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2020 Leopard 45

Charleston, SC, United States
$759,000
Year2020
Length45'
TypeSailing
ListingBrokerage

Overview

The Leopard 45 Owner's Version is a graceful combination of comfort, stability, and performance making it one of the most sought-after mid-size catamarans on the market. Minowa  has been thoughtfully upgraded and maintained to pristine standards checking off any cruiser's wish list. Leopard has mastered volume management by expanding the liveable space of a 45 ft catamaran with the sky lounge, helm station, cockpit, salon, and forward lounge all seamlessly connected.  Minowa  is well equipped for off-grid blue water cruising with 2,280w of solar, 1,280ah of lithium, ample refrigeration, and a solid sail locker. The current owners have put in the leg work including new solar, lithium, running rigging, bottom paint, mainsail, re-bedded salon windows, and an extensive spare inventory offering a true turnkey opportunity to the next owners.  Minowa  is US Duty Paid, never chartered, and ready for her next adventure! Please reach out with any questions or to set up a viewing here in Downtown Charleston, SC.

Additional details

Propulsion & Steering • 2019 Yanmar 4JH45 @ ~500 hrs [Last serviced 09/25] • SD60-5 Saildrives [Last serviced 09/25] • Yanmar 12v Alternators [Port new 2025] • 3-Blade Fixed Aluminum Propeller • 184 gallon diesel capacity [2x 92 gallon tanks] • Two-way fuel transfer system Electrical & Power Management • 4x 320ah Dakota LiFeP04 Lithium Batteries - 1280ah total [2025; Safe Harbor Install] • BMS: Victron Energy SmartShunt 1000A [New 2025] + Victron Cerbo touchscreen monitoring • 2,280W total solar: 4x 120W panels + Custom Solar Arch with 4x 450W solar panels • Victron Smart Solar MPPT • 2022 Northern Lights 9kw @ 850Hrs  • Lifeline 12v 650 CCA 790 MCA engine start battery [2025] • West Marine 12v AGM generator start battery [2025] • Victron 3kw Multiplus Inverter/Charger • Shorepower provided by 2x 30amp cables Electronics, Navigation, & AV System • Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 (helm) + Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 (nav) • Raymarine GPS, Transducer, Airmar, Radar, Anemometer, Autopilot, VHF • Vesper AIS [2022] • Fusion Stereo System [2022] • Starlink Internet [2025] • Isat Phone 2 [1590 minutes]  • Navionics US package renewed April 2026 Sails, Rigging, & Deck Hardware • Aluminum mast & boom Z-Spar • Running Rigging [Replaced 2026; Main Halyard 2025] • North Sails High-Roach Mainsail [2026] • Ullman Sails Dacron Genoa + Profurl 420 • Asymmetrical Spinnaker [2020; refreshed 2025] • Two Electric Lewmar winches & one manual at the helm Plumbing & Water Systems • Spectra Watermaker - Newport 1000 - 41gph [membranes cleaned in 2025] • 2x Water heater Kuuma 6gal • Splendide Combo Washer/Dryer [2022] • 3x Fresh or Salt electric heads [Master: 1x dry head; Guest cabins: 2x wet head] • Aft transom hot/cold shower hose • Forward Shurflo freshwater deck/anchor washdown pump • 204 gallon freshwater capacity Exterior Features & Layout • Sky Lounge seating for eight + fixed table • Forward lounge seating for six + fixed table • Cockpit table & lounge seating for thirteen • Cockpit Vitrifrigo fridge • New Trampolines - Dusky Gray 3/8" Polyester [On Order] • 33kg Rocna primary anchor with 270ft of chain • 25kg Delta secondary anchor • Lewmar 12v Windlass • Topsides waxed & polished and Bottom paint done in 2025 • Aftermarket stainless steel rub rail • 4x Stainless steel scuba tank holders • Aft underwater lights Interior Features & Layout Cabins • Three Queen Cabins [Master on Stbd; Two Queens on Port] • Port Forepeak Cabin with mattress • Custom Owner’s side queen mattress • 2x 16kbtu air conditioning units  • Fitted roll-up carpets for both hulls [cleaned and stored dry] • 12v Cabin Fans Salon • Vitrifrigo OCX2 Drawer fridge/freezer + icemaker • 3-burner ENO cooktop + Oven [2x 10kg aluminum propane cylinder in cockpit + 2x 10kg propane spare in locker] • Breville 3-1 Combi (Microwave, Air Fryer, Oven) • Adjustable salon table with cushion for day bed  • 43” Smart TV in Salon [2024] • Dometic CFX3 95DZ – Dual Zone fridge/freezer Extras Extras • Viking 8pax life raft [re-certify in ‘28] • ACR EPIRB & PLB • ABC Fire extinguishers in all compartments • Onity keypad safe • Magma Catalina Infared Gourmet series gas grill with cover • Magma stainless steel paddleboard racks • 4 Taylor Made fenders & covers + 4 factory fenders + 1 Taylor Made Ball fender + 2 Woowave flat fenders Tender • 2021 Highfield 340 • 2021 Yamaha 20hp • Electric winch davits Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Key specifications

BuilderLeopard
Model45
Year2020
Length overall45 ft
Catamaran typeSailing
ConditionUsed
Cabins3
Heads3
Hull materialFiberglass
Beam24.17 feet
Maximum draft4.83 feet
Bridge clearance69.83 feet
Fuel capacity92 gallon
Fuel tanks2
Fresh water capacity102 gallon
Fresh water tanks2
Holding tank capacity31 gallon
Holding tanks1

Accommodations

Cabins3
Heads3
Maximum passengers7
Convertible saloonNo

Engines and performance

Number of engines2
Fuel typeDiesel
Total engine power90.0 hp
Total engine hours1,000
Drive typeSail
Propeller cruising speed2000
Cruising speed6.5 knots
Maximum speed10 knots
Range700 nautical mile

Systems and deck equipment

Electrical circuit110 volt
WindlassElectric
Trim tabsNo

Price, tax, and warranty

Tax statusPaid

Summary

This used 2020 Leopard 45 is a 45-foot sailing catamaran located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The Owner’s Version layout provides three cabins and three heads, with connected living areas that include the salon, cockpit, forward lounge, helm station, and sky lounge. Built in fiberglass by Robertson & Caine to a Simonis-Voogd design, Minowa has a 24.17-foot beam and 4.83-foot maximum draft. The vessel is listed through a brokerage and has paid tax status.

Onboard systems include 2,280 watts of solar generation, 1,280 amp-hours of lithium battery capacity, a Victron 3-kilowatt inverter/charger, and a Northern Lights 9-kilowatt generator. Navigation equipment includes Raymarine multifunction displays, radar, autopilot, VHF, and Vesper AIS. The sail inventory comprises a high-roach mainsail, Dacron genoa, and asymmetrical spinnaker, supported by two electric Lewmar winches at the helm. Additional equipment includes a Spectra Newport 1000 watermaker, Starlink internet, Fusion stereo, electric windlass, and twin engines rated at 90 total horsepower.

Disclaimer

Catamaran World does not own this vessel and is not the listing broker. Information is presented in good faith from the inventory provider but is not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all material facts and engage qualified marine and legal professionals before making a purchase decision.