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<p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.25;"><span data-contrast="auto"><br>It's widely acknowledged that Leopard Catamarans embody some of the finest design concepts for modern cruising catamarans. However, you don't have to rely solely on our opinion. Below, you'll find reviews of popular models available both through Leopard Brokerage in the private market and from the Moorings/Sunsail charter fleets.

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<p style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size: 18px;">Navigating the process of insuring your new boat has become increasingly intricate and costly since the significant hurricane season of 2017, compounded by the impact of Hurricane Ian in 2022, which led to substantial losses for insurers due to yacht damages. Traditionally, <!--more-->an annual premium of approximately 1-2% of the hull value served as a rule of thumb; however, it has progressively edged closer to the 3% threshold.

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<p style="font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</p><!--more--><p style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #26282a; font-size: 16px;">Ever thought about selling a yacht through Leopard Brokerage? Selling a boat can seem intimidating and time-consuming, but it indeed can be a rewarding experience with the right help! Former Leopard 50 owner Ernesto L.

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<h2>How It Started</h2><p>We – my husband Mitchell and I – are originally from Texas, and we both work in the tech industry. We have been visiting Belize for about a decade – our first trip was a last-minute, random Groupon (we hadn’t ever considered Belize before!). We fell in love with the country from day one – getting engaged in San Pedro on our second or third trip, followed by renting Thatch Caye for our wedding two years later. We had been chartering crewed sailing catamarans or taking sailing day trips on every trip, and we could never get enough.

<p>Natalie and Wade are a full-time live aboard couple from Saratoga Springs, Utah. Together, they own a Leopard 48 that they closed in August of 2020 from Leopard Brokerage. They finished their last few years of college in Hawaii and after, stayed and worked for a couple years. While still in Hawaii, they met a family who sailed around the world with their teenagers. “We’ve had the dream ever since” says Natalie. “When our kids were old enough, we set sail around the world with them.

<p>During a major change in my life, I purchased an old 1976 sailboat that still had the original Yanmar 4 cylinder engine.&nbsp; It seemed like as long and you kept good fuel and oil in her, she would continue to operate flawlessly.&nbsp; My experience with that engine made me, like so many other sailors, sold on Yanmar as the choice engine for cruising.</p><h2><!--more-->About Yanmar&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2><p>Yanmar has been manufacturing diesel engines for over 100 years.&nbsp; In particular, this company has made power, fuel efficiency, a

<p>As boaters we all have an innate love and respect for the beautiful places of the world, especially those with a lot of water.&nbsp; So it would only make sense that we all look for ways to reduce the impact that our activities have on our favorite environments.&nbsp; Here are a few considerations to help lower your personal impact the next time you take to the water.</p><h2><!--more--></h2><h2>Eco Friendly Cleaning Products</h2><p>You can start before you even leave the dock by using eco-friendly or homemade cleaning products for y

<p>When it comes to boating, it can feel like it doesn't matter what you do, some one on board will point out to you that it's bad luck to be doing what ever it is that you are doing. These superstitions date back longer than anyone on Earth has been alive, and it is up to the salty superstitious pirates to keep the fear alive. We have gathered a list of the ten that we believe are the most ridiculous.... but are they really?</p><!--more--><h2>1.

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<div><p><span>Times has been tough. More than ever, it is important to stay healthy and adhere by the health guidelines in place. Hand washing, masks, quarantine, and the big one – social distancing. Social distancing has been one of the more difficult parts of pandemic guidelines, as people thrive off of human interaction. Being alone for days-even weeks on end can have negative effects on the not only social health, but mental health as well. So how exactly can we follow the rules while properly social distancing? The answer has no legs and a sail.

<p><u>Robertson and Caine – Leopard 47 Power Cat</u></p><!--more--><p>The Leopard 47 Power Cat is a yacht born from many innovations, and a design that has won over many owners (even sailors) and charter companies too.</p><p>The Leopard 47 PC is a collaboration between South African boatbuilder Robertson and Caine and California sail- and power-catamaran designers Morelli &amp; Melvin.&nbsp; Debuting in 2009, the 47-footer forms the basis for island charter fleets and is found in private ownership all over the world.</p><p>

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