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The 2016 Leopard 51 Powercat features a three-level layout comprising a lower hull area with cabins, a mid-level saloon and cockpit, and an upper flybridge.0:21 The aft cockpit includes dual storage lockers, a hydraulic tender lift, and access to rudder and autopilot controls.3:47 Forward, the cockpit provides seating for six, a dedicated generator service hatch, and drainage for heavy seas.7:20 The bow area houses two 100-gallon water tanks and a starboard locker converted into a scuba gear storage space.9:02

The interior saloon contains a galley, a convertible day-bed seating area, and a secondary helm station equipped with engine throttles and autopilot controls.13:23 The owner’s version features a starboard suite with Yanmar 370-horsepower diesel engines located beneath the bunks for climate-controlled maintenance access.22:54 Electrical systems include a Victron Quattro 12-volt 5000-watt inverter and lithium battery bank.28:47 The flybridge serves as a primary helm with 360-degree visibility, a freezer, and a fresh water wash-down station.30:18 The vessel utilizes dual 30-amp shore power connections.10:46

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