Leopard 52

A New, Highly Versatile Flagship

Leopard continues to renew its sailing range. Following on from the 46 last year, it’s now the turn of the 52 to take to the seas. The replacement for the 50 naturally builds on the brand’s heritage, but adds quite a few features, innovations, and even performance.

The design of the Leopard 52 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, but with a couple of modern touches.

This catamaran has been designed to be sailed short-handed, or even single-handed.

The cockpit layout remains faithful to that of previous models, with an L-shaped bench on the port side and another seat on the starboard side. The table can seat six guests. As an option, you can choose a folding table that joins the one in the interior

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Practical info

Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Unveiled somewhat by surprise at the last Cannes Yachting Festival, the Leopard 52 was announced in early September and quickly established itself as one of the must-see boats of the show. This flagship model replaces the 50, an iconic Leopard model with nearly 250 units sold. This is quite a challenge, especially since the 52 is also the second model of the latest generation.
To understand the genesis of this model, we need to take into account market developments. Whereas Leopard used to specialize mainly in charter catamarans, owner-operated units now account for around 50% of sales. In addition, habits have changed, particularly in terms of crew, who no longer want to sleep in rudimentary, cramped cabins with no light in the forepeaks. This observation prompted the shipyard to completely revise its deck plans. Finally, to keep pace with technology, the 52, like the 46, is available in a hybrid electric version.

Three Distinct Outdoor Areas

Like the 46, the 52 was drawn by Simonis Voogd Design, so it has a familiar look with sleek lines, vertical bows, and a long hull window that takes up almost 80% of the catamaran’s length. To encourage outdoor living, the Leopard 52 has t...

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