As the successor to the Leopard 42, the all-new Leopard 43 will have its worldwide debut at this year’s Cannes Yacht Festival from September 8-13, followed by its US premiere at the Annapolis Sailboat Show from October 15-18. The Leopard 46 and 52 had their global debuts at the Cannes show in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

The Leopard 43 will also be released in charter-ready versions for The Moorings and Sunsail – Leopard Catamarans’ sister companies within Travelopia – which each offer a popular Yacht Ownership Program. The model will also be produced as the Moorings 4300, available with three or four cabins, and the Sunsail 434, a four‑cabin version.

Franck Bauguil, Travelopia’s Senior Vice President of Yacht Ownership & Product Development, stated: “With the Leopard 43, we took everything that defines Leopard sailing DNA – space, performance, visibility and circulation – and pushed it further. The result is a yacht that feels more open, more connected and more rewarding to sail, while remaining unmistakably true to our blue‑water cruising heritage.”

Built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine, and designed in collaboration with naval architects Simonis Voogd Yacht Design, the Leopard 43 features an all-new, wave‑piercing hull with reverse bows and an expanded rig.

Compared to the 42, the 43 features a 3ft-taller mast and a 12 per cent increase in upwind sail area, “delivering improved power, efficiency and handling across a wide range of conditions”, according to Leopard. For private owners, the yacht is available with a composite longeron in addition to the traditional aluminum bowsprit, allowing for the retrofit of Code 0 and Code D after market.

Michael Robertson, Robertson and Caine’s Design Manager, commented: “The Leopard 43 reflects our focus on improving performance without compromising comfort. From hull form and rig proportions to weight distribution and deck layout, every decision was made to enhance the sailing experience and onboard liveability.”

The yacht can generate up to 1,365W of clean energy through integrated glass solar panels aft of the coachroof lounge, which has been repositioned forward, adjacent to the starboard helm. This solar output represents a significant increase over the Leopard 42 and eliminates the need for a heavy stainless‑steel solar arch.

Building on the indoor‑outdoor living concept introduced on the Leopard 46 and 52, the 43 features aligned indoor and outdoor dining areas that can form one long, connected entertaining zone or be completely separated by closing the sliding glass door.

The forward saloon door, another of Leopard’s signature features, is retained on the Leopard 43 and is complemented by a new upholstered settee in the foredeck that adds a protected seating area.

Inside the saloon, expansive wraparound windows benefit from the absence of traditional structural obstructions, increasing visibility and natural light in the interior. Leopard describes the saloon’s panoramic glazing as “one of the most distinctive design advancements in this size category”.

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