LEOPARD 3 is fully prepared and ready to sail away.
She is arguably the most high profile racer cruiser yacht in existence. This speed machine has a history around the world for trophy-hunting and record-breaking and represents a pinnacle in the evolutionary timeline of super maxi development. She is an entirely new species of big boat: a 100-foot yacht that undergoes a stunning metamorphosis between a potent racing machine and a 5 stars luxury, crewed charter yacht.
The concept behind LEOPARD 3 was to create a yacht with a radical dual purpose: high performance for racing with a canting keel and twin dagger boards, combined with startling internal volume, accessories and creature comforts to meet the demands of the top-end charter market. The designers excelled in their task and LEOPARD 3 was launched as the first ever super maxi yacht with this dual role in June 2007.
Whilst in full racing mode, LEOPARD 3’s spacious saloon may be waist deep in bagged headsails and foul weather gear however within 24 hours she can be transformed and be ready to receive guests.
Once on board, the size of the external deck areas and overall internal space provided by the 6.80 metres beam are quite breathtaking. The saloon’s impressive height and width provide a luxurious alternative to the deck areas where guests can enjoy the five-star hospitality provided on board.
The interior throughout illustrates the interior designer’s art of wrapping technology into an exceptionally attractive and yet highly functional cocoon. A design which successfully conceals the twin dagger board casings – large, carbon fibre trunks fed by a root system of hydraulic hoses just above floor level. This entire system is capable of raising and lowering the dagger boards under immense loads within seconds ensuring that Leopard is highly responsive for her weight and size.
Prize list :
RORC Transat & Caribbean RORC 600 in 2017 combined — 1st place
Rolex Maxi Yacht Cup 2016 — 1st place
Voiles de St Tropez 2016 — 1st place
Round the Island Race record in 2013
Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta record in 2012 (3,300nm at 18.6 knots average speed)
Powered sailing systems 24 hour record (495.1nm) in 2010
Cape Town to Bahia Race record in 2009
Transatlantic Ambrose Light — Lizard Point record in 2008
Cowes — St Malo Race monohull record in 2008
Classification : MCA commercially compliant, composite societies DNV hull and
scantlings and Lloyds hull and machinery with MCA issuing loadline
certificate.
Construction :
*hull : carbon pre-preg Nomex sandwich
*superstructure : carbon pre-preg Nomex sandwich
*deck : carbon pre-preg Nomex sandwich with teak removable cockpit
Colour *hull : Metallic blue
*superstructure : Matterhorn white
*deck : Matterhorn white
Cabins : Master Cabin + en-suite bathroom forward
1 x double cabin with bathroom
1 twin cabin with bathroom
2 x single cabins
Length overall : 30.50 m
Maximum beam : 6.80 m
Draft : 5.30 m
Displacement : 51.00 t
Keel : Stainless steel milled fin and lead bulb (new 2014)
Spars : SOUTHERN SPARS mast with major upgrade in 2014 (new
deflector system)
New SOUTHERN SPARS boom 1 m longer in 2016
Standing rigging : Carbon Future fibers
Running rigging : Marlow – TT rigging
Furlers : KZ marine
Sails : One complete set of DOYL SAILS + numerous spare sails
Sail area *upwind : 670 m²
*downwind: 1,430 m²
Deck hardware : LEWMAR & HARKEN
Windlass : LEWMAR 3000
Bow Thruster : None but valve block and provisions to fit one
Engine : YANMAR 4LHA177KW
5,644 hours (overhauled at 4,500 hours)
*Performances : 10 knot @ 200 rpm
*Consumption : 12 L / H @ 200 rpm
*Range : 840 NM
Generator : 11.5 KVA ONAN – 2,050 hours (April 2017)
Spare genset in container – 2,290 hours (April 2017)
Batteries : 6 rolls 690 Amps/24 V for service
200 Amps for radio
Fuel : 1,400 L
Water : 1,400 L
Boiler : 220V with hot water recovery from both main engine & generator
Water maker : 180 L/H HEM 20 with both hydraulic and A/C HP pumps
new membranes in April 2017 -1,384 hours (April 2017)
Refrigerator : 2 x PENGUIN
Deep freezer : 1 x PENGUIN
Air-conditioning : Reverse cycle 2 compressors — 7 air handlers Dometic which can be
run on shore power
Electronic *instruments : B&G with WTP 2 plus Hercules 3000
4 x 40/40, 4 x 20/20, 6 x A and T FFD 2 x B&G FFD
plus x bus motion / accelerator.
*sounder : B&G
*navigation unit : DECKMAN for windows, expedition and seapro
*gyrocompass : B&G Halcyon fluxgate
*AIS Class A : COMAR CSA 300A System
*yacht monitoring : 2 SCHNEIDER touch screens
*computer : 2 x DELL laptops
*screens : 2 X SAMSUNG 15 inch screens
*fleet 250 : THRANE & THRANE
*standard C : THRANE & THRANE SAILOR
*VHF radio : ICOM IC-M603
*meteo : Weather files from Sat C Easymail
*GPS : LEICA X420
*chart plotter : DECKMAN plus ZEUS 12
*radar : B&G Zeus 4G Broadband
*Epirb : GPS ACR Globalfix V4 406 GPS (new 2016)
*stereo : DENON with BOSE surround 2 zones plus outdoor speakers
*TV systems : SAMSUNG 42 inch plus APPLE TV and wi-fi router
DECK AND COCKPIT
In cruising mode, the deck offers quite a large space for relaxation and sun beds or hamacs under the awning, with a cockpit fitted with teak deck, table and cushiuns for eight guests comfortably.
All the winches and the sailing functiuns are situated behind this safe zone of the cockpit.
The open transom gives access to the tender and the water, and the swimming ladder is located amiship on the side.
A spraydodger and a bimini keeps a protected area for lunch and dinners.
Once going into race mode, the table and the teak deck in the cockpit are removed to save space and weight.
ACCOMMODATION
Forward of the saloon the luxury guest accommodation can be found which can accommodate up to 8 guests. This comprises of a master ensuite cabin, two further double ensuite cabins and two single pullman cabins perfect for families or a group of friends whilst cruising the warmer waters of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.
CHART TABLE AND CREW AREA
Aft of the saloon, the crew area is on a slightly lower level and has a separate companionway leading to the rear of the cockpit and a well equipped galley. Just forward of the chart table, an expanse of carbon provides a dining table for the crew but remove this cover and the yacht’s brain – the Programme Logic Control (PLC) – is laid bare. This vast computer controls Leopard’s 132 hydraulic functions: an astonishing mass of neatly ordered wiring and galaxy of winking lights that prompt a high level of respect from the onlooker and recognition of the PLC’s latent power.
SALOON
Leopard’s interior is fitted out in an ultra light, airy and modern idiom. Broad companionway carbon steps lead down to the spacious saloon. Elegant yet modern, the saloon is filled with home comforts and comfortably seats 12. There is a large dining table to port surrounded by ample seating in appealing rich fabrics. In-house entertainment comes via the latest in at-screen TV, DVD and Audio equipment.
CABINS
The cabins are located forward of the saloon, with two single cabins on each side, followed by one double cabin and ensuite bathroom on the port side, and one twi cabin with ensuite bathroom on starboard side.
The Master Cabin, forward of the yacht, has a large double bed and a comfortable ensuite bathroom.
GALLEY
Located in the crew area and divided in two working zones, the galley is equipped with Microwave and 4 burners hob plus domestic oven
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Washer and separate dryer machine
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
3G/4G router + Wi-fi
ENTERTAINMENT
Stereo : DENON with BOSE surround 2 zones plus outdoor speaker
TV systems : SAMSUNG 42 inch plus APPLE TV and wi-fi router
CREW CABIN
6 bunks aft of the yacht
SAILS AND RIGGING
Rigging :
SOUTHERN SPARS mast with major upgrade in 2014 (new deflector system)
New SOUTHERN SPARS boom 1 m longer in 2016
Sails :
All sails from DOYLE SAILS except storm gear and SS
Carbon racing square top mainsail – New from 2016 (delivered with the new boom)
Cruising “pin heard” mainsail – 2015
Delivery no batten mainsail – 2013
Storm trysail – 2007
Racing J2 jib – 2016
Training racing J2 jib — 2015
Furling cruising no batten J2 jib — 2016
Racing J5 jib with batten – 2016
No batten J5 jib – 2014
Furling R2 — 2015
Free Flying A2 – 2015
A3 – 2015
A5 – 2014
SS – 2017
GS – 2015
Storm jib — 2007
ENGINE ROOM
Engine and generator are located under the floors
ELECTRICITY
220 V ac with 2 x 3,000 W charger / inverter in parallel
12, 24 & 220 V circuits
Generator : 11.5 KVA ONAN – 2,050 hours (April 2017)
Spare genset in container – 2,290 hours (April 2017)
Batteries : 6 rolls 690 Amps/24 V for service
200 Amps for radio
SAFETY AND SECURITY
4 x 8 man Life raft
RORC safety equipment for 30 people
PLUMBING AND TANKS
Hot and cold water pressure pump
Fuel : 1,400 L in bladders in tank
Water : 1,400 L
Black Water : 2 tanks
Boiler : 220V with hot water recovery from both main engine & generator
Water maker : 180 L/H HEM 20 with both hydraulic and A/C HP pumps
new membranes in April 2017 -1,384 hours (April 2017)
MOORING
Custom made submarine anchor with 90 meters of chain that can be removed for racing
LEWMAR 3000 Hydraulic windlass
TENDERS AND TOYS
4.2 m ribeye tender with 60 HP HONDA outboard engine
Dive equipments for 2
Snorkelling for 8
Donut for kids, double skis, wakeboard, SUP.
MISCELLANEAOUS EQUIPMENT
2 x 40ft containers full of spares and equipment
Shipping cradle
Keel cradle
Mast stands
Single rudder for inshore racing
Spare rudder for twin rudder system
REFIT 2015/2016
All engines removed and reconditioned.
Keel rams removed and trunion bearings renewed
Keel and bulb stripped back to bare metal and NDT’d (Non destructive test with report)
Mast overhauled and mods made by SOUTHERN SPARS NZ
Full repaint inside out by Superyacht Solutions.
Part interior (Fabric and carpets ) renewed along with all surfaces new application.
Full rig refinish.
New boom from SOUTHERN SPARS and mainsail to match
PLC comms and IT upgrades by manufacturer.
Full removal of air conditioning and retuRned to supplier for factory service
Both A/c and Hydro water-maker serviced and new membranes 2017
Hot water tank and water system pressure tested.
Water tanks cleaned.
WORK TO BE DONE
THIS YACHT IS FULLY PREPARED AND READY TO SAIL AWAY
VAT STATUS
Not paid
