What the fleet has seen
The Leopard 50, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Leopard 50 is a 15.4-meter fractional sloop catamaran designed by Simonis-Voogd and built by Robertson and Caine from 2019 to the present, replacing the Leopard 48. It features a twin-keel hull and a displacement of 20,599 kg, with sail configuration options including standard and square-top mainsails. Crews use the Leopard 50 for long-distance cruising, including a planned second circumnavigation aboard *Zatara* and passages across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas and from the Caribbean to the British Virgin Islands.0:03 Aboard *Sailing Doodles*, the Leopard 50 sailed at 7.5 knots downwind under main and Genoa from St. Barts to St. Martin. *Igor Stropnik* crossed the Gulf Stream at 6 knots motor-sailing in 10–15 knot winds and maintained 6–9 knots with a Code Zero and full mainsail during a 700-nautical-mile passage from Georgetown, Bahamas, to the British Virgin Islands.13:55 Crews manage recurring maintenance, including engine oil changes, water heater replacement, and addressing water in the fuel system by clearing injectors.23:03 Outfitting for long-term cruising includes installing underwater lights, 48-volt alternators, Starlink internet, and custom galley modifications.9:20 The forward cockpit and interior volume are noted as key features for retirement cruising.17:31
