Leopard 45
Description
The Leopard 45 is a popular modern sailing catamaran from Leopard Catamarans (built by Robertson and Caine in South Africa), designed by naval architects Simonis Voogd. Introduced in 2016 and produced through around 2024 (with ~368 units built), it's a versatile bluewater cruiser known for spacious living, solid performance, and family/charter-friendly layouts. It won multiple awards, including Cruising World and SAIL Magazine's Boat of the Year honors in 2017, praised for its balance of comfort, speed, and value. This model evolved from earlier Leopards (like the 44) with updated styling, a forward cockpit, raised helm station, and enhanced interior flow. It's ideal for coastal hopping, Caribbean/Bahamas cruising, or longer offshore passages — stable, easy to handle short-handed, and comfortable at anchor.
Construction Details
| Designer | Simonis Voogd Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Robertson and Caine in South Africa |
| Length | 45.000 ft |
| LOA | 45.000 ft |
| LWL | 42.920 ft |
| Beam | 24.170 ft |
| Displacement | 32849 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.920 ft |
| Year Built | 2016 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 58.17 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.25 ft |
| p | 54.50 ft |
| e | 20.92 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.17 ft | 17.25 ft | 54.50 ft | 20.92 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Leopard 45 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 54.5 ft - (16612 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.92 ft - (6376 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.41 ft - (17499 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 57.69 ft - (17584 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 581.64 ft² |
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Leopard 45 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 48.54 ft - (14795 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.58 ft - (6882 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.65 ft - (13000 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 481.47 ft² |
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Leopard 45 - GENOA
| Luff | * 57.64 ft - (17569 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.63 ft - (8422 mm) |
| Leech | * 54.5 ft - (16612 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.88 ft - (7888 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 745.86 ft² |
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Leopard 45 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 59 ft - (17983 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Leech | 55 ft - (16764 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1328 ft² |
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