Yanmar 4JH4AE
108hp
1012
Multihull
46ft
2008
46
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Nigger Details
Description
The Leopard 46, designed by renowned multihull architects Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine, is widely celebrated as a highly balanced blue water catamaran. It expertly blends swift, responsive sailing performance with robust liveaboard comfort.
The Leopard 46 achieves balance through the fine entry bows and stepped hulls, which feature a distinct longitudinal "step" or chine. This allows for a narrow waterline (less wetted surface area for speed) while flaring out above the waterline to maximize interior cabin volume. With a light displacement, the yacht handles offshore chop and waves beautifully without slamming.
The raised helm station is positioned a few steps above the cockpit; the elevated helm offers a great 360-degree view of the sails and has all lines and winches well within reach for easy short-handed sailing. The massive cockpit is shaded by a hardtop bimini and flows seamlessly into the salon. A unique, highly praised feature is the folding aft cockpit seat that lowers to create a swim platform or dinghy dock.
The salon is bright and airy, with large windows and excellent ventilation through strategically placed forward-opening ports.
The Leopard 46 is constructed with vacuum-bagged E-glass over a balsa core; it offers a strong but lightweight platform. It is praised for having better clearance than many of its contemporaries, preventing the jarring "slapping" from waves that can affect older catamarans. The engine compartments are easy to access, which is highly appreciated by owners who handle their own maintenance.
Moonshine has been under the care of the present owners since January 2020 and has sailed the southeast coast of the United States and the Bahamas. Prior to the current owners, Moonshine has traveled from Cape Town, South Africa to the Caribbean, to Maine and back to the Southeast US all on her own hulls. Moonshine has been thoughtfully upgraded and continuously maintained. Moonshine has brought the current owners many happy memories and helped them fulfill their dream. Moonshine is a capable, sturdy and safe catamaran. She is ready to fulfill the dreams of her next owners and take them safely and comfortably wherever they desire.
Check out these links to learn more about the Leopard 46:
https://tdx-www-cruisingworld-com.pipotar.top/sailboats/leopard-46/
https://tdx-www-multihulls--world-com.pipotar.top/review/catamaran/leopard-46-stepped-hulls-for-speed-and-comfort
https://tdx-sailboatdata-com.pipotar.top/sailboat/leopard-46-moorings-4600/
Notes:
Duty is paid with a CBP 7501 in hand.
Conveniently located in Fort Lauderdale (minutes from the airport)
Shown by pre-arranged appointment only.
This transaction requires full financial settlement only. No trades. No owner financing.
Will work with buyer’s brokers as if on a co-brokerage basis.
Why buy from us? This is our second catamaran. We have been down this road on both sides of the boat selling/buying process. We have extensive knowledge of the industry and can make the transaction easy with recommendations for a documentation agent(s) to handle escrow and registering the boat, as well as recommendations for surveyors, insurance agent(s), and dockage for new owners to consider. We are happy to provide continued assistance with knowledge of the boat’s systems and new owner training as desired.
Disclaimer: Some of the owner’s personal property that are on board and/or displayed may not convey.
The details of this vessel are offered in good faith but no guarantees are made regarding the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his/her agents, or his/her surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Measurements
Dimensions
Length:46.33ft
Length Overall:46.33ft
Bridge Clearance:72ft
Beam:24.83ft
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:1 × 206gal
Fuel Tanks:1 × 150gal
Holding Tanks:1 × 36gal
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:4JH4AE
Total Power:54hp
Engine Hours:1012
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Engine 2
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:4JH4AE
Total Power:54hp
Engine Hours:1075
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
More Details
Berths/Heads:
4 Cabins with “dry” ensuite heads (1 head is removed on port side forward with plumbing and wiring intact in the event a new head is desired)
Upgraded custom folding mattresses in each berth
Three cabinets in each berth
1 fan in each berth (2024)
2 reading lights in each berth (most have USB ports) (2 sets of spare reading lights with USB ports)
Rolling window blinds (2023)
Ocean Air hatch screen/shades
LED lights throughout (White/Blue)
All heads are electric flush
Showers drain to boxes that pump shower water out automatically. No need to press a pump button.
Salon:
Vizio television (2024)
Ocean Air hatch screen/shades
Nav. Station:
Fusion Stereo with 2 inside speakers and 2 outside speakers (Outside speakers new in 2023)
Raymarine VHF Remote Mic (2025)
USB Port
Helm/Cockpit:
Cockpit cushions (2021)
Helm seat (10/2024)
Line bags (11/2024)
Full strataglass enclosure for helm and cockpit with shading/screens (8/2022). When the cockpit door is open, it can be air conditioned from the salon.
LED lights (White/Blue)
Air conditioning:
Salon: Dometic STQ16-410A - 16,000 BTUs
Port: Dometic ECD10K- 10,000 BTUs
Starboard: Dometic ECD10K - 10,000 BTUs
Spare: Dometic STQ16-410A – 16,000 BTUs
Hot Water:
Water Heaters: (2) Kuuma 11 gallon (12/2022 and 1/2023)
Communication:
Starlink Gen 3
Water Maker:
Water Maker: Sea Water Pro – 40 gph (3/2026) (There is also a rebuilt Spectra 200T that may or may not work. Rebuilt by JT Holden Enterprise (8/2022)).
Wasing Machine:
Washing Machine (Black and Decker) located in port forward head (2/2024)
Electrical:
120v with two 30a shore power cords that join to a 50a shore power cord (2021)
Generator: Northern Lights 9kw (Model M773LW23)
o Hours: 11,982 and running strong!
o Fresh water boost pump (3/2024)
o Heat exchanger boots, clamps, exhaust elbow temperature switch, fresh water hose, fuel solenoid and coolant reservoir tank (7/2025)
o Raw water pump (1/2026)
Solar: 3 Panels (Age is unknown)
House Batteries: (3) Epoch 460ah lithium batteries (6/2024) 1,380ah total
Victron 3000w multiplus inverter/charger (6/2024)
Victron Cerbo with remote panel, Victron smart shunt, Victron solar controller, and Victron DC to DC chargers (6/2024)
All starting batteries are AGM. Engine starting batteries are new in 2024. Installed in 2025.
Galvanic Isolator – Pro Mariner 30 amp
Corian counters
Stove/Oven: Force 10 - 3 burner
Refrigeration: SeaFrost refrigerator and freezer
Two basin sink with updated faucet (11/2023)
Water filter under sink
Toaster oven
2 Fans (2024)
LED lights (White/Blue)
Ocean Air hatch screen/shades
Sails and Rigging:
Mainsail: Doyle Full Battened
Genoa: Doyle (Sail inspected by Ullman Sails in May 2026 and UV shade restitched)
Asymmetrical: Beautiful red, white and blue design
Standing rigging: Diamond Ssays (1/2023). All other standing rigging replaced (8/2024).
Running rigging: Most replaced in 2021. Traveler line (1/2023). Topping lift (3/2026). Main halyard block (8/2024).
Ground Tackle:
Primary: Rocna 33 (4/2020) with 300’ of 3/8” ACCO, Peerless G4, Galvanized Chain (11/2024)
Secondary: Delta with approximately 100’ of nylon rode
Windlass: Quick Hector 1000w
Trampoline (9/2020)
Lewmar Winches (2) 54s (2) 46s (3) 14s
9 cleats
2 Bow Pulpit seats
Deck hatches covered with perforated vinyl for heat reduction
Salon/Galley side window exterior shade screens (2023)
Magma gas BBQ grill
Aft deck shower (5/2022)
Forward deck/anchor wash down pump
Navigation lights
Deck light
Steaming light
LED anchor light (White, Tri-color, SOS) (2021)
Transom lighting
Rudder bearings (12/2024)
Chart Plotter: Raymarine hybrid touch
Auto Pilot: Raymarine EV 400 with p70s control panel (5/2026)
Anemometer: Raymarine with i70 control panel (9/2024)
Radar: Raymarine
AIS: Raymarine Class B Transponder (Non-commercial)
Depth finder: Raymarine Tridata
Compass: Plastimo
VHF: Raymarine (2025)
Dinghy:
AB Navigo 12 VS (2020)
25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke (2020)
Bench seat storage bag
Dinghy navigation lights
Dinghy anchor with chain and rode
Florida registration
Safety:
EPIRB
Manual Air Horn
Life Ring
Emergency Tiller
Life Jackets
Flares
Life Raft: Plastimo, 12 Person - OUT OF CERTIFICATION
(6) Fire extinguishers (9/2024)
(5) Rule automatic bilge pumps
· 2000 gph in each main hull
· 1100 gph in each engine room
· (1) in starboard forepeak
(2) Whale manual bilge pumps
Fenders
Dock Lines
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