WHY MYSTIQUE?

• New Yanmar Diesel stbd <200 hours
• New Yanmar Saildrive stbd
• Approximately 600Ah lithium house battery system
• Victron electrical components
• Standing rigging replaced 2023
• Running rigging replaced 2023
• Windlass replaced 2023
• Cold air-conditioning
• Two newer refrigerators
• Water heater replaced 2025
• Large hardtop-protected cockpit
• Four private cabins
• Two heads
• Galley-up cruising layout
• Shallow approximately 3'10" draft
• Large foredeck and trampoline
• Excellent access to both engines
• Maintained and upgraded by an experienced sailor
• Proven Robertson & Caine / Leopard construction

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

The Leopard 40 was designed as a true performance-oriented cruising catamaran rather than simply maximizing interior volume.

Built by Robertson & Caine of South Africa, Leopard catamarans developed a reputation for rugged construction in part because many were expected to operate in demanding charter and cruising environments.

The 40's relatively light displacement, long waterline, wide beam and efficient hull forms contribute to a boat that remains enjoyable under sail while providing the stability, living space and shallow draft that make cruising catamarans so appealing.

Fixed keels eliminate the complexity of daggerboards while providing approximately 3'10" draft, opening cruising grounds that would be inaccessible to many similarly sized monohulls.

Her wide side decks, substantial stainless-steel rails, large trampoline and excellent visibility make moving around the boat straightforward and secure.

COCKPIT & OUTDOOR LIVING

One of the Leopard 40's strongest features is the connection between cockpit and saloon.

The large aft cockpit is protected by a substantial fiberglass hardtop, creating an outdoor living area that can be enjoyed in sun or rain.

The aft-facing galley and opening serving area allow the cook to remain part of the conversation rather than disappearing below.

Features include:

• Large hardtop-protected aft cockpit
• Generous cockpit seating
• Cockpit dining area
• Easy access from cockpit to saloon
• Aft-facing galley serving the cockpit
• Dual transom boarding areas
• Swim/boarding ladder
• Stern access to engine compartments
• Dinghy davit arrangement
• Wide side decks
• Stainless-steel lifelines and rails
• Large foredeck
• Large cruising trampoline
• Excellent anchor-handling area forward

ACCOMMODATIONS

MYSTIQUE offers the desirable volume and privacy that make the Leopard 40 such a capable cruising platform.

Her four-cabin arrangement provides accommodations for family, guests or cruising gear without sacrificing the large common areas that distinguish a catamaran from a similarly sized monohull.

Accommodations Include

• Four private double cabins
• Two heads
• Separate shower arrangements
• Large saloon
• Panoramic saloon windows
• Excellent natural light
• Opening hatches and ventilation
• Abundant storage throughout
• Large double berths
• Hanging lockers
• Cabin shelving and storage
• Interior wood cabinetry and trim
• Large saloon dining/settee area
• Navigation/electrical station

The walkthrough shows a clean, practical cruising interior with generous double berths, substantial cabinetry and the storage expected aboard a boat intended for extended cruising.

GALLEY

The galley-up arrangement is one of the Leopard 40's most successful design features.

Located aft in the saloon, the galley is convenient to both the interior dining area and cockpit, creating one large social space.

Equipment includes:

• Galley-up configuration
• Two newer refrigerators
• Stove/cooktop
• Oven
• Double stainless-steel sink
• Hot and cold pressure water
• Large countertop/work areas
• Storage cabinets
• Drawers
• Dry-goods storage
• Excellent access to cockpit
• Opening serving area toward cockpit

PROPULSION & MECHANICAL

A particularly important feature aboard MYSTIQUE is her newer starboard Yamar diesel engine.

Mechanical Equipment

• Twin diesel auxiliary engines
• Starboard Yanmar diesel — newer replacement (2019)
• Starboard Yanmar saildrive - newer (2019)
• Saildrive propulsion
• Separate engine compartments
• Excellent engine access from aft deck/transom areas
• Engine starting batteries
• Electric bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pump capability
• Pressure freshwater system
• Hot-water system
• Water heater replaced 2025
• Two air-conditioning systems

The separated engine compartments are another major catamaran advantage, providing excellent service access without bringing routine engine maintenance into the living accommodations.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MYSTIQUE has received a significant modernization of her electrical system.

Electrical Equipment

• Approximately 600Ah lithium house battery bank
• Victron electrical equipment
• Dedicated engine starting batteries
• Shore-power system
• Shore-power cord
• 12V DC electrical system
• 110V AC system
• Battery monitoring
• Battery charging system
• AC/DC distribution panels
• Interior lighting
• Navigation-lighting system
• Electric freshwater pump
• Electric bilge pumps

The large lithium bank is particularly valuable for cruising sailors who want to reduce generator or engine run time while supporting refrigeration, electronics and other house loads.

AIR CONDITIONING & COMFORT

Unlike many cruising cats of this vintage, MYSTIQUE is equipped for comfortable summer cruising.

• Two air-conditioning units
• Cold cabin and saloon air
• Hot-water system
• 2025 water heater
• Multiple refrigerators
• Excellent natural ventilation
• Numerous opening hatches
• Large shaded cockpit
• Large saloon windows
• Private sleeping cabins

RIG & SAILING EQUIPMENT

MYSTIQUE's rig has received substantial recent attention — an important consideration on any cruising catamaran of this age.

Rigging

• Aluminum mast
• Sloop rig
• Standing rigging replaced 2023
• Running rigging replaced 2023
• Roller-furling headsail system
• Mainsail slab reefing
• Mainsail lazybag / stack-pack arrangement
• Boom
• Mainsheet system
• Traveler
• Halyards
• Reefing lines
• Sheet leads and blocks
• Self-tailing winches
• Primary genoa winches
• Halyard/reefing winches

Sails

• Fully battened mainsail
• Roller-furling genoa

The Leopard 40 carries approximately 1,030 square feet of sail area, giving the boat considerably more sailing ability than its spacious accommodations might suggest.

GROUND TACKLE

• Electric windlass — replaced 2023
• Primary anchor
• Anchor chain and rode
• Anchor bridle arrangement
• Dedicated forward anchor handling area
• Bow roller
• Secondary anchoring capability
• Large foredeck storage

The Leopard's anchoring system is sensibly positioned well aft of the bows to help keep unnecessary weight out of the extreme forward sections of the boat.

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

MYSTIQUE is equipped with a cruising navigation package including:

• Chartplotter
• Autopilot
• Depth instrumentation
• Speed instrumentation
• Wind instrumentation
• VHF marine radio
• Compass
• Navigation lights
• Helm engine instrumentation
• Electrical monitoring
• Stereo/audio system

DECK EQUIPMENT

• Fiberglass decks
• Large aft cockpit
• Fiberglass cockpit hardtop
• Large forward trampoline
• Stainless-steel bow rails
• Stainless-steel stanchions
• Lifelines
• Wide side decks
• Cockpit table
• Cockpit seating
• Dual stern boarding platforms
• Swim ladder
• Cockpit shower
• Dinghy davits
• Large deck lockers
• Dedicated anchor locker
• Numerous opening deck hatches
• Fenders and docklines

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• PFDs / life jackets
• Fire extinguishers
• Engine-room fire protection
• Electric bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pumping capability
• Navigation lights
• Stainless-steel rails and lifelines
• Emergency steering provision
• VHF radio

PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS

Builder: Robertson & Caine

Model: Leopard 40

Year: 2008

Type: Sailing Catamaran

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Rig: Sloop

LOA: Approximately 39'3"

LWL: Approximately 37'6"

Beam: Approximately 20'1"

Draft: Approximately 3'10"

Displacement: Approximately 16,800 lbs.

Sail Area: Approximately 1,030 sq. ft.

Cabins: 4

Heads: 2

Propulsion: Twin diesel / saildrive

Location: New Bern, North Carolina

A SERIOUS CRUISING CATAMARAN

There is a reason early Leopard 40s continue to attract experienced sailors.

They offer a combination that has become increasingly difficult to find: relatively light displacement, straightforward systems, shallow draft, excellent cockpit protection, substantial construction and genuinely good sailing characteristics.

MYSTIQUE adds something equally important — an experienced owner who has continued investing in the boat.

A newer starboard Yanmar stbd engine and saildrive, approximately 600Ah of lithium battery capacity, Victron equipment, 2023 standing and running rigging, newer refrigeration, two cold air-conditioning units, a 2023 windlass and 2025 water heater address many of the expensive systems a buyer evaluates when considering an older cruising catamaran.

For the sailor looking for a stout, proven cruising cat with real-world upgrades rather than unnecessary complexity, MYSTIQUE deserves a serious look.

Located in New Bern, North Carolina and available for inspection.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

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