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  1. Leopard Catamarans US

    The Leopard Identity. Leopard Catamarans pushes the boundaries of catamaran design. Evolving from 50 years of customer feedback, Leopard Catamarans has pooled their expertise with builders Robertson and Caine to design today's Leopard range: spacious, robust, performance-driven blue water cruising catamarans. As the worldwide distributor, we ...

  2. Leopard Catamarans

    leopard. In 1991, John Robertson and Jerry Caine started a boatyard at Woodstock in the suburbs of Cape Town, in South Africa. Leopard Catamarans were born from the charter market: Robertson & Cain was briefed to design and build specially designed yachts for The Moorings: a global charter company. 6 years later, the company branched out into ...

  3. Leopard 45 Catamaran Sailboat Review

    Advertisement. A fitted-out Leopard 45 sells for about $580,000, depending on options and toys. Ready to go, with charter kit, in The Moorings' yacht-ownership program, the price is similar. Summing up his dockside visit and our sea trials, Murphy noted, "The experience really is a beautiful thing, to be able to be in that aft space on a ...

  4. Leopard 42 Catamaran Sailing Yacht Full Review

    Above: 2021 Leopard 42 Catamaran Sailing Yacht. Photo by Leopard Catamarans. In creating the new 42, Leopard Catamarans stuck with their successful formula which includes the combination of designers, Simonis and Voogd, and builder, Robertson and Caine. The construction is the same foam-cored vacuum infusion but it's topped by a one-piece ...

  5. Sea Trial and Review of the Leopard 53 Power Catamaran

    (Leopard Catamarans and The Moorings are part of the same ownership group.) The new Leopard 53 Powercat made its world debut at the Miami ­International Boat Show. Built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa, the Leopard 53 PC replaces the 51 PC, touted by the company as "the best-selling powercat of all time in its size range." ...

  6. Leopard 40 Powercat: A Comprehensive Review of the Ultimate Cruising

    Leopard 40 Powercat: The Ideal Cruiser for Couples and Families. Leopard Catamarans, the South African builder of power and sail multihulls, has just expanded its line by launching the Leopard 40 Powercat, a model that's bound to become a favorite with power cruising couples.A from-scratch design, this boat is easily managed by two but still has plenty of space for friends, family, and loads ...

  7. LEOPARD 47

    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).

  8. Why We Bought a 2015 Leopard 44 Catamaran

    DESIGN AND COLOR. One of the reasons we LOVE and chose the 2015 Leopard 44 year is that it was the first year of only two years (2015 & 2016) out of seven years total that the Leopard 44 was made which incorporates the new modern sophisticated, yet casual light gray aged driftwood interior which is now standard on all Leopard catamarans which ...

  9. Leopard 42

    Leopard 42. Built by Robertson & Caine and designed by naval architects Simonis Voogd, the Leopard 42 utilizes superior finishes and materials, creating a one-of-a-kind vessel that balances comfort, performance and ease of handling. A thoughtful design process ensures every feature and function has been anticipated, with minimal customization ...

  10. Leopard 50 Catamaran

    The new Leopard 50 makes use of carbon-infused ring frames in the most critical areas to achieve this. This type of construction has been pioneered on the larger all carbon racing catamarans and is now successfully being applied in this Leopard cruising catamaran so that we can offer the best possible mix between comfort, space and performance.".

  11. Your Cheat Sheet to the Leopard 51 PC

    It includes a hard top, ample seating, a sunbathing platform and a standard wet bar with options for a fridge, icemaker and grill. Technical Specifications: Cruising Speed: 17.4 knots. Top Speed: 25 knots. Draft: 3 ft. 2.6 in. Engine: 2 x 370 hp. Displacement: 40,785 lbs. Cabins/ Heads: 3/3 or 4/4. Beam: 25ft. 1 in.

  12. Leopard 40 (Robertson and Caine)

    Sailboat specifications. Last update: 12nd April 2020. The Leopard 40 is a 39'4" (11.99m) cruising catamaran designed by Simonis Voogd Design (Netherlands). She is built since 2014 by Robertson and Caine (South Africa).

  13. Leopard vs Lagoon Catamaran

    The Leopard 46 and Lagoon 450 are larger catamarans that offer expansive space and are suitable for long passages. Performance: The Leopard 46 generally offers better sailing performance compared to the Lagoon 450, which leans more toward comfortable cruising.

  14. Need to Know Facts About Catamaran Construction

    The material of our hulls is GRP isophthalic polyester balsa sandwich and they are constructed by manual contact and vacuum bagging. We use balsa because balsa cored hulls ensure the maximum sheer and impact resistance resulting in a light and durable laminate for dynamic weight carrying capacity and excellent motion reaction of the hulls.

  15. Catamaran

    A catamaran ( / ˌkætəməˈræn /) (informally, a "cat") is a watercraft with two parallel hulls of equal size. The distance between a catamaran's hulls imparts resistance to rolling and overturning. Catamarans typically have less hull volume, smaller displacement, and shallower draft (draught) than monohulls of comparable length.

  16. Sail Leopard Catamaran boats for sale

    Request Info; Price Drop; 2014 Leopard 58. US$1,049,000. ↓ Price Drop. Leopard Catamarans Brokerage | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  17. HSC Champion Jet 3

    HSC Champion Jet 3 is a fast ferry operated by Seajets.Launched in 1997, she was initially chartered out as a civilian ferry, then became the first large catamaran to enter military service when she was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy as HMAS Jervis Bay (AKR 45) from 1999 to 2001.. In 2002, the catamaran was sent to Europe on charter, operating with Italian company TRIS during that ...

  18. Leopard Catamarans US

    Leopard Catamarans pushes the boundaries of catamaran design. Evolving from 50 years of customer feedback, Leopard Catamarans has pooled their expertise with builders Robertson and Caine to design today's Leopard range: spacious, robust, performance-driven blue water cruising catamarans. As the worldwide distributor, we're proud to say that ...

  19. PDF 25 Models launched since 1997

    Leopard Catamarans pushes the boundaries of catamaran design. We produce yachts that are not only performance driven, but innovative models created with new concepts that change the way catamarans are built and utilized. All of our catamarans include cutting-edge equipment and are built blue-water ready by world renowned Robertson & Caine.

  20. Category:Catamarans

    Skipjack 15. SL 16. Small-waterplane-area twin hull. Sol Cat 18. Spitfire (catamaran) Sprint 15. Stingray catamaran. Sydney JetCats. Sydney RiverCat.