SpyHop II is a 2005 Leopard 43 catamaran, four cabin version, US documented and currently lying in Grenada. She is turnkey ready, extensively upgraded, and set up for serious blue water cruising. Built by Robertson and Caine, the Leopard 43 is well regarded for its balance of comfort and performance. Unlike many newer charter focused designs, this model was built with offshore capability in mind and carries an Ocean Class A rating. Designed by Simonis and Voogd, the Leopard 43 combines strength, safety, and handling with generous interior volume.
SpyHop II has been continually maintained and improved by knowledgeable owners. Major systems have been upgraded in recent years, making her ideal for long term liveaboard use and off grid cruising. She carries a 1390 watt solar array installed in 2022 and 2023, paired with 800 amp hours of Discover lithium batteries and a Victron 3000 watt inverter charger. A Northern Lights 9 kW generator with low hours provides backup power. A SeaWater Pro watermaker, capable of producing 20 gallons per hour, ensures independence in remote anchorages.
Electronics and navigation equipment include a Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter, AIS transceiver, autopilot, VHF, and new helm compass. Comfort on board is supported by two Dometic air conditioning units, upgraded refrigeration including two large SeaFrost fridge freezers, and an additional portable Dometic freezer. The galley is well equipped with a Force 10 propane stove and oven, induction cooktop, and extensive galley gear already aboard.
Sail handling is straightforward with a brand new Ullman mainsail from 2023 and a genoa in good condition with a new UV cover. All standing rigging was replaced in 2024. Running rigging has been renewed as needed. The Sparcraft mast and boom remain original and sound. Steering and deck gear have been maintained and upgraded, including new mainsheet blocks and lines.
The yacht is powered by twin Yanmar 39 hp engines that have been carefully serviced, with major maintenance items such as cutless bearings, shaft seals, and heat exchangers renewed in 2025. She carries straight shaft drives rather than saildrives, offering reliability and reduced maintenance. A 12 foot AB dinghy with new chaps and a Tohatsu 18 hp outboard is included, along with spares and accessories.
Accommodation is in the four cabin, four head layout. Three heads remain fitted with freshwater electric toilets, while the fourth has been converted into a laundry room with a washing machine, easily reversible if desired. One cabin has been adapted for storage, giving added flexibility for liveaboard use. The saloon and cockpit are spacious and fitted with upgraded upholstery, shades, and lighting. Wide transom steps and sugar scoops allow for easy boarding, swimming, and diving.
Safety equipment includes a life raft new in 2022, EPIRB, extinguishers, detectors, and medical kits. The yacht is also well supplied with spares, tools, and extras that add real value for a buyer planning extended cruising.
SpyHop II has been hauled and serviced regularly, with new antifouling and bottom work most recently in 2025. The hulls, rig, machinery, and systems have all been kept current, leaving nothing for a new owner to catch up on.
This is a rare opportunity to step aboard a Leopard 43 that is already prepared for blue water passages and comfortable Caribbean cruising. SpyHop II combines proven design, recent upgrades, and diligent maintenance in a package that is ready to sail away.
Additional Information
Accommodation
- (4) queen-size bunk cabins, 4 head version, with port stern head converted to laundry room with Black & Decker washing machine
- Main salon converts to double-size berth sleeping two
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- (2) stainless under-the-counter large built-in SeaFrost refrigerators (~100L each, one can run as freezer, one as fridge)
- Dometic freestanding freezer 45L, wired for 12V and 110V, waterproof cover, Bluetooth enabled
- Force10 propane two-burner stove and oven
- 1800W induction cooktop with Emeril Lagasse Air Fryer/oven/rotisserie combo
- Blender, Instapot, countertop ice maker, coffee maker, food processor
- Propane oven and stove still in place
- (2) Dometic A/C units (16,000 BTU each): one for forward cabins + saloon, one for aft cabins + saloon
- 25-gallon Igloo cooler in cockpit doubles as seating with attached cushion
Electronics and Navigation
- Raymarine Axiom 9 plotter (new 2021)
- MTrack AIS Class B transceiver (sender + receiver, new 2022)
- Raymarine VHF, Ray 218 DSC VHF
- Raymarine ST7001 Smart Pilot Autohelm (autopilot)
- Horizon 135 compass (new at helm station)
- Clarion radio, (2) inside Bose speakers, (2) outside Bose speakers
Electrical Systems
- 1390W solar array (4 panels: (2) 440W, (2) 255W) with (3) Victron Smart charge controllers (2) 30A, (1) 50A) (installed 2022/2023)
- Northern Lights 9000W diesel generator (~1700 hrs, regularly maintained)
- Discover Lithium batteries 800AH (4) 200AH (installed Feb 2022)
- Victron Compact 3000W-100A inverter (installed 2022)
- Victron Bluetooth temperature/voltage sensor - Ampere Time lithium battery (installed Feb 2022)
- (2) 100A AGM Crown starter batteries for main engines
Deck and Hull Equipment
- 65lb Mantus anchor (new 2022)
- ~180ft galvanized 10mm chain (new 2021)
- Lofrans Tigre TG009643 1200W windlass with handheld remote
- (2) fixed brass propellers
- Assorted fenders and mooring lines
- Hauled out March 2022 (Puerto Del Rey, PR): bottom painted (Seahawk 77), gelcoat repairs, polishing, lithium battery install, watermaker install
- Hauled out March 2023 (Grenada): new Seahawk 77 antifouling, polished sides, greased props, new cutlass bearings & shaft seals, painted boot stripe, cleaned seacocks, new solar array
- Hauled out Feb 2025 (Spice Island Marine, Grenada): sandblasted bottom, new bottom paint, new waterline painted, zincs replaced
Extras & spares:
- Plough anchor
- Danforth anchor
- Additional galvanized chain and rode
Sails and Rigging
- Genoa sail in good condition, new Sunbrella UV cover (Dec 2021)
- Ullman mainsail with (2) reef points, (5) battens (brand new June 2023)
- Standing rigging replaced (Jan 2024)
- Original Sparcraft mast and boom
- Waterproof sail bag (new 2021)
- Main halyard and genoa halyard replaced (July 2022)
Mechanical Equipment
- SeaWater Pro 20gph 110V watermaker - 20 gal/hr, excellent condition (installed 2022)
- (2) diesel fuel tanks: 180L aluminum each
- (2) fresh water tanks: 400L each (total 800L)
- Parker main fresh water pump
- (4) heads with sinks + faucet/shower combos (3 converted with Jacobs electric fresh-water flush; 4th converted to laundry in 2023 with Black & Decker washer)
- All toilet pipes serviced/replaced and cleaned
- New kitchen sink faucet (2021)
- New outside shower (2023) with spare head and hose
- (2) blackwater tanks (19 gal each, one per hull)
- (2) manual bilge pumps
- (4) electric bilge pumps with light indicators
Extras & spares:
Engine Info
- Twin 39hp Yanmar 3JH4E engines (2005)
- Approx. 4,000 hours
- Replaced both cutlass bearings, shaft seals, heat exchangers & hoses (2025)
- Starter motor replaced on starboard engine (June 2022)
Tankage
- SeaWater Pro 20gph 110V watermaker (2022, 20 gal/hr)
- (2) diesel fuel tanks: 180L aluminum each
- (2) fresh water tanks: 400L each (total 800L)
- (2) blackwater tanks: 19 gal each (one per hull)
Owners Comments and Boat History
We have spent the past 3 years sailing the Caribbean islands, enjoying the proximity of the islands and the beautiful sailing trade winds. SpyHop II was made to sail in this beautiful part of the world, but she is blue water ready to explore cruising in other parts as well.
To the best of our knowledge, she was in Moorings fleet from the time she was new until she was phased out 5 years later. For approximately 12 years she operated as a crewed vessel in the BVI and a day sailor in St. Croix doing Buck Island day trips with a Captain.
We purchases her in 2021 and with some TLC and lots of upgrades has been our home for the past 4 years.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.