Why do Leopard Catamarans use Yanmar Engines?

<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, and noise areas of focus, constantly improving from model to model.&nbsp; This company has continued to listen to the needs of customers and builders, always looking for ways to improve their engines for the marine market.</p><p><img src="https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/2435475/433.jpeg" width="560" style="width: 560px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Leopard Catamaran with Yanmar Engine"></p><h2>Leopard's Choice</h2><p>The introduction of the saildrive by Yanmar this last decade was a major breakthrough for Leopard Catamarans.&nbsp; The vertical shaft allowed Leopard to remove the engines from under the aft bunks on the sailing catamarans, and shift them to a dedicated engine compartment due to the reduction in space needed for the engine and running gear. The saildrives also proved to be more efficient in the water.</p><p>Leopard Catamarans is the choice producer for such major worldwide charter fleets as The Moorings.&nbsp; This meant that when it came to choose an engine manufacturer to work with, one of the major considerations was the ability to gain service, support, and parts.&nbsp; Yanmar has a strong service network with dealers and service centers in more than 130 countries worldwide.&nbsp; &nbsp;The engines provide a simple and easy way to follow a preventative maintenance schedule.</p><p><img src="https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/2435475/43-1.jpeg" width="560" style="width: 560px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Leopard Catamaran Power Cruising "></p><h2>Reliable and Consistent&nbsp;</h2><p>Many private Leopard Catamaran owners dive into the boat of his or her dreams with the intention of worldwide sailing.&nbsp; Leopard knows that their customers need an engine manufacturer that will provide easy to obtain parts anywhere in the world.</p><p>Leopard Catamarans continue to be consistent, well-built boats for a wide market of sailors around the world.&nbsp; The partnership with Yanmar has assisted in providing customers with a reliable propulsion source that won’t leave them sitting at the dock.</p>