Leopard 43 Buyer's Guide
The Leopard 43 is a Robertson & Caine catamaran designed by Simonis & Voogd and built from 2004 to 2007, with 74 examples completed in owner and charter (Moorings 4300) editions. On the brokerage market it presents as a warm-water cruiser with two interior plans and a strong suite of factory or owner-fitted equipment. This guide covers what a shopper will find aboard and where to look closely before committing.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin examples are the more common on the used market, but both owner and charter versions are available, and ex-charter boats are common. The owner's layout has three cabins and three heads, with the starboard hull given over to a private owner's berth closed off from the saloon. The Moorings 4300 charter fitout uses four double cabins and four heads plus two single bow berths, each double with storage under the bed. Either way the saloon is bright and well ventilated, with a U-shaped port galley, starboard lounge and navigation station, and removable ceiling panels for access.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems are commonly fitted with solar on the hardtop, lithium batteries, an inverter, and a watermaker, while air conditioning and a freezer appear throughout. A hardtop is standard and often paired with a windscreen bimini; dinghy davits, a life raft, and a wind generator are often seen, with a hardtop frequently added for full shelter. Navigation is commonly handled by a chartplotter, autopilot, and AIS. Less common but seen as owner upgrades are electric winches and a cockpit shower. Buyers should confirm the separate fridge and freezer, two-burner stove, and recessed dish rack in the galley, as these define liveaboard comfort.
What to Inspect
The one documented design caveat is the bridge deck, which has low clearance with the water and is known to slam in rough seas. Inspect for stress or impact signs where the hulls meet the bridge, and evaluate the transom duckboard and davits for dinghy-load wear. Beyond that, check the removable ceiling panels and behind the navigation station's switch panel for wiring access and any moisture.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These cats are found in the United States, New Zealand, Grenada, France, the Bahamas, and the British Virgin Islands. For a shopper, the practical checklist is: confirm which layout suits your plans, verify the bridge deck for slam damage, test the hardtop-mounted solar and lithium systems, and check davits and duckboard for charter wear.
- Decide owner three-cabin vs charter four-cabin layout
- Inspect bridge deck for slam-related stress
- Verify solar, lithium, watermaker, and AIS function
- Check davits, duckboard, and sugar-scoop steps for wear
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 · 14 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $349,900 | — |
| Jul 25 | 3 | $299,000 | -14.5% |
| Sep 25 | 12 | $434,000 | +45.2% |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $299,000 | -31.1% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $299,995 | +0.3% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $275,091 | -8.3% |
| Feb 26 | 4 | $296,664 | +7.8% |
| Mar 26 | 6 | $229,000 | -22.8% |
| Apr 26 | 13 | $250,000 | +9.2% |
| May 26 | 8 | $250,000 | 0.0% |
| Jun 26 | 12 | $329,000 | +31.6% |
| Jul 26 | 7 | $650,604 | +97.8% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $294,556 | -54.7% |
| Oct 26 | 2 | $250,000 | -15.1% |
Where they're listed
Leopard 43 listings appear across 11 countries. United States has the most listings with 14 (25.0%), followed by New Zealand and Grenada.
Country view
56 listings · 11 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $274,500 | 14 | 2 | 25.0% |
| New Zealand | $250,000 | 13 | 0 | 23.2% |
| Grenada | $299,000 | 11 | 1 | 19.6% |
| France | $715,944 | 6 | 1 | 10.7% |
| US Virgin Islands | $379,000 | 3 | 0 | 5.4% |
| Australia | $296,472 | 2 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Saint Lucia | $299,995 | 2 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Saint Martin | $239,000 | 2 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Greece | $554,460 | 1 | 0 | 1.8% |
| French Polynesia | $290,111 | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| Sint Maarten | $239,000 | 1 | 0 | 1.8% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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