2001 Leopard 42

The Leopard 42 is known for its ease fast sailing performance; unique compartments, oversized Yanmar engines with straight shafts, Targa arch, and galley up. The Leopard 42′ is a sought-after catamaran that is well-built and capable of cruising any ocean. The primary virtues of the boat are ease of handling under sail and power, speed under sail, ease of anchor handling, straightforward systems and operation, the good all-around visibility from the helm and salon, private cabins with queen berths, and a very spacious layout which is just great for partying and living inside and out.

The innovative Leopard 42 offers the interior space of a much larger yacht without compromising the expansive cockpit and deck space that the Leopard range is renowned for. The layout features four spacious air-conditioned double cabins with en-suite heads and showers, a U-shaped galley, and an expanded saloon with a breakfast bar and casual seating. A clear deck layout, excellent bunk access, and a galley-up design are popular features with cruisers.

The Leopard 42 emerged in 2001 to replace the Leopard 45. Designed by Alex Simonis, the L42 extended the lines of the Leopard 38 and offered a 3-cabin, 3-head model and a 4-cabin, 4-head model. Approximately 50 Leopard 42s were made before being replaced by the Leopard 43 in 2004. Despite its heritage of award-winning catamarans, the Leopard 42 won no awards. However, the L42 is still highly sought-after by cruisers worldwide. Let’s look at why. Features Since Leopard announced their next iteration of the Leopard 42 in July 2020, we’ll talk first about the original model and then provide a few words on the updated version. Spacious Living Spaces. Like its predecessors, the Leopard 42 offers spacious accommodations disproportionate to its size. The cockpit on the L42 is quite large, accommodating more than 17 people on one lucky cruiser’s birthday off the Magnetic Islands.

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The Leopard 42 is the organic evolution into the new generation of our award-winning line of yachts. Built by Robertson & Caine and designed by Naval Architects, Simonis & Voogd, together we have created a revolutionary design that has exceed expectations by offering far more than anticipated. This was accomplished all while maintaining our signature balance of comfort and uncompromised performance.

The exterior styling has adapted to the modern appearance of the award-winning Leopard 50, which features continuous hull side windows, a continuous hardtop, and what has quickly become our signature, an upper-lounge area.

The interior design has adopted the styling that was developed for the award-winning Leopard 53 Powercat. With modern contrasts, indirect lighting, and classy finishes, the Leopard 42 brings more luxury and elegance to the Leopard sailboat range. All bunks are now island berths that allow access from both sides. With windows everywhere space permitted, the natural light is amplified.

Available in 3 cabin/ 3 heads and 4 cabin/ 4 heads, all cabins include their own private en-suite heads. All heads include their own designated shower area; a feature not currently found on catamarans in this size range.

In the saloon, we have added a generous skylight, as well and an additional window in the aft starboard corner facing the helm seat. The forward-facing L-shaped galley is sure to entice any chef!

The Leopard 42 has the unmistakable DNA of a Leopard Catamaran with plenty of new technology and building techniques used to make it a magnificent ocean-going yacht with a feel of space, comfort and performance only previously found in significantly larger models.

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Windllass and ground tackle new 2022

Gas grill

Watermaker 32 gal per hr

4 Heads one convirted to a shower one convirted to a wash room with washing machine