What the fleet has seen
The Leopard 42 / Moorings 4200 (2020), as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Leopard 42, also marketed as the MOORINGS 4200, is a 12.7-meter fractional sloop catamaran designed by Simonis-Voogd and built by Robertson and Caine since 2020. It features a twin keel hull, a 7.0-meter beam, a 1.4-meter draft, and displaces 12,467 kg. A defining characteristic is its interior-access forward passage, allowing movement from the saloon to the bow without using side decks, which improves safety in rough seas.0:53 The design emphasizes a forward-facing layout, with the galley, saloon seating, and helm all oriented toward the bow.9:16 The flybridge "Sky Lounge" is standard.8:52 The Leopard 42 uses twin 45-horsepower Yanmar engines, sharing the same power plants as the larger Leopard 45, making it an efficient hull.4:02 Owners, such as those aboard The On Deck Channel, often prioritize extensive electrical system upgrades, integrating high-capacity 24-volt Victron lithium battery banks, large solar arrays (up to 3,300 watts), and multiple variable-speed air conditioning units to enable off-grid climate control.1:00 These systems allow for overnight air conditioning use with significant battery capacity remaining. Some owners have reported structural concerns, including hull delamination and compromised welds, contrasting with the vacuum-infused foam-core construction.1:57 The mast height of 67 feet restricts passage in some areas of the Intracoastal Waterway.1:33
