Leopard 46 - Tour, Review, Specs and Comps
Experience the elegance of the Leopard 46 in this week's episode of Naval Gazing at Camp David. We journey from Vancouver across the Pacific to China's Hudson Yacht Group yards, then westward to Robertson & Caine in South Africa to explore the Leopard 46's sleek design, robust specs, and competitive pricing. Our three-part review kicks off with an in-depth comparison of layout and performance against three similar catamarans. Next, we playfully ask, "What would Sylvia say?" as we tour the vessel's luxurious amenities. In our Naval Gazing segment, we spotlight cutting-edge marine technology-Crestron's new Marine OS and Lutron's HomeWorks QSX-and test the SailForce? Smart Electric Winch Conversion Kit by Ewincher. This ingenious retrofit boosts live-aboard comfort with effortless sail handling, variable speeds, tension sensing, and energy-efficient operation-all without replacing existing winches. We then dip into the used market to gauge 3-5-year-old Leopard comparables before awarding our proprietary "Dave Score," positioning the Leopard 46 against past reviews. To immerse viewers in South African culture, we sip Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2021, a Bordeaux-style blend renowned for its dark fruit, spice notes, and aging potential, and admire Irma Stern's 1931 masterpiece, "Fishing Boats on the Beach." These regional pairings celebrate the craftsmanship and heritage behind each yacht. Between waves, wine, art, and innovation, this 30-minute voyage promises inspiration for sailors and enthusiasts alike. Don't forget to subscribe, and if you know manufacturers seeking cost-down solutions, send referrals to REDUxEngineering-where design for manufacturing meets offshore sourcing, all on a contingency basis. Let's set sail! #NavalGazing #Leopard46 #CatamaranLife #BoatReview #YachtTour #LuxurySailing #LiveAboard #MarineTech #SmartWinch #SailForce #Crestron #Lutron #GrootConstantia #WinePairing #ArtPairing #IrmaStern #SouthAfrica #RobertsonAndCaine #YachtSpecs #UsedYachts #DaveScore #SailingInnovation #ReduxEngineering #OffshoreSourcing #ContingencyModel
