2020 Leopard 45Sold
$630,000
Boat in Hampton, VA 23664 US
Built in 2020
45
2 Engines (2x Yanmar)
45 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
"Why Knot" Start your global or local sailing adventure in this comfort and stylish world class stepped hull blue water catamaran.
"Why Knot" features ample, open living spaces, numerous long term sailing upgrades, including an advanced Lightning Protection System (LPS), waste management system (owner's cabin), forward scanning sonar, 4-blade feathering max props, 4 NEW sails including Main, Genoa, Code Zero (original sails still in good shape), new brand name ISTEC Parasailer, increased storage areas, and new bottom paint.
"Why Knot" is a blue water catamaran is in excellent condition being meticulously maintained by the owners. Not only does it come with numerous improvements, it provides a remarkable opportunity for global cruising and a live aboard lifestyle without the need for additional investment.
"Why Knot" has full wrap around panoramic windows, a saloon size overhead skylight with shade, and enlarged hull windows. The interior design is modern and simple with an elegant, light finish along with gray accent panels and unique blue glow epoxy countertops - don't like blue? These countertop color can be changed depending on the new owner's desire. The saloon not only provides generous space for on-board entertaining, but the vibrant blue updated, high quality foam cushions provide added comfort.
The 3-cabin layout features two guest cabins in the port hull, both containing en-suite heads and shower spaces. The entire starboard hull is dedicated to a spacious owner's suite with a master cabin, private head with a large shower stall, and dressers, one with stowage that is accessed from the top of the dresser.
In comparison to other Leopard catamarans, the volume below deck has been increased. Although the Leopard catamaran comes with a certain amount of standard storage, the owners of this catamaran created innovative supplemental storage, optimizing unused open spaces. Additionally, all hanging closets have shelves, which significantly increases storage space.
This boat is comfortable, private, and well-ventilated with bug screens for both the front and rear lounges, which include a separate set of no-see-um screens. The atmosphere is enhanced by natural light provided by the enlarged hull windows, portlights, skylight, deck flush hatches, and full enclosure with useful back screens.
Designed for a modern, full time on the water lifestyle, the Leopard 45 features a raised helm station covered by a hardtop Bimini with direct access from the cockpit and side deck. All sailing lines conveniently lead to accessible winches with rope clutches for easy sail management and sailing pleasure. The electric primary winches are operated by 2 footswitches.
The exterior styling has evolved into a sharper, more angular look, topped by a sleek new saloon hard top, which extends from the aft cockpit to the forward cockpit. Spacious, practical, and protected from the sun, the aft deck offers the perfect entertainment area with plenty of seating and a clear natural breeze through the open plan saloon, which is available via the weather tight, front door. The forward cockpit provides access to the fore deck, anchor, and trampoline, which augments safety by avoiding the need to go out along the port or starboard deck. The large front door allows for superior ventilation, which also comes with screens to protect from bugs.
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 3
- Showers: 3
- Designer: Simonis Voogd
- Builder: Robertson & Caine (South Africa)
- (3) Cabin, (3) Head, (3) Shower Owner’s Version Design plus Port Forepeak access
- Upgraded Ullman Fully Battened Square Top Main Sail and Furling Genoa (including back-up sails)
- All electric forward-facing Galley (all propane removed)
- Large Main Salon with open access to Forward and Aft Cockpits
- Interior Salon Blinds Front and Side Windows
- Exterior Coach Side Window Removable Shades
- Custom Cockpit Cushions Forward and Aft
- 2x AC Dometic 16,000 BTU with Reverse Cycle Heating
- Salon Table Convertible to Double Berth with Mattress
- Fridge/Freezer Aft Cockpit plus Fridge and Freezer Drawers in Galley
- Fusion Marine Stereo with Speakers in Salon and Aft Cockpit
- Swim Deck Hot and Cold Shower
- Leather Covered Steering Wheel
- Jabsco Electric Quiet Flush Toilets with Saltwater Flush (port heads)
- Salt and Fresh Water Deckwash Fitting with Quick Hose Connect
- Lewmar OCEAN Self Tailing Electric Winches (2) at Helm
- Raymarine Electronics Package includes: Axiom 12 Multifunction Display Color HD Radar p70s Color Autopilot at Helm, i70s Display at Helm
- Rocna Anchor 65lb with 180 ft of Chain
- Lewmar Windlass with Remote and foot switch
- 110V Shorepower with 2x 30Amp Cords (50FT)
- Engine Start Batteries Linked to House Batteries
- Pro Fail Safe Galvanic Isolator
- Sea Water Pro 40 GPH Dual Membrane water maker
- Electric Davit powered by Warn VRX Winch
- House Batteries (see upgrades)
Lightning Protection System
- Mast mounted unique Lightning Protection System
- Grounding plates added to Port and Starboard Hull
Decking
- Flexiteek Dolphin Gray Decking
- Forward Cockpit
- Aft Cockpit
- Helm
- Heads
- Dyneema lifelines (maintenance free)
Star-Link
- Center-mounted HD Star-link with wire protection (Router in added Port Cabinet)
- Back up Star-link cable set-up in Port Deckhouse
Electrical
- House: Victron 3000W Inverter and Charger
- Victron Color Monitor system
- Solar Arch
- (4) Panasonic 375W solar panels (1500W total)
- Victron Solar Charge Controller
- Owner’s Cabin Color 32-inch Curve TV on Swinging Locking Mount
- Refrigeration: added 2-drawers and 1-drop down freezer
- 2-drawer refrigeration moved to NAV station
- Induction cooktop hard wired and replaceable with back-up (can be just dropped in)
- Starboard Hull handrail
- Blue deck house lights for dark anchorages
- Blue Glow Epoxy countertops
- Blue 5-inch foam light blue cushion seating (no manufacturer-derived carpet pad cushions)
- Towel racks and cabinet pulls (eliminate hinge stress)
- Port side magazine rack replaced with added storage cabinet with Star-Link system hidden inside
- Pull out drawer under sink for tall appliances
- Fuel and Water gauges added to Electrical Panel
- Blue courtesy lights
- Echo Pilot Control Keypad
- Motion detection and sound alarm
- 12-inch Axiom Pro Chart Plotter Hybrid Touch plus integrated keypad
- Echo Pilot (manufacturer Daniamant) 3D Forward Looking Sonar
- Icom VHF
- Vesper VHF and AIS with 2 controllers (1 wired & 1 wireless)
- Solar Array mounted antennas
- Removable plexiglass helm faceplate
- Quantum 2 with Doppler Radar
- Line Bag added for traveler control lines
- New helms seat cushions with daybed
- Upgraded SS steering chain to eliminate problematic extra link
- Upgraded SS Auto Pilot chain
- Extra Sails included as a bonus:
- New Parasailor
- New backup Mack Square Top Main
- New backup Mack Genoa
- New backup Mack Code Zer
- Rigging
- Double blocks for downwind Parasailor
- Frictionless rings and/or blocks
- (4) Line Clutches on Mast allowing for the removal of deck lines at anchorage or docks
- (2) Bails on boom for fitness workouts and pull-up station
- Code Zero 2:1 Halyard with bowsprit and sail
- Service or downwind halyard added
- Removable bowsprit with rope clutch
- Aluminum cradle added to boom - removing all pressure on Sail Bag and the need for Lazy Jacks to hold up the sail bag
- Lazy Jacks (guiding the sail onto the cradle) upgraded to dyneema with frictionless rings and new horn cleats on Mast (replaced inferior plastic product)
- Lazy Jacks moved wider on spreader
- New Diamond rigging (2025)
- Light weight spreader multicolor lights
- Deckhouse exterior lights for overnight anchorages
- Line bags added to the mast
- Sacrificial lines to protect Halyards from sunlight and mast striking while in breezy conditions at anchorage
- New control lines and halyards replaced with smaller, lighter, and stronger synthetic lines
Owner’s Cabin
- Washing Machine wired to house (dryer not connected)
- Clothes line system
- Owner’s Cabin Jabsco toilet replaced with Raritan Elegance Standard Height toilet
- Holding tank replaced with an ElectroScan Waste Management System the U.S. Coast Guard-certified Type 1 marine sanitation device (MSD), with a Type III 15-gallon holding tank
- Former holding tank area turned into additional storage space
- Dresser added under desk area (mirror underneath desk top)
- Hanging closet converted into shelves
- Separate drinking water pump and filter system (3 extra 1000 gal filters)
- 32-inch curve Television
- Caframo Sirocco II Fan
- Folding upgraded firm mattress
Port Cabins
- Cabinet added behind refrigerator
- Door panel cut in port side hallway for convenient under saloon seat storage access
- Hanging closet converted into shelves
- Plumbing and power set up for backup water maker under stern mattress
Rear Lounge
- Full enclosure
- Backrest removed to allow access to large rear storage hatch for dive compressor (not included)
- Dive Tank Rack
- Oversized stern table replaced with large storage deck box
- Exterior aft full cockpit and helm enclosure
- 3000 MultiPlus Inverter Charger
- HD 48NM Radar
- Numerous Raymarine backup parts
- HD Fuel filters (Yanmar)
- Oil filters (Yanmar)
- Northern Lights Oil filters
- Northern Lights Fuel filters
- Racor Filters
- (3) Salt water pumps
- (2) Fresh water pumps
- Echo Pilot spares
- (4) 7.5 Gallon blue water bottles
- (7) 5 Gallon Diesel fuel tanks
- (2) 5 Gallon Unleaded fuel tanks
Tender
- Ocean Cruising Tender (OCT) world’s lightest tender at 97 lbs - just received from NZ and is unused
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/25 | Price decreased | $630,000(-0.8%) |
| 7/4/25 | Price decreased | $635,000(-5.9%) |
| 6/30/25 | Initial price | $675,000 |
Finance your dream boat!
Finance your dream boat!
Be the first to know when similar boats hit the market
Get notified when new boats become available
Meet the Broker
Address
Boat Location
Contact Sail Away Catamarans Yacht Sales about 2020 Leopard 45
Liberty Yacht Club & Marina, 64 Old South River Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Contact Sail Away Catamarans Yacht Sales
Liberty Yacht Club & Marina, 64 Old South River Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Login with Google
