2021 Leopard 50

DREAM TEAM — A Leopard 50 Outfitted by Bluewater Cruisers, for Bluewater Cruisers Dream Team is a 2020/2021 Leopard 50, built by Robertson & Caine on their proven production platform — but equipped and outfitted by her owners, an experienced cruising couple with over 30 years of offshore sailing between them. This is their fourth catamaran, and every upgrade and system choice reflects hands-on knowledge gained from extensive bluewater cruising, not a factory options list. From the outset, the focus was reliability, self-sufficiency, and ease of maintenance. Onboard systems were selected and configured to be as simple, robust, and service-friendly as possible, so that repairs and maintenance can be carried out virtually anywhere in the world. Particular attention was paid to the electrical system, which was designed with redundancy in mind. Close to 1,750W of solar and a bank of six 12V/220Ah Victron gel deep-cycle batteries back up twin Victron MultiPlus 3000W/120A inverter-chargers, so essential equipment — including the water maker, washing machine, dive compressor, and other major consumers — can keep running even if the generator goes down. The inverter system is fitted with an override/bypass switch, allowing power to be drawn directly from the generator should an inverter fail, adding a further layer of security for long-distance cruising. The Echotech 1300-AML-3S water maker was specifically chosen for its robust design and simple manual operation. Its straightforward construction allows easy servicing and repairs, making it well suited to extended…