47 ft leopard catamaran

• USED CATAMARANS
• BUYING A LEOPARD
• SELL YOUR BOAT

Leopard 47 Powercat Review

Robertson and Caine – Leopard 47 Power Cat

The Leopard 47 Power Cat is a yacht born from many innovations, and a design that has won over many owners (even sailors) and charter companies too.

The Leopard 47 PC is a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin.  Debuting in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets and is found in private ownership all over the world.

The Leopard 47PC was designed from the ground up to be an open water yacht with the displacement necessary to carry endless cruising gear, and maintain its waterline.  Being a multihull means it’s very comfortable on the move and also stable at anchor, a feature that monohull power-yachts cannot compete with unless equipped with expensive active stabilizers. 

For the power plant of this vessel, the early model of 47PC were fitted with the Volvo 150’s.  These were then switched to the amazing Cummins 150’s, which powers the majority of the four cabin 47PC’s built.  Then due to EPA compliancy regulations they switched to the John Deere 150’s the last year of the run.

Of the yachts powered by two straight drive Cummins 150HP turbo charged four cylinder engines, this yacht offers high reliability and efficiency, especially in the 12-15 knot cruising speed.  Higher speeds (17-18 knots) are achievable, at the expense of higher fuel consumption, though still massively lower than equal size power boats.  If you chose to cruise at maximum fuel efficiency, you can run on just one engine at half-throttle (2000 rpm), which gives a healthy 8 to 9 knots.  At this speed you’re only using 2-3 GPH, which means you have  range of roughly 1000 nautical miles using the built-in 320 gallon tanks only.  With these numbers, suddenly a stable and comfortable power-boat makes sense, for those looking to make the jump from sailing to power, or those looking for a more efficient power-boat.

For those looking for more power, there was the option to upgrade the engines to 2 x Volvo D4-260’s.   These are found more often in the three cabin owners layout.  Powered by these engines, the yacht can reach speeds of 22-23 knots, cruising at 15-18 knots.  Cruising using the same one engine running trick, at 2000rpm also only burns 3 GPH, which is remarkable.

Being a wide beam catamaran hull, means this yacht has really generous space for both living areas and storage.   There are two layout versions for the 47PC, an owners three cabin layout (where the starboard hull is very open plan, and features a study/lounge area and huge forwards head/shower), and a more conventional 4 cabin/4 head version.  The main salon has plenty of natural light through the large side and forward windows, with galley aft and table seating forwards.  There is a full sized nav station in the starboard forward part of the salon, and the option to fit a second internal helm here.  The yacht is fully air-conditioned and is powered by a 9kw Northern Lights generator, proving quiet cool living on the water.  There are crew quarters on both sides, with the starboard side having its own head, sink and bunk. 

The side decks are extremely wide, for a yacht this size, with a solid deck between the bows giving immense floor space, and high stainless tube guard rail providing safety whilst under way.  The fixed GRP dinghy davits are an ingenious design, where the forward facing bench seat can be folded flat and then lowered into the water to become a boarding platform.  The aft cockpit is very spacious, with comfortable seating for ten around the table to port and additional seating to starboard, for al fresco dining.  Where this yacht really shines is the flybridge, which becomes the living area in all but the most adverse conditions.  Here you have a commanding view of your surroundings, and can helm the yacht from the three person helm seat, whilst also being able to socialize with your guests sitting in the forward area.  The forward area of the flybridge features luxurious wrap around seating to port and an additional bench seat facing forward.  There is also a wet bar to prepare food and drinks, and there is provision to fit stove/BBQ and fridge/ice-maker, so you have all you need to make the flybridge your elevated home on the water. 

The Leopard 47 power cat is unquestionably one of the more exciting power-cats out there, and today offers tremendous value, being priced at a third of the cost of a similar new design, whilst also being an incredible strong and efficient design.  Speaking with delivery crews and owners they all talk highly of the performance, sea-worthiness, build quality, and livability of the yacht. Those with a family looking to explore this blue planet under power, should check out the value that the brilliant Leopard 47 power cat gives.

View current used Leopard 47 PC listings.

Richard Vass

Subscribe for blog updates.

Contact Form eList Newsletter Signup Email: [email protected]

More Boats for Sale

New Private Yachts New Charter Yachts Used Charter Yachts

LIKE / FOLLOW

2007 Leopard 47 PC

Used power catamaran for sale-vessel summary.

BASIC SUMMARY

Dimensions & specifications, hull and deck configuration, engine details.

• Update Profile
• Contact Broker Terry Grover
• Email me when price drops
• Do you own a boat like this? Sell it now

Boat Description

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

Dinghy Disclaimer

All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.

Search form

• USED CATAMARANS
• BUYING A LEOPARD
• BUYING GUIDE
• SELL YOUR BOAT

2008 Leopard 47 Powercat

Bridgetown, barbados, $379,000 tax paid.

Yacht Overview

Leopard Catamarans Brokerage is proud to present the 47 Powercat Moondance. Professionally maintained and outfitted for charter, recent bottom work, located in Barbados. Re-powered with Yanmars !!

BROKERS REMARKS: MOONDANCE  is looking in great shape. The 47 Powercat has proved very popular in the charter fleets and offers all the benefits of a powerboat, but with stability and fuel efficiency. The design makes for a spacious, comfortable and economical way to get out on the water. Large water and fuel tank capacity give her great range. Multihull design and helm position make her easy to maneuver with great visibility. Professionally crewed, and no expense spared, with upgrades such as water-maker, Yanmar engines, dinghy, and custom cushions, Moondance should be top of your list.

BUILDERS REMARKS: This breed of power catamaran is designed by the famous naval architects Morrelli and Melvin. What other power boat offers four double state rooms with en-suite heads and stall showers, in addition to the best fuel economy and range currently on the market.Ideal for ICW, islands and off shore sport fishing.

AVAILABILITY: Immediate

Basic Details

• Boat Name: Moondance
• Make: Leopard
• Model: 47 Powercat
• Length: 47ft / 14.33m
• Location: Bridgetown, BB
• Price: $379,000
• Fuel Type: diesel
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Hull Construction: Composite Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) sandwich with balsa core
• Deck Material: Textured GRP
• Rudder Type: Spade
• Keel Type: Multihull
• Designer: Morelli & Melvin
• Where Built: South Africa
• Layout (Cabins): 4
• Layout (Heads): 4
• LOA: 47 ft 3 in / 14.4 m
• LWL: 47 ft 2 in / 14.38 m
• Beam: 24 ft 10 in / 7.57 m
• Draft: 3 ft 1 in / 0.94 m
• Displacement: 33,150 lb / 15,037 kg

Engines and Controls

• Make: Yanmar
• Model: 4LHA-STP
• Type: Inboard
• Drive Type: Direct
• Prop Type: 4 Blade
• Engine Serviced: Every three months
• Engine Hours Run / Date: 3382 -  August 2020, may not meet EPA emissions)
• Engine Hours Run / Date: 3381 - August 2020, may not meet EPA emissions
• Gearbox: Shaft drive / P brackets
• Controls: Morse / hydraulic steering
• Cooling System: Heat exchangers
• Capacity: 598.1L / 158USgal
• Material: Aluminum
• Capacity: 389.9L / 103USgal
• Material: Plastic
• Capacity: 83.28L / 22USgal

Accommodations

• Single Berths: 1
• Double Berths: 4

Electronics and Navigation

• Depthsounder: Raymarine ST60
• Log Speedometer: Chartplotter
• Compass: Yes
• Plotter: Raymarine E80
• Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002
• Radar: Raymarine
• CD Player: Yes
• Cockpit Speakers: Yes

Inside Equipment

• Electric Bilge Pump: Yes
• Manual Bilge Pump: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Cruisair X 3
• Hot Water: Yes
• Fresh Water Maker: Village Marine watermaker 30 gph
• Fresh Water Pump: one with accumulator tank
• Cooker Type: Force 10 3-burner
• Sink: Stainless steel double
• Electric Head: 4
• Showers: 4 separate in each head, one at transom
• Handbasins: one in each head, one on flybridge
• Upholstery/Color Scheme: Tan Microfiber in salon, black and tan striped in cabins
• Interior Construction/Wood Type: Cherry laminated marine ply
• Refrigerator: plus Ice Maker
• Deep Freezer: Yes
• Blinds: Interior main salon side curtails
• Saloon Table: Seats 6 - 8, converts to berth

Electrical Equipment

• Electrical Circuit: 110V
• Battery Charger: Yes
• Generator: Northern Lights 8 kw hrs
• House Batteries: House batteries 4 x 150 amp ,
• Engine Batteries: 2 AGM 2019. Engine batteries AGM 2018
• Generator Batteries: 1 Generator AGM 2020.
• Alternator: 2 80Ah

Deck Equipment

• Solar Panel: 4 x 200 W solar panels with voltage regulators
• Swimming Ladder: Yes
• Cockpit Shower: Yes
• Davits: Yes
• Tender: AB 11 ' RIB with Tohatsu 18 hp outboard
• Cockpit Table: Yes
• Anchor Windlass: Quick Anchor windlass with remote
• Primary Anchor: Rocna 25 kg primary anchor, 150 feet of 10 mm galvanised chain.
• Secondary Anchor: 150 feet of rope/chain back up anchor.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Privacy Policy

Contact Form eList Newsletter Signup Email: [email protected]

More Boats for Sale

New Private Yachts New Charter Yachts Used Charter Yachts

LIKE / FOLLOW

Send us a note.

• European Union
• South Africa

Sail Catamarans

Set sail to new horizons from the power and beauty of Leopard Catamarans. Sea-trialed and tested off the coast of South Africa, Leopard Catamarans are known the world over for extraordinary craftsmanship and optimal performance. Both sailboat and power catamaran lines are built with flexibility for the modern seafarer and offer a range of equipment and layout options designed with your journey in mind. Embark on your adventure today.

Experience even greater livability on the Leopard 45 with an expanded lounge. Like the larger Leopard 50, the lounge in the Leopard 45 includes a seating area, a sunbed and a table. Relish the journey just a little bit longer in the comfort of this expanded space. Here, the helm station remains protected and integrated into the cockpit of the boat. See how the Leopard 45 accommodates everyone on board.

Live out your sailing dreams aboard the Leopard 50. This catamaran is everything you envisioned, plus so much more. With a never-before-seen lounging flybridge of this size, the Leopard 50 incorporates the best attributes from its predecessor and 2012 Boat of the Year, the Leopard 48. Now, with even more living space and options, your journey ahead is boundless.

Did You Know That We Offer Contract to Closing Services? Click Here to Find Out More.

Need Marine Financing? Apply Here With Our Partner, First Approval Source

Large Multihulls

• Looping 50 (Caribbean)
• Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 (South Carolina)
• Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 (Caribbean)
• Lagoon 410 (Atlantic)
• Voyage 380 Maxim (Indian Ocean)
• Outremer 50 Standard (Florida)
• Knysna 440 (Caribbean)
• Lagoon 42 (Caribbean)
• Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 (Caribbean)
• Endeavour 44 TrawlerCat (Florida)
• Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution (South Pacific)
• Bali 4.1 (Italy)
• Leopard 46 (Caribbean)
• Lagoon 450S (Caribbean)
• Leopard 46 (Bahamas)
• Royal Cape 45 (Florida)
• Lagoon 450F (Florida)
• Endeavour Trawlercat 44 (Florida)
• Endeavour 44 SailCat (Florida)
• Lagoon 450 F (Florida)
• Lagoon 470 (Caribbean)
• Catana 471 (Bahamas)
• Privilege 42 (Florida)
• St. Francis 44 Mk II (Florida)
• Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 (Mexico Pacific)
• Crowther-Alwoplast 47 (Caribbean)
• Leopard 47 (Florida)
• Lagoon 380 (California)
• Sailcraft Apache 44 (Florida)
• Leopard 45 (Caribbean)
• Leopard 40 (South Carolina)
• Custom Roake 50 (Guatemala)
• Lagoon 410 S2 (Caribbean)
• Lagoon 500 (Florida)
• Lagoon 50 (Greece)
• Manta 40 Custom (California)

Pocket Catamarans

• Catalac 9m (Europe)
• Gemini 105MC (Greece)
• Lagoon 37 TPI (Florida)
• Corsair F28R (Texas)
• Endeavour Victory 35 (Mexico Pacific)
• Catalac 8M (Turkey)
• Gemini 105M (Florida)

Power Catamarans

• Leopard 39 PowerCat (Florida)

Sale Pending

• Fountaine Pajot Tobago 35 (Florida)
• Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 (Caribbean)
• Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Maestro Owner’s Version (South Carolina)
• Lagoon 42 (Florida)
• Fountaine Pajot 48 Custom (Florida)
• Lagoon 450 F Owners Version (Florida)
• Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41 (Florida)

Catamaran Inactive -- Leopard 47 (Florida)

S/V Plan B is a 2004 Leopard 47 Charter Version (4 cabin) catamaran, for sale by owner.

The Leopard 47 is one of the all time classics in the catamaran world. Over 150 were build and the Leopard 47 is a very capable and safe blue water cruiser. The Leopard 47 was designed and build for blue water cruising, and can easily achieve 200 mile days in the trade winds. Built in South Africa, where boats are built to withstand the often harsh conditions off-shore.

We just got back at the end of June from a 2000 + mile sail from Grenada to Florida. Before we left we did so much work upgrading, replacing and adding to this boat that was meant to be our forever home. Life happens and things change. So all the work has been done and she is ready for the next owners.

Click here for current catamarans for sale by owner

46-47ft Catamaran Models Comparisons

Here’s our latest 46-47 foot catamaran comparison. We compare the 2020 catamaran models so you can see side-by-side specifications, dimensions, deck plans, cabin layouts, sailplans, and pricing on the most popular 46-ft catamarans in 2020. The Bali 4.6 , Lagoon 46 , and FP Saona 47 sport similar price range and dimensions, but each offers major differences that are key to understand when selecting your dream yacht for a charter business, living aboard, or cruising.

Let’s compare apples to apples to see how these 2020 catamarans match up.

46-47 Ft Catamaran Model Specifications

46-47 ft catamaran deck layout comparisons, 46-47 ft catamaran flybridge layout comparison, 46-47 ft catamaran sail plan comparisons, 46-47ft catamaran cabin layouts comparisons, 3-cabin layout, 4-cabin layout, 5-cabin layout, price lists & detailed specifications.

For more information, price lists, specifications, or available charter programs, contact us to discuss or view these catamaran models.

Estelle Cockcroft

Join our community.

Get the latest on catamaran news, sailing events, buying and selling tips, community happenings, webinars & seminars, and much more!

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Recent Posts

First-annual virgin islands boating exhibition (vibe).

VIBE – It’s a Destination Boat Show! Join us May 10 – 12 at

BALI Catamarans Unveils The New Bali 5.8 Flagship

CATANA GROUP launches its 14th BALI CATAMARAN model, the BALI 5.8, for the brand’s

Love Stories At Sea…because it’s valentine’s day

Because it’s Valentine’s day, we wanted to celebrate all the couples that we helped

Your Go-To Resource for all your Catamaran Needs!

Check out our brochure to learn about all we have to offer and why

For more than 30 years, we have been a part of the catamaran community and created Catamaran Guru™ to encourage and educate all the aspiring sailing out there. We understand the dream of traveling the world by catamaran and created a one-stop-shop to make that dream a reality for you.

• Stephen & Estelle
• Testimonials

Get Started

• Yacht Sales
• Used Yachts
• Charter Management
• Boat as Business Programs
• Seminars & Events