October 23, 2025

Leopard Catamarans Unveils the All-New Leopard 52

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Cape Town, South Africa – Oct. 22, 2025 – Leopard Catamaransis proud to unveil the all-new Leopard 52, the most versatile sailing catamaran in its class. Sea Magazine reports this new model, replacing the successful Leopard 50, represents a bold evolution in design, comfort, and performance, while staying true to the brand’s DNA of building robust, blue-water cruising catamarans.

“The Leopard 52 is without a doubt the most versatile catamaran in its class,” said Franck Bauguil, senior vice president of yacht ownership & product development. “From private owners and long-term liveaboards to charter guests and families, this yacht adapts to every lifestyle with unmatched flexibility. We are very proud to bring such a forward-looking model to the market.”

Innovation and Versatility

The Leopard 52 offers an unprecedented number of interior layouts, ranging from a dedicated three-cabin liveaboard configuration with utility room to a six-cabin charter layout, each with en suite head and shower. An optional crew cabin and multiple cockpit table choices further customize the onboard experience.

Designed to maximize comfort and social connection, the new model integrates a fully opening saloon and aft cockpit for seamless indoor-outdoor living, along with a watertight forward door that offers direct foredeck access, enhancing both safety and ventilation. Upgraded interior finishes, indirect lighting, and refined details throughout create an atmosphere closer to a luxury residence than a traditional yacht.

Performance Refined

The Leopard 52 is not only larger but also faster and more agile than its predecessor. Thanks to refined hull design and years of advanced CFD modeling, naval architects Simonis Voogd Design achieved a significant reduction in pitching motion, improved seakeeping, and optimized turning ability.

“The new Leopard 52 belongs to a new generation of catamarans that achieve better stability and comfort while offering a larger rig and more sail power,” said Alexander Simonis of Simonis Voogd Design. “Owners can expect less motoring and more pure sailing pleasure.”

Built by Robertson & Caine in South Africa, the Leopard 52 benefits from decades of boatbuilding expertise. Compared to the Leopard 50, the design team has calculated a 17 percent increase in upwind sail area, ensuring stronger performance and an even more rewarding sailing experience.

With a taller mast, overlapping genoa, and optional square-top mainsail, the Leopard 52 delivers superior performance across a wide range of conditions—making it a true blue-water cruising catamaran.

Sustainability and Smart Technology

Eco-conscious features include optional integrated four x 400W solar panels, lithium battery systems, and a new hybrid electric propulsion package developed in partnership with Joool, capable of hydro-regeneration while under sail. Owners can also opt for fully electric cooking and appliances, reducing reliance on LPG and maximizing energy efficiency on board.

In addition to private ownership, the new model will be available through The Moorings as the Moorings 5200, offered both in charter and through the yacht ownership program.

About Leopard Catamarans

Sea trialed and tested off the coast of South Africa, Leopard Catamarans is a world leader in the power catamaran market. Both sailboat and power catamaran lines are built with flexibility for the modern seafarer and offer a range of equipment and layout options, designed with each boater’s journey in mind. Evolving from 50 years of customer feedback, Leopard Catamarans has pooled their expertise with South African boat builders Robertson and Caine and Naval Architects Simonis Voogd to design today's Leopard range: spacious, robust, performance-driven blue water cruising catamarans. Set sail to new horizons from the power and beauty of Leopard Catamarans. For more information, visit leopardcatamarans.com.