JUNE 2015

Drawing upon the success of two previous power catamarans, the expert team of Leopard Catamarans has collaborated to produce an all new luxury PowerCat with the focus on stability, blue-water performance and efficiency.

BY DANIEL SNYMAN

The Leopard 51 PowerCat brings with it a multitude of exciting features, including a sleek design, a large forward cockpit, multiple lounging areas, an expansive fly bridge and a completely redesigned interior upgraded with modern appliances.

This contemporary catamaran is economically  efficient, using less fuel than her predecessors, which is due to the superior performance of the two Yanmar 8LV 370hp engines and a redesigned underbody. A brilliant ergonomic layout makes manoeuvring around the yacht comfortable, whilst spacious side decks and the open plan concept allows for easy passage between the front and back of the yacht.

The yacht boasts a large and open saloon, a galley with the latest appliances, three cabins and three heads, with the entire starboard hull being dedicated to the owner’s suite. The enormous flybridge includes enough seating for up to eight andhas an outdoor kitchen.

This yacht also features an outside lounging platform, directly accessed from the flybridge, which is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing. In addition to the exterior helm station located on theflyybridge an interior steering station is optional.

The 51 PowerCat integrates the best from the Leopard sailing fleet combined with the ease of a power yacht. Designed by Simonis Voogd Design and built by world-renowned Robertson and Caine, this PowerCat is built to the highest standards. The sleek hulls allow the yacht to achieve a top speed of 25 knots and she has the capacity to easily navigate through turbulent conditions.

Alexander Simonis recently went out for a sea trial in Table Bay during a severe winter storm with swells as high as 7 meters. Alexander felt these were ‘Ideal conditions to show the power and ability of the Leopard’. He went on to say, ‘We headed out into the swell going full bore (20+ knots). The boat had nice dynamic stability at the speed and was launching off the crests, landing smoothly, keeping up to speed and taking on the next one. There was no water coming over the deck and only minor spray could be noticed at the bows as we were riding down the waves’. The Leopard 51 PowerCat is unsurpassed in comfort by traditional monohull powerboats. Owners can choose a three or four cabin layout, with the option of separate crew cabins. The yacht’s interior can be personalised to individual requirements. The three cabin layout features a master cabin in the starboard hull with a queen sized bed. A private en suite head is located just outside the master cabin in the forward part of the hull. Also located in the starboard hull is a comfortable lounge area and desk with an abundance of hanging lockers, drawers and shelves.

Well-ventilated guest cabins with opening hatch ports are located in the port side hull and have been designed with comfort and practicality in mind. They offer an abundance of storage, excellent lighting and full-sized hanging lockers. The forward guest cabin also features a storage area in the forepeak or an optional berth.

The heads are spacious with separate shower stalls, Corian washbasins with mixer taps, a mirrored vanity unit and a domestic-sized marine toilet.

The interior of the yacht centres on spacious open plan living and comfort. Recessed lighting under the cabinets and bench seating, as well as new cabinetry, appliances and additional storage space in the galley, are just a few of the exciting luxury’s that this PowerCat has to offer. The saloon area, with seating in a wide U-shape, is fi lled with natural light from the panoramic windows and has enough room for eight guests. This area also promotes outdoor living with direct access to the forward and aft cockpits.

The galley offers you a sophisticated and complete kitchen; enjoy prepping for each meal in this modern area with Corian countertops and deep side-by-side sinks. With plenty of storage and cabinet space, one can have all the luxuries on board.

The Leopard 51 PC clearly offers advantages far outside the scope of a traditional monohull power boat – this together with its pedigree and remarkable amount of usable space makes for exceptional value at a base price of $ 619,000.

Length Overall: 15.54 m - Waterline Length: 14.96 m Beam: 7.64 m - Draft: 0.98 m - Displacement: 18,500 kg - Fuel Capacity: 1,500 L - Fresh water Capacity: 780 L - Engines: 2 x 150 hp (Optional 370 hp)

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