Leopard 45



CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

...time to go off grid and say goodbye to shore power and propane gas, with 3600kw of solar and 1500Ahr of lithium batteries.
sunpower 400w solar panel

Sunpower MAX3-400 48V Solar Panel Upgrade

These high-performance Sunpower monocrystalline solar panels have an output of 400W, with some figures showing a 22% more efficiency value than many competitors.

9 panels have been specifically chosen to fit in with our solar collection, forming a 3600W 48V array.
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Choice Stainless built our frame from scratch and installed the solar panels at the same time.

Safiery supplied, and together with SigTech, connected our solar panels.

Meteor Lithium Batteries

Meteor 48V Lithium Batteries

We teamed up with Safiery to take advantage of their expertise with these batteries.

The lithium batteries are...
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Safiery supplied, and together with SigTech, installed and connected our Meteor Batteries.

Victron Quattro II 48V 5000W 240V Inverter

Victron Quattro II 48V 5000W 220V Inverter

The Victron Quattro-II is a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs and automatically connect to the active source.
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Safiery supplied, and together with SigTech, installed and connected our Victron Quattro 2.

SigTech Electrical (Coomera) 

SigTech Electrical - Professional Oversight

SigTech had already been engaged to complete electrical work during the 2020 haulout of our Lagoon 40. This was the second time we were engaging Trevor and his team for a complex installation. We needed a professional to oversee all the trades in bringing the electrical project to a timely finish, with a single line of communication from our side.

SigTech worked in with Safiery and Choice stainless, a brief overview is available via these links.

Victron 48V 5000VA MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 GX Inverter/Charger

Victron MultiPlus II 48V 5000W 120V Inverter 

The Victron MultiPlus II combines the functions of the MultiPlus and the MultiGrid.

It has an external current transformer...
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Safiery supplied, and together with SigTech, installed and connected our Victron MultiPlus II.

leopard 45 electrical

Electrical System Updated

Scope given to Safiery: To design a modern, certified, simple yet effective energy source and storage system that can be fitted into existing electrical without needing a full overhaul of cabling.

Presented with a small solar array and...
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Safiery supplied, and together with SigTech, installed and connected our Meteor Batteries.

victron gx 70

Victron Energy GX Touch 70

The Victron Energy GX Touch 70  is an accessory for displaying a simple pictorial display of the overall energy systems of the yacht.

We connect this through Victron's Remote Management (VRM) portal...
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Safiery supplied, and together with SigTech, installed and connected our Victron Energy GX Touch 70.

Induction Cooktop & Microwave Oven

Induction Cooktop

While we have used Omega Induction cooktops on our yachts, we chose Safiery this time. Their two-hob induction cooktop works seamlessly with their installed equipment.

Safiery’s Induction Dual Hob Cooktop brags ‘no pulsing’, something we found happened with the Omega units. It can boil 0.5 litre of water at 1800W in 2 minutes, bragging a 94% efficiency when compared to LPG - 40%, or electric at 70%.

When cooking is finished the ceramic cooktop is cool to touch.

Microwave / Convection Oven

We have installed a Sharp 32L 1100W Airfry Convection Microwave, a modern 5-in-1 appliance in black stainless steel. This all-in-one solution combines a convection microwave, grill, roaster, and airfryer, saving countertop space. 

The convection feature ensures even baking and roasting, the grill crisps foods like wings or fries, and the airfryer offers healthier fried food alternatives. With eleven power levels, you can tailor your cooking. The LED touch control panel provides easy access to functions, including auto and manual defrost for even thawing. 



SANDBLASTING AND NEW ANTI-FOUL

sunpower 400w solar panel

Why did we choose to sandblast?

The damage that was found after the haulout at Vuda (Fiji), forced us to take a closer look when we got back to Australia. 

The purchase survey had missed...
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Complete Antifoul Solutions - we had used before and were very engaging and competitive, thank you Mahn.

fibreglass damage

Hull Fibreglass repair

The yacht had spent 9 months in charter and we had already found minor damage below the waterline covered with anti-foul. 

A patch-up in Fiji...
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Signature Yacht Services completed all our fibreglassing, a company I have used in the past and rely on, thanks Craig.

seahawk biocop antifoul

Seahawk Anti-foul

Wow..what great stuff. First hand experience.
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