TONGAROA is a very well-maintained and extensively upgraded example of the highly regarded Leopard 44 cruising catamaran from Robertson & Caine. Designed by Morelli & Melvin, the Leopard 44 combines excellent offshore capability with spacious accommodation and the highly desirable forward cockpit arrangement that made the model one of the most successful cruising catamarans of her generation.

This particular example has benefitted from continuous upgrades and careful ownership, including a substantial refit and modernisation program between 2020 and 2026. Her systems have been comprehensively updated with lithium batteries, large solar capacity, upgraded Raymarine electronics, rebuilt sail drives and engines, new standing and running rigging, new alternators, custom Sunbrella enclosures, and numerous interior and exterior improvements.

Tongaroa is currently registered under Spanish Lista 6ª and is fully charter compliant in Spain. The owning company may also be acquired, offering a potentially tax-efficient ownership structure together with charter income potential. In the past year, the owners selectively chartered the vessel for approximately four weeks with professional skippers, generating sufficient income to offset annual mooring, insurance and some maintenance costs.

The vessel is being sold in the course of a business, which may present potential VAT advantages depending on the purchaser’s structure and intended use.

Her inventory is exceptionally comprehensive with large lithium battery capacity, 1500W of solar, air conditioning, Starlink, upgraded navigation systems, and a Highfield tender with electric outboard all making her an ideal platform for Mediterranean cruising, liveaboard use, or light charter operation.

Viewings are strongly recommended.

Notable Features

• Extensive upgrades and modernisation program completed between 2020 and 2026
• 1500W solar array with custom stainless steel structure
• 840Ah LiFePO4 lithium battery bank installed in 2023
• Upgraded Raymarine navigation suite with Axiom chartplotter
• Rebuilt sail drives with new seals and bearings in 2026
• New standing rigging in 2021, inspected and tuned in 2025
• New running rigging in 2025
• Full custom Sunbrella cockpit enclosure
• Air conditioning throughout
• Spanish Lista 6ª charter compliant
• Highfield tender with Torqeedo electric outboard
• Starlink

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Built by Robertson & Caine in 2012 and delivered 2013 to a design by renowned catamaran designers Morelli & Melvin.

Solid fiberglass hull and deck construction, no foam core
Forward and aft cockpit arrangement
Hardtop bimini over cockpit
Large outdoor entertaining areas
Excellent visibility and ventilation throughout
Custom dark grey hull stripes fitted in 2022
Custom black mesh side window covers fitted in 2022
Custom Sunbrella captain’s enclosure fitted in 2021
Custom rear cockpit curtains fitted in 2022
Custom exterior cushions fitted in 2023

Swimming ladder

Sprayhood

Eight fenders with covers

RIG

Fractional sloop rig

New standing rigging fitted in 2021
New running rigging fitted in 2025
Professionally inspected and tuned in 2025

SAILS

Fully battened mainsail 76m² with two reefs
120% 47m² furling genoa
Spare mainsail
Spare genoa
Sunbrella sail bag fitted in 2022

WINCHES

Lewmar 45 two-speed self-tailing manual sheet winch
Lewmar 45 two-speed self-tailing electric halyard winch

INTERIOR & ACCOMMODATION

Four double cabins with four full heads with showers and additional bow berths.

Interior benefits from excellent natural light and airflow together with numerous recent upgrades.

New interior dining table fitted in 2022
New interior couch cushions fitted in 2022
Air conditioning throughout saloon and cabins two ventilation fans in saloon four ventilation fans in cabins

GALLEY

Force 10, three -burner Gas Stove and Oven
Refrigerator/Deep freezer Vitrifrigo, compressor replaced in 2020
Twin stainless steel sinks
Breadmaker
Nespresso machine
Professional panini maker

PROPULSION

2 x YANMAR, 39HP, 3JH5E Diesel Engines – 2x 350L Aluminium Diesel Tanks
• Approx. 3500 engine hours each
• Major overhaul completed between 2021 and 2026
• Yearly serviced
• Two SD50 sail drives, rebuilt with new bearings in 2022 and new seals in 2026
• New alternators fitted in 2020
• New Yanmar engine start panels fitted in 2020
• New propellers fitted in 2026
• New water pumps in 2026
• New galvanic isolator fitted in 2020
• New Bottom paint completed April 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12V / 220V electrical system

Three LiFePO4 lithium batteries with individual BMS’s totaling 840Ah fitted in 2022
Two AGM engine start batteries
AGM generator battery
Emergency AGM VHF battery with charger

Six rigid solar panels totalling 1500W mounted on a custom stainless structure, fitted in 2021
Victron SmartSolar charge controllers fitted in 2021
Victron 220V charger 3000W pure sine inverter fitted in 2021
Two alternators
Two shore power cables

Northern Lights 6KW generator
• Approx. 2830 hours
• Major service completed in 2025

• All LED navigation lights replaced in 2020

WATER SYSTEM & CLIMATE

3.5 GPM freshwater pressure pump with 1L accumulator and extra filter
Two 450L (LLDPE) Water Tanks
One 100L (LLDPE) Water Tank

Two Quick Nautic Water Boilers - Hot and cold pressurised water throughout
Exterior cockpit shower

TENDER

Highfield 290 tender and 5HP Torqeedo electric outboard

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION

Extensively upgraded Raymarine navigation suite.

Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
Raymarine LCD displays fitted in 2020
Raymarine autopilot fitted in 2020
Raymarine VHF radio fitted in 2020
External VHF speaker Raymarine
Raymarine depth transducer fitted in 2020
Em-trak B954 AIS transceiver fitted in 2025
Plastimo compass

ENTERTAINMENT

JVC stereo system
CD player Bluetooth connectivity
Two speakers in saloon
Two marine cockpit speakers aft
Two marine cockpit speakers forward

GROUND TACKLE & MOORING

Cockpit anchor controller fitted in 2021
Quick 1000W horizontal windlass with hand-held remote
Primary 25kg Delta anchor with 90m chain
Secondary 16kg Kedge anchor with 8m chain
Anchor bridle, shackles and hook

SAFETY

Plastimo hardshell 10-person liferaft
JTRON 60 GPS and AIS EPIRB in housing with a hydrostatic release, 2025
12 life jackets and harnesses
Five fire extinguishers
Flare kit
First aid kit
Tool kit
Engine maintenance kit
Flashlight and air horn
Bung plugs kit
Binoculars
Various charts and sailing guides

Please note that equipment such as life rafts, EPIRBS, fire extinguishers and flares require regular servicing and/or renewal. If such equipment is left on board as part of the sale, the buyer should ensure that the equipment is suited to their usage plans. Assume that service or replacement will be required after purchase to ensure that all safety equipment complies with any flagging or personal requirements.

We are acting as brokers for the owner of the Vessel. The owner has provided details of the Vessel and it’s inventory and these details are based on that information. The accuracy of these details cannot be guaranteed nor do they constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to have the Vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor and to verify the particulars prior to the survey. The Vendor is selling in the course of business. This Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.