Leopard 38

The Leopard 38 is a sailing catamaran by Leopard, built from 2001 to 2006. Design: Simonis Voogd.

Key figures: length overall 11.56 m, beam 6.24 m, draft 1.1 m, light displacement about 7 t, upwind sail area about 80 m², 2 × 27 HP, 3–4 cabins.

About the Leopard 38

At 11.56 m the Leopard 38 is in the most popular size class for cruising catamarans: big enough for a family or two couples, small enough for a couple to sail short-handed. Her beam of 6.24 m is typical for a cruising catamaran of this length.

Leopard catamarans are built by Robertson and Caine in Cape Town, South Africa, and most are designed by Simonis Voogd. Many Leopards have sailed in large charter fleets, so ex-charter versions are common on the used market.

Buying a used Leopard 38

• Early boats are now more than 25 years old: check the structure, deck core and chainplates carefully.
• Standing rigging, sails and electrics have often been replaced at least once – ask for invoices.
• Inspect both hulls, keels and rudders for grounding damage and check the bridgedeck for cracks.
• Many Leopard boats come out of charter fleets. Ask for the full maintenance log and read our guide Ex-charter or owner’s version?.
• Always commission an independent survey with a haul-out – see our buying checklist.

Similar sailing catamarans

• Lagoon 380 – 11.55 m, beam 6.53 m
• Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 – 11.6 m, beam 6.4 m
• Seawind 1160 – 11.6 m, beam 6.5 m
• Leopard 40 (2005) – 12.08 m, beam 6.45 m

Compare all models in our catamaran specs database A–Z.

Leopard 38 for sale

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FAQ

Approximate values compiled by catamarket from published data. Figures vary by year, version and options – please check them against the builder’s documents or a survey. Spotted an error? Tell us.