Built by Robertson and Caine from Simonis-Voogd's proven design, this popular catamaran has established itself as a standout choice for serious cruising sailors since entering production in 2016. With 368 hulls delivered through 2024, the Leopard 45 demonstrates the market's strong confidence in its blend of performance and livability. The fractional sloop rig with rotating spar delivers impressive sailing characteristics, while the twin-keel catamaran configuration provides the shallow 4.92-foot draft that opens up countless anchorages unavailable to deeper monohulls. At 24.17 feet of beam, the platform offers exceptional stability and interior volume without sacrificing seaworthiness for offshore passages. This fiberglass construction catamaran excels at both coastal cruising and extended blue-water voyaging. The design prioritizes the comfort and safety features that matter most to cruising couples and families, including excellent load-carrying capacity and multiple social areas both above and below deck. The generous sail area combined with moderate displacement creates a responsive sailing platform that doesn't require extreme weather to perform well. Twin 45-horsepower engines provide reliable auxiliary power and excellent maneuverability in tight quarters, making this an ideal vessel for exploring diverse cruising grounds from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
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What is the Leopard 45's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Leopard 45 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.55. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Leopard 45's comfort ratio?
The Leopard 45 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 16.63. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Leopard 45 safe for offshore sailing?
The Leopard 45 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.03. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Leopard 45?
The theoretical hull speed of the Leopard 45 is 8.78 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Leopard 45 weigh?
The Leopard 45 has a displacement of 32,849.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 45.00 ft.
Who designed the Leopard 45?
The Leopard 45 was designed by Simonis-Voogd, first built in 2016.