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Leopard 45

Catamaran, twin keels · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · 2016–2024

A Simonis-Voogd designed catamaran featuring a rotating fractional rig and twin keels for efficient blue-water cruising

Designed by Simonis-Voogd & Simonis Voogd Design, built by Robertson.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

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The Leopard 45, on the water

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Character

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LightD/L 185Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 18.6Powered-up

  • Heavier than ~86% of boats her size on file

Compared with 270 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

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Seen 3 times across 3 channels of the fleet.

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The Leopard 45 on video

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.6
Displacement / length
185.5
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
2016–2024
Units built
368
Designer
Simonis-Voogd, Simonis Voogd Design
Builder
Robertson, Caine

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