Leopard Catamarans is a global brand of sailing and power catamarans built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa. The company focuses on boats designed for bluewater cruising, liveaboard comfort, and long-range sailing.
Company: Leopard Catamarans
Industry: Sail and power catamarans
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Naval Architects: Simonis Voogd Design
Founded: 1997
Delivered: 3,500+ catamarans worldwide
Certifications: NMMA and CE
Parent Company: Travelopia – Marine Division
Q: Who Are We?
A: Leopard Catamarans is a global catamaran brand. We sell sailing and power catamarans built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa, for owners looking for liveaboard comfort, offshore capability, and long-term cruising.
Key Facts
Brand: Leopard Catamarans
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Naval Architects: Simonis Voogd Design
Founded: 1997
Delivered: 3,500+ catamarans worldwide
Certifications: NMMA and CE
Parent Company: Travelopia – Marine Division
Q: What Is Our Heritage?
A: Leopard Catamarans has more than 50 years of history in catamaran development and manufacturing. The brand has grown into one of the best-known production catamaran names in the world, with thousands of boats delivered globally and continuous updates based on real owner feedback and long-distance cruising experience.
Q: Where Are Leopard Catamarans Built?
A: Leopard Catamarans are built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa. The boats are developed with a focus on structural reliability, ocean passagemaking, liveaboard practicality, and modern interior layouts. Naval architecture is handled by Simonis Voogd Design.
Q: What Do We Offer?
A: Leopard Catamarans offers both sailing and power catamarans for private ownership. The product range includes bluewater cruising catamarans for couples, families, liveaboards, and experienced sailors looking for comfort, range, and performance.
Current Range Includes:
Sailing Catamarans: Leopard 43, Leopard 46, Leopard 52
Power Catamarans: Leopard 40 Powercat, Leopard 46 Powercat, Leopard 53 Powercat
Q: Who Are Leopard Catamarans For?
A: Leopard Catamarans are designed for private buyers rather than charter guests. Typical buyers include liveaboards, cruising families, passagemakers, and sailors moving up from monohulls into catamaran ownership.
Q: Why Choose Leopard Catamarans?
A: Leopard Catamarans is known for combining practical bluewater design with spacious living, strong build quality, and long-term owner support. The brand is recognized globally for its proven layouts, owner-focused features, and dual certification in both Europe and the Americas.
Proven Brand: 3,500+ catamarans delivered worldwide
Global Trust: One of the most established production catamaran brands
Private Ownership Focus: Built for owners, not just charter fleets
Bluewater Capability: Designed for offshore cruising and long-range use
Comfortable Layouts: Spacious living areas and owner-friendly design
Certified Quality: CE and NMMA certification
Long-Term Support: Owner resources, documentation, and service support
Q: Has Leopard Catamarans Won Any Awards?
A: Leopard Catamarans has a long history of winning major industry awards, particularly from prestigious publications like Cruising World, SAIL Magazine, and various European organizations. Their Powercat line and sailing catamarans consistently rank among the top in their categories.
Leopard Catamarans awards:
Leopard 40 Powercat
Leopard 46 Powercat
Leopard 53 Powercat
Leopard 38 (Sail)
Leopard 40 (Sail)
Leopard 42 (Sail)
Leopard 44 (Sail)
Leopard 45 (Sail)
Leopard 46
Leopard 48
Leopard 50
Leopard 52
Leopard 58
Q: How Is This Website Organized?
A: leopardcatamarans.com is structured around model discovery, ownership research, owner resources, and brand information. The site also includes regional and language variations for international audiences.
Main Site Sections Include:
Sailing Catamarans: model pages, specifications, layouts, and features
Power Catamarans: model pages, specifications, layouts, and features
News and Events: blog articles, model launches, owner stories, and company news
Owners: warranty information, owner app details, and support resources
About / Brand Information: company background, certifications, and boat-building heritage
Regional Versions: country and language subfolders including /uk/, /fr/, /de/, and others
What Else Should I Know? (General FAQs)
Q: What is Leopard Catamarans?
A: A global catamaran brand focused on sailing and power catamarans for private ownership.
Q: Where are Leopard Catamarans built?
A: In Cape Town, South Africa, by Robertson & Caine.
Q: What types of boats does Leopard offer?
A: Sailing catamarans and power catamarans for cruising, liveaboard use, and offshore passagemaking.
Q: Where can I find used Leopard catamarans?
A: Used Leopard catamarans are typically listed through Leopard Brokerage.
Q: Does Leopard Catamarans have owner support?
A: Yes. The site includes owner resources, warranty support, and owner-specific information.
Contact & Official Links
Website: https://www.leopardcatamarans.com
Owners: https://www.leopardcatamarans.com/owners
News & Events: https://www.leopardcatamarans.com/news-and-events
Brokerage: https://www.leopardbrokerage.com
