Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran, 2003 model, sailing on a clear blue day.

Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran, 2003, anchored on calm waters under clear sky.

Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran, 2003, anchored on calm waters under clear blue sky.

Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran, 2003 model, with blue accents, docked under clear skies.

Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran, 2003 model, sailing on a sunny day.

Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran docked, 2003 model, with blue accents and netting.

Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran docked by wooden pier, 2003 model.

2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 catamaran docked at a marina.

Mast and rigging of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 sailboat against cloudy sky.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 with storage and cleaning supplies.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring storage and equipment.

Workshop area on a 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 with toolboxes and storage shelves.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with wooden cabinetry and windows.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with wooden cabinetry and workspace.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with wooden cabinetry and seating.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring wooden cabinetry and skylight.

Cozy cabin interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 with striped bedding.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring wooden door and cozy bunk bed.

Cozy cabin bed with striped bedding in 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht.

Kitchen area of a 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring a sink and stove.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht kitchen with stove and sink.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring a compact kitchen area.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring wood paneling and cozy sleeping area.

Cozy bedroom in 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with quilted bedding.

Cozy bedroom interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with patterned bedding.

Bathroom interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring sink and towels.

Bathroom interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht, featuring modern fixtures.

Interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with cozy seating and TV.

Spacious interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with elegant seating and table.

Luxurious interior of 2003 Custom Leopard Morrelli & Melvin 46 yacht with seating and entertainment area.

In-Stock

2003 Leopard 46

Name: 2003 Leopard 46
Brand: Leopard
Price: 270000 USD
Availability: InStock

| 46'

Hayes, VA 23072

$270,000

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Engine

Beta Marine Beta 30/K30685

Total Power

60hp

Engine(s) Hours

1970

Class

Catamaran

Length

46ft

Year

2003

Model

Capacity

What Owners Say

Leopard 46 owners consistently praise the roomy catamaran layout and the easy liveaboard feel that comes with wide-open deck and salon spaces. The twin Beta Marine diesel engines are a welcome fit for cruising, giving this boat the kind of dependable auxiliary power sailors value for docking and passagemaking. Catamaran stability is another standout, with the broad beam supporting a comfortable ride and a secure feel underway or at anchor. This listing also stands out for its practical cruising setup, including generous water and holding capacity that suits longer stays aboard. Overall, it reads as a well-equipped fiberglass cruising catamaran that aligns with what owners appreciate most: space, stability, and straightforward functionality.

Owner Highlights

Spacious layout

Stable ride

Diesel power

Cruising setup

Fiberglass build

Boat Details

Description

2003 CUSTOM LEOPARD MORELLI & MELVIN CATAMARAN

Designed by renowned multihull architects Morelli & Melvin, this custom 46-foot catamaran delivers an exceptional blend of offshore performance, liveaboard comfort, and robust hand-crafted construction. Built in the United States and launched in 2003 by her original owner, she was engineered for serious cruising with the strength, simplicity, and seaworthiness demanded by long-range sailors.

Her lightweight fiberglass construction, generous 26-foot beam, and efficient hull design provide excellent sailing performance, with reported speeds up to 17 knots under sail while maintaining impressive comfort underway and at anchor. Twin Beta Marine diesel engines offer dependable auxiliary power and maneuverability.

The interior features a spacious two-cabin, two-head owner’s layout with excellent ventilation, abundant storage, and comfortable accommodations ideal for extended cruising or full-time liveaboard use. Large tank capacities, upgraded lithium battery systems, inverter power, and modern cruising equipment make her well suited for offshore adventures, island hopping, or independent bluewater passagemaking.

Having spent the majority of her life cruising the Caribbean, this custom Leopard 46 represents a rare opportunity to own a unique Morelli & Melvin-designed catamaran combining performance sailing pedigree with practical cruising functionality.

2003 Custom Leopard Morelli & Melvin 46 – Key Specifications

Owner-built /designer Morelli & Melvin

LOA 46 ft (14.02 m

LWL 42 ft 8 in (13.01 m)

Beam 26 ft (7.92 m)

Draft 4 ft (1.22 m)

Bridge Clearance 65 ft (19.81 m)

Hull MaterialFiberglass

RigFractional Sloop

EnginesTwin Beta Marine diesels- Horsepower2 x 30 HP

Fuel Capacity 170 ga

lWater Capacity 200 gal

Holding Tank 40 gal

Cabins-2/Heads-2

Windlass Electric

Reported Sailing Speed up to 17 knots under sail

Cruising Style Offshore / Caribbean / Liveaboard

ACCOMMODATIONS

2 cabin / 2 head layout with 3rd cabin converted to workroom
1.5 ton heat pump (use generator or shore power)
Washer and spinner (nice to have clean clothes while at anchor)

GALLEY

5 cu ft. freezer stand alone (so stock up) 120v
Refrigerator stand alone 13.2 cu. Ft. on 12v
DC 3 burner oven/cooktop (makes great bread)
Hot water tank 6 gal. (use generator)
40 gal. desalinator with UV sterilizer (water maker) (use generator)
4 LP tanks 20 # ea.
BBQ grill

ELECTRONICS

Furuno Radar,
Raymarine tri data wind / depth / speed
Timezero charting (radar and charting overlay laptop computer)
CPT auto-pilot

ELECTRICAL

Lithium batteries house bank 540ah (usable 460ah)
1340 kw solar. Plenty enough to stay at anchor (as I’ve done for 17 yrs)
4300 generator
2 KISS wind generators
60 amp lithium battery charger
Victron battery meter (always to check battery levels)
2 - 30 amp shore cords

SAILS & RIGGING

Sails new 4 yrs. old
Asymmetrical spinnaker w/Selden top down furler
6’ bowsprit

ENGINES & MECHANICAL

Beta Marine (2) 30 hp diesel (1958 hrs.)
Hurth v-drive trans.
1 ⅛” stainless shaft
Kiwi adjustable 16” feathering props
Fuel polishing system (able to transfer fuel from one tank to another and clean the fuel within each tank)
2 day tanks 12 gal each (each engine uses ½ to ⅝ gal. per hr. at 2200 to 2600rpm)
10 hr run time uses about 5 to 7 gal per engine
Open ocean I run 1 engine at a time
Unless sea conditions or wind say differently ( then I put both in gear)
The idea is to sail as much as possible!

TENDER

12’ custom dinghy (fiberglass aka tank)
18 hp outboard Nissan Marine

ANCHOR & DOCKING

Mantas 50# anchor
Bruce 60# claw anchor
Fortress FX-55 storm anchor
Spade anchor 44# (new not used yet)
150’ ACCO G-43 HT
125’ rode 1” 3 strand nylon

MISCELLANEOUS

A complete underwater breathing hookah to make zinc replacements and bottom work or enjoy 100’ look around
Hook it to the house bank or put it into the dinghy with a battery and go explore!
When I would clean the bottom and use the hookah, I would run under water non-stop about 4 hrs at a time
All that is on and pertaining to the boat will be included tools and extras, all in good order

Measurements

Dimensions

Length:46ft

Length Overall:46ft

Bridge Clearance:65ft

Min Draft:4ft

Beam:26ft

Length at Waterline:42.67ft

Miscellaneous

Windlass:electric-windlass

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks:1 × 200gal

Fuel Tanks:1 × 170gal

Holding Tanks:40gal

Propulsion

Engine 1

Engine Make:Beta Marine

Engine Model:Beta 30/K30685

Total Power:30hp

Engine Hours:1970

Engine Type:inboard

Drive Type:direct

Fuel Type:diesel

Propeller Type:3-blade

Propeller Material:aluminum

Engine 2

Engine Make:Beta Marine

Engine Model:Beta 30/K30685

Total Power:30hp

Engine Hours:1970

Engine Type:inboard

Drive Type:direct

Fuel Type:diesel

Propeller Type:3-blade

Propeller Material:aluminum

Features

Electrical Equipment

Shore Power Inlet:✓

Generator:✓

Inverter:✓

More Details

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.