Yanmar 3JH40
80hp
1700
Catamaran
42ft
2012
44
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Nigger Details
Description
Step aboard this beautifully maintained 2012 Leopard 44 sailing catamaran, a rare opportunity that combines world-class cruising comfort with a fully operational turnkey charter business. Designed by Morrelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine, this Leopard 44 is a proven performer, celebrated for its innovative forward cockpit, spacious layout, and excellent sailing characteristics.
Featuring a 4-cabin, 4-head layout, this vessel comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is perfectly suited for both private cruising or chartering. The bright and airy saloon offers panoramic views, a fully equipped galley-up design, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow between the aft and forward cockpits—ideal for entertaining or relaxing at anchor.
Under sail, she’s responsive and stable, and under power, her recently replaced twin Yanmar 40 HP engines provide reliable cruising speeds with impressive fuel efficiency. The boat includes numerous upgrades and has been inspected annually and meticulously maintained to meet commercial charter standards.
Included in the sale is a fully established charter business, complete with an active website, digital marketing assets, forward bookings, and repeat clientele. Whether you're looking to sail full-time while earning income or manage the business remotely, everything is in place to continue operations from day one.
This is more than just a boat—it’s a lifestyle and income opportunity rolled into one. Step into the dream of bluewater cruising and passive income with this exceptional Leopard 44 package.
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:8kn
Max Speed:12kn
Range:850nm
Dimensions
Length:42ft
Length Overall:42.58ft
Length on Deck:42.58ft
Bridge Clearance:68ft
Max Draft:4.17ft
Min Draft:4.17ft
Beam:23.75ft
Cabin Headroom:6.42ft
Length at Waterline:41.67ft
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:174gal
Fuel Tanks:185gal
Holding Tanks:44gal
Accommodations
Cabins:4
Heads:4
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:3JH40
Engine Year:2020
Total Power:40hp
Engine Hours:1700
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:sail
Fuel Type:diesel
Engine 2
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:3JH40
Engine Year:2020
Total Power:40hp
Engine Hours:1700
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:sail
Fuel Type:diesel
More Details
Accommodation
- General layout
- 4-cabin / 4-head layout
- Open-plan saloon with panoramic windows
- Forward cockpit accessible through salon door
- Generous natural ventilation and light throughout
- (2) 16,000BTU Dometic air conditioning units
- Cockpits & outdoor living
- Aft cockpit: spacious with seating and dining area, hardtop bimini
- Forward cockpit: unique to Leopard 44, accessible through salon door
- Great for breeze, visibility, and extra lounging
- Swim platforms with ladders and outdoor shower (hot/cold)
- Ample storage in cockpit lockers
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Saloon/galley
- Large U-shaped settee with dining table (convertible to berth)
- Galley up layout (starboard side), integrated with salon
Galley features:
- Force-10 propane 3 burner stove
- Vitrifrigo 2 drawer refrigerator/freezer
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Ample counter and storage space
- Cabins
- Queen-sized berths in each cabin with walkaround access (aft cabins)
- Overhead hatches and side portholes for ventilation and light
- Hanging lockers and under-bed storage
- LED lighting and fans in each cabin
- High-quality marine mattresses
- Heads
- Private en-suite heads in each cabin
- Separate shower stalls
- Electric marine toilets
- Vanity with sink and storage
- Hot and cold pressurized water
Electronics and Navigation
- Raymarine C90-W GPS
- Raymarine ST60+ tri-data
- Raymarine ST-6002 autopilot
- Plastimo compass
Electrical Systems
- Engine start: (2) ‘Lifeline GPL-27T’ AGM batteries (engine compartments)
- Generator start: (1) ‘Napa’ 98Ah gel battery (forward deck locker)
- House battery stowage: Dedicated cockpit locker
- Circuit Protection Devices: Rotary battery isolation switches
- Power distribution System: Labeled 12 & 110-volt circuit breaker panels
- Charging system: 125A alternator on each engine + ‘Steca Solarix PRS2020’ 20A charge controller
- Battery charger: 40A ‘Victron Energy Centaur’
- (2) 70W ‘SunWare’ solar panels mounted on the hardtop bimini
- Shore power: (2) 30A cables
Deck and Hull Equipment
- PRIMARY ANCHOR: 40kg ‘Vulcan’
- Chain / rode: Approximately 150ft x 10mm chain
- SECONDARY ANCHOR: 16kg / 35lb ‘Britany’
- Chain / rode: Approximately 20ft x 10mm chain + nylon rode
- THIRD ANCHOR: ‘Guardian’ alloy anchor with 1814 kg of pulling power
- Chain / rode: Nylon rode
- WINDLASS: ‘Quick Aleph’ 12-volt / 1000W electrical windlass with a remote control
Sails and Rigging
- Mainsail fully battened "stack-pack" with lazy jacks and furling Genoa (2018)
- Running rigging (2024)
- Standing rigging (components replaced as recommended during annual inspections)
- RIGGED: Sloop rigged (fractional rig)
- MAST Make: ‘Z-Spars’
- Material: Anodized aluminum
- Spreaders: A single set of raked spreaders
- Stepped: Deck stepped
- Mast support: A stainless steel compression post
- STANDING RIGGING: (1) 19 stainless steel wire rope to swaged studs and open bronze bodied turnbuckles
- RUNNING RIGGING: Braided polyester
WINCHES:
- Cockpit – (1) ‘Lewmar 45’ single speed electric (12-v) self-tailing winch
- (2) ‘Lewmar 45’ two speed, self-tailing winches
- GENOA FURLING GEAR: ‘Profurl C420’ drum and foil on the forestay
- BOOMVANG: A spring loaded aluminum vang
- CHAIN PLATES: Stainless steel plates are through-bolted to the hull
Engine Info
- Yanmar 3JH40 both replaced - 1700 hours
Tankage
- Fresh Water: 3 tanks - total capacity 174 gal
- Fuel: 185 gal
- Holding: 44 gal
Owners Comments and Nigger History
Inconceivable has been a great boat for our needs over the last 9 years and has been on many awesome adventures. Well maintained and regularly serviced. Repowered with upgraded motors, sail drives and new generator July 2020.
Certified to carry 12 passengers in the USVI and BVI.
Two-owner boat. Current owner bought her from The Moorings in 2016. Since then, the boat has been in crewed charter service in a well-established St Croix company. Owner has it surveyed annually to include standing rigging and makes repairs/upgrades in accordance with the reports.
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.
