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Leopard 46

Robertson and Caine · 2006–2012 · Sloop rig

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Leopard 46 profile drawing
LOA46.32'
Beam24.84'
Draft4.43'
Displ.12.1t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Leopard 46, rated 4 of 5: 'Good designs, well built, easily maintained. Moderate bridge deck clearance. 44 and 48 breakthrough design with forward cockpit. Look for non-charter, owner 3-cabin versions. Research structural problems.'

Overview

The Leopard 46 is a fiberglass catamaran designed by Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson and Caine, first built in 2006 and last built in 2012.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists 46.32 ft overall on a 44.59 ft waterline, 24.84 ft of beam and 4.43 ft of draft. Displacement is 24,206 lb, and the fractional sloop carries about 1,592 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates the Leopard 46 4 of 5: “Good designs, well built, easily maintained. Moderate bridge deck clearance. 44 and 48 breakthrough design with forward cockpit. Look for non-charter, owner 3-cabin versions. Research structural problems.”

Passage records

Scolamanzi2014

ARC (2014)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2014 results

Numa2016

ARC (2016)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2016 results

Fado Fado2010

Caribbean 1500 (2010)

Finished.

Source: Caribbean 1500 2010 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsLEOPARD 46 (MOORINGS 4600) - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Leopard 46, rated 4 of 5.
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