2012 Leopard 44

2012 Leopard 44 Catamaran

4 Cabin / 4 Head  |  Currently Cruising — Bahamas

Major Refit & Re-Power Completed 2024–2025

The Leopard 44 is one of the most proven bluewater cruising catamarans of its generation. Produced by Robertson and Caine under the Leopard Catamarans brand, the 44 was engineered for durability and long-range passage-making. Its wide beam, four-cabin symmetrical layout, and robust construction made it a benchmark in the 40–45 foot performance cruising catamaran segment. Hulls from this model are well-regarded for their structural integrity, and the model's large charter fleet history means parts, service, and owner knowledge are widely available worldwide. The Leopard 44 is a serious offshore capable vessel with comfortable liveaboard accommodations.

This particular 2012 Leopard 44 has been comprehensively refit over 2024 and 2025, representing a turn-key bluewater cruiser. The most significant investment was a full re-power in 2024 with new Yanmar 4JH45 engines and SD-60 sail drives, paired with Flexifold props — eliminating the highest-cost risk associated with any used catamaran purchase. New standing rigging, updated electronics, a rebuilt sail plan, and a full lithium battery bank with solar round out the systems upgrades. The vessel is currently cruising the Bahamas and is expected to return to Florida by late Spring 2026. A buyer can take delivery of a genuinely ready-to-cruise yacht without the time and expense of a refit.

Listing Highlights

• Layout: 4 cabin / 4 head, forward cabin converted to tool/spares garage (easily restored)
• Propulsion: New 2024 Yanmar 4JH45 engines (45hp each) with SD-60 sail drives and Flexifold folding props — low hours post re-power
• Electrical: 1,920W solar, 1,000Ah Dragonfly (Battleborn) lithium battery bank, 3,000W Victron inverter/charger
• Generator: 6kW Northern Lights (new 2019, 3,721 hours)
• Navigation: Raymarine 12" Axiom Pro (2024), AIS700 transceiver, Quantum2 radar, full autopilot suite
• Connectivity: Starlink Gen2 (2024) mounted on solar arch
• Standing Rigging: Fully replaced 2024 by Mack Sails, Stuart, FL — mast removed, boom reinforced
• Watermaker: Cruise RO 42 gal/hr with spare membranes aboard
• Tender: Highfield CL360 (11'8") with Yamaha 25hp electric start, full custom chaps, retractable bimini
• Condition: Actively cruised and well-maintained; bottom paint, saildrive service, and hull compound/wax completed January 2026

Propulsion & Handling

The vessel received a complete re-power in 2024 performed by Just Cats in Florida. Both engines are new Yanmar 4JH45 units rated at 45hp each, mated to SD-60 sail drives. Flexifold folding propellers were fitted at the same time, improving sailing performance by reducing drag under sail. Hours on both engines are low post re-power. New rudder bearings were also installed in 2024. The windlass was removed, serviced, reinstalled with a new mounting plate in 2025, and a spare windlass motor is included with the boat. No bow or stern thrusters are fitted.

Electronics & Navigation

The electronics suite was substantially upgraded in 2024 and centers on a Raymarine 12" Axiom Pro chartplotter. The full suite includes:

• Raymarine 12" Axiom Pro MFD 
• Raymarine Quantum2 Doppler radar
• Raymarine AIS700 transceiver 
• New wind transducer 
• Raymarine autopilot
• VHF cable and antenna 
• Starlink Gen2 satellite internet, mounted on solar arch 
• Victron Color Control GX system monitor
• Victron BMV-712 battery monitor with Bluetooth
• 43" Smart LED TV with soundbar 
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• New Underwater Lights -  SeaBlaze X2 bi-color LED lights

Electrical & Comfort Systems

The vessel runs a full lithium electrical system with substantial solar generation capacity. Key components:

In the 3 years of near full-time cruising since upgrading the solar and battery system, only 210 hour have been put on the generator. Whether she's in The Bahamas or Maine the solar generation and energy management aboard Island Time proves to have practical forethought in every upgrade.

• 1,920 watts of solar panels
• Solar charge controllers and wiring upgraded by Just Cats in 2024 for improved efficiency and output
• 1,000Ah Dragonfly (Battleborn) lithium battery bank
• 3,000W Victron inverter/charger
• 6kW Northern Lights diesel generator — new 2019, 3,721 hours
• 2x Frigamor high-efficiency air conditioning units 
• DC and AC power runs to aft cockpit 
• New Dometic fridge/freezer for aft cockpit 
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• Outdoor propane grill

Galley & Accommodations

The galley and interior have been updated for extended cruising. Appliances and accommodations include:

• Vitrifrigo 2-drawer refrigerator/freezer 
• New Dometic cockpit fridge/freezer (2025)
• New clothes washer installed in forward head/shower 
• New custom marine-grade mattresses in both aft cabins 
• Custom interior cushions by Top Stitch, Fernandina, FL (2025)
• 4 cabins / 4 heads configuration
• Forward cabin currently fitted as a workshop/tool garage with 10-drawer custom storage — professionally outfitted but easily returned to guest cabin use
• Escape hatch in salon removed and replaced with matching fiberglass storage; fiberglass work by Yacht Management Services, FL 
• All cabin hatch seals replaced 
• Engine hatch frames rebuilt with new seals 
• 3 fresh water tanks totaling 268 gallons

Deck & Cockpit

The cockpit and deck areas are well-equipped for extended cruising and live-aboard use:

• Full cockpit enclosures — aft, forward, and helm positions
• Helm enclosure with sun shades and isinglass (new isinglass 2025)
• 19 custom cockpit cushions — all aft and forward seating; foam refreshed 2025
• West Marine 72" DockBox mounted to aft transom for additional fuel/equipment storage
• 3x 5-gallon diesel cans and 1x 5-gallon gasoline can stored in aft dock box to keep fumes out of the vessel
• 10 heavy-duty dock lines and heavy-duty fenders
• Highfield CL360 (11'8") RIB tender with Yamaha 25hp electric start outboard, full custom chaps, retractable shade/bimini, Mantus dinghy anchor, second seat, and stainless boarding ladder on the dinghy. 
• Dinghy davits upgraded with Dyneema winch line and bridle
• New forward trampoline, custom install with each grommet individually tied 

Sail Plan

The rig was comprehensively serviced in 2024 by Mack Sails, Stuart, FL. The mast was pulled, inspected, and refreshed. The boom was modified at the gooseneck for additional strength. New LED running lights and a new VHF antenna/cable were installed during the mast-out. The jib furler and foil were serviced at the same time.

• Mainsail — in good serviceable condition
• Jib — professionally serviced by sail loft in 2025 
• Stack pack — rebuilt by Quantum Sails, Annapolis with new oversized zippers and new lazy jack system 
• New main halyard 
• New mainsheet blocks (x4) and sheets 

Safety & Anchoring

• Mantus M1 85lb anchor with 300 feet of chain
• 10-person Viking life raft — remounted in stainless steel cradle behind helm (note: certification expired January 2024; recertification recommended prior to offshore passages)
• Lifesling

Summary

This 2012 Leopard 44 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented, comprehensively upgraded bluewater cruising catamaran without taking on a refit project. The most expensive and consequential work — re-power, standing rigging, lithium battery system, and electronics — has been completed within the past two years by reputable marine professionals. The vessel is actively cruising rather than sitting in a slip, which speaks to its operational readiness. Saildrive service and bottom paint were completed in January 2026. Interested buyers are encouraged to arrange a sea trial and survey at the earliest opportunity upon the vessel's return to Florida in late Spring 2026. Contact Current Yachts for full specifications, documentation, and showing arrangements.