Sail or power?
If you want to head off blue water cruising or just go chartering for a week, which should you choose - a sailing or power multihull? We tested both formulas for you on the same trip for a week in the BVI. In concrete terms, we set up two crews on two catamarans, a Leopard 45 sailboat and a Leopard 46 PC. In the middle of the cruise, we met up in Virgin Gorda’s lagoon to swap steeds - quite an experience! Discover with us the advantages - and disadvantages - of the two options!
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Publié le
26/10/2023
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
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SP21
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2023
Getting to grips Sail or power, there are always two engines for maneuvering... Aboard the Moorings 4500 (the charter version of the Leopard 45) we had at our disposal, the 45 HP motors were always more than sufficient for maneuvering, turning on the spot or heading straight into strong winds. The throttle levers seem a little rustic, as are the screens, but we never missed not having a bow thruster. It’s worth noting that the bows and deck are so high up that it’s not easy to pick up a mooring without the help of the dinghy. From the elevated cockpit, there’s a good view of the water. The Leo…
