Ep 06 - Leopard 45 Catamaran Due for delivery in 2 months! What do we need?!?!
It's been more than 2 years since we ordered our Leopard 45 catamaran. I'm absolutely thrilled that it's due to arrive in Brisbane, Australia in the first week of July 2020.
Take a look at the walkthrough we did of the current model Leopard 45 at the Sydney 2019 Boat Show at Darling Harbour.
We will take delivery of our Leopard on about the 6th of August 2020!. Woohoo!
A last-minute change we were able to make was upgrading to the rooftop lounge version which is only just being released on the newer 2020 model. This gives the leopard 45, 3 outside living and entertaining area's.
There are a number of things we still need to organise prior to delivery;
Any advice on the following items would be helpful!
*Dinghy and outboard motor
*Life Jackets
*Safety Harnesses
*Life Raft
*Gen Set
*Insurances
*Boat License
*Skipper to help us get the cat from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
We will be travelling as a family of 4. 2 Adults and 2 teenagers.
Are there more things we need? As I have explained in the video, this is a brand new adventure for us and any help or advise is greatly appreciated.
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Here are the specifications of the options we selected for of our new Leopard 45, to be named SV Gypsy.
NUMBER OF CABINS 3
Lounge incorporating L-shaped settee with cushions and backrest, sunbed, table, one triple beverage holder and two pop up lights.
Upholstery Pack 3 - Faux Leather “Artesian” 0 0
Full length mirrors for 3-Cabin Layout (3)
Forepeak child berth in port forepeak only - Includes mattress (1), removes door from bulkhead opening
Safe with digital combination lock
Interior saloon blinds - front & side windows
Saloon table convertible to a coffee table in addition to standard double bunk conversion Raymarine Base Pack: includes Ray 60 VHF (Multizone) at Switch panel & additional VHF handset at the helm, p70 colour autopilot display, AXIOM9
Multifunction display and i70 Colour instrument at Helmstation.
With retractable depth & speed, plus wind transducers
AXIOM12 Multifunction display with WiFi at the helm in lieu of an AXIOM9 Multifunction display (Requires Base Pack)
Rear-view Raymarine camera (1) (Requires base pack)
Fwd facing Raymarine camera (1) (Requires base pack)
220v Shore Power Pack:
includes 2 heavy-duty 50ft 30amp shore powerlines, AC switch panel, HWC
220v conversion, AC outlets in cabins, galley, at nav. station & at switch panel
Inverter/Battery Charger: 12V - 220V/2.7kW inverter with 125A charge rate, including remote
operation panel with battery monitor (only for boats with 220V systems, option B3-4110)
Upgrade std Lead Acid house & engine batteries to AGM batteries
Link engine starter batteries to house batteries. Operated from push button at the helm
Windlass "up" footswitch
Provision for Genset (includes fuel supply, ventilation blower, auxiliary fuel/water pumps, light, exhaust & cooling water systems with through-hull fittings. Excludes Genset unit & control panel, battery & AC wiring). Only for boats with shore
Airconditioning System - (2) 16 000 BTU 220V
Provision for TV in the saloon - swing bracket & AC outlet
Microwave oven in the galley (220V)
Solar panels 100w each fitted to hardtop - (2)
Electric flushing toilets: Jabsco quiet flush (seawater option) in lieu of standard toilets for 3-Cabin Layout - (3)
Extra water tank 220 lt/58 USg - (1)
Washer/dryer (220V) installed in the owner's head - 3-Cabin Layout only
Deck wash fitting & pump - dual fresh/saltwater system
Stern shower: Hot/cold water in lieu of cold only
4-burner hob in lieu of standard 3-burner
Exterior Pack 1 – Charcoal (Grey) 0 0
Aft Cockpit Cushions (Seats & backrests)
Fwd Cockpit Cushions (Seats & backrests)
Leather-covered steering wheel
Custom S/S davit system with tackle c/w electric winch
Composite teak decking (Colour - Weathered with Black Caulking): aft cockpit, fwd cockpit, helm platform, transom steps
Boom Cover (stack pack) - as per exterior pack choice
Bowsprit c/w roller furler (incl. running rigging excl. sail/s)
Code 0 (All-round light weather sail - Sheeted inside or outside) - sail only
55lb (25kg) Delta anchor c/w 165ft (50m) chain
330ft (100m) anchor chain in lieu of 165ft (50m) chain
Anchor bridle, shackles and hook
Fenders (6), mooring lines (4, 16mm x 10m), spring lines (2, 16mm x 15m)
Transport, documentation and factory commissioning package: includes anti-fouling paint, transport to Cape Town harbour, launching & stepping of the mast, installation of sails & rigging, commissioning of equipment & sea trials,
3 days marina fees at RCYC & CE certificate
B3-AUS Supply of Australian compliant equipment. Electric toilets option for all heads must be taken,
330' anchor chain option must also be taken with this option.