Leopard 45 (1997-2004) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Robertson and Caine
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The Leopard 45, produced between 1997 and 2004, represents a pivotal era for South African builder Robertson & Caine and the designer duo Simonis Voogd. Originally conceived to meet the rigorous demands of the global charter industry—specifically for The Moorings, where it was branded as the Moorings 4500—this model solidified the Leopard brand's reputation for robust construction and bluewater capability. Unlike modern catamarans that often prioritize interior volume at the expense of bridge deck clearance and sleekness, the original Leopard 45 features a lower profile and a more performanceoriented hull shape that reflects its racingpedigree design roots. According to the designers at Simonis Voogd, the vessel was engineered to balance high loadcarrying capacity with the speed required for longdistance passage making.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 486,775
Ask, not sold · 421 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
257
421 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
27
United States (16.2%) · Saint Lucia (13.9%) · Bahamas (11.9%)

Recent Listings

252 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Leopard 45 (1997-2004) listings span 27 countries. United States leads with 64 listings (16.2%), followed by Saint Lucia and Bahamas.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

396 listings · 27 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 780,000644016.2%
Saint Lucia$ 399,000553313.9%
Bahamas$ 379,000473111.9%
British Virgin Islands$ 459,000452111.4%
Belize$ 519,00029217.3%
Seychelles$ 463,54024186.1%
Italy$ 487,9371984.8%
French Polynesia$ 447,2761814.5%
Saint Martin$ 389,0001593.8%
Grenada$ 595,00013123.3%
Croatia$ 486,7751363.3%
Thailand$ 505,00011102.8%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004)You are here$ 486,775421257
Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009)39.27'$ 335,747297171
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 (2001-2004)41.4'$ 593,50012086
Performance Sun Odyssey 4545.01'$ 170,7788851
Robertson and Caine 4646.32'$ 389,0008349
Robertson and Caine 4342.49'$ 299,0004825
Robertson and Caine 3837.5'$ 238,0003719
Leopard Catamarans 4746.83'$ 290,000179
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,140124
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 420041.57'$ 649,421115
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,68585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Leopard 45 (1997-2004) cost?+
The median asking price for a used Leopard 45 (1997-2004) over the past 12 months is $486,775. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Leopard 45 (1997-2004) sailboats are for sale?+
257 Leopard 45 (1997-2004) listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 421 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Leopard 45 (1997-2004) prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Leopard 45 (1997-2004) has increased by 2.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Leopard 45 (1997-2004) sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Leopard 45 (1997-2004) listings over the past 12 months are United States (16.2%), Saint Lucia (13.9%), Bahamas (11.9%).
05Do Leopard 45 (1997-2004) listings get price reductions?+
About 41% of Leopard 45 (1997-2004) listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Leopard 45 (1997-2004)?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 40 (2005-2009), Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 (2001-2004), Performance Sun Odyssey 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.