A Classic Leopard 43 in Great Condition — Spacious, Capable, and Built for Adventure
Espy Blue is a well-maintained 2005 Leopard 43, designed by the world-renowned Simonis & Voogd Design and built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa. Known for their strength, performance, and thoughtful layout, the Leopard 43 is one of the most respected cruising catamarans in its class, and Espy Blue is a standout example.
This 4-cabin version is ideal for liveaboard cruising or charter use. Each cabin has an en-suite, with one head thoughtfully converted to a dedicated shower, enhancing onboard comfort. With spacious living areas, ample natural light, and easy handling, Espy Blue offers a sailing experience that’s both confidence-inspiring and fun.
The Leopard brand, backed by years of real-world charter and private cruising experience, has earned a global reputation for quality, durability, and ease of use. Espy Blue embodies this heritage with pride
Some of Espy Blue’s equipment highlights include:
770 Watts of solar – 2x 385 Watt panels (2025)
Sea Water Pro 20GPH watermaker
Full cockpit enclosures (2025)
2x Engel Fridge/Freezer units
Espy Blue is located in Saint Augustine, FL, and is available for showings by appointment.
Specifications
Interior
The interior of Espy Blue is bright, welcoming, and intelligently laid out for comfortable living. The main salon offers wraparound seating, a large dining table, and panoramic windows that fill the space with natural light. The galley-up design keeps the cook engaged with the salon and cockpit, and features ample counter space, storage, and ventilation. Each of the four cabins has a double berth, storage, and optioned for its own private en-suite head with a shower. Additionally, both forward cabins have a single berth for additional guests or added storage. Light wood finishes and clean lines throughout give the interior a fresh, open feel—perfect for extended cruising or full-time living aboard.
Four hatch windows and two glass salon doors for air flow in the salon
Oceanair hatch roller blind/flyscreens, and window coverings throughout
6-inch-thick leather seating cushions in the salon (2024)
Wooden salon table with adjustable height and can be converted to a double bed
Convenient 120V outlets throughout the salon and cabins
32” Vizio flat screen TV with soundbar in the salon
28” Samsung TV in the port forward cabin
2x 16000 BTU Dometic Cruise Air AC and heating units
Giantex washer
Fans throughout
Storage available for food or equipment
Wood accents throughout
Port aft head converted to a full standing shower
Lewmar hatches in the salon were replaced in 2020
Galley
Corian counter tops
Galley up on the port side of the salon
2-burner propane range
Propane oven
Microwave
SeaWater Pro 20 GPH watermaker
Double stainless steel sink with pull-down sprayer faucet
Drying basin for dishes
2x stainless steel refrigerators with Dometic compressors
Deep freezer
2x Engel Fridge/Freezer units – located in the port aft cabin
Magma propane grill – located in the cockpit
Engine 1
Engine 2
Accommodations
Measurements
Tanks
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.