FULL Sailboat Tour Bahamas Ready Cruising Catamaran [2002 Leopard 47]
Welcome onboard “Lani”. A beautiful 2002 Leopard 47 cruising catamaran, I had the joy of staying on for several nights while visiting friends Ted and Kim in the Bahamas. In this video we tour the boat and take a look at the layout, systems, and features that make the Leopard 47 such a popular long-range liveaboard cruising catamaran. Lani is a spacious, capable offshore boat designed for comfort, performance, and extended life at sea.
Boat Specs – Leopard 47 (2002)
• Builder: Robertson & Caine (South Africa)
• Design: Morrelli & Melvin
• Length Overall (LOA): 47 ft / 14.3 m
• Beam: 24 ft 9 in / 7.5 m
• Draft: 4 ft 3 in / 1.3 m
• Displacement: ~28,660 lbs / 13,000 kg
Rig & Sail Plan
• Rig Type: Fractional sloop
• Mast Height: ~70 ft
• Sail Area (approx): 1,300 sq ft total
• Mainsail: ~800 sq ft
• Genoa: ~500 sq ft
Propulsion
• Engines: Twin Yanmar diesel engines
• Typical configuration: 2 × 54 hp
• Fuel Capacity: ~180 gallons (681 L)
• Cruising Speed (motoring): ~7–8 knots
Tankage
• Fresh Water: ~200 gallons (757 L)
• Fuel: ~180 gallons (681 L)
• Holding Tanks: Multiple depending on layout
Interior Layout
• Four Cabins
• Four Full Heads
• Large saloon with panoramic windows
• Galley-up layout connected to cockpit
Deck & Cruising Features
• Hardtop cockpit with helm station
• Wide side decks and trampoline foredeck
• Large aft cockpit for dining and entertaining
• Excellent ventilation and natural light
• Large aft swim platforms
General Characteristics
• Designed for bluewater cruising
• Excellent stability typical of cruising catamarans
• Spacious liveaboard layout
• Popular charter and private cruising platform
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Welcome onboard "Lani". A beautiful 2002 Leopard 47 cruising catamaran, I had the joy of staying on for several nights while visiting friends Ted and Kim in the Bahamas. In this video we tour the boat and take a look at the layout, systems, and features that make the Leopard 47 such a popular long-range liveaboard cruising catamaran. Lani is a spacious, capable offshore boat designed for comfort, performance, and extended life at sea.
Boat Specs – Leopard 47 (2002)
• Builder: Robertson & Caine (South Africa)
• Design: Morrelli & Melvin
• Length Overall (LOA): 47 ft / 14.3 m
• Beam: 24 ft 9 in / 7.5 m
• Draft: 4 ft 3 in / 1.3 m
• Displacement: ~28,660 lbs / 13,000 kg
Rig & Sail Plan
• Rig Type: Fractional sloop
• Mast Height: ~70 ft
• Sail Area (approx): 1,300 sq ft total
• Mainsail: ~800 sq ft
• Genoa: ~500 sq ft
Propulsion
• Engines: Twin Yanmar diesel engines
• Typical configuration: 2 × 54 hp
• Fuel Capacity: ~180 gallons (681 L)
• Cruising Speed (motoring): ~7–8 knots
Tankage
• Fresh Water: ~200 gallons (757 L)
• Fuel: ~180 gallons (681 L)
• Holding Tanks: Multiple depending on layout
Interior Layout
• Four Cabins
• Four Full Heads
• Large saloon with panoramic windows
• Galley-up layout connected to cockpit
Deck & Cruising Features
• Hardtop cockpit with helm station
• Wide side decks and trampoline foredeck
• Large aft cockpit for dining and entertaining
• Excellent ventilation and natural light
• Large aft swim platforms
General Characteristics
• Designed for bluewater cruising
• Excellent stability typical of cruising catamarans
• Spacious liveaboard layout
• Popular charter and private cruising platform
_____________________________________________________________________________
🤜🏼Exclusive/early access & Help support my adventures:
https://www.patreon.com/adventuremandan
Business Inquires: [email protected]
🤜🏼Gear & Toys I Use:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6a799328?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh
Other Social Medias:
🤜🏼 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventuremandan.life/
🤜🏼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureman_dan/
👋🏼New Here?!?👋🏼
Hello & welcome! I'm Daniel, aka "Adventureman Dan." I've been living on the edge, from one adventure to another for the past ten years. Starting in Central California with my first GoPro, through to SoCal, Baja, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Alaska, and throughout the whole USA. Then for the seven years on a 38' sailboat "Adventureborne." But now I'm starting a new chapter, which has opened my life up to unlimited possibilities of where I can go and what I can do!
Tune in every Sunday for new episodes, and join my Patreon community for early access, exclusive content & direct communication.
#sailboat #tour #catamaran
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