Leopard 43

The Leopard 43 sailing catamaran is the next evolution of Leopard’s proven platform, advancing the award‑winning Leopard 42 with a fully reimagined approach to modern cruising. Designed for sailors seeking performance, comfort, and panoramic visibility, the Leopard 43 delivers a sportier, more responsive ride with wave‑piercing hulls, reverse bows, and a larger, more efficient sail plan. Inside, expansive 360‑degree glass transforms the saloon with exceptional natural light and seamless indoor‑outdoor flow, while thoughtful innovations, from enhanced forward‑cockpit seating and an integrated side step for easier dock access to significantly increased solar capacity, create a brighter, more connected, and energy‑efficient onboard experience. Modern, capable, and true to Leopard DNA, the 43 is purpose‑built for today’s sailors and tomorrow’s adventures.
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Specifications

  • Length Overall 42 ft 7 in | 12.98 m
  • Beam 23 ft | 7 m
  • Draft 5 ft 2 in | 1.57 m
  • Total Sail Area 1354 sqft | 125.8 sqm
  • Waterline Length 41 ft | 12.49 m
  • Load Carrying Capacity 11,872 lbs | 5,385 kg
  • Displacement 32,470 lbs | 14,728 kg
  • Water Capacity 174 gal | 660 L
  • Standard Engines 2 x Yanmar 45 hp Diesel
  • Fuel Capacity 158 gal | 600 L
  • Holding Tank Capacity 44 gal | 166 L

Key Features

The Evolution of a Proven Platform
The Leopard 43 sailing catamaran enters the Leopard fleet as the evolution of the highly successful Leopard 42, reimagined to reflect the next generation of Leopard design, performance and onboard living. Originally envisioned as a visual and layout update to align with the new family aesthetic introduced by the Leopard 46 and Leopard 52, the project quickly expanded into a far more comprehensive redesign. The result was a sailing catamaran that delivers meaningful advances in performance and comfort.

Performance Focused Sailing Design
Designed to be sportier, responsive and even more fun to sail, the Leopard 43 features an efficient wave piercing hull shape, reverse bows and an upgraded sail plan that maintains Leopard’s hallmark balance between comfort and uncompromised sailing performance. A larger rig and increased sail area features a mast three feet taller and 12% more upwind sail area than the Leopard 42. This translates into improved power, efficiency and handling across a wide range of conditions.

A Panoramic Saloon Designed for Light and Connection
Inside, the Leopard 43 introduces one of the most striking design evolutions in the Leopard sailing range. Expansive glass windows now fully surround the saloon, eliminating traditional GRP structures beside the companionway and delivering a true 360 degree panoramic view with exceptional natural light. Combined with the open plan connection between the aft cockpit and saloon, made possible by a sliding glass companionway doors, the Leopard 43 offers a seamless, flexible living environment that adapts effortlessly to changing conditions.

Thoughtful Innovation Throughout the Deck and Living Spaces
From improved dock access with an integrated side step and enhanced forward cockpit seating to a redesigned coachroof lounge and significantly increased solar capacity, every element of the Leopard 43 reflects a thoughtful refinement of proven Leopard DNA. The result is a modern cruising catamaran that feels open, connected and capable – true to the Leopard brand, where performance and comfort are always advanced together, never at the expense of one another.

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