Leopard 48

The Leopard 48 is a sailing catamaran by Leopard, built from 2012 to 2018. Design: Simonis Voogd.

Key figures: length overall 14.76 m, beam 7.82 m, draft 1.45 m, light displacement about 14.5 t, upwind sail area about 130 m², 2 × 54 HP, 3–4 cabins.

About the Leopard 48

At 14.76 m the Leopard 48 is a large cruising catamaran with room for guests and extended voyages. Boats of this size often have electric winches and more systems aboard. Her beam of 7.82 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 48

• Standing rigging older than about ten years is often questioned by insurers – check its age.
• Ask when the saildrive seals were last replaced and check the engines’ service history.
• 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 50 – 14.75 m, beam 8.4 m
• Excess 15 – 14.7 m, beam 7.86 m
• Knysna 480 – 14.6 m, beam 7.6 m
• Leopard 50 – 15.15 m, beam 8.15 m

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

Leopard 48 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.