Brand: Leopard 44



Designed by the USA team of Gino Morrelli and Pete Melvin,the Leopard 44 is built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine. The Leopard 44 was “Boat of the Year” when introduced in 2011 with the judges positively commenting on performance, easy handling and the revolutionary forward cockpit. The Leopard 44 features two cockpits, one fore and one aft with outside dining area protected by a functional hard-top bimini. Sailing the Leopard 44 is easy: both main and jib sheets lead to stoppers and self-tailing (electric) winches directly adjacent to the helm. The galley-up has ample storage and a huge drawer type fridge and freezer. No steps up or down anywhere on the salon level. The 3-cabin layout features an owner-dedicated starboard hull with master stateroom, office area and large head with separate shower forward. The Leopard 44 represents Robertson and Caine’s innovative developments with modern features while remaining committed to the tried and tested features that have made the Leopard line one of the most sought after brands of catamarans globally. The Leopard 44 features the well known “front door” allowing an abundance of ventilation and seating area forward; a great place to lounge or dine.

Specifications
Make:Leopard
Model:44
Length:44
Builder:Robertson And Caine
Designer:Morelli and Melvin
Construction:Textured fiberglass Balsa core
Build Start:2011
Build End:2015
Loa:42 FT 7 inches (12.98 m )
Lwl:41 FT 8 inches (12.70 m)
Beam:23 FT 9 inches (7.25 m)
Draft:4 FT 2 inches / 1.27 m
Displacement:27,880 lb / 12,646 kg
Mast Height:70 FT 0 inches (21.3 m)
Mfg Engines:2 X Yanmar 3JH5E 39hp engines with SD-60 sail drives

Leopard 44 (Caribbean)

Asking: $570,000 (USD)
S/V Plane Nauti is a Grenada based 2015 Leopard 44 Catamaran For Sale by Owner
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Leopard 44

S/V Plane Nauti is a 2015 Leopard 44 catamaran, for sale by owner. I am the second owner of this boat that I purchased in January of 2017. This has been my home and I have taken great care of it. It will be ready to just take off on your new adventures as the boat is serviced and and ready to go. With many in factory upgrades and after-market upgrades, she is in great shape.

The Leopard 44 was named “Boat of the year” when it was introduced in 2011. The judges were raving over the speed on the water, easy handling and the revolutionary “forward cockpit.” The perfect balance of comfort, luxury and performance the L44 is the perfect live aboard solution. The 3-cabin layout features an owner-dedicated starboard hull with master stateroom, extra storage, and large head with separate stall shower.

The desk area on the starboard side has been replaced with extra storage cabinets, for folded and hanging clothes. The staterooms aft on both sides have custom mattresses and I use some regular sheets and custom sheets. I have converted all the heads in the boat to fresh water flushing. I have had the cushions recovered in the main salon. The bilge light on the electric panel only showed a pump on.

Leopard 44 (Europe)

Asking: 425.000 € (EUR)
S/V Big Easy is a Athens, Greece based 2012 Leopard 44 Catamaran For Sale by Owner
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Leopard 44

S/V Big Easy is a 2012 Leopard 44, for sale by owner. She is well cared for and upgraded, turn-key, 4-cabin, 4-head catamaran, that is perfect for blue water sailing in the Med.

The Leopard 44 features two cockpits, one fore and one aft with outside dining area protected by a functional hard-top bimini. Sailing the Leopard 44 is easy: both main and jib sheets lead to stoppers and self-tailing (electric) winches directly adjacent to the helm.

Big Easy is fully loaded with air conditioning, 6kw generator, New Solar 400W Sunware (2021), Antifouling (2023), and New Lewmar Windlass, Rocna 33kg anchor and chain 100m (2023). Do not miss your chance to own this turn key 44 Leopard Catamaran.

Leopard 44 Catamaran Review

History / Background South African boat builders Robertson and Caine have built over 2,000 catamarans over the last three decades. The Leopard 44 results from another successful collaboration with American catamaran designers Morrelli & Melvin. The goal was a solid, affordable mid-sized catamaran capable of blue water sailing and good for the charter market. Multiple awards and the boat’s enduring popularity show how well they hit the target. The Leopard 44 starts with a hull construction of vacuum-bagged balsa cored e-glass with vinylester resin. This makes for a light, strong and blister resistant foundation to bond the fiberglass liner. The interior layout is open, to make a galley and living area combination which keeps the cooks in the mix with everyone. The common area living plan feels open, and social and light, like a casual dining roomand open kitchen plan in a house. They built two versions of the boat—a […]