Leopard Catamaran Model Library

The tables above give you the numbers. The model overviews below go further—covering the design brief, build context, and what each Leopard is like to own and sail in the real world. Models are presented from most recent to oldest. Each overview links to a dedicated model page with full specifications, layout plans, original image galleries, virtual tours, and videos.

The Leopard 42 is the compact entry point into the modern Leopard sailing range, bringing the styling and layout ideas of the 45 and 50 into a smaller, more manageable platform. Designed by Simonis Voogd and built by Robertson & Caine, it combines a forward cockpit with opening door, a semi‑raised helm, and an upper lounge to create far more living space than most 42‑foot cats, without losing the brand’s offshore capability. With 3‑ and 4‑cabin layouts, island berths, and a bright, contemporary interior, the 42 is often chosen by couples and families who want a genuinely ocean‑ready Leopard that still fits comfortably into smaller slips and budgets on the pre‑owned market. View our team’s Leopard 42 review.

The first‑generation Leopard 50 sits at the point where modern styling, flybridge lounging, and long‑range cruising all intersect. Designed by Simonis Voogd and built by Robertson & Caine, it offers a big step up in volume and comfort from the mid‑40s range while retaining the brand’s emphasis on practical sail handling and offshore capability. For pre‑owned buyers, it’s often the “sweet spot” large Leopard—large enough for extended family cruising or crewed charters, but still manageable by an experienced owner‑operator. View our team’s Leopard 50 review.

The 2017‑generation Leopard 45 (Moorings 4500) reinterprets the mid‑40s slot with modern styling, a forward cockpit, and a more open, light‑filled interior while preserving the brand’s offshore focus. Evolving from the Leopard 44, it adds sleeker lines, improved helm ergonomics, and better connection between the saloon and outdoor living areas, making it a strong platform for both charter and private cruising. Awarded “Boat of the Year” by major sailing magazines when launched, this 45 has quickly become a core presence on the used market, appealing to buyers who want contemporary spaces and features without stepping up to the largest models.

The Leopard 58 is the flagship that pushed Leopard into the “XXL” cruising‑cat segment, with a flybridge and interior more often seen on much larger yachts. Designed by Alexander Simonis and built by Robertson & Caine, it prioritizes comfort, wow‑factor, and flexible layout options while keeping the hulls and structure capable of serious bluewater work. On the pre‑owned market, the 58 stands out for buyers who want superyacht‑style space and amenities in a multihull that still carries Leopard’s offshore heritage. View our team’s Leopard 58 review.

The 2016‑era Leopard 40 introduced the new‑generation styling language—sleeker coachroof, larger windows, and a more integrated living space—into a compact cruising catamaran. Fine‑entry bows, good bridgedeck clearance, and updated weight distribution give this 40 a more refined motion and better all‑round performance than many boxier competitors, especially in choppy seas. Inside, the galley‑up arrangement, large aft cockpit, and brighter hull cabins make it feel like a much larger boat at anchor, which is why this version of the Leopard 40 is still in high demand on the pre‑owned market. View our team’s Leopard 40 review.

The Leopard 51 Powercat evolved the 47 PC concept with more power, more refinement, and even better performance for long coastal passages and island‑hopping. Higher‑horsepower diesels and refined hulls moved it out of “trawler speeds” into fast‑cruising territory, while still burning dramatically less fuel than an equivalent monohull motor yacht. With a large flybridge, multiple outdoor living zones, and comfortable accommodations, the 51 PC was a natural fit on the pre‑owned market for owners who wanted modern power‑yacht comfort in a more efficient, stable multihull package. View our team’s Leopard 51 PC review.

The Leopard 48 brought Leopard’s forward cockpit and “front door” concept into a true ocean‑crossing platform, winning major boat‑of‑the‑year awards when it launched. Fast, easily driven hulls and extra waterline length give it impressive passagemaking speeds and a more comfortable motion in swell compared with many similar‑size cats. Combined with excellent ventilation, a bright interior, and proven circumnavigation pedigree, the 48 remains one of the most sought‑after bluewater Leopards on the used market. View our team’s Leopard 48 review.

The Leopard 43 Powercat shows how much living space and range you can pack into the low‑40s when you use catamaran hulls instead of a single deep‑V. Twin Yanmar diesels in slim, widely spaced hulls deliver an efficient cruise in the mid‑teens and a top speed in the low‑20‑knot range, while the wide beam keeps the boat planted underway and at anchor. With its large saloon, aft cockpit, and flybridge, the 43 PC is a popular choice on the pre‑owned market for owners who want “condo‑on‑the‑water” comfort without jumping to a 50‑plus‑foot yacht. View our team’s Leopard 43 PC review.

The Leopard 44 bridged the gap between the classic Leopard design era and the more modern styling that defined the brand from the mid‑2010s onward. Built by Robertson & Caine, it offered a larger, more refined interior than the 43 while keeping the practical systems and charter‑ready layout that made the earlier models so popular in global fleets. With both Leopard and Moorings variants widely available, the 44 became one of the most commonly traded mid‑size Leopards on the pre‑owned market and remains a strong value proposition for buyers stepping into the mid‑40s range.

The Leopard 39 Powercat translates the successful 39‑foot sailing platform into an efficient twin‑diesel cruiser with the stability and space of a multihull and the simplicity of a powerboat. Twin Yanmar engines, well‑separated shafts, and a later stern extension give it a flatter, more comfortable ride and far lower fuel burn than many monohull powerboats of similar length. As a used boat, it appeals to owners stepping out of sail or trawlers who want a stable, economical powercat that still fits into modest slips and budgets.

The Leopard 39 takes the compact, bluewater‑capable template of the 38 and stretches it into a more spacious, under‑12‑meter platform with a surprisingly big‑boat feel. Designed by Morrelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine, it fits a full saloon, galley‑up layout, and comfortable cabins into a manageable footprint, making it a natural step‑up for couples and small families moving into multihull cruising. Offered in both owner and four‑cabin charter versions (including Moorings and Sunsail variants), the 39 has earned a reputation as a “compact cruiser” that delivers honest passagemaking performance and easy systems on the pre‑owned market. View our team’s Leopard 39 review.

The Leopard 38 is the catamaran that brought Leopard’s bluewater DNA into a compact, under‑40‑foot platform, balancing charter‑ready robustness with private‑owner comfort. Designed by Morrelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine, it pairs a stepped‑hull form and high bridgedeck clearance with a simple skeg‑keel underbody, giving better motion and protection than many cats in its size range. Offered in both three‑cabin owner’s and four‑cabin charter layouts, the 38 became a familiar sight in global fleets as the Moorings 382/393 and Sunsail 384, and remains a proven entry point into offshore multihull cruising on the pre‑owned market today.

The Leopard 46 bridges the gap between the 44 and 48 in the classic Leopard sailing range, offering a spacious, charter‑proven platform with the robust construction and practical layout that defined the brand in the mid‑2000s. Built by Robertson & Caine, it favors generous interior volume, good bridgedeck clearance, and straightforward systems that hold up well through heavy charter cycles and long private passages alike. On the pre‑owned market, the 46 is a well‑regarded mid‑size option for buyers who want proven offshore capability in a boat that sits comfortably between the more common 44 and 48 benchmarks. View our team’s Leopard 46 review.

The Leopard 47 Powercat was designed from the keel up as a long‑range cruising powercat, with the displacement and tankage to carry real cruising gear without sacrificing waterline. Twin straight‑drive Cummins diesels give it a comfortable 12–15‑knot cruise and genuinely trawler‑like economy at lower speeds, all on a platform that stays level instead of rolling. On the used market, it’s often viewed as one of the strongest value propositions in the powercat world: big‑boat space, seakindly behavior, and serious range at a fraction of the cost of a comparable new design. View our team’s Leopard 47 PC review.

The first‑generation Leopard 40 brought modern proportions and performance into the 40‑foot slot, replacing the 38 with more volume, more speed, and a cleaner on‑deck layout. A Morrelli & Melvin design, it uses relatively light displacement, efficient hulls, and generous sail area to deliver quicker tacking and better upwind ability than many cats of the same era, without losing the robust, charter‑friendly build Leopards are known for. With its galley‑up saloon, open cockpit connection, and proven offshore record, the early Leopard 40 remains a sweet‑spot choice for buyers who want a genuinely sailing‑oriented cruising cat that still works well for family living aboard.

The classic Leopard 43 was one of the most widely deployed Leopards of its era, a capable mid‑size cruising cat that served as the backbone of Moorings and Sunsail charter fleets around the world. Designed by Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine, it offered a practical layout, dependable systems, and the kind of build quality that held up through years of intensive charter use and private bluewater passages. On the pre‑owned market, the 43 classic is often the first large Leopard buyers encounter, offering proven offshore credentials at an accessible price point.

The Leopard 47 is a true bluewater workhorse: a big, capable cruising catamaran that earned its reputation in charter fleets and on private circumnavigations in the early 2000s. Built by Robertson & Caine, it combines generous bridgedeck clearance, straightforward systems, and a practical cockpit/saloon layout that still feels relevant today. On the pre‑owned market it appeals to crews who want serious offshore range and space at a price point below newer 46–48‑foot designs.

The original Leopard 45 is one of the boats that cemented the brand’s bluewater reputation: a robust, ocean‑going catamaran with a sea‑kindly motion and serious bridgedeck clearance. Built by Robertson & Caine for both private owners and long‑term charter work, it favors conservative sail plan and displacement numbers that come into their own when the breeze fills in offshore. Many 45s have completed extended passages and circumnavigations, and on the used market the model is often viewed as a “blue‑collar” bluewater cat—less flashy than modern lounge‑style designs, but proven, comfortable underway, and built to last.