U Wish - ARNO LEOPARD FOR SALE

Exceptionally scarce, impeccably kept, thoroughly refitted, updated, and enhanced.
Value that truly stands apart.
Owner highly motivated—bring all offers.

Widely considered the standout 31-meter Leopard in North America, U‑Wish has benefited from two comprehensive refits (2016 and 2021) that addressed every detail. Maintained by a dedicated full-time captain and crew, she is serviced beyond the most exacting standards. Reserved exclusively for private use, this 31m Leopard Motor Yacht showcases meaningful upgrades and distinctive custom features throughout. A luxurious open motor yacht blending the poise of a superyacht with the thrill of a performance yacht, she delivers the sleek allure of a sport yacht and the comfort of an express cruiser—modern, elegant, and truly unforgettable.

General description

2008 Arno Leopard 101 – Sleek. Powerful. Refined. Offered for sale is this striking 2008 Arno Leopard 101, a pedigree Italian performance yacht that fuses speed, elegance, and open‑air indulgence in a single, exhilarating package. Her low, aggressive profile commands attention in every port, while a refined, airy layout invites effortless entertaining and relaxed coastal cruising. Powered by triple MTU 12V 2000 M93 engines, she settles into effortless cruising at 32 knots and pushes toward a 38‑knot top end, and her shallow draft combined with efficient water‑jet propulsion delivers superb access and performance for Bahamas runs or Mediterranean escapes.

At 101' (31 m) in length with a 22'6" beam and a 3'11" draft, she strikes a rare balance of athletic stance and generous interior volume. The specification underscores her purpose: triple MTU 12V 2000 M93 engines at approximately 1,800 hp each, water‑jet drives for shallow‑water capability, and a decisive 32/38‑knot cruising and top‑speed pairing that makes passages swift and smooth.

Refit pedigree elevates her further. Substantial interior and technical updates were completed in 2016 and 2021, complemented by a 2023 exterior refresh that included new teak decks caulked in grey Sikaflex and a new anchor windlass. Navigation and comfort were modernized with new Garmin electronics, FLIR night vision, and JL Audio sound, while soft goods, AV systems, and mechanicals benefitted from comprehensive upgrades and meticulous maintenance.

Her layout is tailored to host with poise. Four staterooms accommodate nine guests in a Master, a VIP, and two Twin suites with Pullman, while three crew cabins comfortably house five to six crew for refined service. An expansive main salon with a retractable sunroof and a full‑service bar brings the outside in, and the shaded aft deck dining, bow sunpads, and a large sunroof lounge create distinct alfresco ambiences. A beach‑club‑style stern with a tender garage, hydraulic swim ladder, and water‑toys storage turns every anchorage into a private resort.

Inside, a modern, sophisticated design is realized with high‑end finishes, custom leather and Alcantara soft goods, and marble countertops. The gourmet galley is appointed with SMEG and Miele appliances, and every guest cabin enjoys an ensuite bath and integrated entertainment for a private, luxurious retreat.

Located in South Florida, duty paid and U.S. flagged, this Leopard has been meticulously maintained with detailed service records and is truly turnkey for her next discerning owner.

Boat highlights

Low original hours on triple MTU 12V 2000 define this Leopard’s mechanical pedigree, complemented by a 2019 paint application and a comprehensive suite of upgrades. In 2023 she received a new anchor windlass with additional custom foredeck reinforcement and all‑new exterior teak decks finished with upgraded light‑gray Sikaflex. The interior is executed to a premium standard with elevated soft goods and finishes, and the electronics were modernized with a Garmin navigation suite integrated to a FLIR night‑vision camera. Today she is enjoyed as a sophisticated day boat that can just as readily stretch her legs on fast passages.

Aft, the deck and flybridge living are arranged for sun, shade, and sociable lounging. Two removable market‑type umbrellas and a full removable Bimini provide adaptable coverage, while a flybridge triple lounger with its own Bimini and a second triple lounger beneath a retractable Bimini deliver layered comfort. Eight JBL audio speakers set the soundtrack across freshly replaced teak decks. Expansive aft‑facing sun lounges conceal abundant stowage capable of housing paddle boards, and the alfresco dining area is anchored by a teak dining table with four chairs, complemented by completely recovered exterior cushions and new throws introduced in 2021.

The main salon invites with stainless sliding aft‑deck doors and custom overhead LED lighting illuminating renewed wall and ceiling treatments in custom leathers, Ultrasuede, and high‑end fabrics and furniture finishes. A wet bar with a custom marble counter and storage, added in 2021, is paired with two pneumatic leather bar stools beneath a retractable sunroof. Updated area rugs, two oversized ottomans reupholstered in 2021, dual‑facing sofas with bespoke detailing, and new wood flooring underline the fresh aesthetic. Marble‑topped cabinets to port and starboard increase elegant stowage, while state‑of‑the‑art lighting controls, a Denon audio receiver, an AMX NX‑2200 NetLinx integrated A/V controller, an OPPO CD/DVD player, a satellite receiver, remote sub‑headliner speakers, and a mechanical 55‑inch Samsung TV elevate entertainment. The bar is practically appointed with a Frigomar ice‑cube maker, a Frigomar refrigerator, and a dedicated wine cooler.

Accommodations comprise four cabins — Master, VIP, and two guest staterooms — with the starboard guest offering a Pullman berth, and three crew cabins that very comfortably sleep a total of six crew. The master stateroom underwent a full soft‑goods and furnishings refit in 2021 and centers on a custom centerline king bed with trundle‑drawer storage. Natural light filters through three portlets and four port lights, while a settee with side tables lies to port. Storage is generous with a walk‑in closet to starboard forward plus additional closet space starboard aft. Comfort is assured with remote air‑conditioning controls, custom electric blinds, updated carpet and overhead LED lighting, and a private port‑side ensuite featuring a walk‑in shower, his‑and‑hers sinks, and a Tecma commode. The forward VIP stateroom also benefited from a 2021 refit with all‑new furnishings, a custom island queen berth, upgraded carpet, remote air‑conditioning controls, dual hanging lockers, an oversize LCD TV with an audio package and remote speakers, upgraded overhead LED lighting, abundant drawer storage, four portlets, and a private split his‑and‑hers ensuite with a generous walk‑in shower and Tecma commode. The starboard guest stateroom received the same 2021 refresh and features dual twin beds plus an additional Pullman berth, a generous hanging locker, deep drawer storage beneath the berths, upgraded overhead LED lighting, two portlets, an LCD TV with stereo and speakers, remote air‑conditioning controls, and a private ensuite with a walk‑in shower and Tecma commode. Mirroring these comforts, the port guest stateroom offers dual twin beds with an additional Pullman berth, ample hanging and under‑berth drawer storage, upgraded overhead LED lighting, two portlets, an LCD TV with a stereo package and speakers, remote air‑conditioning controls, and a private ensuite with a generous walk‑in shower and Tecma commode. For the team, three crew cabins each provide two bunks plus three separate heads and showers, alongside a Miele washer and dryer, an LCD TV with a CCTV monitoring station, and upgraded overhead LED lighting.

The galley is professionally specified with a SMEG oven and stovetop, a Miele dishwasher and microwave, twin Frigomar refrigerators and twin Frigomar freezers, an exceptionally large under‑sole pantry, upgraded overhead LED lighting, and a convenient portlet window. Aft, the stern garage converts into a true beach club with generous toy storage, an aft passerelle that doubles as a winch for the tender, and a hydraulic swim ladder for effortless access to the water.

At the helm, a new upgraded dynamic operational display houses a complete Garmin suite installed in 2021, oriented around three leather electric helm chairs, with the centerline seat equipped with bow‑thruster and autopilot mouse control. Equipment includes a Garmin AIS 800, a Garmin GM 120 wind display, a Garmin GMR 1226HDS 12 kW open‑array radar, a Garmin GND10, dual Garmin GPS 24 XD heading sensors, dual Garmin GPSMAP 8617 displays, and a Garmin GPSMAP 80610, complemented by a Humphree trim‑tab controller, a Simrad AP 50 autopilot control, a FLIR night‑vision camera new in 2021, a Leopard model ring panel with built‑in spotlight controller, Rolls‑Royce KaMeWa jet displays and monitors, MTU engine displays and monitors, and a comprehensive fuel, water, and black‑water level display. Communications are secured by an ICOM VHF IC‑M506, a Simrad VHF RS 82, and a Simrad AR 78 gyrocompass.

Safety and security systems are equally comprehensive, with a fixed fire‑suppression system in the engine room and extinguishing agent bottles located in the forepeak, life buoys, abundant handheld fire extinguishers distributed throughout the vessel, adult and child PFDs, twin eight‑person Xtreme liferafts, CCTV cameras including the engine room, and a fire‑alarm annunciator dash monitor.

The machinery package is true to her performance brief. Main propulsion is delivered by three MTU 12 V 2000 M 93 engines (engine year 2007) rated at 1,800 hp each, driving through three flange‑mounted ZF 3050 reduction gears with ratios selected to suit the jet‑drive supplier. Thrust is provided by twin KaMeWa 63S II waterjets connected via KaMeWa‑supplied couplings plus a central booster water jet type 50 B, steered by a KaMeWa steering system. Electrical generation comes from two KOHLER Model 33EFOZD marine generators, each 33 kW at 220/380 VAC, 50 Hz, three‑phase, supported by an ASEA converter. A 35 kW electric bow thruster sharpens low‑speed control. Fuel is drawn directly from the integrated structural GRP tank through twin RACOR pre‑filters supplied by MTU, with fuel transfer via electric pump and separate filters to polish before returning to the tank. Fresh water is managed by a pressurized system using twin Jet 518 pumps at 380 V and twin Idromar 230 ply reverse‑osmosis watermakers, with three hot‑water heaters at 100 LT each. Black and grey water are managed by Tecma systems with a Hamann 40 gpa sewage‑treatment plant. Bilge and firefighting support includes twin ACM501BT three‑phase self‑priming electric pumps plus a dedicated emergency hand pump. Climate control is delivered by FRIGOMAR equipment comprising two six‑ton compressors and a circulation pump.

On deck, hardware is robust, including a Bensenzoni passerelle, twin 100 kg anchors, twin Sanguinetti 3 kW 380 V vertical anchor windlasses with warping drums on the foredeck, each complete with chain rollers and chain stoppers, anchors and chain specified as two times 100 m zinc‑plated steel 12 mm stud‑link chain, and twin 380 V 50 Hz 2 kW capstans on the aft deck with compression foot‑switch operation. The builder’s approach shows through in serviceability and silence: flexible installation and service access for engines, gears, and gensets via access beneath the main deck; single‑piece solid‑cast watertight bulkheads; targeted use of noise‑absorbing compounds in owner‑critical areas; expansion joints in pipelines; and sound‑dampening “N” mufflers on generator exhausts.