2018 Leopard 45

2018 ROBERTSON AND CAINE LEOPARD 45 – Mere CatBuilder’s RemarksWe are pleased to announce that the Leopard 45 has been awarded 2017 Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine. This marks the 7th Cruising World Boat of the Year win by Leopard Catamarans. This year’s award was in the newly created Best Charter Catamaran category proving that South African Builders, Robertson and Caine, have perfected the art of not only creating the perfect private owner’s boat but one that is perfectly suited for the charter industry as well.The judging was done by a team of three independent industry experts, who conducted thorough dockside inspections and then carried out sea trials. The Leopard 45 proved to be the leader of the pack in all areas of the judging. What stood out in particular was her performance and innovation. Additionally, the judges were impressed by the amount of space provided by the forward cockpit, which is connected to the saloon through a translucent door. Another area of interest to the judges was the main saloon, which hosts a forward facing galley and dinette. The judges also noted that visibility through the Leopard 45 is excellent.Broker’s RemarksMERE CAT is finishing up her phase out refit from the fleet and looking in great shape ready to go. Yanmar engines, Northern Lights generator, Air Conditioning, Electric Davits, Forward covered cockpit make up a great package.Availability: Currently completing phase out refit. Available now.Additional SpecsCONSTRUCTION HULL CONSTRUCTION: Composite Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Sandwich with Balsa core DECK MATERIAL: Fiberglass RUDDER TYPE: Balanced spade rudder KEEL TYPE: Multihull WHERE BUILT: South AfricaENGINES AND CONTROLS GEARBOX: SD60 CONTROLS: Morse double lever throttle / gearshift control COOLING SYSTEM: Raw waterSAILS AND RIGGING MAIN: Ullman Fully battened main JIB: Roller Furling Genoa SPAR MAKER/MATERIAL: Z-spars/Aluminum STANDING RIGGING MATERIAL: Stainless Steel SAIL AREA: 1318 sq. ft.WINCHES GENOA WINCHES: 2 x Lewmar electric at helm MAIN HALYARD WINCH: Lewmar electric at helm MAINSHEET WINCH: LewmarACCOMMODATIONS GUEST: 4 x staterooms in port and starboard hull with en suite head in eachINSIDE EQUIPMENT SALOON TABLE: Table convertible to double bunk FRESH WATER PUMP: With Accumulator Tank COOKER TYPE: ENO Propane Oven & 3 burner cooktop SINK: Stainless steel SHOWERS: 5 UPHOLSTERY/COLOUR SCHEME: Faux Leather INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION/WOOD TYPE: Laminate finishes with solid wood trimsELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE: 110v HOUSE BATTERIES: 3 x AGM 210 AH ea. ENGINE BATTERIES: 2 x AGM GENERATOR BATTERIES: 1 x AGM OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: Battery Charger 60Ah charge rate GENERATOR: Northern Lights 9 kWDECK EQUIPMENT STEERING SYSTEM: Edson Wheel DODGER: Front screen panel FENDERS: (5) Yes WINDLASS: Lewmar Electric DAVITS: SS Custom w/ Electric Winch PRIMARY ANCHOR: Delta 55 lb with 150’ of chain SECONDARY ANCHOR: Britany 35 lb SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Fire extinguishers OTHER EQUIPMENT: Anchor bridle, fenders, mooring lines