offshorecatamaran

Leopard 38

Robertson and Caine · 2009–2010 · Sloop rig

Leopard 38 profile drawing
LOA37.5'
Beam19.75'
Draft3.67'
Displ.9.9t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Leopard 38, rated 4 of 5: 'Good designs, well built, easily maintained. Moderate bridge deck clearance. 44 and 48 breakthrough design with forward cockpit. Look for non-charter, owner 3-cabin versions. Research structural problems.'

Overview

The Leopard 38 is a fiberglass catamaran designed by Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson and Caine, first built in 2009 and last built in 2010.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists 37.5 ft overall on a 36 ft waterline, 19.75 ft of beam and 3.67 ft of draft. Displacement is 19,790 lb, and the fractional sloop carries about 991 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates the Leopard 38 4 of 5: “Good designs, well built, easily maintained. Moderate bridge deck clearance. 44 and 48 breakthrough design with forward cockpit. Look for non-charter, owner 3-cabin versions. Research structural problems.”

Passage records

Perle III2024

ARC+ (2024)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2024 results, Las Palmas to Mindelo

Cat Trax2016

Regata del Sol al Sol, St. Petersburg to Isla Mujeres (2016)

Finished.

Source: St. Petersburg Yacht Club: Regata del Sol al Sol 2016 results

What sailing channels say about the Leopard 38, quoted from video transcripts with a link to the exact moment. Opinions belong to the speakers; the written review above stays independent of them.

discusses⚙ engine

The broker says the swim platform is extended for easy side access, the boat has Yanmar 29 horsepower engines, and there is plenty of space around them for inspection and servicing.

discusses⚙ standing rigging

The broker says this boat's mast and standing rigging were replaced in 2018, and the sail bag and UV cover redone in 2023. These are the seller's listing claims.

discusses

The broker says the house bank is three 4D AGM batteries, maintained by the alternator, solar panels and a new charger.

discusses

The broker says builder Robertson and Caine uses solid laminates below the waterline and vacuum bagging throughout. This is a sales claim from the listing video.

discusses

The broker points out that this boat has newer standing rigging ("see how shiny these turnbuckles are"), a newer genoa and a stack pack, and notes an electric main halyard winch that most Leopard 38s do not have.

Catamaran Central

Best Cruising Catamaran Under $225K? | 2010 Leopard 38 Walkthrough

▶ watch at 1:05
discusses

The broker says the hard top over the helm is at least 8 feet off the deck, so tall people have plenty of room. On the later Leopard 39 the hard top is integrated into the deck, which gives a little less headroom.

Catamaran Central

Best Cruising Catamaran Under $225K? | 2010 Leopard 38 Walkthrough

▶ watch at 3:53
discusses

This boat carries Yanmar diesels on both sides, Raymarine instruments with autopilot, and a 600 amp-hour Relion lithium bank, per the broker.

Catamaran Central

Best Cruising Catamaran Under $225K? | 2010 Leopard 38 Walkthrough

▶ watch at 4:13
discusses

Layout shown is the four-cabin family version with a two-cabin, one-head layout in each hull; the broker notes that the forward cabins in this format avoid giving up floor space to another head, and says the current owners use the aft part of the starboard hull as an owner suite.

Catamaran Central

Best Cruising Catamaran Under $225K? | 2010 Leopard 38 Walkthrough

▶ watch at 5:42
  1. [1]SpecificationsLEOPARD 38 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Leopard 38, rated 4 of 5.
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