2008 Leopard 46 Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 US
Built in 2008
46
1 Engine (Yanmar)
46.3 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
2008 Robertson and Caine Leopard 46 - s/v Moonshine
$389,999.00
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.
US Flagged
USCG Documented
Duty Paid with CBP Form 7501
OVERVIEW:
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 a balance between performance and comfort 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.
Length Overall: 46’4”
Length at Waterline: 44’7”
Beam: 24’10”
Draft: 4’5”
Bridge Clearance: 72’
Displacement: 24,206 lbs.
Sail Area: 1,011 sq. ft.
Fuel: (2) 75 gallon plastic tanks (2022)
Water: (2) 100 gallon plastic tanks
Holding: (2) 18 gallon aluminum tanks
- Discharge hoses (11/2024)
Propane: (3) aluminum tanks in cockpit locker
Yanmar 4JH4AEs, 54 hp with new panels in 2020
- Hours: Exact hours are unknown. Estimated hours are around 5000 – 6000 hours. Port is 1012.5 since January 2020 (as of September 2026). Starboard is 1075.7 (since January 2020 as of September 2026).
- Port:
- Front and rear main seals (2021)
- Engine mounts (4/23)
- Heat exchanger and mixing elbow (5/2023)
- Belts (5/2024)
- Manual fuel pumps (2024)
- Fuel pump (12/2024)
- Head rebuilt, valves, and seals with new gaskets (11/2025)
- Fuel Injectors cleaned (11/2025)
- Starboard:
- Engine mounts (2021)
- Belts (5/2024)
- Manual fuel pump (5/2024)
Sail Drive 60s
- Port - Rebuilt gearing in upper sail drive (4/2023)
- Sail drive service to be completed in September 2026 by Just Catamarans.
Racor 500FG primary fuel filter with secondary fuel filter
Propeller 19” 3 blade fixed (3/2023) - (2 spares)
Throttle and throttle cables (12/2023)
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 Stays (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).
Chart Plotter: Raymarine hybrid touch installed. New Raymarine Axiom 12+ purchased, but not yet installed.
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)
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. No need to press a pump button.
Galley
- 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
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
- Pump (2026)
- Port:
- Dometic ECD10K- 10,000 BTUs
- Pump (2024)
- Starboard:
- Dometic ECD10K - 10,000 BTUs
- Spare: Dometic STQ16-410A – 16,000 BTUs
Water Heaters: (2) Kuuma 11 gallon (12/2022 and 1/2023)
Starlink Gen 3
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)).
Washing Machine (Black and Decker) located in port forward head (2/2024)
120v with two 30 amp shore power cords that join to a 50 amp shore power cord (2021)
Generator: Northern Lights 9kw (Model M773LW23)
- Hours: 11,982 and running strong!
- Fresh water boost pump (3/2024)
- Heat exchanger boots, clamps, exhaust elbow temperature switch, fresh water hose, fuel solenoid and coolant reservoir tank (7/2025)
- 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
Primary:
- Rocna 33 (4/2020)
- 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)
New Bottom Paint in September 2026 by Just Cats.
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
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
(2) Fresh water hoses
(1) 100’ flexible wash down hose
(1) Boat yard hose
(1) 50 gallon fresh water bladder with 12v water pump.
Many tools
Numerous spares for engines and generator (Thousands of dollars worth!)
https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/leopard-46/
https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/leopard-46-stepped-hulls-for-speed-and-comfort
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/leopard-46-moorings-4600/
Some of the owner’s personal property that are on board and/or displayed may not convey.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/26 | Initial price | $389,000 |
Leopard 46: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Leopard 46 PC represents the fourth generation of Leopard's power catamarans, evolving from the original 53 PC model. This latest iteration incorporates lessons learned from previous designs, aiming to deliver refined handling and performance characteristics. The vessel measures 46 feet 4 inches in length overall, with a beam of 24 feet 1 inch and a draft of 3 feet 1 inch. Its empty weight is approximately 36,945 pounds, with an estimated test weight of 40,497 pounds including half fuel, full water, and three people aboard.
Exterior Design and Operational Features
The Leopard 46 PC features a symmetrical deck layout with easy access to side decks, each rising 29 inches above the waterline, exceeding ABYC standards. Both sides include opening gates and multiple cleats for secure mooring. The bow houses a well-designed anchor system with a Lumar windlass, chain stopper, dual rollers for a dual anchor setup, and a quick hose connection for rinsing the ground tackle. A notable operational convenience is the door providing direct access to the ground tackle from the lower helm station. The engine compartments on both the starboard and port sides are thoughtfully arranged with heavy soundproofing under the hatches, gas struts, perimeter drainage leading overboard, and easy access to engines and steering gear. The engine room layout includes dual engine start batteries on each side, a generator start battery, and an elaborate inverter system supporting the vessel's electrical buses. The exhaust and water intake hoses are designed with upward curves to prevent water backflow, and all hose clamps have protective ends to avoid sharp edges.
Bridge and Helm Stations
The lower helm is equipped with two 12-inch multifunction displays integrating charting, radar, navigation, and control of onboard systems including lighting. A Raymarine autopilot with a detachable remote control, a Fusion stereo, engine controls, and a large Raymarine VHF radio are ergonomically arranged. Engine start and stop buttons are positioned well out of the knee strike zone, enhancing operational safety. The steering wheel is mounted on a tilt base, paired with a fixed seat of approximately one and a half seat width, though the reviewer suggested that a flip-up bolster might improve comfort. The companionway to starboard houses the ship's power panel, generator and inverter controls, and air conditioning controls. On the flybridge, the helm features larger 16-inch displays, a Fusion stereo remote, electrical switches, charge ports, a tilt steering wheel, VHF, Yanmar engine displays, autopilot, thruster control, and digital engine controls. Interestingly, the bow thruster control is only available on the flybridge, with no control at the lower helm, a design choice noted as unusual.
Power and Performance
The Leopard 46 PC offers engine options starting at 250 horsepower, with upgrades to 320 or 370 horsepower Yanmar engines. The test boat was equipped with twin 370 horsepower Yanmar 8LV370 engines. Performance testing revealed a top speed of 22 knots at 3700 RPM. The most efficient cruising speed was found at 3000 RPM, achieving 16.8 knots with a fuel burn of 22.5 gallons per hour, translating to 0.7 nautical miles per gallon and a range of approximately 329 nautical miles. Slowing to 1750 RPM yielded 8.8 knots and extended the range to over 736 nautical miles, while an even more economical 1500 RPM speed of 7.7 knots increased the range to nearly 968 nautical miles, maintaining a 10% fuel reserve from the vessel's 489-gallon fuel capacity. Acceleration tests showed the boat reaching 20 miles per hour in 12.4 seconds. Despite challenging conditions with 15 to 20 mile per hour winds and choppy seas, the vessel demonstrated excellent handling, with minimal spray intrusion when heading into waves and predictable behavior in beam seas. The narrow bow effectively sliced through waves, providing buoyancy and comfort without bow stuffing or excessive side-to-side motion in following seas.
Conclusion
Overall, the Leopard 46 PC impressed with its thoughtful design, operational convenience, and strong performance in less-than-ideal sea conditions. The vessel's symmetrical layout, soundproofed engine compartments, and well-integrated helm stations contribute to ease of handling both underway and at the dock. Its efficient fuel consumption and comfortable ride make it a capable and enjoyable power catamaran for cruising. The reviewer found the boat fun to drive and praised its handling characteristics, recommending it as a well-executed evolution in Leopard's power catamaran line.
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| Price | $389,000 | $399,000 | $359,999 | $359,000 | $345,000 | $338,000 |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale | Saint Augustine | Fort Lauderdale | Saint Augustine | Fort Lauderdale | Pompano Beach |
| Nominal Length | 46' | 44' | 43' | 46' | 38' | 42' |
| Beam | 25' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar | Volvo Penta | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | 54 hp | 45 hp | 39 hp | 75 hp | 30 hp | 39 hp |
| Days on Market | 2 | 150 | 428 | 152 | 179 | 547 |
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