NEW Leopard Catamarans 43 NEW MODEL 2026 Just Listed

The Leopard 43 sailing catamaran enters the Leopard fleet as the evolution of the highly successful Leopard 42, reimagined to reflect the next generation of Leopard design, performance and onboard living. Originally envisioned as a visual and layout update to align with the new family aesthetic introduced by the Leopard 46 and Leopard 52, the project quickly expanded into a far more comprehensive redesign. The result was a sailing catamaran that delivers meaningful advances in performance and comfort.

The Leopard 43 sailing catamaran enters the Leopard fleet as the evolution of the highly successful Leopard 42, reimagined to reflect the next generation of Leopard design, performance and onboard living. Originally envisioned as a visual and layout update to align with the new family aesthetic introduced by the Leopard 46 and Leopard 52, the project quickly expanded into a far more comprehensive redesign. The result was a sailing catamaran that delivers meaningful advances in performance and comfort.

Designed to be sportier, responsive, and even more fun to sail, the Leopard 43 features an efficient wave piercing hull shape, reverse bows, and an upgraded sail plan that maintains Leopard's hallmark balance between comfort and uncompromised sailing performance. A larger rig and increased sail area features a mast three feet taller and 12% more upwind sail area than the Leopard 42. This translates into improved power, efficiency and handling across a wide range of conditions.

Inside, the Leopard 43 introduces one of the most striking design evolutions in the Leopard sailing range. Expansive glass windows now fully surround the saloon, eliminating traditional GRP structures beside the companionway and delivering a true 360 degree panoramic view with exceptional natural light. Combined with the open plan connection between the aft cockpit and saloon, made possible by a sliding glass companionway doors, the Leopard 43 offers a seamless, flexible living environment that adapts effortlessly to changing conditions.

From improved dock access with an integrated side step and enhanced forward cockpit seating to a redesigned coachroof lounge and significantly increased solar capacity, every element of the Leopard 43 reflects a thoughtful refinement of proven Leopard DNA. The result is a modern cruising catamaran that feels open, connected, and capable--true to the Leopard brand, where performance and comfort are always advanced together, never at the expense of one another.

Available to order for delivery worldwide

SALOON
Laminate finish on interior carpentry
Wear resistant laminate flooring
Saloon table - convertible to coffee table
LED overhead lighting
Ventilation through 2x forward facing size 5 portlights
Forward doorway access to forward cockpit and foredeck
Access to aft cockpit through sliding door
1 x Loose Bench stool to be used as Settee seating
Joinery staircases to hull accommodation (Escape hatch located underneath staircases)

GALLEY
Avonite galley worktop surfaces
Single lever mixer faucet with pull-out sprayer
1 x Purified water tap
Single bowl s/s sink
Dish and cutlery drying recess with drainage
Cover for drying recess
Vitrifrigo 2-drawer fridge / freezer 56USgal / 212Ltr 12v
3-burner gas hob
Gas oven
Gas solenoid shut-off valve with control at switch panel & warning light at cooker
Gas detectors at gas connections to gas appliances
Gas cylinder regulator in dedicated forward cockpit LPG locker
Separate garbage bin locker
Stowage space in shelf lockers
Stowage space under floorboards
1 x Pot storage drawer below oven
Drawer & spicerack alongside oven
Outboard galley shelf with pull out drawers
Smoke detector / alarm
Carbon monoxide detector / alarm

NAVIGATION CONSOLE
Chart table with storage locker under hinged lid
LED overhead lighting
1 x Loose Ottoman stool to be used as Chart table seat
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Compass at helm position
COACHROOF LOUNGE
L-shaped GRP settee (excluding optional seat upholstery, backrest, sunbed and table)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
6 x Fire extinguishers(3C) / 7 x Fire extinguishers (4C)
Owner's Operating Manual
CE Certification
NMMA Certification

CABINS x 4 (4 CABIN VERSION)
Laminate finish on interior carpentry
Wear resistant laminate flooring
Double berths:
Forward Bunks (1.3m x 2.03m or 4'3" x 6'8")
Aft Bunks (1.55m x 2.01m or 5'1" x 6'7")
Hanging locker
1 x Double coat hook
LED downlight in corridor
2 x LED reading lamps in each cabin
Concealed overhead rope lighting
Concealed under bunk rope lighting
Overhead roller blinds for privacy
Large open shelves
1 x Stowage drawer under each bunk
Fwd cabin - 2 drawers
Aft cabin - 1 drawer
Large hull window incorporating portlight and pleated blind
Transom portlight in aft cabins
Smoke detector / alarm
Carbon monoxide detector / alarm

OWNER CABIN (3 CABIN VERSION)
Laminate finish on interior carpentry
Wear resistant laminate flooring
Double berth (1.55m x 2.01m or 5'1" x 6'7")
1 x Hanging locker
1 x Double coat hook
Vanity table/desk with storage locker with mirror under lid
1 x Loose Ottoman stool to be used in Owners Cabin (for 3 cabin layout only)
Drawer unit with 3 x drawers
1 x Stowage drawer under bunk
Sliding entrance door with lock
LED downlight in study
Concealed overhead rope lighting
Concealed under bunk rope lighting
2 x LED reading lamps over bunk
Smoke detector / alarm
Carbon monoxide detector / alarm

HEADS COMPARTMENTS x 4 (4 CABIN VERSION)
Washbasins with basin mixer and Avonite top
Under-basin locker with toilet roll holder
Fwd Head - includes trashcan
Vanity locker & mirror
Double towel rail
Sliding heads door
Double Coat hook
Dedicated trashcan locker in aft head
Shower compartment c/w lever mixer and adjustable shower rose
Shower sump with automatic drainage system
LED Overhead lighting
Overhead roller blinds for privacy
Roller blind at window transition
Electric toilet with dual flush (Salt and Fresh)

OWNER CABIN HEADS (3 CABIN VERSION)
Large washbasin with basin mixer and Avonite top
Under-basin locker
Separate shower compartment with divider c/w lever mixer and adjustable drainage system
Shower sump with automatic drainage system
Electric toilet with dual flush (Salt and Fresh)
Double towel rail
Double Coat hook
Vanity Locker with mirror
Dedicated trashcan toilet holder locker
Large linen locker (can house optional washing machine)
Sliding heads door
Overhead roller blind for privacy
Roller blind at window transition
LED Overhead lighting

FOREPEAKS
Stowage space with access from FWD cabin & deck (3C On Stbd - Access only from Deck)

ENGINE & CONTROLS
Double lever throttle / gearshift control
Sound deadening panels in engine room
2 x Engine room ventilation fans and ducting
2 x Yanmar 45hp diesel engines with sail drives
2 x Propellers - fixed blade
2 x Fuel deck fillers
2 x Fuel filter / water separators
2 x Fuel tanks 160USgal / 600Ltr total capacity
2 x Exhaust skin fittings (s/s)
2 x Exhaust water locks
2 x Cooling water inlet strainers
2 x Exhaust cooling water temperature sensors with audible alarms at helm
2x Engine room smoke alarms

RUDDER & STEERING SYSTEM
Balanced spade rudders
Rudder stock in 17-4 PH stainless steel with self aligning bearings
Chain-and-cable steering system c/w bulkhead steering unit and brake
Destroyer-type steering wheel
Emergency tiller (s/s)

PLUMBING INSTALLATION
Hot and cold pressurized fresh water system consisting of:
2 x Water tanks, 174USgal / 660ltr total capacity
2 x Fresh water pressure pump with accumulator tank
2 x Hot water cylinders 13USgal / 50ltr total capacity
Transom shower (Hot and cold)
Automatic shower drain pumps
2 x Holding tanks,
35USgal / 132ltr total capacity (3 cabin)
or 44USgal / 166ltr total capacity (4 cabin)
2 x Electric bilge pumps (keel sump) with float switches and visual notification at helm station
2 x High water bilge float switches(keel sump) with audible alarm
2 x Manual bilge pumps (keel sump)
2 x Electric bilge pumps (engine room) with float switch and warning light at switch panel
1 x Portable manual bilge pump (auxiliary engine room)
Freshwater connection
Water purifying filter system (Purifying water tap located at galley)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Digital monitoring with 12" MFD
LED Courtesy lights at stairways
LED Bi-colour navlights, stern & anchor light
12v DC switch panel
1x 12v Outlet socket at helm station
1 x Double USB socket in each cabin
1 x Wireless mobile phone charger at nav desk
2 x House batteries - 210Ah AGM type
2 x Engine starter batteries - 100Ah AGM type
1 x House battery isolator switch
2 x Engine starter battery isolator switches
2 x Alternators, standard with engines
1 x Electrical spares kit: fuses, relays, fuse holders

RUNNING RIGGING
2 x Main sheets (3:1 purchase)
2 x Genoa sheets
3 x Halyards (main, genoa & spare)
2 x Single line reefs lead aft
Main boom topping lift
MAST, RIGGING & SAILS
Natural anodized mast
Natural anodized crossbeam c/w mooring cleats (x2)
Wind indicator
Genoa furler
Mainsail full battened c/w 2 reefs
Furling genoa
2 x Additional spare 12v wires in mast
Additional spare conduit with messenger in mast
Deck light
Horn
Steaming light
Anchor light

DECK FITTINGS
Guardwires with stanchions, bases
Guardwires across bow and stern
1600w vertical windlass 10mm gypsy and capstan c/w hand-held remote
Anchor bow roller fitting
Anchor chain stopper
Liferaft locker with convertible fore/aft seat bolster
Sliding companionway door
Hardtop over fwd and aft cockpit complete with LED down lighting
Hardtop bimini over helm c/w s/s supports
Folding swimming ladder c/w teak steps
Aft Cockpit table
2x Deck chairs (Director type)
Bridle mainsheet system (3:1 purchase)
Trampoline
Helmseat with upholstered base and backrest
Mineral Glass grey tinted windows
Hardtop supports
Hatches:
Size 10 Flush Hatch: 4-Cabin Layout has 4x over heads.
Size 10 Flush Hatch: 3-Cabin Layout has 2x over port heads, 1x owners heads and 1x over study
Size 44 Flush Hatch: 4-Cabin Layout has 4x over cabins and 2x over forepeaks.
Size 44 Flush Hatch: 3-Cabin Layout has 3x over cabins, 1x over owner's heads and 2x over forepeaks.
Portlights:
Size 5 Portlights: Both Layouts has 2x in windscreen
Size 1 Portlight: 4-cabin Layout has 8x in hull side and 2x transom
Size 1 Portlight: 3-cabin Layout has 7x in hull side and 2x transom
1 x Anchor/windlass locker with chain bin
2 x Foredeck/forward cockpit lockers
Forward access to foredeck c/w watertight saloon access door
2 x Pulpits with seat
2 x Pushpits
4 x Coachroof handrails
2 x Coachroof grab handles
1 x Coachroof Steps handrail
1 x Hardtop grab handle
2 x Transom grab handles
9 x 310mm mooring cleats (one inside Anchor locker)
2 x Winch handles
2 x Primary winches - (black anodised alloy)
1 x Main sheet winch (black anodised alloy)
2 x Genoa Tracks & Cars with pin stop
2 x Halyard clutch at helm (main & spinnaker)
2 x Genoa sheet clutch at helm
2 x Mainsheet clutch at helm
2 x Reef clutch at helm
1 x Furler clutch at helm
1 x Genoa Halyard Clutch and cleat on mast
Drinks holders - 2 x Doubles in fwd cockpit and 1 x Double at helm