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19-02-2017, 17:44
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 100
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I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
My wife & I were at the Miami Sail 2017 today. We went through all the cats, even the ones we didn't like or couldn't afford.
I am in love with the new Leopard 45' boat. This is the newest, just released model. It was sitting next to the older 48' design, and it has slightly more freeboard and bridgedeck clearance than the 48.
There is a special for a new delivered boat with many desirable options for $549k USD. I will get the owners version, with the intracoastal 62' mast most likely.
The additional options I would add here in the US initially after delivery are watermaker, dive compressor, dinghy & motor, security system, AIS, enclosure on the elevated helm.
Delivery is for September 2017 and it would be a 2018 model. Very little would be done immediately after delivery as it will be sailed up to the Annapolis boat show, and then probably for the Miami Sail show I am guessing.
Leopard 45 | Leopard Catamarans US
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19-02-2017, 17:48
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Nevada/Ft Lauderdale
Boat: Leopard 48
Posts: 54
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
A very pretty boat - good choice!
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19-02-2017, 18:02
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 166
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
Congrats! You will be very happy with it
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19-02-2017, 18:06
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 100
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
I have not pulled the trigger yet.........but I have an itchy finger. Have to go sail it first.
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19-02-2017, 18:20
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#5
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
That will be a fun ride for sure.
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19-02-2017, 18:53
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Boat: SOLD! 2005 Lagoon, 440, owners version
Posts: 331
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
We learned to sail on a 2 year old 44 last summer in Grenada. A great sailing boat! Really liked the reefing system and Leopards system to replace the traveler. Our helm had a hard cover but an enclosure would have been nice at times.
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19-02-2017, 20:44
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#7
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Leopard 45
Posts: 26
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
Quote:
Originally Posted by sheldon957
My wife & I were at the Miami Sail 2017 today. We went through all the cats, even the ones we didn't like or couldn't afford.
I am in love with the new Leopard 45' boat. This is the newest, just released model. It was sitting next to the older 48' design, and it has slightly more freeboard and bridgedeck clearance than the 48.
There is a special for a new delivered boat with many desirable options for $549k USD. I will get the owners version, with the intracoastal 62' mast most likely.
The additional options I would add here in the US initially after delivery are watermaker, dive compressor, dinghy & motor, security system, AIS, enclosure on the elevated helm.
Delivery is for September 2017 and it would be a 2018 model. Very little would be done immediately after delivery as it will be sailed up to the Annapolis boat show, and then probably for the Miami Sail show I am guessing.
Leopard 45 | Leopard Catamarans US
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We were there and loved the Leopard 45 as well! In fact, we managed to buy one. Can't wait to get on the water and meet up you and with other new Leopard owners Paul and Sandy.
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20-02-2017, 06:36
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 5
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
First post to forums
Really nice boat, like it as well. However, the draft being 5'1" may be a deal breaker for me. There are other threads discussing this, but this is my only real concern so far on the vessel without having been on one. Curious if it bothers anyone else as well. Shallow waters is just another great reason I love cats. Sailed them in many forms for almost 30 years now. Getting into shallows with a 40+ footer that draws less than 4 feet in most cases is a huge bonus for living off the hook and getting great views and solitude!
-Jolly Rodger
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20-02-2017, 07:10
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Boat: Leopard 45
Posts: 26
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
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Originally Posted by robertk445
We were there and loved the Leopard 45 as well! In fact, we managed to buy one. Can't wait to get on the water and meet up you and with other new Leopard owners Paul and Sandy.
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Not having the experience yet.... I would think that there has to be some trade offs. Don't know that I would be comfortable in shallow like that even with 4' draw. I do like the idea of 5' under sail though! A bigger concern is how the boat will perform with shorter mast to get under many USA bridges? We will be in Pensacola and the 68' is out of the question. I would love to get some feedback on that. Thanks
Robert
Leopard 45 (Aug)
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20-02-2017, 07:12
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
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Originally Posted by rcscoggin
First post to forums
Really nice boat, like it as well. However, the draft being 5'1" may be a deal breaker for me. There are other threads discussing this, but this is my only real concern so far on the vessel without having been on one. Curious if it bothers anyone else as well. Shallow waters is just another great reason I love cats. Sailed them in many forms for almost 30 years now. Getting into shallows with a 40+ footer that draws less than 4 feet in most cases is a huge bonus for living off the hook and getting great views and solitude!
-Jolly Rodger
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The 5'1" draft held held us back also, as we anchor in some anchorages of 5 feet.
We have a 3.8 feet draft that allows us to get in many places or in close to shore
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20-02-2017, 07:14
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
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Originally Posted by robertk445
Not having the experience yet.... I would think that there has to be some trade offs. Don't know that I would be comfortable in shallow like that even with 4' draw. I do like the idea of 5' under sail though! A bigger concern is how the boat will perform with shorter mast to get under many USA bridges? We will be in Pensacola and the 68' is out of the question. I would love to get some feedback on that. Thanks
Robert
Leopard 45 (Aug)
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With a 62 foot ICW mast you should be all good for the east coast of USA
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20-02-2017, 07:15
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#12
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea
Boat: a sailing boat
Posts: 20,420
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
Default water tank looks smallish. Maybe you can have an extra tank installed at the factory.
Cheers,
b.
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20-02-2017, 08:21
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#13
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 93
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
Looking at the 45, and please excuse me if this has been answered before but, what kind of drain is there for the forward lounge area? The 48 has a good size drain but I can't see any on the 45.
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20-02-2017, 08:22
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 100
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
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Originally Posted by Imprezza72
Looking at the 45, and please excuse me if this has been answered before but, what kind of drain is there for the forward lounge area? The 48 has a good size drain but I can't see any on the 45.
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Similar to the 48 as I recall. Grate with holes.
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20-02-2017, 08:26
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#15
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Summer Europe Winter Florida
Boat: Dufour Nautitech435/FP Venezia42/Baltec Visiona 40/Catalac 10m used as a river cruiser
Posts: 182
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Re: I am officially smitten by the New Leopard 45!
As for me the forward "loggia" is a no go. But I did not made lot of coastal sailing I loved crossings even with sometimes inevitable on wind tracks.
But for the US east coast better the ICW with the sheltered waters a floating condo is luxury living and so far very enjoyable.
Congrats to your choice.
James
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