Yanmar SD60

Superb sail-drive. However, annual maintenance is required (View Here...)

Yanmar SD50

Continually had 'cone' challenges. For Offshore, would avoid if possible.

Offshore Sail-drive Spares

Prop Oil (5 L), Prop Seals (2), Anodes (3 sets).

Yanmar Sail-drive Review

Yanmar SD60 💰💰💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2025)
Yanmar SD50 💰 Use again? - 30% (2020)

Gori Propellers 

Heavy, no-nonsense, fantastically engineered machinery. Amazing reverse-blade-pitch fuel-saving mechanism. Like a second gear on your propeller (View Here...)

Gori Propeller Spares

Gori Specific Propeller Tool (1)

Propeller Review

Gori Folding Propellers 💰💰💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2021 & 2025)
Kiwi Feathering Propellers 💰💰 Use again? - 30% (2019)
Std Yanmar 3-Blade Fixed 💰 Use again? - 31% (2019 - 2025)

Meteor Batteries (House)

We are guided by professionals here. These batteries carry their own BMS units and can be 'trained' together (See more...)

Victron Smart LiFePO4 Batteries (House)

Good quality battery with a solid following for a reason (See more...)

Lithium Battery Spares

The Meteor 'trains' allow for easy removal of a battery with a malfunction (takes 5 minutes). No spares carried.

Lithium Battery Review

Meteor Batteries 💰💰💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2025)
Victron Batteries 💰💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2020)

SunPower MAX3-400

High-quality anodised frames. Performance outstanding. Never plugged into shore power since; generator sits idle 95% of the time (See more...)

LG Solar Panels 

350 Watt solar panels that have performed flawlessly. Required minimal Marina power. Big alternators available to assist top-up (See More...)

Solar Spares

Nil. Generator, if needed and engine alternators.

Solar Panel Review

SunPower MAX3-400 💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2025)
LG Solar Panels 💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2020)

Seahawk Biocup Anti-foul

Used on our current Leopard 45. Found this to be amazing in offshore and East Coast Australia berthing situations (View Here...)

PPG ABC 3 Anti-foul

Mainly used on our Lagoon L400 and Easy 11.6. Found this to be a good all-round anti-foul for East Coast Australia (View Here...)

Offshore Anti-foul Spares

Nil

Anti-foul Review

Seahawk Biocop Anti-foul 💰💰💰 Use again? - 100%
PPG ABC 3 Anti-foul 💰 Use again? - 70%

Leopard 45 110AC & 240AC

Why both? Induction cooktop and 4-in-1 Microwave (View Here...)

Lagoon L400

Lithium and Battery rewire (View Here...)

Offshore Spares

Fuses (various), Cabling (Various), Multimeters (2), Soldering equipment, SS Bolts/Screws/Nuts & Washers (many of various sizes), Electric Drill and Bits, Socket Sets (2), Tools multiple.

Electrical Installer Review

SigTec Electrical 💰💰💰 Use again? - 100% (2020-2026)

Saloon Windows

Complete removal and resealing of all saloon windows (View Here...)

Lewmar Flush Mitre Porthole Windows

Complete removal, sandblast, paint and reseal of all Lewmar Portlight windows (View Here...)

Lewmar Portlights ...are for use on the deck and coachroof of yachts in accordance with ISO/DIS 12216.2(E), DESIGN CAT. "A", AREAS II, III and IV for Portlights...
Fitting Instructions:
Where craft are intended to be operated on 'OCEAN' or 'OFFSHORE' voyages (as defined by ISO/DIS 12216.2(E)), no part of the plate or its framing is to extend beyond the outer surface of the hull or of a built-in-fairing being an integral
part of the hull. (Ref: Lewmar Document B5960 Issue E).

Offshore Window Spares

Nil

Review: Lewmar Porthole Windows WARNING

Lewmar Flush Mitre 💰💰💰💰💰 Use again? - 10% (2026)
(Do NOT install these new ones until you get them ANODISED straight away. A sad reflection on Lewmar, normally a great company. Do a search and judge for yourself.)

Cabinet Rebuild

A single-door locker beside the fridge and freezer, beneath the electrical cabinet, had become a convenient place for miscellaneous items. We decided to remove the side panel and convert the space into a dedicated liquor cabinet.

All hinges and latches were designed specifically for the installation and 3D printed at home. The cabinet doors were custom-made from tinted glass, providing visibility while helping protect the contents and reduce the risk of accidental scratching.

Spares

Nil

Review

Nil

Custom Long-Range Fuel Tank

Atlas Tanks built this custom 280-litre tank to our specifications. We required additional strength across the top surface, so the internal baffles were specially cut and welded to provide greater structural support.

To maximise the available storage space around the tank, we specified all inspection, filling and connection openings on the top surface.

This allowed the tank to fit efficiently in the available space while keeping access points accessible for maintenance. It is positioned under our rear aft external saloon seat.

A separate pump was installed to allow diesel pumping in and out of the tank. This reverse-cycle system (with shutoff valves) permits fuel polishing if required. The diesel then goes to the Starboard Fuel Tank only.

Spares

Nil

Atlas Tanks Review

Long-Range Fuel Tank 💰 Use again? - 100% (2025)

EPIRB, ELT, Jon Buoy, Life Rings & MOB

Life Raft, Life Jackets, Jacklines & Tethers

First Aid Kit (Cat1) & Daily First Aid Kit

All contained in our Crew Manual - Practical.

Spares

All inflatable Life Jackets are the same brand.
- One Firing Mechanism (1)
- Cartridge (1)

Manuals

Various downloadable PDFs of Leopard 45 Components.