Introducing a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained 2017 Leopard 48 Owner’s Version—never chartered and carefully upgraded for serious cruising. Unlike many of its peers, this catamaran has spent a total of three years on the hard, significantly reducing wear and ensuring its systems are in exceptional condition. Key highlights include a professionally completed $20K bulkhead reinforcement (a must for any L48), a comprehensive electrical overhaul in 2020, and an extensive inventory of cruising upgrades and spare parts, originally intended for a South Pacific adventure. Designed for true off-grid living, every essential system—air conditioning, water maker, washer/dryer, and hot water heater—runs entirely on battery power. Never exposed to a hurricane, this is a rare find for those seeking a well-prepared and carefully documented Leopard 48.
- All maintenance items current.
- Very carefully maintained. Long maintenance spreadsheet, with part numbers, will be included
NOTABLE FEATURES AND UPGRADES
Electrical Power
- 2,000 watts Solar, including custom stainless solar arch with 4x365watt LG hard panels
- 1,200 ah RELiON 12V Lithium batteries
- Northern Lights 9kW Generator with low hours (911 hours Jan 2025)
- Victron 5,000 Watt Quattro 12 VDC / 120 VAC inverter charger (Oct 2020)
- Victron Color Control GX (Oct 2020)
- Victron BMV-712 Smart battery monitor (Oct 2020)
- Four Victron MPPT solar charge controllers (Aug 2020)
- Galley has upgraded higher amp wiring and second independent circuit for induction and other cooking needs (Oct 2020)
- High amp wiring from Generator to aft locker, with independent breakers, for a scuba compressor or other high-demand needs
- Upgraded SmartPlug shore power outlets
Cruising
- Yanmar 57hp 4JH57/SD60 diesel engines with very low hours (852/853 hours Jan 2025)
- MaxProp 3-blade 20" feathering propellers (new PropGlide Oct 2024)
- Vulcan 40kg/88lb anchor (Nov 2023) with 320' of ACCO G4 chain (Dec 2020)
- Mantus S2 anchor swivel (Jun 2023) and Mantus anchor bridle (Feb 2023)
- Delta 55lb secondary anchor
- Lewmar CPX4 electric windlass, with Lewmar 203 Gypsy (Dec 2022)
- Upgraded windlass dual controls with wireless FOB on lanyard (Sep 2023) and detachable Lewmar wired controller (Nov 2022)
- Upgraded large Megafend Inflatable Fenders
- Wash-Down quick-connect in anchor locker sourced with switchable fresh or high-pressure salt water
- Fresh water wash-down quick-connect near port-aft steps
- Major bulkhead reinforcement for sturdier offshore cruising (Apr 2024 - $20K)
- Recent rudder bearing service (starboard 2023, port 2024)
- New bottom paint (Oct 2024)
- Quantum fully battened main sail (with 3rd reef added) and 120% furling Genoa
- Precision Sails medium asymmetric (A4) spinnaker (only used twice) - requisite blocks and lines included
- Mast and standing rigging new October 2020
- New Stack Pack (Nov 2023) with upgraded dyneema lazy jack system
- Upgraded hybrid polyester/dyneema running rigging
- Two Lewmar electric winches at helm and one Lewmar manual winch (for mainsheets) with custom winch covers
- Extra lines for sheet, halyard, preventer and docking use
Navigation
- Raymarine Axiom Pro 12" chartplotter (Nov 2020)
- Navionics Platinum+ Caribbean and Bermuda and Navionics+ USA & Canada charts loaded
- Raymarine i70 multi instrument display (Aug 2020)
- Raymarine EV-400 autopilot pack with p70 auto pilot controller and handheld remote (Aug 2020)
- Raymarine Quantum II (Doppler) radar (Oct 2020)
- Raymarine DST800 Triducer Multisensor for depth/speed/temp (Nov 2024)
Safety & Communication
- Raymarine AIS 700 with upgraded mast cable (Aug 2020)
- Raymarine VHF (helm and navstation) with upgraded mast cable (Aug 2020)
- EPIRB (ACR GlobalFix V4)
- ACR RapidDitch bag
- Viking 8 person life raft with custom stainless steel transom mount
- Full safety equipment suite: USCG Safety Pack, Kidde fire extinguishers (new 2020, inspected Jun 2024), handheld and aerial parachute flares, Type II life jackets
- Custom electronics shelf in saloon with 4-Gang outlet (battery DC, regulated 12V DC, USB, antenna access)
- StarLink, mounted and wired to electronics shelf
- Iridium GO! Marine Package, with antenna mounted at solar rack
- Poynting OMNI-400 LTE Antenna with AMR400 cable to electronics shelf
- weBoost Drive Reach LTE booster (uses the Poynting antenna)
- MikroTik GrooveA 2.4GHz/5GHz CPE WiFi antenna and repeater (RJ45 plug at electronics shelf)
- Sena outdoor bluetooth headsets (aka “Marriage Savers”)
Lighting
- Tri-color LED masthead light (switchable anchor and navigation light)
- Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 Blue/White underwater lights (4)
- Lumitec Capri3 full color spectrum spreader lights (2)
- Upgraded Lumitec Cayman white mast flood light
- Lumitec Capri2 blue/white stern floodlights (2)
- Rechargeable motion sensing cabinet lights
- Red nightlights interior and helm
Exterior
- Stainless steel transom railing with 4-tank scuba rack
- Six 20-Liter diesel jerry cans along transom railing with custom covers
- Custom removable seat bolster to enable full access to aft cockpit locker
- Composite teak decking aft and forward cockpits, helm platform, transom steps
- Weber Q1200 BBQ (Sep 2024)
- Full helm Strataglass enclosure
- Side aft cockpit Strataglass enclosures
- Full aft cockpit shade screens
- Lifeline netting all around for pets or small children
- Aft port and starboard cabin portlight PortVisor rainshields
- TACO stainless fishing pole / gaff holders in aft cockpit
- Custom seatback cushions for forward and aft cockpits
- Custom extra helm seat cushion with seatback storage
- Custom waterproof helm seat cover for when not in use
- 12v outlet below aft cockpit table (e.g., for extra freezer)
Interior
- Vitrifrigo DW210 refrigerator / freezer in Salon and Vitrifrigo Beverage Fridge in Aft Cockpit
- Watermakers Inc ISL400 20gal/hr watermaker
- Splendide Washer/Dryer Combo unit
- Acuva Arrow 5 UV water purifier with pre-filter and remineralizer post-filter
- Electric freshwater heads, switchable to salt
- Air Conditioning throughout (2x12k BTU Hulls, 1x16k BTU Saloon)
- Soft-start air conditioning module for owners cabin
- Samsung 43" 4K TV in Saloon (Jul 2024)
- Saloon window blinds (upgrade)
- Rear saloon window covers
- Fans throughout in cabins and saloon
- Custom Galley shelf railing, rack, and paper towel holder
- Tempur-Pedic topper and Froli TRAVEL bed system (for air flow) in master cabin
- Water tank level gauges
- Fusion Marine Stereo with speakers throughout
- Unusually extensive set of spares
TENDER
- AB 10AL Aluminum dinghy (May 2024)
- Yamaha 20hp 4-stroke with Doel-Fin stabilizer, custom cowling cover and solar-powered light
- STAZO outboard lock
- Cable with lock and 8mm stainless steel chain with lock
- Navisafe navigation light system
- Custom chaps and dinghy cover
- Custom seats and storage pockets
- Bow and stern anchors