starboard is the helm seat, with room for two and its own bimini; there’s good access to the engine controls, the wheel, and the sheet winches. A neat feature is the seat along the aft part of the cockpit between the davits; it folds down to become the right height for use as a dinghy dock. Wide, flat decks are clear of impediments for crew movement forward. Large louvers in the forward end of the house restrict sun glare in the interior and are good steps to the cabin top. The anchor and windlass are on the centerline inside a hatch in the bridgedeck. The large trampoline between the hulls forward provides a comfortable place to lounge.

Access below is through sliding glass doors that essentially extend the saloon into the cockpit at the same level. Part of the galley counter folds out, enhancing this effect. The galley is in the starboard, aft part of the saloon and is large and easily worked; it’s well connected to the cockpit, helm seat, and dinette. The dinette forward provides 360-degree views around the boat and seats eight in comfort. Clearly this boat is designed to stay cool in the tropics: Three ports above the dinette in the forward part of the house open for good flow-through ventilation right through to the cockpit.

The interior’s satin-finished cherry woodwork is attractive without being too warm. The laminate flooring used throughout looks good, wears well, and makes for easy maintenance.

The Leopard 46 I sailed had the owner’s layout, including a well-lit, sybaritic cabin in the starboard hull featuring a queen berth aft that’s set at the same height as most household beds. A 6-foot settee and hanging lockers are immediately forward, and a large head with a separate shower is in the bow. In the port hull are double cabins, fore and aft, separated by a pair of good-sized heads, each with a stall shower. Opening hatches and ports provide good ventilation in both hulls. A four-cabin layout is available in which the starboard cabin mirrors the port.

All things considered, the Leopard 46 looks like it would be a good boat to mosey around the islands of the Caribbean at speed, lounge in some anchorage, or go for line honors in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.

Andrew Burton is a Cruising World associate editor.

The handsome Leopard 46 has high freeboard, as you’d expect on a cruising cat, but it’s nicely broken up by a chine above the waterline. Above the chine, the hull flares to increase interior volume; below it, the hulls are narrower, which means better speed.

We sailed the Leopard in light air, and the slippery hulls gave us boat speed nearly equal to the wind speed. Steering a few steps above the cockpit from a comfy chair for two, we had a good view of the sails and easy access to the main and jib winches on the coachroof. This boat had a three-cabin layout: Two cabins in the port hull have double berths separated by two midship heads with showers, and a single cabin to starboard has a large double berth aft and a settee and storage amidships with a luxurious head forward.

The saloon is bright and airy, as with most cats, but this one has three small opening ports forward to provide through ventilation. A nav station with a chair is to starboard, next to a large dinette with wraparound seating. The galley is to starboard along the aft bulkhead with a fold-out countertop that extends into the spacious, covered cockpit. A table with wraparound seating is to port, with seating aft in the open air for those who want more sun but still participate in the cockpit conversation. Yes, the Leopard 46 is one comfortable cat, but that comfort comes at a price: $520,000. Still, for the owner who can afford it, this cat is a fast one that can go anywhere.

LOA 46′ 4″ (14.12 m.) LWL 44′ 7″ (13.59 m.) Beam 24′ 10″ (7.57 m.) Draft 4′ 5″ (1.35 m.) Sail Area 1,011 sq. ft. (93.9 sq. m.) Displacement 24,206 lb. (10,980 kg.) Water 206 gal. (780 l.) Fuel 185 gal. (700 l.) Engines 40-hp. Volvos Designer Morelli & Melvin Price $520,000 Leopard Catamarans (727) 530-5424 www.leopardcatamarans.com

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Leopard 47 Sailing Catamaran in Puerto Vallarta

Unwind yourself aboard a Sailing Getaway, relax & feel the nature cruising the Banderas Bay, built by Robertson & Caine, twin keel Catamaran & fractional sloop, cruises at 6-8 knots and takes at 27 people. The ultimate cruising catamaran sails like a dream in complete luxury, crewed by Marine Life and Nature lovers. Sit back & relax over one of our many comfortable deck cushions or enjoy the fabulous scenery from the spacious trampoline nets. The catamaran provides snorkeling equipment & some fishing gear, a Kayak, Paddleboard, and a Service Tender. A large aft transom w/ center walk-through provides easy access for swimming. There is an ample saloon and cabins & a shaded cockpit which accommodates people with ease. A bluetooth stereo system is also available to play your favorite Music. Rates: Based on 10 passengers and Puerto Vallarta pick up • Extra Passenger $40 USD (up to 15 more passengers) • Extra hour $310 USD * Sunset Charter 3 hrs $1200 usd Rates Includes: • Crewed Charter & Towels • Port Fees and Passengers Liability Insurance Please ask for your preferred equipment; Snorkeling gear, Kayak, paddle board, lili pad, fishing rods and service tender. PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE ON ADDITIONAL SERVICES * DRINKS & SNACKS | Soft drinks, Beers, Seasonal fruit tray, Baguettes, Ceviches and Guacamole. * TRANSPORTATION | Private round trip Land transportation. * OPEN HOUSE BAR | Choice of Beers, Wines (Red, White, Rosé, Sparkling) and Liquors + Mixers * FAJITAS | Choice from beef / Chicken / Shrimp. * CHARCUTERIE | Deli meats, cheese & fruit Gourmet Tray * DJ | Experienced DJ aboard & Audio devices * PHOTOGRAPHER | High-Resolution Photos * BABYSITTER | Bilingual, Experienced & Educated Girls If you have any questions, we can answer those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Send Inquiry” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.

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I think this is the 4th or 5th time we’ve booked with Hugo and this boat. Switched things up and did a sunset trip. We’re usually swimming or snorkeling generally jumping off the boat. Boat and crew are fantastic, see you again in a few months. Thanks!!

I booked this boat to celebrate a bachelorette and we had such an unmatched experience on the boat! The crew was amazing and so friendly. The boat was clean and spacious, there was enough space to lay out in the front and also be in the shade if needed. It was so great having everything arranged, it made it all easy and worry free. They helped me arrange transportation and additional food for the boat. We were taken on a ride to los arcos and a cove to swim in which was so fun. I would book this boat again. Everyone in our group had nothing but positive feedback. One of the crew members sang for us which was such a special treat! Book this trip!

We had such a blast!! What an amazing crew. The experience was incredible to see beautiful whales dolphins and tortuga just feet away. We loved the stop to snorkel and play on the water. Dancing in the bow was so much fun too. The food provided was great as well as fresh margaritas :)

You must book with Hugo and his crew. From the moment we arrived they provided outstanding service to all of us. The boat was better then the pictures!! The crew was very attentive and provided us with food and drink. They took us to Los Colomitos, a small cove with a private beach. We spent an hour or 2 at this location, and didn’t want to leave. They prepared chicken and steak fajitas that were delicious. They also made ceviche which was a hit with our group. One of the crew members played music and sang a couple of songs which was a real treat. Thank you all for such a fantastic boat trip!!!!

BIP Yacht Charters offers Exclusive Nautical Recreational Services in Puerto Vallarta & Banderas bay Mexico. Private Crewed Boat Rentals for a half day, a day or multi-day with and without food, beverages and other additional services to create a memorable experience. The boating services We provide range from Sportfishing outings, Sailing & Catamaran excursions and adventures to a Well Selected Yacht options. A 50 miles extension of mountains, rivers, coastline and pristine beaches Banderas Bay is a Paradise to Enjoy. BIP offers the boating experience & services for unparalleled leisure and extended getaways catered to fit anyone’s desires and every predilection. Whether you are looking for a relaxing day on the water, a family or friends trip, a boat excursion or luxury yachting, We are you ally to to celebrate life, a special day or a romantic cruise; our crew and staff will make an unforgettable and exciting trip.

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Terms and Conditions I. DISCLAIMER OF CONFIDENTIALITY. This agreement and the information in it are provided in confidence, for the sole purpose of providing a quality boat charter service, and may not be disclosed to any third party or used for any other purpose without the express written permission of THE CLIENT(S) or CUSTOMER(S). II. CRUISING SPEED. The Boat will operate at the stated Cruising Speed, be the trip a fishing or recreational one, see the brochure description which corresponds the boat. When the client demands to speed up, the boat can perform and it is permitted; it will apply a charge for the additional fuel consumption cost, generated by the hour or fraction of hour of time the boat cruised at this higher speed. III. PAYMENT: The Boat Trip Reservations will not be Valid if the Booking Confirmation deposit is not Paid in full. Likewise the balance due for the trip must be fully paid before departure, otherwise the trip will be canceled and no refund will be issued IV. CANCELLATIONS & AVAILABILITY HOLD:  a ) CASE 1: Paid and Confirmed Booking within 10 days to the charter date. There will NOT be a Penalty if cancellation is issued with a 72 hrs notice. Cancellation with less than 72 hrs notice will apply up to 50% of the Total Charter Cost and cancellation with a less than 24 hrs notice or “No Show” will imply a no refund.  b) CASE 2: Paid and Confirmed Booking between 10 to 30 Days to the charter date.  There will NOT be a Penalty if cancellation notice is up to 10 days prior to the charter date, Otherwise the Booking Confirmation Deposit will not be refunded. c) CASE 3: Paid and Confirmed Booking between 30 Days to 6 Months Before to the charter date. There will NOT be a Penalty if cancellation notice is up to 30 days prior to the charter date, otherwise a Penalty of 20% off the Total Charter Cost will be charged due to the Boat’s Availability Hold. d) Holiday & Selected Dates: There will be no refunds for cancelations during long weekends, special holidays, Easter week, and, from December 22nd through January 7th. e) If the reason which generated the Cancellation is Extraordinary or Extreme, a reason why BIP Yacht Charters may require evidence and/or written support, this will be resolved by all parties involved (Client / Agent / BIP) in mutual agreement in the knowledge that there could be no refundable amounts due to expenses incurred and made in delivering the service. When the reason for Cancellation is Justified, it will First proceed to reschedule the charter within the coming days available, Secondly a Charter Certificate can be issued good for one year, which will allow the client to no overpay if the price changes and still plan better a future date that adjust more conveniently. Cancellations due to Covid reasons, will be analyzed individually as they come in, considering the CASES mentioned before and the actual Health Protocols and restrictions in this matter. V. LATE DEPARTURES: Boat charter time counts upon scheduled departure, whether the passengers are yet onboard or not. If there is a late departure due to delay of one or several passengers, the trip will be completed according to the remaining time of the charter. VI. WEATHER: The boat goes out no matter the weather, rain or shine, UNLESS the Port or Sea Navigation is closed or restricted; if navigation is allowed within the bay, the route plan and destinations will be shortened or adjusted to match a charter, and a refund will be issued for the difference paid if applicable. Rain does not constitute grounds for cancellation or rescheduling in most scenarios. If Port is Closed or Sea Navigation is restricted due to an extreme weather condition such as: hurricane, lightning storm or tornado when it is a dangerous to be in the water, BIP Yachts charters reserves the right to reschedule the charter with no additional charge or penalty. VII. REFUNDS & RESCHEDULES: The Captain has the final decision in determining if a charter must be rescheduled or canceled due to the conditions mentioned before and a full or partial refund may apply according to the each circumstance. There will be no refunds due to Sea sickness at any time of the trip; once the vessel has returned to Port, any further departure the same day is considered an independent charter and service. VIII. LIABILITY ABOARD: Clients accept liability for damages or loss of equipment due to negligence and, if applicable, an open credit card voucher or secure deposit will be required when signing a service contract. BIP Yacht Charters is responsible for the security and safe transportation of its passengers, but passengers must strictly follow the Captains orders and crew instructions to participate in a safe trip. IX. CHILDREN LIABILITY: Children aboard are supervised by crew members most of the time, nevertheless they travel under the responsibility and strong supervision of their Parents on board, in the sea and on land; therefore BIP Yacht charters accepts no liability on this matter. Additional hours should be requested to the Captain during the trip and before the vessel is returning, or about to get back to Port. In order to provide a great service for each charter, we highly recommend you to inform us prior departure if an extension of the time frame is needed. The hour cost may vary according to each vessel and the time extension purpose. X. EXTRA HOURS. Additional hours can be requested to your Ship’s Captin or Crew during the Trip and the Vessel is returning back to the Harbor. In order to provide the best Service and Trip itinerary on every Cahrter, We highly recommend you to Inform us through your Concierge or Travel Agent Prior Your Trip Date / Boarding. The Cost for the Additional Hours may vary according to each Vessel, whether Fishing, Sailing boat or Yacht and the state of the Trip in the Itinerary (Anchored or Cruising). We suggest to ask this ahead of time to be informed. XI. ALCOHOL & BEHAVIOR: The Ship’s Captain has the authority to cancel the trip if any passenger’s behavior is jeopardizing the integrity of the vessel or its occupants by means of improper or incoherent actions contrary to the service the ship is been chartered for, there will be no refund and, if applicable, the Captain may have the obligation to notify the Harbor Master if, during the trip, an illegal activity is been undergone by any passenger. XII. DRUGS & WEAPONS: It is the policy of BIP Yacht charters to prohibit the possession and/or use of drugs and weapons onboard of any of our vessels. Any possession or use of drugs and/or weapons by our passengers during the trip will result in the immediate return at the client’s expense and authorities will be notified. XIII. SHIP CABINS. Both, Bathrooms and ship cabins are NON SMOKING PLACES. During the trip, their use is prohibited for illegal activities such as: Use of drugs and/or weapons, sex with minors, improper manners not specified within this agreement which, in general, may totally or partially damage the reputation of BIP Yacht Charters, or, the current boat state: furniture, decorative items, upholstery, electronic devices, carpets, mirrors or props aboard. The cost of missing items and/or repairing damaged ones will be at client’s expense. XIV. PETS. Pets are not allowed aboard most of our vessels; please ask your concierge or travel agent prior making a booking. XV. PRICES. Some vessels' rate may vary according to specific high season dates or a trip schedule, such as: Christmas Eve (Dec.24th), Christmas Day (Dec. 25th), New Year's Eve, January 1st, or, a special night event in the Sea when it is scheduled after 9pm. XVI. FISHING TRIPS. Time Departure during rainy season (May through Oct) is subjected to sea visibility at dawn, sunrise time, distance to pick up spot and the requested fishing trip (4, 6, 8hrs,…). This is due to the high risk existing of boat damage if hitting unseen floating objects, dragged down by rivers to the sea during heavy or continuous rains, which cause most of the last minute boat failures and accidents reported, turning into boat no show, big delays and/or constant reschedules when applicable. Clients and travel agents, as well as concierges, should have in mind that communication between us is a must during early hours of the day, otherwise the client must be provided with a phone number of our operative staff in charge of dispatching their trip or vice versa. Our reservations agent will inform the best departing time for your trip in each case. XVII. MARIETAS ISLANDS REGULATIONS. The cliente will be previously informed about the Rules & Regulations currently applying for all visitor to this Protected area and it (they) will acknowledge each and everyone of them by providing his consent signature at the end of this agreement. XVIII. OTHERS. BIP Yacht Charters reserves the right to change this policy at any time. This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party. If you have any question or doubt about our policies, please contact us for further information.

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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.

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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.  

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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.…

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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 &amp; Melvin.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p>For the power plant of this vessel, the early model of 47PC were fitted with the Volvo 150’s.&nbsp; These were then switched to the amazing Cummins 150’s, which powers the majority of the four cabin 47PC’s built.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Higher speeds (17-18 knots) are achievable, at the expense of higher fuel consumption, though still massively lower than equal size power boats.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; At this speed you’re only using 2-3 GPH, which means you have&nbsp; range of roughly 1000 nautical miles using the built-in 320 gallon tanks only.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; These are found more often in the three cabin owners layout.&nbsp; Powered by these engines, the yacht can reach speeds of 22-23 knots, cruising at 15-18 knots.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The main salon has plenty of natural light through the large side and forward windows, with galley aft and table seating forwards.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The yacht is fully air-conditioned and is powered by a 9kw Northern Lights generator, proving quiet cool living on the water.&nbsp; There are crew quarters on both sides, with the starboard side having its own head, sink and bunk.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Where this yacht really shines is the flybridge, which becomes the living area in all but the most adverse conditions.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The forward area of the flybridge features luxurious wrap around seating to port and an additional bench seat facing forward.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</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. &nbsp;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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