2002 Leopard Leopard 47

Step aboard and you’ll feel why the 47 became a benchmark cruising cat. The owner’s layout gives you a true private suite to port, with a generous cabin, desk/vanity space, and a head you can actually move around in. The saloon windows are expansive, so the interior stays bright and connected to the anchorage instead of feeling cave-like. Wide side decks and well-placed handholds make moving forward under way reassuring, not acrobatic. The galley is set for real cooking, with sensible storage and counter space that works at sea. Under sail, these hulls are known for keeping a decent turn of speed while remaining predictable and forgiving when the breeze pipes up.

The 47’s combination of shoal draft and wide beam makes it ideal for exploring the creeks, sounds, and shallow anchorages common in this region. You can sneak in closer to the beach than many monohulls while still enjoying a remarkably stable platform for guests and family. Generous tankage and storage let you provision for extended coastal hops or seasonal liveaboard life without constant marina stops. The protected cockpit and roomy saloon handle humid summers and shoulder-season chill with equal comfort. With twin engines set well apart, close-quarters maneuvering in tight harbors and tidal currents becomes far less stressful than on many comparable boats.