S/V PASO DOBLE is a Río Dulce, Guatemala based 2000 Leopard 45 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.
Introducing S/V Paso Doble, a 2000 Leopard 45 designed by Simonis Voogd and built by the renowned shipyard Robertson & Caine in South Africa. This exceptional vessel is part of the highly regarded Leopard series of offshore catamarans, which were manufactured between 1997 and 2004. The Leopard 45 is celebrated for its sturdy construction and exceptional sailing capabilities. One of the standout features of the Leopard 45 is its “sea-kindly” motion, largely attributed to its well-balanced displacement and generous bridge deck clearance. This design effectively reduces the “slapping” noise often encountered with lower-slung catamarans, ensuring a more comfortable and enjoyable sailing experience.
The beautifully decorated interior was repainted and all Formica was replaced. This vessel has a spacious four double-cabin layout, each with an en-suite head and shower located in the four corners of the hulls. The bridge deck salon is a standout feature, showcasing a massive U-shaped galley and a forward-facing navigation station that allows for easy access to controls and panoramic views. One of the most praised aspects of the Simonis design is the exceptional airflow throughout the vessel; the forward-facing salon windows have opening hatches that allow gentle breezes to flow through the living space. For your comfort, new cushions were installed in the cockpit, salon, and cabins.
With all the recent upgrades and maintenance, the current owners have ensured S/V Paso Doble is outfitted to go cruising now.
Currently located on the hard in the picturesque Rio Dulce, Guatemala, S/V Paso Doble is in prime condition and ready to set sail. This Leopard 45 embodies the spirit of adventure and is perfect for those looking to embrace the cruising lifestyle. With her extensive upgrades and thoughtful enhancements, she is ready to take you on unforgettable journeys across the waters.
Specifications
| Name | S/V PASO DOBLE |
| Make | Leopard |
| Model | 45 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Robertson & Caine (South Africa) |
| Designer | Simonis Voogd |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 45.0 feet |
| Beam | 24.25 feet |
| Draft | 4.76 feet / 4.76 feet |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 159 L |
| Water Tanks | 264 L |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Yanmar 4JH3E 55hp |
| Engine Hours | 4000 |
| Generator | Westerbeke (rebuilt 2023) |
| Displacement | 26000.0 kgs |
| Sails | Battened mainsail, headsail with Profurl roller furling, stack pack, lazyjacks |
Layout Diagram

Inventory
Vessel Overview
- Name: S/V Paso Doble
- Model: Leopard 45 (Simonis Voogd design; Robertson & Caine builder)
- Year built: 2000
- Type: Offshore catamaran
- Location: On the hard, Rio Dulce, Guatemala
- Notable design features: sea-kindly motion, generous bridge-deck clearance, sturdy construction
Build and Construction
- Hull material: fiberglass
- Keel type: Other
- Topsides: new gelcoat (2025)
- Hard top: new (2025)
- Trampoline: new black (2025)
- Gelcoat and cosmetic refit: interior repainted, Formica replaced
Dimensions
- LOA: 45.0 ft
- Beam: 24.25 ft
- Draft (max/min): 4.76 ft
Displacement
- Displacement: 26,000 kgs
Propulsion and Drive
- Drive type: Shaft drive
- Propellers: Max props
- Rudders: skeg-protected rudders
Engines
- Engine make/model: Yanmar 4JH3E
- Quantity: 2
- Power: 55 hp each
- Hours: ~4,000 and ~4,200
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Cruising speed: 7 knots
- Engine start battery: 105 Ah gel (new 2025)
Generator
- Westerbeke generator (rebuilt 2023)
Electrical and Power Systems
- House batteries: 5 x LiFePO4 totaling 1500 Ah (new 2025)
- Solar: 3200 W solar array (installed 2025)
- Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 W inverter
- Battery charger: present
- Battery bank/instrumentation: new batteries and related systems (2025)
Tankage
- Fuel capacity: 159.0 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 264.0 litres
Galley and Appliances
- Galley layout: massive U-shaped galley (bridge deck salon)
- Refrigerator: large double-door fridge/freezer
- Freezer: integrated (double-door)
- Cooktop: induction cooktop
- Oven: present
- Sink: double sink with water filtration system
- Pantry: includes LG washing machine with dryer
- Washing machine: LG washer/dryer (installed in pantry)
Accommodation
- Cabins: 4 double cabins (one in each hull corner)
- Berths: 4 double berths
- Salon: bridge-deck salon with forward-facing navigation station
- Interior upgrades: new cushions in cockpit, salon and cabins
Heads and Sanitation
- Heads count: 4
- Toilet type: electric marine toilets
- Showers: en-suite showers in each cabin
- Watermaker: Sea WaterPro water maker (new 2025)
HVAC and Ventilation
- Air conditioning units: 3 units (not used by current owners)
- Ventilation: opening forward-facing salon hatches for airflow
Rigging and Sails
- Mast/boom: Sparcraft mast and boom (new 2025)
- Standing rigging: new rigging and new stays (2025)
- Main sail: new battened mainsail
- Headsail/genoa: new headsail with Profurl roller furling
- Lazyjacks: fitted
- Stack pack: included
- Winches: Selden electric winch for mainsail handling; winches present
Deck Equipment and Hardware
- Anchor: present
- Windlass: fitted
- Davits: fitted
- Spray hood: present
- Bimini: present
- Cockpit table: fitted
- Cockpit shower: fitted
- Steering: steering wheel(s) fitted
- Fenders: included
- Grill: Web grill fitted
- Chart table: fitted
- Radar reflector: fitted
Dinghy and Outboard
- Dinghy: AB 10 ft (new 2025)
- Outboard: Suzuki 20 hp (new 2026)
Navigation and Electronics
- Electronics brand: Raymarine (new installation)
- Multifunction display: Axiom Pro 13"
- Autopilot: Raymarine autopilot / Alpha (listed)
- Instruments: e70 instruments
- GPS: fitted
- Plotter: fitted
- VHF: fitted
- Depth instrument: fitted
- Wind instrument: fitted
- Navigation lights: fitted
- Compass: fitted
Safety Equipment
- Bilge pumps: fitted
- Fenders: included
- Safety spares and tools: ample tools and spare parts on board
Solar and Energy Generation
- Solar panels: 3200 W array (on)
- Inverter: Victron 3000 W inverter
- Battery type: LiFePO4 house bank (5 units, 1500 Ah)
Maintenance and Upgrades (Recent)
- New Sparcraft mast, boom, rigging and stays (2025, France)
- New mainsail and new headsail with Profurl furling (date current)
- New Selden electric winch and stack pack
- New engine start battery (105 Ah gel, 2025)
- House battery bank replacement (LiFePO4, 2025)
- Solar installation (3200 W, 2025)
- Victron 3000 W inverter installation (2025)
- Sea WaterPro water maker installed (2025)
- Westerbeke generator rebuilt (2023)
- New hard top and topsides gelcoat (2025)
- New trampoline (2025)
- New dinghy (AB 10 ft, 2025) and new outboard (Suzuki 20 hp, 2026)
Miscellaneous Equipment and Features
- Chart table: on
- Radar reflector: on
- Windlass: on
- Cockpit table: on
- Cockpit shower: on
- Davits: on
- Grill: on
- Washing machine: on
- Sink: on
- Steering wheel: on
- Lazyjacks: on
























































