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Beginning in 1997, Leopard has produced over 21 power and sailing catamaran models. With sizes to fit any need or budget, their sailing catamaran line ranges from a compact 38-footers to a luxurious 62-footer.

Leopard Catamarans of South Africa was founded by builders John Robertson and Jerry Caine in 2000– a partnership that has been sustained since 1991. At the time, their catamarans were designed and built primarily for charter companies Sunsail and The Moorings. With over 1,500 vessels catamarans built, Leopard has established itself a leader in the production catamaran market both for private and charter use.

Leopard 38
Leopard 39
Leopard 40
Leopard 42
Leopard 43
Leopard 44
Leopard 45
Leopard 46
Leopard 47

Catamaran For Sale -- Leopard 43 (USA)

Asking: $250,000 (USD)
S/V Steppin Up is a Belhaven NC based 2006 Leopard Leopard 43 Catamaran For Sale By Owner
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S/V Steppin Up is a Belhaven, NC based 2006 Leopard Leopard 43 Catamaran For Sale By Owner The Leopard 43 maximizes safety, space, performance and comfort.

Built in Cape Town, the Leopard 43 features 4 spacious double cabins, two single berths in the forward bows, a modern galley-up design with panoramic views. Spectra Water Maker, complete electronics, a powerful sail plan and high-powered, reliable Yanmar engines connected to shaft drives (no sail drives). This is a safe and dependable catamaran, a solid performer that is easy to handle.

She has a spacious layout of 4 cabins, each with a full en-suite bathroom, a very large salon and a galley up design. The navigation area is starboard, facing aft. The helm is functional and efficient, with a commanding view of all corners of the boat.

Truly an awesome boat that sails very well and is in good condition, just needing a bit of cosmetic work to be ready to take new owner on a new life adventure. Click on the link above for boat details.

Catamaran For Sale -- Leopard 46 (USA)

Price Reduced! $349,000 (USD)
S/V Mary is a Fort Lauderdale, FL based 2007 Leopard 46 Catamaran For Sale By Owner
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S/V Mary is an exceptional 2007 Leopard 46 Catamaran for sale by owner. This is the charter version, featuring 4 Cabin, 4 heads. The boat has had good continuous maintenance and many upgrades.

Sailing performance is excellent as is the ease of control and view from the raised helm station. The aft deck features a bench seat which becomes a swim/dinghy platform make is a terrific feature.

The galley, settee, nav station, cockpit and rear deck are incorporated into an open lay out bringing symmetry to a large living area. Generator, air conditioning, watermaker and lots of storage space rounds up a great package. Click on the above link for boat details.

Catamaran For Sale -- Leopard 39 (Bahamas)

Asking: $349,000 (USD)
S/V Spear It Animal is a Georgetown, Bahamas based 2013 Leopard 39 Catamaran For Sale By Owner
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S/V “Spear It Animal” is a Bahamas based 2013 Leopard 39 Owners’ Version catamaran for sale by owner. Leopard catamarans are well known for their excellent layout, generous storage and workmanship. S/V “Spear It Animal” is a perfect example in every way. She exemplifies the Leopard standard and is in superb condition.

The boat is in near perfect condition with very little wear and tear, very few engine hours and is clean, well maintained and ready to sail.

Based on the very successful Leopard 38, this boat is new and improved. The new hull chine increases interior volume without compromising hull shape and minimizes wetted surface for more speed.

She is a beautiful, spacious and comfortable vessel with space up to ten persons, that is ready to set sail with her new owner. Click on the link above for boat details.

Catamaran For Sale -- Leopard 43 (Caribbean)

Asking: $205,000 (USD)
S/V Time Out is a Christiansted, St. Croix USVI based 2005 Leopard 43 Catamaran For Sale By Owner
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S/V Time Out is a Leopard 43 / Moorings 4300 cruising catamaran for sale by owner. The Leopard 43 maximizes safety, space, performance and comfort. Built in Cape Town, she features 4 spacious double cabins, a modern galley-up design with panoramic views. Air-conditioning, complete electronics, a powerful sail plan and 40hp reliable Yanmar engines.

She has a spacious layout, a very large salon and a galley up design. The salon table easily sits 6-8 guests and converts into an additional double bed. The navigation area is starboard.

This catamaran for sale by owner presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for an ultra-modern cruiser. Architect Alex Simonis and builders Robertson & Caine won praise for this catamaran’s speed, windward ability, ease of handling, innovative design features, and phenomenal robustness. Click the above link for boat details.

Catamaran For Sale -- Leopard 44 (USVI)

Price Reduced! $329,000 (USD)
S/V Speculation is a St Thomas based 2011 Leopard 44 Charter Version Catamaran For Sale By Owner
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S/V Speculation is an exceptional Leopard 44, 4 cabin, Charter Version Catamaran for sale by owner, that has NEVER had any hurricane damage.

The innovative exterior of the Leopard 44 features not only a spacious hardtop covered aft cockpit but also a large forward cockpit with access to the saloon providing even more space for relaxing. For additional comfort the Leopard 44 features generator and air conditioning.

She has a large saloon and galley gives plenty of room for groups or families. The doors fore and aft in the saloon, plus opening hatches, let in lots of light and ventilation. The interior decor is cherrywood laminates with white panels and light-colored upholstery.

Once you try it, you’ll understand that the concept of a cockpit forward will definitely set a trend for tropics-bound cats in the future. Click on the link for boat details.

Catamaran For Sale -- Leopard 40 (Belize)

Asking: $225,000 (USD)
S/V Aozora II is a Placencia based 2008 Leopard 40 Catamaran For Sale By Owner
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S/V Aozora II is a Leopard 40 Owner’s version Catamaran for sale by owner. This is a 3 cabin owners version which provides considerably more space in the master suite aft, an office area amidships, and a voluminous bathroom forward that includes a huge shower with standing and sitting room for two!

This boat features a large cockpit with outside dining area, protected by a functional hard-top bimini. The galley-up design has a spacious saloon and aft facing galley with a cocktail bar and serving window accessing the cockpit. You’d expect no less from a Boat of the year (2005) and which has also been honoured for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judges from Boating Writers International.

It’s no secret that Robertson and Caine are now one of the biggest manufacturers of sailing catamarans worldwide who is now dominating the North American and worldwide charter fleet markets, and all because of the Leopard 40. Click on the link above for boat details.

Leopard 47 Review with Brioni and Iain of “Red Seas”

We interview new Leopard 47 owners Brioni and Iain about their catamaran search and why they chose the Leopard 47. They share their finding from 2 years of online research as well as their time living aboard so far. We talk about performance issues, layout considerations, and design flaws. Follow and support Brioni and Iain in their travels! https://youtube.com/redseas Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @realredseas www.red-seas.com www.patreon.com/redseas If you enjoy this review of the Leopard 47, please comment and let us know. We love to get feedback from others thinking of purchasing a Leopard 47 or current owners. Key Takeaways for the Leopard 47 Many to choose from as it was a popular charter model in the early 2000’s. Usually quite a few to look at in the Caribbean. Affordable for its size compared to other newer catamarans over 40 feet in length. Better performing also than some of the newer more comfort focused […]

“SV Tusitala” Leopard 43 Review and Owner Interview

Kevin owns a 2007 Leopard 43 named S/V Tusitala which he purchased through the for sale by owner listings on www.CatamaranSite.com. He talks to us about the Leopard 43 and also more general topics about sailing with five kids, why the ocean is like a desert, and his thoughts on how to prepare for a world cruise. You can follow him on his YouTube channel or website or blog all under the handle “Seven on the Sea.” Thank you so much to him for participating in our series of interviews with catamaran owners. Executive Summary Sailing with his wife and five kids ages 6 to 18 on a Leopard 43 Sailing out of San Diego and preparing to head offshore Tusitala is the nickname of author Robert Louis Stevenson and means “teller of tales.” Chose Leopard 43 because of space and affordability. He considered monohulls but accommodations were smaller and […]

Leopard 42 Review

The Leopard 42 emerged in 2001 to replace the Leopard 45. Designed by Alex Simonis, the L42 extended the lines of the Leopard 38 and offered a 3-cabin, 3-head model and a 4-cabin, 4-head model. Approximately 50 Leopard 42s were made before being replaced by the Leopard 43 in 2004. Despite its heritage of award-winning catamarans, the Leopard 42 won no awards. However, the L42 is still highly sought-after by cruisers worldwide. Let’s look at why. Features Since Leopard announced their next iteration of the Leopard 42 in July 2020, we’ll talk first about the original model and then provide a few words on the updated version. Spacious Living Spaces. Like its predecessors, the Leopard 42 offers spacious accommodations disproportionate to their size. The cockpit on the L42 is quite large, accommodating more than 17 people on one lucky cruiser’s birthday off the Magnetic Islands, Australia. Skeg-Hung Rudders. These are […]

Leopard 40 Review and Common Problems

Leopard began their sailing catamaran line-up with a cruise-worthy 45-foot catamaran. When the charter industry took notice, they requested smaller sailing cats for their fleets, so Leopard provided the 38-foot model, as well as a 42-foot model. In 2004, Leopard partnered with designers Morelli & Melvin for their Leopard 40 model. Between 2004 and 2009, Leopard produced 136 Leopard 40s before replacing it with the Leopard 39. Then, in 2014, Leopard engaged with Simonis Voogd Design to launch a newer Leopard 40 model that is still in production today with over 210 vessels produced. The Leopard family is known for award-winning designs, and the Leopard 40 is no exception, having earned the following awards: Cruising World’s “Best Overall Import Boat in USA 2005” Cruising World’s “Best Multihull 40 Feet and Under” 2005 Sail Magazine´s “Best Boats 2005” The Leopard 40 was also honored for innovative achievements by the National Marine […]

Leopard 38 Review and Common Problems

Leopard didn’t start small, but rather, began their sailing catamaran line-up with a 45-foot catamaran in 1997 before moving to the Leopard 38 in 1998. All total, they built 124 Leopard 38s. The Leopard 38 (also branded as the Sunsail 384), was designed by Morrelli & Melvin, who have designed some of the fastest multihulls to glide across an ocean. No stranger to design awards, M&M’s Leopard 38 designs won the Cruising World 2010 Boat of the Year in two categories:  Best Multihull Cruiser of the Year, and  Best Import Boat of the Year That same year, they won SAIL Magazine’s 2010 Best Boat” in the Cruising Multihull Category. So, what features make these vessels so desirable? Let’s check it out. Features Though designed by individuals with a fetish for performance, the Leopard 38 falls closer to the comfort side of the spectrum. However, she will sail better than some of her […]

Leopard 39 Review and Common Problems

Leopard began their sailing catamaran line-up with a respectable 45-foot catamaran in 1997. Then, seeing a ripe opportunity in the charter industry, they next moved to the Leopard 38 in 1998. In 2010, Leopard announced the 39 model and proceeded to build 126 hulls of that size through 2015. Crafted from the same hull molds as the Leopard 38, the Leopard 39’s main upgrades include the full hardtop over the cockpit and a raised helm station, also covered with a hardtop. It’s little wonder that the Leopard 39 won the ‘Sail Best Boats 2010’ Cruising Multihull award. Robertson and Caine’s contribution to the catamaran market cannot be understated. In early 2012, Leopard launched their 1,000th Leopard Catamaran and to date, have launched over 1800 catamarans. Features Designed by Morelli & Melvin to replace the Leopard 38, the Leopard 39 is widely used by world cruisers as well as the Sunsail […]

Leopard 44 Catamaran Review

History / Background South African boat builders Robertson and Caine have built over 2,000 catamarans over the last three decades. The Leopard 44 results from another successful collaboration with American catamaran designers Morrelli & Melvin. The goal was a solid, affordable mid-sized catamaran capable of blue water sailing and good for the charter market. Multiple awards and the boat’s enduring popularity show how well they hit the target. The Leopard 44 starts with a hull construction of vacuum-bagged balsa cored e-glass with vinylester resin. This makes for a light, strong and blister resistant foundation to bond the fiberglass liner. The interior layout is open, to make a galley and living area combination which keeps the cooks in the mix with everyone. The common area living plan feels open, and social and light, like a casual dining roomand open kitchen plan in a house. They built two versions of the boat—a […]

Leopard 46 Review: Better than a Lagoon?

Clients often debate about which of the production catamaran brands to purchase. Is there a significant difference between a Fountain-Pajot, Lagoon, and Leopard? After an 11 day delivery of a Leopard 46 from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, Colombia and a delivery of a Lagoon 440 in March from Fort Lauderdale to Annapolis, in many respects the Leopard out classed the Lagoon including performance, durability, and comfort. My colleague and super star sailor Kevin Bray lauded the Leopard throughout the delivery. “After working on this boat for 3 months and now sailing her, I can honestly say I like this Leopard 46 design, and there are not a lot of boats that I can say that about,” shared Kevin. In a few areas, I give the edge to Lagoon. Read on to see which.