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Avis sur le Powercat Catamaran 51ft Private Charter for up to 35 people in Cartagena
Catamaran · 51 ft (16 m) · Cartagena - Bolivar
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Leopard
- Modèle
- Powercat
- Longueur
- 51 ft (16 m)
- Passagers
- 35
Verdict
The Leopard 51 Powercat is a spacious, well-regarded cruising catamaran with efficient twin-diesel propulsion and a practical layout for charter use. It suits social day charters and short cruises well, though its size, premium build, and charter orientation limit outright value for smaller groups.
Avantages
- +Wide 25 ft beam creates strong deck and social space
- +Twin Yanmar diesels are known for reliable cruising performance
- +Shallow draft suits coastal and island waters
- +Catamaran layout offers good stability at anchor and underway
- +Charter-friendly layout works well for larger groups
Inconvénients
- −Performance is more cruising-oriented than sporty
- −Limited cabin count versus very high guest capacity
- −Large beam can make close-quarters maneuvering more demanding
- −Premium operating profile can mean higher charter costs
- −Not ideal for buyers wanting simple, low-cost ownership
The Leopard 51 Powercat is a 51-foot power catamaran with a broad 25-foot beam, which gives it the volume and deck presence expected from a modern charter platform. Its Simonis Voogd hull form and GRP sandwich construction point to a design focused on efficiency, stability and usable space rather than speed or aggressive styling.
On the water, the boat is built around twin diesel engines in the 350–370 hp class, which should deliver confident cruising and good low-speed control for a vessel of this size. The catamaran platform typically improves directional stability and reduces roll, but the wide footprint means docking and tight marina handling still require skill and attention.
For comfort and livability, the Leopard 51PC is a strong package: the large beam supports generous social areas, and public listings show versions with three to four cabins and multiple heads. For charter work, that makes it practical and appealing, although the exact guest count depends on local licensing and operator setup rather than the hull alone.
In value terms, this is best viewed as a premium charter catamaran rather than a budget boat. It offers strong space-to-length efficiency and proven cruising credentials, but buyers or charterers paying for the Leopard name and layout should expect a higher-cost, higher-capability platform rather than maximum speed or minimalist upkeep.
