Leopard 52

The Leopard 52 is a sailing catamaran by Leopard, part of the builder’s current range. Design: Simonis Voogd.

Key figures: length overall 15.75 m, beam 8.16 m, draft 1.7 m, light displacement about 20.5 t, upwind sail area about 168.3 m², 2 × 57 HP, 900 l fuel, 700 l water, 4–6 cabins.

About the Leopard 52

At 15.75 m the Leopard 52 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 8.16 m is typical for a cruising catamaran of this length. With a draft of 1.7 m she draws more than most cruising catamarans, so check depths in shallow cruising grounds.

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 52

• As a current model she can be ordered new; demo boats and nearly-new boats with remaining warranty are worth looking for.
• 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 Ocean Class – 15.75 m, beam 7.98 m
• Lagoon 52 – 15.84 m, beam 8.7 m
• Catana 521 – 15.85 m, beam 8.2 m
• Leopard 50 – 15.15 m, beam 8.15 m

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

Leopard 52 for sale

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FAQ

Specifications from the builder’s website (Leopard), retrieved October 2026. Figures can vary with version and options.