Hi, I'm new to this forum and found a reference to the Leopard Powercat. I purchased the first LPC 37, hull #103, in Nov 2008. Since then my wife and I have cruised over 4000 mi, including the ICW to RI, the FL Keys, and Exumas. We considered the PDQ 34 but felt the Leopard design was superior. Key features for us are; good engine access, galley up, large covered aft deck, dual heads, and spacious flybridge with full hard cover. We had the flybridge 3/4 enclosed in mostly clear plastic so we have great visibility and have found no need for an inside helm station. All boat designs are a compromise. The relatively narrow beam of 14'8" really helps when looking for slip space, but gives up some rolling resistance. We have been extremely happy with our Leopard and willing to answer any questions we can. Cap'n John on Snow Bird, currently in St. Petersburg, FL

Welcome aboard, John! How did the Leopard 37 compare in price to the PDQ 34? --Georgs On 17-Dec-09, at 9:23 AM, John Wolgamott wrote: > I purchased the first LPC 37, hull #103, in Nov 2008. Since then my > wife > and I have cruised over 4000 mi, including the ICW to RI, the FL > Keys, and > Exumas. > > We considered the PDQ 34 but felt the Leopard design was superior. Key > features for us are; good engine access, galley up, large covered > aft deck, > dual > heads, and spacious flybridge with full hard cover. We had the > flybridge > 3/4 > enclosed in mostly clear plastic so we have great visibility and > have found > no need for an inside helm station. All boat designs are a > compromise. The > relatively narrow beam of 14'8" really helps when looking for slip > space, > but gives up some rolling resistance. We have been extremely happy > with our > Leopard and willing to answer any questions we can.

When I was shopping in Feb '08 PDQ had just gone out of business and I could not get a quote for a new boat. I'd have to look up the exact numbers, but I paid around $370K base, plus $40K for shipping and another $40K in optional equip, for around $450 total. -----Original Message----- From: power-catamaran-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:power-catamaran-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Georgs Kolesnikovs Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 5:10 AM To: Power Catamaran List Subject: Re: [PCW] Leopard 37 Welcome aboard, John! How did the Leopard 37 compare in price to the PDQ 34? --Georgs On 17-Dec-09, at 9:23 AM, John Wolgamott wrote: > I purchased the first LPC 37, hull #103, in Nov 2008. Since then my > wife > and I have cruised over 4000 mi, including the ICW to RI, the FL > Keys, and > Exumas. > > We considered the PDQ 34 but felt the Leopard design was superior. Key > features for us are; good engine access, galley up, large covered > aft deck, > dual > heads, and spacious flybridge with full hard cover. We had the > flybridge > 3/4 > enclosed in mostly clear plastic so we have great visibility and > have found > no need for an inside helm station. All boat designs are a > compromise. The > relatively narrow beam of 14'8" really helps when looking for slip > space, > but gives up some rolling resistance. We have been extremely happy > with our > Leopard and willing to answer any questions we can. _______________________________________________ Power-Catamaran Mailing List