UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY ON ST JOHN — FOR SALE: LEOPARD 44 “BUYING TIME” S/V Buying Time is a US-flagged 2011 Leopard 44 bluewater catamaran for sale by owner. Built by Robertson and Caine in South Africa and originally designed by the USA team of Gino Morrelli and Pete Melvin, the Leopard 44 was named “Boat of the Year” on introduction in 2011 for its combination of performance, easy handling and the revolutionary forward cockpit. This particular vessel is offered with financial settlement only; trades will not be considered. This Leopard 44 has been optimized for comfortable cruising and liveaboard use. The yacht is equipped with twin Yanmar 40 HP diesel engines, a 6 kW Northern Lights generator, two 16,000 BTU air conditioning units, 1,200 watts of solar and a lithium house battery bank to support efficient off-grid operation. Deck systems include electric self-tailing winches adjacent to the protected helm, electric windlass and electric davits. Back deck enclosures and the functional hard-top bimini extend protected outdoor living space, while the well-known forward “front door” cockpit provides an additional sheltered lounge/dining area. The boat is configured with four double cabins and three heads; the fourth head has been converted to house an additional fridge and a washing machine, making provisioning and extended cruising convenient. Included in the sale: a mooring on beautiful St John, two kayaks for beach access and a top-of-the-line 2021 Highfield Classic 340 (11’2”) rigid inflatable tender with a 30 HP four-stroke Mercury outboard. Buying Time is sold fully furnished with bedding, kitchenware, microwave, Starlink, Smart TV and common cruising equipment. For a capable, comfortable and well-equipped Leopard 44 ready for immediate cruising, Buying Time is a compelling option. If the buyer chooses, the boat can be delivered in Florida. Recent improvements: New Yanmar 40hp engines (Nov 2024)• New SD60 sail drives (Nov 2024)• New unused Dacron head and main sails (Sep 2025)• Fiberpath sails (from 2023)• New Force10 range (2024)• New Bed mattrasses (2023)• New Lithium battery bank (2023)• Watermaker Cape Horn Extreme (2023)• Replaced standing rigging (2024)

“HONEYCOMB” 2015 LEOPARD 48 CATAMARAN OWNER’S VERSION   Asking $595,000 USD (tax not paid)   Currently located in New Zealand, this bluewater sailing catamaran is set up for full-time cruising. Up to the NZ Cat 1 standard, she’s ready to take you offshore and beyond. Never chartered or hurricane-damaged.   Light Ash interior 3 double bedrooms and heads, plus smaller crew cabin. Owner’s side takes up one whole hull, including a larger bathroom and shower. 220V   BUILDERS REMARKS: The award-winning Leopard 48 offers blue water performance and comfortable living spaces; this catamaran is a popular member of the Leopard line. The Leopard 48 features a large forward cockpit with direct access from the saloon and a stairway to the forward platform. Other exterior bonuses include a large and open aft cockpit with a cockpit table. A raised helm station, providing excellent panoramic visibility, allows for excellent blue water manoeuvrability. The galley of the Leopard 48 comes equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and ample prepping space. The expertly-designed interior makes sailing not only fun but also incredibly comfortable. Her modern lines and open floor plan set a new standard for the modern cruising catamaran. Many tools, spares, gear, and upgrades, including:   all new rigging 2025main saloon side windows replaced with toughened glass 2025  2 x Yanmar diesel engine 4JH5E (2300 hours each)2 x 350L fuel tanks with inspection hatchesfuel polisher200L fuel bladderSD60 saildrivesnew rudder shafts 2022, housing strengthened and waterproofed  Highfield hypalon 3.6m dinghy with chapsSuzuki 20hp 4-stroke outboard (2023, 100 hours)Warn winch 2.5 (upgraded from 1.5) davit system  9kW Northern Lights generatorSpectra Newport 400 watermaker with spare membrane2 x 390L freshwater tanks  3200w of rigid panels and solar arch (no soft panels)4 x Victron 12V/230Ah AGM Super Cycle Battery (2024, still under warranty)1 x 200Ah lithium battery to power Starlink (including separate solar panels)Victron MultiPlus II 3000 inverterVictron and Outback charge controllersStarlink Gen2Raymarine electronics  in-built sliding toolbox (stocked)   Rocna 40kg anchor, plus two spare anchorsLofrans X3 (bronze/stainless) 1700w windlass100m of 10mm chain   3rd reef in fully battened mainsail (Cat 1 requirement)storm jibjib plus sparespinnakerstorm shuttersescape hatch shutters   LG 7.5kg washing machineDevanti 8-setting dishwasherGaggia Cordona Prestige automatic latte and coffee machineEno 3-burner cooker plus ovenGalleymate BBQVitrifrigo drawer fridge/freezer in galley2 x Kings outback drawer fridge/freezer in rear cockpit80L Engel fridge-freezer available by negotiation   antifouling to be completed before launch   BONUS: 15m berth in Whangarei available free of charge for up to one year   Vessel is currently on the hardstand so it’s the perfect opportunity to inspect out of water. Contact Abby +64 2102581907 [email protected]   Also for sale: 2 catamaran berths and 3-bedroom apartment (foreigners permitted to purchase)