2018 Leopard 40 (Florida)

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$339,500 (USD) Duty Paid Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US (Florida)

S/V Arboventure is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US based 2018 Leopard 40 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

2018 Leopard 40 Owner’s Version | Arboventure

3 Cabin / 2 Head | US documented and US Duty Paid | No Storm Damage

Arboventure is a 2018 Owner’s Version Leopard 40 located on a private dock just south of Fort Lauderdale.

Featuring the desirable light ash interior, she presents a bright, modern living space complemented by key upgrades including air conditioning with reverse cycle heat, a watermaker, and a washing machine.

She has recently completed a full haul-out, including fresh bottom paint, hull wax and polish, saildrive service, and a comprehensive bottom inspection—ensuring she is ready for her next owner.

Key Highlights

Key highlights include US duty paid status, the desirable Owner’s Version configuration with three cabins and two heads, a signature forward-facing cockpit door, a bright light ash interior finish, a flexible salon layout with a dining table conversion to a full-size berth, and recent haul-out and service.

Recent Updates & Notable Equipment

Recent updates include replacement sails and running rigging, a new watermaker and washing machine, electronics and navigation updates, refreshed cockpit cushions and enclosures, and a portable backup generator.

Interior & Comfort

The interior offers air conditioning with reverse cycle heat, a spacious salon with a convertible dinette, a full galley with stove and oven, refrigeration and freezer, a washing machine, two electric heads with updated pumps, and ample storage throughout.

Electronics & Navigation

Upgraded electronics include a chartplotter, tri-data instruments, an autopilot, VHF with AIS, a sound system, and a smart TV.

Rigging & Sails

The sloop rig features an aluminum mast, a fully battened mainsail, a furling genoa, headsail furler, self-tailing winches, and updated running rigging.

Mechanical & Electrical

Mechanical and electrical systems include twin diesel engines, an onboard generator and a portable backup generator, a modern battery charger and battery banks, and a 110V electrical system with shore power.

Deck & Exterior

Deck and exterior features include a helm enclosure, a partial cockpit enclosure, updated cockpit and bow cushions, stainless davits with an electric winch, an electric anchor windlass, anchors, solar panels with charge controllers, a transom shower, and a swim ladder.

Tankage

The boat has twin fuel and water tanks providing substantial capacity for extended cruising.

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Specifications

NameS/V Arboventure
MakeLeopard
Model40
Year2018
TypeMultihull Sailboat
BuilderRobertson & Caine (Cape Town, South Africa)
DesignerMorrelli and Melvin
ConstructionGRP Vacuum bagged Balsa sandwich
Cabins3
Heads2

Dimensions

Loa39 ft 4in / 11.99m
Lwl37 ft 6 in / 11.62m
Beam22 ft 1 in / 6.72m
Headroom6 ft to 6 ft 6 in / 2.0M
Draft4 ft/ 1.2 m
Mast Height63 ft 10 in / 19.45m
Bridgedeck Clearance2 ft ( 54 cm )

Tankage

Fuel Tanks95 gal / 360 Ltrs
Water Tanks206 gal / 780 Ltrs

Performance

Engines2 x Yanmar Inboard 29 HP Diesel
Engine Hours2400 / 2400
GeneratorNorthern Lights 6 kW; portable Honda backup
Gen Hours6019
Wiring110V
Displacement20591lbs / 9340kg
SailsFully battened Ullman mainsail, Ullman furling genoa

Layout Diagram

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Inventory

Vessel Summary

  • 2018 Leopard 40 Owner’s Version (Arboventure)
  • 3 cabin / 2 head
  • US documented
  • US Duty Paid
  • No storm damage
  • Location: private dock south of Fort Lauderdale
  • Light ash interior finish
  • Owner’s Version layout with forward-facing cockpit door

Key Highlights

  • Desirable Owner’s Version (3 cabin / 2 head)
  • Highfield 12ft dinghy with Honda 15HP 4-stroke outboard (new March 2023)
  • Bright light ash interior
  • Flexible salon layout with dining table conversion to full-size berth
  • Recently hauled and serviced
  • Full haul-out including fresh bottom paint, hull wax and polish, saildrive service, and comprehensive bottom inspection

Recent Updates and Notable Equipment

  • Genoa replaced March 2023
  • New running rigging November 2023
  • Highfield 12ft dinghy + Honda 15HP outboard new March 2023
  • Spectra 12V watermaker new January 2024
  • Washing machine new January 2024 (Splendide)
  • AIS and electronics updates January 2024
  • New cockpit cushions, helm enclosure, and exterior soft goods January 2024
  • Portable Honda backup generator January 2024
  • Two electric head pumps replaced 2024
  • Vizio Roku 39” Smart TV new 2024
  • Raymarine Ray60 VHF with AIS new 2024
  • Magma grill new 2024

Interior and Comfort

  • Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat (2 x 16,000 BTU units)
  • Spacious salon with convertible dinette to additional double berth
  • Full galley with Eno 3-burner stove and separate oven
  • Vitrifrigo refrigeration and freezer
  • Splendide washing machine (new January 2024)
  • Two electric heads (new pumps 2024)
  • Ample storage throughout

Electronics and Navigation

  • Raymarine Axiom 9” touchscreen chartplotter
  • Raymarine i70s tri-data (depth, wind, speed)
  • Raymarine p70s autopilot
  • Raymarine Ray60 VHF with AIS (new 2024)
  • AIS (updated January 2024)
  • Fusion MS-UD755 sound system with cockpit speakers
  • Vizio Roku 39” Smart TV (new 2024)

Rigging and Sails

  • Sloop rig with Z Spars aluminum mast
  • Fully battened Ullman mainsail with Antal system
  • Ullman furling genoa (new 2023)
  • Profurl headsail furler
  • Lewmar self-tailing winches including electric halyard winch at helm
  • New running rigging 2023

Mechanical and Electrical

  • Twin Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engines
  • Northern Lights 6 kW generator (approx. 6,019 hours)
  • Portable Honda backup generator
  • Victron battery charger system
  • AGM battery banks updated 2023–2024
  • 110V electrical system with shore power
  • Solar panels with Victron charge controllers

Deck and Exterior

  • Helm enclosure (new 2024)
  • Partial cockpit enclosure (isinglass)
  • New cockpit and bow cushions 2024
  • Stainless davits with electric winch
  • Electric anchor windlass
  • 45 lb stainless Delta anchor with secondary Danforth
  • Magma grill (new 2024)
  • Transom shower and swim ladder
  • Solar panels

Tankage

  • Fuel: 2 tanks, 95 US gallons total
  • Water: 2 tanks, 206 US gallons total

Exterior Photos

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Interior Photos

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