Leopard 48 - Waterlust

Priced to Sell! Now AUD $765,000 [Ex Tax]

Discover Waterlust, a pristine Leopard 48 catamaran, built in 2015 by Robertson & Caine and now available exclusively with the team at YOTI on the Gold Coast.

As one of the few non-hurricane damaged Leopard 48s on the market today, she offers a rare chance to own one of the most sought-after models from the famed South African shipbuilder, renowned for their seaworthy, spacious, and high-performing catamarans.

Perfectly suited for the Australian market, Waterlust is equipped with a 220v electrical system, ensuring compatibility with local power infrastructure—a practical feature that sets her apart from other imported vessels.

Ordered with the popular four-cabin layout, Waterlust is equally suited for private bluewater cruising or entry into a charter fleet, offering excellent versatility and market potential. Each of the four light-filled cabins includes its own ensuite, with the forward starboard head modified to include a washing machine, a valuable addition for long-term charters or extended cruising.

A standout feature of the Leopard 48 is its unique forward cockpit and seating area, accessible from the saloon. This design maximizes outdoor space and provides an additional entertainment or relaxation area, ideal for enjoying the open air while at anchor or underway—an exclusive feature of this Leopard model that distinguishes it from other catamarans in its class.

Recently refitted for global cruising in 2021, Waterlust features:

  • Full air-conditioning throughout
  • A new watermaker for extended autonomy at sea
  • Upgraded Raymarine instruments (2022)
  • Generator to ensure comfort and convenience on extended voyages

Widely regarded as one of Robertson & Caine’s best-ever models, the Leopard 48 balances luxurious comfort with high-performance sailing. The spacious aft cockpit and forward seating area offer excellent space for relaxation and socializing, while the seamless flow between the helm and the saloon ensures ease of use for solo or short-handed sailors.

Priced competitively at AUD $765,000 (Ex Tax), Waterlust is an exceptional value for an Australian-based buyer. The tax-paid price is approx. AUD $885,000.

For further details or to arrange inspection at The Boat Works, please contact Tim Vine.

Price AUD $765,000.00 [Ex Tax] AUD
Price Base AUD $765,000.00 [Ex Tax]
Brand Leopard Catamarans
Model 48
Length 48.00 Feet
Year 2015
Category Multihulls
Hull Type GRP
Hull Style Multi
Power Type Sail
Type Of Sales Dealer
Engine Make Yanmar 4JH57,Yanmar 4JH57
Engine Type 2 x Diesel 57Hp
Condition Used
State Queensland
Suburb COOMERA
Stock Number Waterlust
Designer Simonis Voogd
Builder Robertson and Cain
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) 780 L plastic tanks.
Hull Construction Material GRP
Hull Type Catamaran
Deck Construction Material GRP
Length (feet) 48' feet
Length (m) 14.63 m
Beam/Width (m) 7.64 m
Draft (m) 1.31 m
Displacement 14,460kg
Engine Notes 2 x Yanmar 4JH57 Serviced every 250 hours
Engine Hours 4016 & 4020
Horse Power (hp) 57Hp each
Generator Northern Lights 9KW
Number of Batteries 4 x 2022 Lifeline 210a/h AGM (GPL-4DA), 2 x AGM engine.
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 2x 350L aluminium tanks
Propeller 3 bladed, Flexifold, folding.
Steering System Chain and cable
Accomodation Notes 4 cabin version.
Number of Berths 8 x berths in 4 large doubles
Number of Showers 4 x showers in heads and 1 H&C cockpit shower. Extra manual toilet and wet shower in STB fore peak.
Number of Toilets 4 toilets in heads each with holding tank (2 tanks).
Air Conditioning Cruisair 40 000 BTU, 2 x 1200,1 x 1600 BTU, 220v. Dometic Heating/Air conditioning.
Galley Notes 220v Midea Microwave, 220v Kettle, AEG 7kg plumbed washing machine.
Stove Eno 3 burner gas and stove and oven.
Refrigeration Virtifrigo 2 drawer Fridge/Freezer, 212 L, 12v. Dometic CFX 75 L, Fridge/Freezer in cockpit.
Number of Sinks Twin S/Steel sinks.
Entertainment and Appliances Notes Fusion stereo with 6 speakers.
Anchor / Winch Quick 1500 anchor windlass. Ultra Marine Stainless Steel 45 kg anchor, with 100m 10 mm chain.
Bilge Pump 4 Bilge pumps plus 12v roving bilge pump.
Deck Gear 2 x Lewmar ST55 cockpit winch, 1 x electric Lewmar ST55 cockpit winch, 9 x Spinlock jammers, Freshwater deck wash, surf board racks, dive tank racks.
Mast/Rigging Single swept fractional aluminium mast. Southern, Aluminum boom. S/steel rigging.
Sail Inventory Fully battened Ullman Main with 2 reefs (May 2018). Furling 120% Ullman Genoa (May 2018). Ulmann Asymmetric in snuffer. Pro furler.
Electrics LED interior lighting. LED Nav lights.
Electronics Navigation New Raymarine equipment installed end 2022 - Raymarine Axiom 12+ RV. Airmar triducer. Raymarine I 70's colour display. Raymarine I 70 colour, rotary drive. Plastimo compass at helm.
Dinghy Highfield 360. Yamaha 4 Stroke 20 HP
Safety Gear EPIRB, Life Jackets, Flares, Radar Reflector, Grab bag, Deploy buoy, 2 x horseshoe deploys, 2 x MOB 1's, 12 man Plastimo life raft.
Covers Main sail bag with lazy jacks, Helm Bimini and AFT cockpit shades, Hatch covers.
Watermaker / De-Sal ECH2O Tec 1300-AML-3S, 220v.
Radio Standard Horizon Explorer VHF, with integrated handset at helm.
Remarks Significant bluewater spares inventory. Antifoul May 2023.
Vessel Name Waterlust