Leopard 46 – A Leap for Leisure

By Andrew Burton Designed for blue-water cruising, this comfy cat will get you where you’re going in a hurry. The Leopard 46 has the genes of a racer. It’s built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine and was designed by Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin, who drew the record-breaking maxi-catamaran PlayStation. But make no mistake—this 46-footer’s also designed to cruise in comfort. The Leopard is a striking boat, from the first glimpse of the high, almost-plumb bows to the streamlined, louvered house and the rakish transoms. The hulls are narrow at the waterline—skinny is faster than wide—and have a very fine entry, then flare sharply to a chine just above the water for good interior volume and reserve buoyancy for sailing in a seaway. To read complete story – click here for Leopard 46 – A Leap for Leisure on Cruising World website