2007 Leopard 43

Tax paid in New Zealand and Tonga TIME OUT is a 2007 Leopard 43 catamaran representing an exceptional opportunity to acquire a comprehensively equipped and established blue water cruiser. Designed by Simonis-Voogd and built by Robertson & Caine, TIME OUT offers a four-cabin, four-head owner's configuration ideal for families or cruising with guests. What truly distinguishes this 2007 Leopard 43 is the depth and quality of her equipment. Power generation is exceptional: 950W of solar across five panels feeds twin lithium phosphate house banks totalling 500Ah - the larger installed in 2021, a further 200Ah added new in 2024 - backed by a 5,000W pure sine wave inverter and a Victron Centaur charger. A brand-new 350W wind generator is aboard awaiting installation, and shore power is fitted throughout. The watermaker and Marinaire air-conditioning and heating ensure comfortable self-sufficiency in any climate. The navigation suite is Raymarine throughout, including: Axiom 9 chartplotter, autopilot, wind instruments, depth sounder, and GP; complemented by a Simrad combination VHF/AIS and forward-facing sonar in the port hull. Entertainment is well catered for with a Denon projector onto a roll-down screen and a Fusion stereo. All seacocks replaced with Truedesign units (August 2024) Fresh antifouling applied (2024) Hull Sonic ultrasonic antifouling system installed (2025) R&D Marine flexi couplings fitted to both drive chains (August 2024) Cockpit enclosures replaced 2023 Solar panels with remaining 10-year manufacturer warranty Lying Mahurangi Harbour, North Auckland, New Zealand. Viewings available by appointment Time Out is powered by twin Yanmar diesel engines offering reliable, economical twin-screw performance. Both engines were last serviced August 2024 and have approximately 2,000 hours each. Port Engine: Yanmar 4JH4AE 55hp Starboard Engine: Yanmar 3JH4E 39hp Total Fuel Capacity: 360 litres (350L per side) Fuel Consumption: 3.0-4.0 L/hr (combined) Drive Type: Shaft drive - composite spacer for corrosion isolation; new R&D Marine flexi couplings installed to drive chain Steering: Cable and chain system Helm Position: Single starboard sports helm Time Out has a sophisticated and largely modern electrical system with substantial solar generation capacity and lithium phosphate house battery banks. Solar: 950W array - five panels (4 x 200W + 1 x 150W) installed 2022/2023, 10-year warranty; MPPT solar controller Wind Generator: 350W - brand new, not yet installed Lithium House Bank 1: 300Ah LiFePO4 (2021) Lithium House Bank 2: 200Ah LiFePO4 (2024) Lead Acid House Bank: 2 x 200Ah (defaults after lithium banks exhausted) Engine Batteries: 12V lead acid Battery Charger: Victron Centaur 12V 40A Watermaker: Power Survivor 40E (5.5 L/hr) Air Conditioning: Marinaire 12,000 BTU (also serves as heater) Alternator: Yes, plus one spare (secondhand) and new spare starter motor Standing Rigging: Stainless rod and wire (original 2007)