Leopard 42

The Leopard 42 is a sailing catamaran by Leopard, built from 2019 to 2024. Design: Simonis Voogd.

Key figures: length overall 12.67 m, beam 6.93 m, draft 1.24 m, light displacement about 10.7 t, upwind sail area about 105 m², 2 × 45 HP, 3–4 cabins.

About the Leopard 42

At 12.67 m the Leopard 42 offers the space many owners want for long-term cruising or living aboard, while still being manageable by an experienced couple. Her beam of 6.93 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 42

• Check whether any builder’s warranty can be transferred to you.
• Compare equipment lists – solar, watermaker, generator and electronics make a big difference in price.
• 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

• Catana 42 – 12.7 m, beam 7.2 m
• Lagoon 420 – 12.61 m, beam 7.5 m
• Lagoon 421 – 12.61 m, beam 7.7 m
• Leopard 43 – 12.98 m, beam 7 m

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

Leopard 42 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.