Dream Catcher Details

DREAM CATCHER, 2009 L40 Owners Version

Boat story: The boat had been originally commissioned December 2008 (she is a 2009 model year). The original owner decided he wanted a boat with all the factory options – so he checked off the entire list of options. After commissioning the boat in South Africa, the original owner sailed her to Brazil and up to Florida. After a year of ownership he sold her to purchase a bigger boat. The new owner brought her to South Carolina. After starting some improvements, the new owner was forced to sell due to medical issues after only six months. We purchased Dream Catcher in December of 2011 in Little River, SC. We eventually brought her to Milford, CT in June of 2012. We then prepared the boat for our voyage, leaving in September 2013. Since then, we’ve travelled the east coast and down to the Bahamas. In the summer we’ve hung out in the Chesapeake. We’d love to continue doing this forever, but it was never the plan. We've had our fun, now it is someone else's turn.

In April 2016, we hauled the boat, replaced the seals in the saildrives, serviced the Yanmars and the generator, removed and repainted the bottom, waxed the entire boat and resealed the port cabin window (a common problem with Leopards). The boat is ready for another season. Everything works and you can plan your next adventure with a minimum of effort to put into the boat.

Boat is in Old Port Cove Marina, North Palm Beach, FL

The boat has been listed with the Moorings. Here is the link to the Yachtworld listing.

NOTE: italics have been used to reflect areas of the boat that are either not standard or have been upgraded/fixed

DESCRIPTION

• Boat name: Dream Catcher
• Make/Model: Leopard 40/ 3 cabin owner model
• Builder: Robertson And Caine
• Designer: Morrelli And Melvin
• Where built: Cape Town South Africa
• Year built: 2008
• Model year: 2009
• Year/month commissioned: 2008 December
• Hull number: RAC40123L809
• Flag: US
• Length Overall: 39'3 /11m97
• Length at Waterline: 37'6 / 11m43
• Beam: 20'1 / 6m13
• Max Draft: 3'10 / 1m18
• Displacement: 16,820 / 7.6 tonns
• Working Sail Area : 1030.00 sq ft

CONSTRUCTION

• HULL: Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) with end grain Balsa core above and below the waterline, solid glass in ways of all thru hulls, hull / deck joint, etc. Bottom paint (4/16)
• DECK MATERIAL: Textured GRP with end grain Balsa core
• STEERING SYSTEM: Leather covered SS wheel, manual chain and cable with solid tie bar to both rudders
• RUDDER TYPE: Spade, both rudders replaced due to defective workmanship (8/14). Improved rudder bearing tubes port/stbd by filling with marine grease to stop leaks (9/14)

ENGINES

• NO OF ENGINES: 2
• MAKE/AGE: Yanmar
• MODEL: 3YM30
• HP: 29
• FUEL: Diesel
• NO. OF CYLINDERS: 3 each
• COOLING SYSTEM: Heat exchange
• LAST SERVICED: Owner maintained
• HOURS RUN/DATE: Port 1,750 Strb 1,740 (as of 4/16)
• TYPE OF GEAR BOX(S) Yanmar SD 20 Sail Drives
• TYPE OF CONTROLS: Morse
• DRIVE TO PROP: Yanmar SD 20 Sail Drives. Seals replaced on both (4/16)
• TYPE OF PROP: Flexofold Two bladed props (new 9/13)
• Both inboard and outboard engine mounts on port engine replaced (4/16)

ELECTRICS

• VOLTAGE: 12V/110V
• NO OF BATTERIES: (5) 3 house 2 engine & 1 generator
• CAPACITY:
• House: Lifeline AGM 4DA house 220Ah each (5/15)
• Stbd: Duracell Ultra AGM Battery, 55Ah (4/16)
• Port: Duracell Ultra AGM Battery, 55Ah (4/16)
• Genset: Duracell Ultra AGM Battery, 55Ah (4/16) with Magnum battery combiner connected to house bank
• METHOD OF CHARGING: Alternator, shore, generator, wind, solar
• INVERTER / CHARGER: Xantrex Trace RV2012GS 2 kw inverter/charger with remote monitor at electrical panel
• ALTERNATOR: 2 x Hitachi (80A) upgrade over stock alternators
• GENERATOR: Factory installed Northern Lights 6 KW with additional 16 gallon fuel tank in forward deck locker with fuel transfer pumps from either main tank. 2,322 hours (as of 4/16). New starter and exhaust elbow (6/15). New raw water pump (9/14).
• SHORE POWER: (2) 30 Amp cords, 25’ with adapter to connect them together. (1) 30A reverse Y adpater, (1) 50 Amp splitter to two 30A sockets
• WIND GENERATOR: (2) Ampair 100W (8/13)
• SOLAR POWER: (5) 85W Sunwize panels, (425W total), Morningstar ProStar solar controller (8/13) mounted on custom SS frame that sits over the dinghy davits (provides extra shade too!)
• BATTERY MONITOR: Xantrex LinkLITE w/500A shunt (8/13)
• 3 x 12v outlet sockets at switch panel, helmstation and master cabin
• 2 USB charge ports at helm position (9/13)
• 2 x Fuel tank gauges at helm position
• 2 x Ammeters at helm position
• 1 x House battery isolator switches
• 2 x Engine starter battery isolator switches

TANKAGE

• NO OF FUEL TANKS: 2
• MATERIAL: Aluminum
• CAPACITY OF FUEL TANKS: LITRES: 350 GALLONS: 92
• NO OF WATER TANKS: 2
• MATERIAL: Roto-molded Plastic
• CAPACITY OF WATER TANKS: 2 LITRES: 800, GALLONS: 211
• WATER HEATERS: 2 -110 volt or engine exchanger
• WATERMAKER: Spectra Newport 400 (610 hours) 12 volt 63 liter/ 17 US Gallons per hour with MPC-3000 controller, membrane (1/14), main pump motor and pump (1/15)
• HOLDING TANKS: Two 13.6G with overboard drains and deck pump out fittings.
• ANCHOR WASHDOWN: Salt water pump
• STERN SHOWER: Hot and cold, extended 20’ hose (8/15)
• DOCK WATER: Inlet added (6/11)

RIG

• Rig inspection (4/16), report available
• Windex wind indicator
• TYPE: Sloop Rig
• SPAR MAKER: Sparcraft
• SPAR MATERIAL: Natural anodized Aluminum
• MAST TRACK: Antal mast slider system
• STANDING RIGGING MATERIAL: Stainless steel wire
• RUNNING RIGGING MATERIAL: Cored braided line
• Main halyard: new 5/15
• Main sheet: original
• Travellar: original
• Jib halyard: original
• Stbd jib sheet: new 5/15
• Port jib sheet: original
• Spinnaker halyard: original
• Spinnaker sheets: original
• MAINSAIL REEFING: Slab reefing
• MAINSAIL HALYARD: Lead to electric winch at helm
• HEADSAIL ROLLER FURLING: Profurl Titanium
• MASTHEAD WIND INDICATOR: Windex and Raymarine
• MAST WIRING: Additional spare conduit with messenger in mast and 2 Additional spare 12 V wires in mast

SAILS

• Main, Quantum, fully battened with Antal system and custom ordered third reef. Cleaned 9/13.
• Genoa, Furling Quantum genoa (120%). Cleaned and repaired 9/13
• Cradle bag from Quantum
• Quantum gennaker with sock

WINCHES

• GENOA/TRAVELLAR/MAIN WINCHES: (2)
• MAKE: Harken 46 ST's
• SPEED: 2
• SELF TAILING: Yes
• ELECTRIC WINCH: One two speed for raising main sail and other duties.
• MAST WINCHES: (2)
• MAKE: Harken 40 CST
• SPEED: 2
• SELF TAILING: Yes

GALLEY

• Double SS basin in galley with separate dish drainer
• Black Corian heat-resistant galley worktop surfaces
• Single lever faucet c/w pull out hose
• Corian cover for drying recess
• 2 - door front-opening fridge/freezer 60USgal / 220Ltr with custom controls
• Seafrost 12v refrigeration
• Seafrost 12v freezer with additional high-capacity XL compressor added 6/11
• Force 10 Gas cooker 2-burner c/w oven & broiler
• Gas solenoid shut-off valve with control at switch panel & warning light
• Two 9lb, 3.3G fiberglass propane tanks (new 9/13)
• SS BBQ with propane quick disconnect on stern rail (9/14)
• Separate garbage bin locker with top access Stowage space in shelf lockers & drawer units
• Black Corian bar counter with hinged flap

ACCOMODATIONS

• DOUBLES: 3
• SINGLES: 1 (forward port V-berth)
• NO. OF CABINS: 3

SALOON

• Cherry panelite finishes with solid trims
• Saloon table and settee
• Wear resistant simulated Austrian Walnut flooring
• Overhead lighting
• Ample ventilation through forward facing all-weather hatch
• Stowage space under settee cushions
• Recessed roller blinds over hatches
• Fans: two, one on each side
• Ocean Air Interior Saloon Blinds
• Courtesy lights at stairways (converted to LEDs, 9/13)

CABINS

• Cherry panelite finishes with solid trims
• Double berths (4'7"/1.4 m x 6'7"/2.0 m)
• Hanging lockers
• (2) Storage lockers with shelving
• Berth reading lamps (converted to LED 9/13)
• Overhead fluorescent lighting
• Large open shelves
• Stowage space under bunks
• Large stowage space in forepeak
• Forepeak Locker
• Overhead fluorescent lighting in forepeak
• Fans: two in main cabin, one each in other cabins
• Overhead roller blinds for privacy in each cabin
• Full-length mirrors in cabins
• Custom spring mattress in master cabin (9/11)
• New foam mattress in port aft cabin (5/15)
• NO. HEADS: (2) Both over-sized bowls
• MAKE: Jabsco, both electric, all seals replaced (11/13)
• HANDBASIN: (2) w/ black Corian tops
• SHOWER: (2) plus transom H&C shower
• CABIN HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING: Factory installed, (2) 16,000 BTU with reverse cycle heat and digital controls. Two upgraded March self-cooling water pumps (6/11).
• UPHOLSTERY/COLOUR SCHEME: Sunbrella Sisal upholstery fabric (9/15) in Saloon with blue mattress covers in cabins.
• DESK: Study desk in starboard owner’s hull with swing out seat

GROUND TACKLE

• PRIMARY ANCHOR: Rocna 25, 55lb with 165' (50 meters) chain (swapped end-for-end 9/15)
• SECONDARY ANCHOR: Brittany 35 lb with 26 feet (8 meters) chain and 200 feet (61 meters) of rope, Fortress FX-23 15lbs.
• WINDLASS: Quick 1000W with hand held remote control and optional foot switch, motor rebuilt (5/15)
• ANCHOR RODE: Spare 200 feet (61 meters)
• ANCHOR BRIDLE: with spare
• DROGUE: Seabrake GP30L (8/13) with rode and chain setup

NAVIGATION AIDS

• COMPASS: Plastimo Contest 130
• DEPTHSOUNDER: Raytheon DST 800
• SPEED: Raytheon DST 800
• WIND: Raymarine ST 70, secondary Oregon Scientific wind instrument for weather station
• VHF: Raymarine 55 w/helm remote, new (6/11)
• SSB: ICOM 802 with AT-140 auto tuner, external speaker and Pactor for Internet access.
• CHARTPLOTTER: Raymarine E 80 with Navionics Gold Card for US, Caribbean, Canada (updated 11/14). Ethernet cable added at nav station providing connection to computer.
• LAPTOP REMOTE DISPLAY: Raymarine Raytech RNS 6.2 Navigation Softtware Full Version running on HP laptop (9/13)
• WEATHER: Raymarine SR100 satellite-based weather integrated with E80 (5/12)
• GPS: Raystar 130 (new 7/13)
• AIS: EmTrak B100 transciever with dedicated GPS and VHS antennas (8/12)
• RADAR: Raymarine 2Kw, 24 mile, dome on mast
• AUTO PILOT: Raymarine ST7001 control head + with linear drive
• REMOTE CONTROL: Raymarine SmartController
• ANCHOR LIGHT: DrLed 2 nm (9/13)
• RUNNING LIGHTS: LED replacement (9/13)
• DECK LIGHT: original halogen
• STEAMING LIGHT: original halogen

COCKPIT

• WINDSCREEN: Removable hardtop windscreen with rigid panels (6/15)
• COCKPIT FLOOD LIGHT
• DAVITS: Yes
• SUN AWNING/TONNEAU: Yes, Side and Aft
• DINGHY: 2008 Carib RIB CX9
• OUTBOARD ENGINE: 15HP Mercury 2008, new carbureator (10/14)
• SWIMMING LADDER: Yes
• BIMINI: Hardtop with sliding sunroof over helm
• WARPS: 6 braided
• FENDERS: 6 large Taylor
• BOATHOOK: Yes
• CUSTOM FITTED COCKPIT CUSHIONS

SAFETY

• LIFERAFT: Viking 8 person (not current, cert expired 9/12?)
• EPIRB: ACR GlobalFix PRO 406 MHz GPS (new 7/13)
• LIFETAG: Raymarine with 4 wristbands (not installed)
• SECURITY SYSTEM: GE Wireless Alarm System with sliding door, ultrasonic movement and 2 liquid sensors (port bilge and starboard watermaker compartment)
• SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Fully USCG with extensive inventory including PFDs, MOB pole, Lifeline throwable, Life Sling, and more.
• FLARES: new (4/16), expires 2019
• EMERGENCY TILLER: Yes
• FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Portable
• HORN: hand held
• BILGE PUMPS: Electric x 4, manual x 2 with enhanced LED status lights at DC panel (8/14)

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT SOLD WITH BOAT

• TV MONITOR: 24” LCD monitor in salon with WD TV live box (9/13)
• RADIO/ CD: Sony CDXHS with two speakers in cockpit amd two speakers in salon, remote control at helm
• WEATHER STATION: Oregon Scientific WM200, barometric graph and wind/temp info, 2 remote temperature monitoring (9/13)
• WIFI: Ubiquiti Picostation w/9dBi antenna connected to Linksys E2500 wireless router. Delivers internet to all devices through a single access point.
• CELL PHONE BOOSTER: Wilson 3G SOHO Wireless Dual-Band Cellular/PCS Amplifier, Model 271245 (9/13).
• HOOKAH: Super Snorkel 110V with two regulators and two 30’ hoses.
• SPARES:
• Electrical spares kit: fuses, relays, fuse holders
• Yanmar starter (new)
• Yanmar raw water pump (old, needs rebuild)
• Northern Lights starter (old, needs rebuild)
• Northern Lights raw water pump (old, needs rebuild)
• Spectra filters and offshore kit, membrane of unknown status
• Misc. spare parts for Yanmar and Northern Lights
• Misc. consumables (impellers, filters, zincs) for Yanmar and Northern Lights