Leopard 52 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Leopard 52 means weighing a very new flagship against a still-maturing used supply. Introduced in late 2025 as the replacement for the Leopard 50, the 52 is a Simonis Voogd-designed catamaran built by Robertson & Caine and offered in 4-, 5-, and 6-cabin layouts. Both owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin versions are well represented on the used market, with ex-charter examples common, so buyers should calibrate expectations around wear profiles rather than scarcity.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin arrangements both turn up regularly, and the five-cabin version also served The Moorings charter fleet as the Moorings 5200. The boat's deck plans were completely revised by the yard to improve crew accommodation, and the saloon's stackable sliding doors open fully to merge with the aft cockpit for a seamless indoor-outdoor living space. A forward-facing galley overlooks the trampoline, and optional forward and aft utility rooms with workbenches and a washer/dryer are found on some boats. With ten layout options spanning 4 to 6 cabins, the principal difference for a buyer is whether the interior was specced for private liveaboard use or stripped for turnaround-friendly charter service.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped examples commonly carry air conditioning, solar, electric winches, a swim platform, autopilot, inverter, code zero, washing machine, dodger, teak decks, chartplotter, freezer, and AIS. For a buyer, the power and energy cluster matters most: solar and inverter are commonly fitted, and lithium batteries appear as a less frequent owner upgrade rather than standard on every resale. Sail-handling gear centers on electric winches and a code zero, with a furling main and asymmetric spinnaker seen as occasional upgrades. Navigation is usually covered by chartplotter and AIS, while comfort items like the washing machine and teak decks are common but cosmetic in consequence. Heating is often seen but not universal.
What to Inspect
Confirm whether the boat carries the optional Joool electric drives with hydro-generation, since the optional hybrid system adds 2 x 25kW electric drives, lithium batteries with fire suppression, and a range-extending genset that demand different survey competence than the standard twin Yanmar diesels. Check the stack-pack access at the lowered boom and the forward watertight door seal, as these are distinctive features of the class.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Leopard 52 are France and Barbados. For a shopper, the short checklist is: decide owner versus ex-charter layout early; verify hybrid versus diesel drivetrain and its support network; confirm solar and lithium state on energy-heavy boats; and inspect the revised deck plans and sliding-door hardware for charter wear. The 52 is a flagship introduced in late 2025, so expect modern systems and a buyer's market defined by spec level more than age.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Leopard 52. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $695,000 | — |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $1,455,973 | +109.5% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $1,455,973 | 0.0% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $1,455,973 | 0.0% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $1,455,973 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 4 | $1,455,973 | 0.0% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,455,973 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Leopard 52 listings appear across 2 countries. France has the most listings with 12 (92.3%), followed by Barbados.
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon 52 | 52' | $ 799,000 | 219 | 39 |
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| Grand Soleil 52 LC | 55.94' | $ 790,789 | 26 | 8 |
| Feeling 52 | 51.84' | $ 446,632 | 16 | 5 |
| Robertson and Caine 52You are here | — | $ 1,455,973 | 13 | 2 |
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| Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 | 41.57' | $ 595,273 | 12 | 1 |
| NEEL 52 | 52' | $ 1,620,122 | 7 | 2 |
| Santa Cruz 52 | 53' | $ 329,900 | 7 | 3 |
| Garcia Explocat 52 | 55.58' | $ 2,086,344 | 6 | 0 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 52 | 51.67' | $ 565,294 | 5 | 2 |