2007 Leopard 46, built by Robertson and Caine in South Africa. Leopard catamarans are renowned for their robust construction and excellent performance, making them a popular choice for chartering and private ownership alike. The Leopard 46 is widely renowned as what may be the most robust and enduring model to come out of the Robertson and Caine yard. Focused on blue water performance and comfortable living, the award winning Leopard 46 is really the perfect platform for family adventures.
Next Chapter 7 is a 4 cabin version, all with their own private en-suite. Large comfortable saloon has galley up with ample seating. The cockpit has sunshade curtains and is perfect for entertaining. The raised helm station allows for great visibility with a hardtop roof.
A handy feature is the seat along the aft part of the cockpit between the davits, it folds down to become the right height for use as a dinghy dock. Wide, flat decks are clear of impediments for crew movement forward. Large louvers in the forward end of the saloon restrict sun glare in the interior and are good steps to the cabin top. The large trampoline between the hulls forward provides a comfortable place to lounge.
Region
Queensland
Vessel Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Region Bundaberg
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2007 approximate
HIN
ZA-RAC A1020 C707
Rego
BRV25Q
Rego Expiry
11/03/2025
Designer
Morrelli and Melvin
Builder
Robertson and Caine
Length
46' 4" - 14.13m
Beam
7.57m
Draft
1.2m
Displacement
10,980 kgs
Keel / Ballast
Mini keels
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Volvo
Engine
2 x 55 hp Volvo engines with saildrives - all new 2014
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2 x 55 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Port 1618 on 25 October 2024
2nd Engine Hrs
Starboard 1567 on 25 October 2024
Propulsion
Morse controls to 2 x sail drives and Hawk 3 blade stainless steel feathering props
Genset
1 x 6 KVA Pargo generator - approx 750 hours and 1x 2 kva Honda generator to run the watermaker
Fuel
700 litres
Water
2 x 390 litre water tanks
Accommodation
Access to the saloon is through sliding glass doors that essentially extend the saloon into the cockpit at the same level. Part of the galley counter folds out, enhancing this effect. The galley is in the starboard, aft part of the saloon and is large and easily worked, it's well connected to the cockpit, helm seat, and dinette. The dinette forward provides 360-degree views around the boat and seats eight in comfort. Three ports above the dinette in the forward part of the saloon open for good flow-through ventilation right through to the cockpit.
Cabins
2 x Queen size and 2 x Double cabins - hanging lockers, shelves, cupboards and storage underbeds.
All cabins have their own private ensuites with new electric flush toilets (2024) and seperate showers.
2 x holding tanks, new (2024) one each side
Berths
8 in cabins - plus saloon table drops down as double berth
Galley
U-shaped rear facing galley towards the cockpit with a deep double sink, dish drainer, corian benchtops and ample food preparation and cupboard space. Overhead and under bench storage with under bench rubbish compartment
Refrigeration
Seafrost side by side front opening refrigerator
Extra 12 v refrigeration by way of an Engel in cockpit on a slide, can be freezer or refrigerator.
Freezer
Seafrost side by side front opening freezer
Stove
3 Burner gas cook top with gas oven and grill. Stainless Steel BBQ on cockpit rail
Water Maker
Watermaker's Australia watermaker - new July 2024 - 160 litres per hour
Hotwater System
2 x hot water heaters - new January 2021
Shower
4 seperate showers with sumps in each ensuite and 1 x deck shower
Toilet
4 new electric flush toilets vanity lockers with new mirrors and doors
Entertainment
TV
Fusion radio
Cel-fy Go added to top of mast July 2020
Air Conditioning
3 system reverse cycle air conditioning, can be run off shore power or generator
Dinghy
2020 ARB dinghy 3.2 m for 6 people with cover and 25 hp Enduro Yamaha outboard on robust davit system
Outboard
2019 Yamaha Enduro 25hp outboard 100:1 - 2 stroke
Covers
Hatch covers - Canvas new 2024
Boom cover - 2024
Cockpit side and back sun curtains excellent shade coverage - new 2021
BBQ Cover canvas - new 2024
Ground Tackle
Anchor winch new July 2020 with hand held remote (new 2024) and wireless remote control (2020)
Danforth anchor with 70 metres of chain
Anchor Bridle with hook replaced April 2024
Safety Gear
As required by Queensland Maritime Safety, flares, life jackets, bucket, torch, several fire extinguishers VHF radio with DSC class B radio which sends AIS position to Marine Resue stations and EPIRB
Bilge Pumps
2 electric engine room bilge pumps with alarms - 2 electric and 2 manual bilge pumps in main hulls
Life Raft
Transocean 6 person life raft - requires servicing
Epirb
Yes in date
Life Jackets
8 plus - different sizes
Flares
As required in date
Fire Protection
Several fire extinguishers
Electrics
800 watts of solar panels with Victron mppt 100/50 battery regulator and Victron wireless battery monitor - 2020
720 amps of AGM batteries
1 x 6 KVA Pargo diesel generator - approx 750 hours
1x 2 kva Honda generator to run the watermaker
Electronics
Raymarine wind, speed, depth and autopilot.
VHF: SImrad 40B with AIS and handheld remote mic which can be used as an intercom - 2024
SIMRAD 12" Chartplotter / fish finder - 2024 interfaced with radio AIS targets on chart plotter
Compass.
Sail Inventory
Harken Electric head sail furler - June 2021
New headsail - April 2024
Lazy Jacks - April 2024
Mainsail - radial cut with 2 reefs on battern cars, stack pack with 2:1 Spectra halyard
Asymetrical spinaker in sock - October 2019
Boom cover - April 2024
Mast / Rigging
New running rigging - April 2024
Deck Gear
Folding mast steps to access mainsail halyard and boom bag
Extra stainless steel hand rails throughout for safety on deck
2 x 52 Harken winches on the mast with jam cleats
2 x 54 Harken winches in steering station with jam cleats