A white blade

Unquestionably, the Leopard 27m (90 feet) has the most aggressive styling in her class. Her twin MTU engines, coupled with Arnesson Surface drive transmissions, give her excellent speed and responsiveness. Not only is this yacht captivating underway, she also offers the ultimate in stability, comfort, and performance. This marvelous vessel is built at the Arno shipyard, which was created in the seventeenth century, in the Italian port of Viareggio, by the Pichiotti family.

The fly deck of this majestic yacht has elegant teak floorboards and invites guests to sunbathe on either the foredeck or the aft sun mattresses. Its razor sharp hull cuts through the water with amazing stability. The captain easily controls the vessel from the cockpit under the electrically controlled hard top, which, when closed, protects 450 square feet of lounge space from inclement weather and, at a push of a button converts, within seconds, to a relaxed outdoor ambiance. Outside there are two double sun-loungers and two tables –each providing seating for seven.

The tender garage opens up onto the swim platform making it larger to enjoy any water sport imaginable. The built-in parallel staircases on both port and starboard sides give an interesting visual effect with a beautiful design movement that goes from its sleek sharp bow to its soft rounded aft.

 

 

Perhaps one of the most beautiful areas is the upper lounge behind the cockpit with its teak wood floors and U shaped seating areas. There is 360° visibility and, as we mentioned before, a view of the sky as the hard top opens to let the air in. The cockpit is open to the lounge area so there is direct communication with the pilot and two guests at the helm station. The spiral staircase leads to the entertainment lounge and the roomy, elegant cabins for both guests and crew.

 

 

As other boats in the Rodriguez Group fleet, the Leopard 27 is available in several optional layout plans. It features fully customizable interiors, so that the onboard décor is in perfect sync with the taste of the owner. Below, for example, the designs available range from typical nautical décor to a very stylish and elegant look. Also the space design variations allow the owner a unique craft without losing the top-ofthe- line amenities such as the bathroom fixtures, the entertainment center, the marble flooring, and deluxe wood cabinetry and paneling. The designers are able to offer either a three- or four-cabin layout and this versatility is unrivaled among the other sport cruiser models available in today’s market. The Leopard 27m sleeps six comfortably in three large double cabins or eight in the four-cabin layout – all with full en-suite facilities.

Known to many as the “superyacht” of performance motoryachts, the Leopard 27m offers huge open surfaces and luxurious living accommodations along with aggressive styling. The Leopard 27m is a true white blade as it proudly cuts through jet-set waters around the globe. 

 

 

 

Text: Phil deKanter ± Photo: Alden.