What the fleet has seen
The Leopard 44, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Leopard 44 is a 13-meter fractional sloop catamaran with a rotating spar, designed by Morrelli and Melvin and built by Robertson and Caine from 2011 to 2016. It features a twin keel hull, a 7.2-meter beam, and a 1.3-meter draft, displacing 12,614 kg. Aboard *Sailing Florence*, a Leopard 44 completed a 3,000-mile Atlantic crossing averaging 5.94 knots, a speed comparable to a 37-foot monohull.2:46 The catamaran's swept-back shrouds prevent dead-downwind sailing, making twin headsails more effective for trade-wind passages.4:13 The enclosed helm station reduces environmental feedback compared to a monohull.7:49 The Leopard 44 offers significant storage and cabin space, with dual-hull living quarters and a forward cockpit for downwind sailing.18:40 One Leopard 44, previously declared a total loss after Hurricane Irma, was restored and used for an Atlantic crossing, demonstrating the potential for extensive structural and mechanical repair.0:11 Crews have found that a dedicated, high-capacity spare autopilot is essential for long-distance offshore passages on this model.10:30 Kirsten Neuschafer has delivered new Leopard 44 catamarans.8:19
