The Leopard 45 by Robertson & Caine, known in our fleet as the Sunsail 454, sets the standard for 45-foot catamarans. Recognized by Cruising World as the best in its class, this catamaran is a frontrunner in the mid-size boat category, with over 250 units built. Available through the Sunsail Yacht Ownership Program, the Sunsail 454 combines superior design and performance, making it an exceptional choice for sailing enthusiasts.
Robertson and Caine has been a trusted supplier of our group since 1995, highlighting a deep and enduring partnership. This long-standing collaboration ensures that Robertson and Caine remains the exclusive provider of catamarans for Sunsail.
The technical teams from both Sunsail and Robertson and Caine have worked closely together to ensure that the new catamaran models continue to meet the high standards and adventurous spirit of our customers.
The Sunsail 454 features a unique layout tailored to offer exceptional space and comfort on the water. This model is designed to set a new benchmark in its category, combining innovative features with superior performance.
One of the standout features of the Sunsail 454 is its spacious and meticulously designed outdoor areas, including a forward cockpit, a spacious aft cokcpit and a lounge. Robertson and Caine have ensured that the interior is light-filled and luxurious, with a layout that maximizes both comfort and functionality.
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The Sunsail 454 is specially designed for cruising with family or friends, featuring several innovative elements. One of the most remarkable features is the giant overhead skylight, which floods the saloon with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.
Designed by the renowned Simonis and Voogd Yacht Design, the Sunsail 454 offers a spacious 4-cabin layout, each with its own private bathroom.
Additionally, there’s a small cabin in the fore peak on the port side, perfect for a skipper, and the saloon can be converted into a double berth. This versatile layout allows the Sunsail 454 to comfortably accommodate crews of up to 11 people, making it ideal for larger groups and extended adventures.
The Sunsail 454 combines abundant natural light with ultra-modern fittings to create a bright and elegant interior.
On the practical side, you’ll enjoy a range of amenities including a flat-screen TV/DVD player, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports in all cabins and the saloon, a fully-equipped galley, and an air-conditioning system. All these features are powered by solar panels and a generator, ensuring a comfortable and eco-friendly sailing experience.
The Sunsail 454’s outdoor arrangements are equally impressive, featuring a spacious aft cockpit and a raised lounge area where the crew can relax and enjoy an aperitif at the end of the day. Additionally, the Sunsail 454 boasts a forward cockpit, a signature feature of Leopard catamarans, Sunsail’s exclusive partner for over 25 years.
The flybridge lounge on the Sunsail 454 offers a dedicated space for socializing and relaxing away from the main deck. It’s ideal for enjoying cocktails with friends, having a barbecue, or simply unwinding with a book or sunbathing.
The flybridge design places the lounge near the helm station, facilitating easy communication between the captain and guests. This social aspect enhances the overall sailing experience, making it more enjoyable for everyone on board.
The Sunsail 454 is designed for effortless sailing, with all lines leading back to the raised helm station, which is fully equipped with electric winches to ensure smooth maneuvering. Known for its speed and sturdiness, the Sunsail 454 offers an exhilarating yet safe experience at the helm. This is further enhanced by state-of-the-art Raymarine navigation instruments and twin Yanmar 45 CV engines, providing all the power you need for an adventurous journey.
Any way you look at it, this boat exudes exceptional quality and good value. Customer feedback and focus on elegance, comfort, performance, and continuous innovation have helped to develop blue water cruising catamarans that are fun to sail, easily maintained anywhere in the world, and aesthetically pleasing.
The Leopard 45 is a perfect blend of interior comfort and sailing pleasure. She’s sleek and nimble, yet convivial. She incorporates a heritage of Leopards spanning twenty five years of production proficiency.
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This yacht may be available at more bases – contact us for more information
After several years of sailing our own boat, we decided to subscribe to Sunsail’s charter management program. There are several reasons for this: Sunsail takes care of the maintenance and wintering of the boat, Sunsail’s bases offer good geographical coverage, and the quality of the Leopard catamarans.
What a pleasure to arrive on a boat, ready to go, cleaning done, beds made, towels available, equipment flawless, in short a 4-star service. As soon as we arrived at Tortola’s superb Road Town marina, and after a detailed briefing on navigation and points of interest in the Virgin Islands (including restaurants), all we had to do was make the most of this idyllic location.
Having sailed 40′, 45′, 47′, 50′ Leopard Catamarans a combined 3,500+ NM over the past two and a half years I strongly recommend them for performance oriented cruising. Additional positive experiences have come from owning and operating a 2021 Sunsail 454L based in BVIs now half way through the charter contract. Making use of the owners’ time has afforded amazing sailing internationally. There have been no unpleasant surprises and few concerns.
