Leopard 43 represents the new sailing generation
The Leopard 43 measures 12.98 metres overall with a 7-metre beam and a 1.57-metre draft. The model continues Leopard’s focus on practical private cruising, using the wide catamaran platform to create generous living areas while keeping overall length manageable for experienced owner-operators.
For buyers moving from a monohull, the biggest change is likely to be the usable deck and interior volume rather than length alone. The trade-off is beam, which affects berth availability and marina pricing, but the extra width creates separate social and accommodation zones that are difficult to match on a conventional 43-foot sailing yacht.
Leopard 46 Powercat brings twin-diesel cruising
The Leopard 46 Powercat measures 14.13 metres overall with a 7.34-metre beam. Standard power comes from twin 250 hp diesels, with higher-output 320 hp and 370 hp options available depending on the owner’s performance priorities.
Leopard lists fuel capacity at around 1,800 litres and fresh water at about 700 litres. The model is designed for longer-range cruising rather than simply day use, with the multihull platform giving owners substantial saloon, cabin and exterior space without pushing the yacht beyond private-yacht dimensions.
Genoa allows sail and power buyers to compare directly
Showing the Leopard 43 and 46 Powercat together makes the Genoa display more useful than a single-model presentation. Buyers can assess how similar hull architecture translates into very different cruising styles depending on whether propulsion comes primarily from sail or twin diesels.
That comparison can clarify ownership priorities quickly. Sailing owners may value lower fuel dependence and passage-making under sail, while power-catamaran buyers may prioritise predictable cruising speeds, easier scheduling and a larger machinery package suited to motor-yacht use.
The show runs through October 6
The 2026 Genoa International Boat Show runs from October 1 to 6, giving Mediterranean buyers several days to inspect both models afloat. Leopard is using the event as part of a wider European autumn show programme that also includes Barcelona and other regional events.
For LYG readers, both yachts sit in a particularly active part of the market where catamarans are gaining share against similarly sized monohulls. Genoa offers a practical opportunity to judge whether the extra beam, stability and living space justify the different marina and handling considerations that come with multihull ownership.
Official sources: www.leopardcatamarans.com.
