2014 Leopard 48 Catamaran
Available in St. Augustine, Florida
$499,000 USD
This blue water sailing catamaran combines modern design with ample space, a light interior, and a strong focus on both comfort and performance. It features a spacious forward cockpit with direct access from the saloon and a convenient stairway leading to the forward platform. The large, open aft cockpit is complemented by a cockpit table, while the raised helm station provides excellent panoramic visibility for enhanced blue water maneuverability.
Recent upgrades include fresh paint, a massive solar array, and a lithium power bank, ensuring both style and functionality. Notably, this boat has sailed over 6,000 miles from Maryland to Trinidad and back to Florida, showcasing this turnkey catamaran by focusing on space, comfort, storage, reliability and
capability for long-distance liveaboard bluewater cruising.
This catamaran was in charter service during Hurricane Dorian and sustained some damage above the water line.
It has since been fully repaired, and restored to excellent condition.
Features of the Leopard 48
Catamaran Name: S/V Makani Kai
Model: 48
Year Built: 2014
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Construction: Fiberglass
Loa 48.42 ft
Lwl: 48.42 ft
Beam: 25 ft
Headroom: 6.50 ft
Draft light ship: 4.33 ft
Displacement: 31,956 lb
Mast Height: 74.2 ft
Bridgedeck Clearance: 3.3 ft
Speed: Max: 14 knots
Year: 2014
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Engines: Twin Yanmar 57 HP each (3000 hours)
Generator: 9Kw Northern Lights (2500 hours) (Need rewound)
Cabins: 4 cabins * cabin for a skipper in the starboard bow (Watermaker location)
Heads and Showers: 4 (Port bow head is currently set up for storage in shower/shelves can easily be removed. Starboard bow head contains the washing machine/shelves installed in shower)
Water Capacity: 206 gal
Fuel Capacity: 185 gal
Sails: New Ullman Sails Main and Genoa 2024
Winches: 1 electric, 2 manual at helm
Solar Panels: 4725 watts (2025 on solar arch, 1100 on helm roof, 1600 on roof)
Salon Table: Can retracts down to convert into an additional bed
Dinghy ~ West Marine w/ Mercury 15hp
Exterior
· New custom paint 2025
· Custom new cushions for forward cockpit, aft cockpit 2025
· Aft cockpit protected with 5 removable sunshades
· Swim ladder and fresh water hose on sugar scoop
· New hatch covers 2025
· New bottom paint 2024
· Top sides wet-sanded and polished 2025
· Fishing Rod Holders
· Fishing Rod Storage
· Security Cameras WiFi (check while away from the boat)
· Main Sheet Blocks reinforced
Engines and Mechanical
· 2 x 54hp Yanmar 4JH4E diesel engines, both with approx. 1500-2000 original hours
· SD60 saildrives with new seals oil change 2025
· New stainless steel and polyurethane engine motor mounts 2024
· Fresh service, valve adjustment, oil change, new impellers, belts, & coolant 2025
Sails and Rigging
· New mainsail and headsail 2024
· New stackpack in 2024
· Parasailor* (see extras below)
· New standing and running rigging 2022
· New powdercoated mast in 2022
· Lewmar electric winch, and 2 manual Lewmar winches serviced 2025
Navigation
· Raymarine Axiom pro 16 Chartplotter 2022
· Raymarine autopilot new ECU 2024
· Raymarine wind, & speed instruments, HD radar 2022
· Dual Raymarine Depth sensors, 1 with water speed
· Engine controls at helm
· Raymarine AIS 900 system with MOB 2024
· New VHF Radio & antenna 2023
Anchors and Docking
· 200’ 12mm Acco chain 2024
· Windlass wired remote
· New Mantus style bridal 2025 and chain hook 2023
· 10 fenders, 2-50’ 4-25’ ¾”dock lines
· Numerous other lines
· Complete set of spare parts for windlass
Safety
· 6-person life raft, new 2024
· ACR Globalfix EPIRB
. ARC Ditch Bag
· Lifelines, harnesses, jackstays, and inflatable life jackets
· Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
· 7 fire extinguishers serviced in 2025
· Boat hook
· Very well stocked Medical/trama kit
Tender
· West Marine RIB 310 Hypalon double floor FRP
· Mercury 15 HP EFI Fourstroke
Additional Equipment
· SeaWater Pro Watermaker with spare parts, 40 gal/hr
· 2 inflatable paddle boards
· Numerous spare engine parts
· Numerous spare SD60 parts
· Tools, and fishing equipment can be negotiated
Interior General
· Added Shelf behind stovetop counter
· LCD flat screen television
· WiFi-Starlink
· Added Shelf behind couch for additional storage
· Clothes Washing Machine
· Dry Bilge Pumps (Helps with that boat smell)
· Shower Pump Boxes (saves expensive shower pumps)
· 2 gallon water pressure tank
Galley
· Eno LPG 3 burner propane stove
· SS double basin sink
· Dishwasher
· Isotherm Side by side refrigerator (Major improvement over vitrifrigo)
· Microwave 2023
· Ice maker * Breville Air Fryer Oven * Induction Stove Top (one burner)
Electrical
· 24,000 w/h Lithium house battery banks 2024
· 4725 watts solar panels, with custom made solar arch and helm roof (haven't needed a generator in over a year while living aboard full time)
· 5 Victron 150/35 solar charge controllers 2024
· 2 Victron 100/30 solar charge controllers 2025
· Victron multi-plus 3000w inverter/charger
· Victron battery monitor system with display
· 4 Victron DC to DC converters from each engine alternator 2025
· Standard high output alternators
· New spare Victron Multi-plus inverter/charger mounted as a backup (will be wired for water heaters)
· 2 starter batteries
· Shore power – 120v
· Firman 2000 Portable Gas Generator
· 9KW Northwind Generator (need rewound)
* Extra $$ Options
Oxley Sail Parasailor, $7,000.00
CONTACT INFORMATION
makanikai48@gmail.com
970.846.1088
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