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Le Leopard 40 (2005-2009), tel que la flotte l'a vu
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The Leopard 40 (2005-2009) is a 12-meter fractional sloop catamaran designed by Morrelli and Melvin, built by Robertson and Caine from 2005 to 2009. It was also marketed as The Moorings 4000 for charter use. Aboard *Salty Days Adventures*' Leopard 40, named *Ocean Lady*, the crew has sailed extensively, including a 160-nautical-mile passage from St. Martin to Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe, maintaining speeds of 6 to 7.5 knots and reaching 10 knots in favorable winds.10:35 They also completed a two-and-a-half-hour passage from Martinique to St. Lucia at speeds up to 8 knots in 15–25 knots of wind.0:55 The crew has navigated challenging regions like the Kimberley in Western Australia, where tidal ranges reach 9 meters and strong currents are common, despite the boat's lack of reverse gears on its motors.4:22 They use a spinnaker to maintain speed, sometimes shaving hours off arrival times.13:57 The crew manages fuel carefully during long passages in remote areas, often prioritizing sailing in light winds to conserve diesel.
