Leopard 43 Buyer's Guide
The Leopard 43 is a 2004–2007 catamaran from Robertson and Caine, designed by Simonis and Voogd as the development of the Leopard 42 and built in owner and charter configurations. With 74 produced, it remains a focused search for a mid-size cruising multihull, and the brokerage pool splits between private three-cabin owners' boats and ex-charter four-cabin Moorings 4300 examples. Understanding the two layouts and the model's documented quirks is the first step in a considered purchase.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The owner's version carries three cabins and three heads, with the owner's berth spanning the full starboard hull and a door for salon privacy plus a bow v-berth. The charter Moorings 4300 has four double berths and two bow singles, each double cabin with a private head and storage under the bed. In both, the saloon holds a starboard lounge and drop-leaf berth, a port U-shaped galley with separate fridge and freezer, and a starboard chart table with a comprehensive switch panel. Removable ceiling panels throughout aid inspection regardless of which layout is chosen.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, solar, chartplotter, watermaker, air conditioning, lithium batteries, freezer, autopilot, inverter, bimini, and AIS are commonly fitted. Often seen additions include dinghy davits, life raft, wind generator, hardtop, and radar. Swim platform, cockpit shower, electric winches, dodger, and heating appear less frequently as owner upgrades. The boat itself carries a solidly constructed hardtop that mounts solar and the traveler, strong davits on a full walk-around duckboard, an outdoor shower at the port scoop, and a windscreen Bimini between cabin roof and hardtop; some berths have separately controlled air conditioning by model.
What to Inspect
The documented design trait to evaluate is the bridge deck with low clearance, which is known to slam in rough seas. This is inherent to the hull geometry rather than a sign of poor construction, but a survey should note any reinforcement or wear from repeated slamming. Otherwise, the well-balanced hulls and excellent finishing are established; check the easily accessed wiring behind the nav-station panel and the removable ceiling panels for prior work.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets include the United States, New Zealand, Grenada, France, the Bahamas, and the British Virgin Islands. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm whether the example is an owner's or Moorings 4300 layout; verify the commonly fitted systems (solar, watermaker, AIS, autopilot) are operational; inspect bridge-deck slam history; and review the accessible electrical panel and ceiling panels for past upgrades. The Leopard 43 rewards a careful look with a sheltered, well-ventilated cruiser of limited production.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Leopard 43. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $ 349,900 | — |
| Jul 25 | 3 | $ 299,000 | -14.5% |
| Sep 25 | 10 | $ 434,000 | +45.2% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $ 317,000 | -27.0% |
| Jan 26 | 4 | $ 292,026 | -7.9% |
| Feb 26 | 4 | $ 296,819 | +1.6% |
| Mar 26 | 6 | $ 250,000 | -15.8% |
| Apr 26 | 13 | $ 250,000 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 8 | $ 250,000 | 0.0% |
| Jun 26 | 11 | $ 329,000 | +31.6% |
| Jul 26 | 6 | $ 521,755 | +58.6% |
Where they're listed
Leopard 43 listings appear across 12 countries. New Zealand has the most listings with 13 (22.0%), followed by United States and Grenada.
Country view
59 listings · 12 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $ 250,000 | 13 | 3 | 22.0% |
| United States | $ 314,000 | 12 | 11 | 20.3% |
| Grenada | $ 299,000 | 11 | 0 | 18.6% |
| France | $ 664,510 | 5 | 5 | 8.5% |
| Bahamas | $ 469,500 | 4 | 0 | 6.8% |
| British Virgin Islands | $ 389,000 | 4 | 0 | 6.8% |
| Australia | $ 296,786 | 2 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Saint Lucia | $ 354,498 | 2 | 0 | 3.4% |
| Saint Martin | $ 239,000 | 2 | 2 | 3.4% |
| US Virgin Islands | $ 377,000 | 2 | 2 | 3.4% |
| Greece | $ 566,311 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
| Sint Maarten | $ 239,000 | 1 | 1 | 1.7% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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