We interview new Leopard 47 owners Brioni and Iain about their catamaran search and why they chose the Leopard 47. They share their finding from 2 years of online research as well as their time living aboard so far. We talk about performance issues, layout considerations, and design flaws. Follow and support Brioni and Iain in their travels! https://youtube.com/redseas Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @realredseas www.red-seas.com www.patreon.com/redseas If you enjoy this review of the Leopard 47, please comment and let us know. We love to get feedback from others thinking of purchasing a Leopard 47 or current owners. Key Takeaways for the Leopard 47 Many to choose from as it was a popular charter model in the early 2000’s. Usually quite a few to look at in the Caribbean. Affordable for its size compared to other newer catamarans over 40 feet in length. Better performing also than some of the newer more comfort focused […]
| Specifications | |
| Make: | Leopard |
| Model: | 47 |
| Length: | 47 |
| Builder: | Robertson And Caine |
| Designer: | Simonis-Voogd |
| Build Start: | 2001 |
| Build End: | 2006 |
| Loa: | 46' 8 / 14.25 M |
| Lwl: | 42' 8 / 13 M |
| Beam: | 24' 3 / 7.40 M |
| Draft: | 4' 1 / 1.25 M |
| Displacement: | 21,600 LBS / 9800 KG |
| Mast Height: | 70' 4" / 21.46 M |
| Speed: | Cruising Speed: 8 knots |
| Mfg Engines: | Two 56-hp. Yanmar 4JH-3E Diesel engines coupled to a Kanzaki KM4A transmisson then straight shafts to propellers. |