Leopard 40: New Leopard 40

[Moonos]

Introducing the Leopard 40 | Leopard Catamarans US

Looks good, but there are limited details online so far.

[RKsailsolo]

Hmmmmm. Don't mean to be one of those who resist change but this does not speak to me at all. What happened to the bridge deck clearance? Is this an RV or a sailboat? Apologies but it does resemble a beach house with a mast stuck in it.

And most importantly, how will this model design changeover impact the 2016 Leopard 39 market values? (In twelve months Maybe I CAN get my L39 after all!)

[DeanCollins]

What changes are there apart from the "front door" on the L40?

(I like the older L39 from what I've seen so far as well........)

[RKsailsolo]

Just back from Strictlysail Miami. Walked on one, turned me off immediately. Kept thinking the designers crammed too much into a small space. It's less like a sailboat and more like a performance barge.

[ShaktisBoy]

Love my Leopard 40 not a Gunboat but she does sail very nice for a condomaran.


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[Moonos]

Originally Posted by ShaktisBoy

Love my Leopard 40 not a Gunboat but she does sail very nice for a condomaran.Attachment 97372


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So what's the best compromise between a condomaran and a gunboat?

Personally, I like the lagoon 400, but it would be great if it Was a bit more gunboatish...

[ShaktisBoy]

Mulligan our 07 L40 will cruise all day at 7 to 9 knots in 15 knots apparent, the Gunboat substantially faster Ive been told.


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[ShaktisBoy]

Oh and Mulligan is very comfortable with an inviting interior the Gunboat is an acquired taste.


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[RKsailsolo]

Originally Posted by ShaktisBoy

Love my Leopard 40 not a Gunboat but she does sail very nice for a condomaran.Attachment 97372


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Nice boat

[Saleen411]

Any recent feedback on the NEW Leopard 40 from anybody that has actually sailed one?

There was a very nice write up on the NEW Leopard 44 on THAT particular thread......seems it was described as a "sweet ride" and that the front door/cockpit was a non issue while passage making.

I'm planning on checking out both boats. I'm leaning towards the 40 vice the 44 on paper since there is just 2 of us.

TIA

[MattyBoy]

Originally Posted by Saleen411

Any recent feedback on the NEW Leopard 40 from anybody that has actually sailed one?

There was a very nice write up on the NEW Leopard 44 on THAT particular thread......seems it was described as a "sweet ride" and that the front door/cockpit was a non issue while passage making.

I'm planning on checking out both boats. I'm leaning towards the 40 vice the 44 on paper since there is just 2 of us.

TIA

I am wondering the same thing??

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[MattyBoy]

I did see the boat at the Oct 2015 Annapolis sailboat show. I thought it was a good looking boat. Maybe a bit heavy and not sure regarding forward door. It was nice to step down and get into the locker, though. I am fairly new to sailing catamarans. Question: Why does this Cat have a lower shroud and an upper shroud? It was my main complaint. For a good sized boat, it was strange to have to step around the shroud when using the Deck. I think it could be a hazard in weather.