Leopard 45 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Leopard 45 means choosing between two well-represented layouts and a range of owner-added systems, with ex-charter examples common. Built by Robertson & Caine, this 45-foot catamaran designed by Simonis & Voogt carries either a three-cabin owner plan or a four-cabin charter layout, and understanding those differences is the first step in a smart purchase.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin versions are both well represented, and ex-charter boats are common on the used market. In the owner configuration, the starboard hull becomes a full-length suite while the port hull has two cabins with private heads; charter boats instead use four cabins and four heads. Both share a forward cockpit behind a watertight polycarbonate door, a galley-forward saloon, and a huge aft cockpit. A tiny forepeak berth in the port hull is a child's hideaway. Buyers should decide early whether they need charter-grade cabin count or the owner suite's privacy, since the hulls themselves are identical.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A hardtop is commonly fitted and typically carries a bank of solar panels; often-seen upgrades include lithium batteries, a bimini, and autopilot. For a buyer, the hardtop with solar and lithium banks means credible off-grid power without immediate investment, while autopilot and bimini speak to passage comfort. The boat's standard rig already leads everything but the gennaker furler to electric winches at the helm, so most used examples need only energy and shade upgrades rather than sail-handling rework.
What to Inspect
A buyer should check the saloon for adequate grab points since testers found them lacking lacks good grab points in the saloon. The same reviews mention cushions that could be more comfortable and seats proportioned for tall people, so assess whether the current foam and bench dimensions suit your crew. Beyond those, the builder's top-grade auxiliary systems and easy engine access are strengths, but confirm the twin Yanmars and common maintenance points are as reachable as documented and that the balsa-cored hulls show no moisture at solid mounting points.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These cats turn up in Grenada, the British Virgin Islands, Thailand, the Seychelles, and the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm layout fit (owner three-cabin versus charter four-cabin), verify hardtop and solar/lithium energy setup, test helm and autopilot steering from the forward cockpit, and inspect saloon handholds and cushion comfort. The Leopard 45 remains a structurally sound, easily handled cruising cat with layout choices to match most plans.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Leopard 45. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 7 | $505,000 | — |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $657,361 | +30.2% |
Where they're listed
Leopard 45 listings appear across 5 countries. Grenada has the most listings with 2 (33.3%), followed by Seychelles and Thailand.
Country view
6 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | $824,000 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Seychelles | $515,721 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Thailand | $505,000 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| United States | $699,000 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| British Virgin Islands | $465,000 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
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