Leopard 480
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| Make | Leopard |
|---|---|
| Model | 480 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$485,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Catamaran |
| Length | 14.63 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Southport, North Carolina, United States |
| LOA | 14.87 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 7.62 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 22.86 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH5E |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 54 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2003 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH5E |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 54 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2000 |
| Designer | Robertson and Caine |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 185 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 210 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 40 gal |
Description
3 cabin/3.5 head liveaboard layout
A meticulously upgraded, blue-water–ready 2013 Leopard 48 in an optimized 3-cabin / 3.5-head live-aboard configuration. Originally a Moorings St. Lucia vessel, she has never been in a hurricane and has no storm damage.
She is a proven blue-water cruising boat fully equipped with solar, lithium, autopilot, generator and a watermaker. She’s been thoughtfully refit with new electronics, upgraded interior, and an extensive inventory of spare parts. Her owners have maintained her to exceptional standards and continued adding smart, modern upgrades throughout their cruising years. She is proven, capable and ready for extended cruising
This Leopard 48 has been optimized for comfortable life aboard and has been proven to be an agile and reliable
blue-water, offshore and long-distance family cruising vessel. The only reason for selling is to return to the U.S. for their children to attend high school and assist aging parents. She has been carefully upgraded, maintained, and shows pride of ownership throughout.
Accommodations
This Leopard 48 has been optimized for comfortable life aboard and has been proven to be an agile and reliable blue-water, offshore and long-distance family cruising vessel.
- Modified 4 cabin version.
• (3) memory foam mattresses (2024)
• Re-upholstered salon cushions (2022)
• Fans replaced throughout (2025)
• Forward starboard cabin converted to large pantry/storage w/ upright fridge
Mechanical Equipment
• Engines: (2) Yanmar 4JH5E 54 hp
• Generator: 9kW Northern Lights
• Power: 110V systems
• Lithium: 1200Ah
• Solar: 2400W array
• Inverter: Victron Quattro 5000
• A/C: 3 units (2×12,000 BTU + 1×16,000 BTU)
Galley Equipment
• Induction stovetop added (propane stove removed) (2024)
• Breville convection oven (2025)
• Isotherm Cruise 200 fridge (2024)
• Additional 7 cu ft built-in fridge/freezer (2025)
• Custom shelving, drawers & storage throughout (2024–25)
• Upgraded interior paint & backsplash
Deck and Hull Equipment
• Quick 1500W windlass
• Rocna 44kg (88lb) primary anchor + Mantis swivel (2024)
• 300 ft of 3/8” chain (2024) + 150 ft of rode
• Backup 40kg plow anchor w/ chain & rode
• Stern anchor line + multiple upgraded dock lines
• 16 fenders included
• Mainsail w/ stack pack
• Auto-furling Genoa
• Asymmetrical spinnaker (2022)
• Bowsprit + reinforced center beam (2022)
• New running rigging (2024)
• New lazy jacks (2025)
• Safety netting (2024)
• Jacklines (2025)
• Magma grill + SUP/kayak holder
• Fishing gear storage, rod holders
• Custom cockpit cushions (2022)
• Helm captain’s chair (2025)
Navigation Systems
• Raymarine Doppler Radar (2024)
• Raymarine Axiom 12” Chartplotter (2024)
• Raymarine Autopilot Type 2 rotary drive (2024)
• Victron MFD (2024)
• (2) iCOM radios (2024)
• Fusion audio system (2024)
• Starlink Gen2 hardware included (optional)
Additional Equipment
• Watermaker membranes (2 new)
• Hot Water heater (New In Box)
• Yanmar alternator
• Multiple boost pumps & Jabsco pumps
• Replacement bilge pumps
• Windlass + helm bearing kits
• Extra Quick windlass gypsy & gearbox
• Heat exchanger caps
• Vetus strainer caps
• Extra Yanmar engine seacock
• Extra Raymarine Type 2 rotary autopilot drive (used)
• Lines, gaskets, belts, filters, coolant, DryFast foam, jugs & more
