1997 Arno Leopard 27 - ARNO LEOPARD FOR SALE

THE FINEST LEOPARD 27 ON THE MARKET IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE – COMPLETE REFIT IN 2023

ENGINES AS NEW (W6) – TWO NEW GENERATORS – GEARBOXES FULLY SERVICED

We are delighted to present this standout LEOPARD 27, built in 1997 by ARNO.

Commercially coded and offered in true turn‑key condition, this luxury motor yacht is already a proven success for charter in France.

• 2 x MTU 2000 M90
• 2 x Kohler generators 22.5 kVA & 27 kVA (approx. 500 h)
• 3 cabins
• New air‑conditioning system
• Bow thruster

KEY FEATURES:

2023 full refit; meticulously maintained by a professional crew. Included: Williams 325 tender.

Category keywords: Luxury Motor Yacht, Open Sport Yacht, Performance Yacht, Charter Yacht, Superyacht, Mediterranean Cruiser.

Description

The best Leopard 27 available in the South of France, this 1997 ARNO build has just completed a comprehensive 2023 refit and is presented in true turn‑key condition, maintained by a professional crew for effortless handover. Engines feel like new following a W6, complemented by two new Kohler generators rated at 22.5 kVA and 27 kVA, each showing 500 hours, with the gearboxes fully serviced for absolute peace of mind. Propulsion comes from 2 x MTU 2000 M90, and the specification is charter‑ready, with commercial status already in place for France. On board, three cabins are served by a brand‑new air‑conditioning system, while a bow thruster adds precision at close quarters. Offered inclusive of a Williams 325 tender, this is the ideal opportunity if you seek a yacht already successful on the French charter market and ready to go from day one.

Features

Electrical confidence begins with a shore power inlet, twin generators and an inverter, ensuring hotel‑grade autonomy at anchor or alongside. The bridge and entertainment suite combine depthsounder, radar, log‑speedometer, radar detector, wind speed and direction, a computer with repeater displays, a TV set and flat‑screen TV, a full navigation center with VCR, plotter, DVD player, autopilot, radio, compass, CD player, GPS, cockpit speakers and VHF, all backed by on‑board Wi‑Fi for seamless connectivity. Interior amenities elevate every passage: a dishwasher, bow thruster, washing machine, electric and manual bilge pumps, an oven and microwave oven, an air compressor, marine head and electric head, full air conditioning with heating, hot water, refrigerator, fresh water maker and deep freezer, a sea water pump and a battery charger to keep systems topped up. Outdoors, teak cockpit and teak sidedecks frame an alfresco lifestyle with cockpit shower, gangway and hydraulic gangway, davits, a radar reflector, tender and liferaft, plus cockpit cushions, a cockpit table, a swimming ladder, Power‑Pole shallow‑water anchors, a hydraulic swim step, a fin stabilizer and a surf system, culminating in a hydraulic bathing platform for effortless access to the sea. Additional touches transform leisure into experience: a dance floor, a dedicated office, underwater lights, a full suite of water toys, an intimate cinema and a garage to store them, touch‑and‑go capability for rapid helideck‑style operations, and true walk‑around deck circulation for safety and freedom of movement.

Propulsion

Propulsion is by MTU m90 engines from 1997 delivering a total of 1850 hp with just 200 engine hours, installed inboard on surface drives to maximize efficiency and speed, turning four‑blade bronze propellers for crisp bite and reliable performance.

Specifications

Cruising speed is 22 kn with a maximum of 30 kn. Length overall measures 87.27 ft with a beam of 21.65 ft. Dry weight is 176,370 lb and gross tonnage is 70 t. An electric windlass handles ground tackle with ease. Accommodation comprises 3 guest cabins served by 12 guest heads, plus 2 crew cabins and 3 crew heads, harmonizing privacy with professional service.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information or the condition of the vessel. It is the buyer’s responsibility to instruct their agents or experts to verify and validate the particulars of their choice. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale.