Leopard 42
Cruising Sailboat
The Leopard 42 is a 12.67 m cruising catamaran with a 7.04 m beam, 3- or 4-cabin layouts, twin fixed keels, 113.1 sq m upwind sail area, and twin Yanmar saildrive diesels. It is a modern owner-charter crossover, so layout, bridgedeck living space, sail-handling setup, and tankage are the practical comparison points.
Key Specifications
- LOA
- 12.67 m / 41.6 ft
- Beam
- 7.04 m / 23.1 ft
- Draft
- 1.40 m / 4.6 ft
- Category
- Cruising Sailboat
- Builder
- Leopard
- Model years
- 2021-present
- Use cases
- Coastal, Bluewater
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Review highlights
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Easy to handle and comfortable for long weekends.
The standout quality is how balanced the boat feels once conditions build. The deck layout keeps movement calm, the interior has enough practical storage for a real trip, and the systems access is better than expected for routine owner checks. I would still inspect service records, canvas, batteries, and through-hulls carefully, but as a model it feels confidence-inspiring and easy to recommend.