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Leopard 50, Sailing Catamaran Review
19 janvier 2024 · 35 min · 88K vues · Barry Island, Bahamas
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The Leopard 50 catamaran features a high bridge deck clearance that prevents slamming in waves and a hull design that performs reliably in varied wind and sea states.5:45 The layout prioritizes living space, specifically a forward cockpit accessible through a large, easy-to-operate door that provides significant ventilation.22:18 The helm station offers good visibility, though the winch control buttons are poorly positioned on the floor rather than near the winches.14:13 The boat uses a non-structural boom support that creates noise and lacks the functionality of a true vang, which limits mainsail control during downwind sailing.19:29 The anchor bridle system is poorly integrated with the Code Zero pole, causing stability issues at anchor.20:43 Interior cabins feature short beds and ineffective, difficult-to-operate window shades that allow excessive light.27:43 The engine room is spacious, housing two Yanmar engines with a forward-facing gearbox configuration that keeps propellers deep in the water for better efficiency.7:56 While not a performance vessel, the boat provides a stable, comfortable platform for cruising.
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