Leopard 47 | $303,000 USD | R5 million ZAR

Description

LEOPARD 47 | “DANDELION”

A Proven Bluewater Catamaran with a Remarkable Cruising History
The Leopard 47 is widely regarded as one of the most successful cruising catamarans ever built. Designed by Alex Simonis and constructed by Robertson & Caine in South Africa, more than 150 examples were launched, earning a reputation for exceptional seaworthiness, offshore capability, and comfortable liveaboard cruising.
“Dandelion” is currently completing her second circumnavigation and remains in active cruising service in the South Pacific. Built for serious offshore passagemaking, she has carried her owners safely across oceans and through some of the world’s most remote cruising destinations. With twin 2023 Yanmar engines, extensive electrical upgrades, Starlink connectivity, substantial battery capacity, and a comprehensive cruising inventory, she represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven bluewater catamaran already positioned in one of the world’s most desirable cruising grounds.
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Vessel Overview
Specification Details
Name Dandelion
Builder Robertson & Caine
Model Leopard 47
Designer Alex Simonis
Year 2002
Construction GRP Sandwich
CE Certification Category A Ocean
Flag United Kingdom
Port of Registry Cowes
Registration Number SSR 187655
Registration Expiry 16 July 2027
Location Fiji
Maximum Persons 10
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Principal Dimensions
Specification Details
Length Overall (LOA) 14.30 m (47 ft)
Beam Approx. 7.30 m (24 ft)
Draft Approx. 1.30 m (4.3 ft)
Hull Construction GRP Sandwich
Deck Construction GRP Sandwich
Keels Sacrificial Twin GRP Keels
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Engine & Propulsion
Major Upgrade Completed in 2023
Specification Details
Engines Twin Yanmar 4JH5E
Year Installed 2023
Power Output 53.8 HP Each
Engine Hours Approx. 750
Gearboxes KM4A1
Drive System Direct Shaft Drive
Propellers Bronze 3-Blade Fixed
Fuel Capacity 600 L
Cruising Consumption Approx. 1 L per Hour per Engine at 5 Knots
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Electrical & Energy Systems
Extensive Modernisation for Long-Term Cruising
Equipment Details
Solar Array 3 x 200 W Panels
Inverter Victron Phoenix Smart 12/3000VA
Charger Victron Centaur
Battery Monitoring Victron Cerbo GX & BMV700 (2024)
Alternators 2 x 220 Amp (2024)
Regulators 2 x Wakespeed WS500 Pro (2024)
House Batteries 4 x 255 Ah Gel Batteries (2023)
Total House Capacity 1,020 Ah
Engine Batteries AGM Start Batteries
DC-DC Chargers Victron Orion XS (2024)
Shore Power 110 V & 220 V
Transformer 110 V / 220 V Step Up / Down
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Water Systems
Specification Details
Fresh Water Capacity 800 L
Fuel Capacity 600 L
Holding Tanks 2
Hot Water System Yes
Watermakers
System Output
Spectra Cape Horn Extreme 56 L/hr
Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper 340 L/hr (Requires Recommissioning)
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Accommodation
4 Cabin / 4 Head Layout
Specification Details
Cabins 4
Berths 4 Queen Berths
Additional Berths Convertible Saloon
Heads 4
Showers 4
Headroom Approx. 1.8 m
This proven owner-version cruising layout comfortably accommodates family, guests, or extended liveaboard life while maintaining excellent privacy.
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Galley
• Large Central Saloon Galley
• Force 10 Three-Burner Stove
• Oven & Grill
• Double Stainless Steel Sinks
• Isotherm Cruise Elegance Refrigerator
• Extensive Storage
• Provision for Additional Refrigeration / Freezer Installation
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Navigation & Communications
Modern Offshore Navigation Suite
Equipment Details
Chartplotter Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 (2025)
Multifunction Instrument Raymarine i70 (2024)
Radar Raymarine HD 4kW Radome
AIS Raymarine AIS700 Class B
Autopilot Raymarine
Depth Sounders Dual Airmar Transducers
VHF Icom IC-M304
Handheld VHFs 2 x Icom IC-M71
SSB Radio Icom IC-M802
Satellite Communications Starlink & Iridium GO
TV Samsung Smart TV & Apple TV
Stereo Fusion Marine Audio System
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Sail Inventory
Well Equipped Performance Cruising Rig
Sail Details
Mainsail North Sails Cross-Cut, 94m²
Headsail Zoom Cross-Cut 52m² (2023)
Gennaker Quantum A3 Reacher 185m²
Furler Profurl C430 (2021)
Standing Rigging Dyform, Inspected 2025
Running Rigging Predominantly Dyneema
Harken Battcar System Yes
Winches
• 2 x Lewmar 44 Mast Winches
• 2 x Lewmar 48 Sheet Winches
• 1 Electric Winch
• Lewmar 44 Traveller Winch
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Ground Tackle
Equipment Details
Primary Anchor Rocna 40 kg
Chain 100 m of 10 mm Galvanised Chain
Windlass Lofrans Tiger 1500 W
Deck Wash Yes
Deck Shower Yes
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Tender & Watersports Package
Included in Sale
• 3.6 m Aluminium-Hull Tender (2024)
• 15 HP Parsun Outboard (2024)
• 5 HP Parsun Backup Outboard
• SUP Boards
• Kayaks
• Kitesurfing Equipment
• Fishing Equipment
• Diving Equipment
• Bauer Dive Compressor
• Ski Equipment
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Safety Equipment
• 10-Person Almar Liferaft
• Ocean Signal RescueMe EPIRB (2025)
• SeaClaw Drogue
• 6 Offshore Lifejackets
• Safety Harnesses
• Full-Length Jacklines
• Fire Extinguishers Throughout
• Offshore Flare Pack
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Cruising History
“Dandelion” has spent her life doing exactly what the Leopard 47 was designed to do.
Originally launched in South Africa in 2002, she was delivered to Fiji as part of a planned charter operation. Following a change in ownership, she cruised extensively through New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Seychelles, East Africa, Madagascar, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands.
Since 2016 she has continued voyaging throughout the Caribbean and South Pacific and is presently completing her second circumnavigation with full-time liveaboard owners.
Few vessels on the market can demonstrate such an extensive and successful offshore pedigree.
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Recent Upgrades
✓ Twin Yanmar engines installed in 2023
✓ House battery bank renewed in 2023
✓ Alternators upgraded to 220A in 2024
✓ Wakespeed charging system installed in 2024
✓ Victron Cerbo GX system installed in 2024
✓ Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 installed in 2025
✓ Standing rigging inspected in 2025
✓ Antifouling completed April 2025
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Items for Future Attention
• Replace trampoline (or repair existing)
• Replace two toilet macerator motors
• Upgrade refrigeration system
• Additional solar capacity could be added
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Highlights
✓ Legendary Leopard 47 bluewater cruising catamaran
✓ Twin 2023 Yanmar engines with low hours
✓ Proven circumnavigation platform
✓ Starlink and Iridium communications installed
✓ Massive 1,020Ah house battery capacity
✓ Solar charging system and Victron power management
✓ Offshore-ready with SSB, AIS, radar and EPIRB
✓ Located in the cruising paradise of Fiji
✓ Extensive inventory of tools, spares, watersports and diving equipment included
✓ Ready for immediate liveaboard cruising
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Angela Collins 064 913 8516 | angela@angelacollinsyachts.com

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