43' Leopard 2006

South African built by Robertson & Caine, this is a solidly built and easy to maintain Catamaran. At 43 feet in length and with working  lines leading to the cockpit, this is an easy boat to sail as well. Great layout, roomy and a very popular model. Currently owned by a mechanic, meticulous maintenance records are available as well as a recent survey.

Other features:

- New mainsail and Genoa

- New LED lights throughout

- Cruisair 16,000 

Built in Cape Town South Africa by Robertson and Caine, the Simonis-Voogd/Robertson and Caine designed Leopard 43, is the improved version of the award winning Leopard 42 launched in 2002. By 2007, it was the highest production model of all Robertson and Caine Leopards with 65 private and commercial hulls.

Solidly built yet easily maintained.

Sail Area Working Sail Area : 1227.00 sq ft

Manufacturer Provided Description

The new Leopard 43 is based on the award-winning Leopard 42 design, of which over 45 units have been introduced since 2001. New features include a hard-top bimini, a longer transom, fixed stainless steel davits. The 4-cabin layout with spacious double cabins with en suite heads and separate showers, fully equipped galley and expanded saloon with breakfast bar. A clear deck layout, excellent bunk access, walkthrough access from the cockpit to the aft swim platform and a galley-up design are popular features with cruisers.

Additional Description

• Stairway courtesy lights
• Courtesy lights at cockpit / aft deck walkthrough
• Bi-colour navlight
• Stern navlight
• Compass at helm position
• 12v DC switch panel
• 2 x 12v outlet sockets at switch panel and at helmstation
• 2 x Fuel tank gauges at helm position
• 2 x Ammeters at helm position
• 1 x 12v sink locker light
• 2 x House batteries - 180aH deep cycle Lead Acid-type
• 2 x Engine starter batteries - 95aH Lead Acid-type
• 1 x House battery isolator switches
• 2 x Engine starter battery isolator switches
• 2 x Alternators, high output 60aH
• 1 x Electrical spares kit: fuses, relays, fuseholders

Additional Description

• Corian heat-resistant galley worktop surfaces
• Single lever faucet c/w pull out hose
• Double s/s sink
• Dish and cutlery drying recess with drainage
• Cutting board doubles as cover for drying recess
• Fridge / freezer 60USgal / 225Ltr Seafrost
• 12v refrigeration and 2 adjustable damper slides
• Access via 2 x front opening doors (brushed s/s)
• Force 10 Gas cooker 2-burner c/w oven & broiler
• Gas solenoid shut-off valve with control at switch panel & warning light at cooker
• Gas cylinder & regulator in dedicated cockpit locker
• Separate garbage bin locker
• Ample stowage space in shelf lockers & drawer units
• Galley serving shelf

Additional Description

• 6 x Fire Extinguishers

Additional Description

• Double lever throttle / gearshift control
• Sound deadening panels in engine room
• Engine room shelves
• 2 x Engine room ventilation fans & ducting
• 2 x Volvo 29hp diesel engines with std shaft drive
• 2 x Propellers - 3-blade fixed
• 2 x Fuel deck fillers
• 2 x Fuel filter / water separators
• 2 x Fuel tanks Aluminium 95USgal / 360Ltr total capacity
• 2 x Siphon breaks
• 2 x Exhaust skin fittings (s/s)
• 2 x Exhaust water locks (s/s)
• 2 x Cooling water inlet strainers

Additional Description

• Guard wire system with stanchions, bases, port & stb gates
• Lofrans Tigress 1200w horizontal windlass c/w hand remote
• Anchor roller fitting c/w chain wear plates
• Liferaft locker
• Companionway door with s/s door trim
• Hardtop over cockpit complete with helmsmans observation hatch and lighting allows free access to swim platform and keeps mainsheet out of harm's way
• Swimming ladder c/w teak steps
• Cockpit table with folding leaf
• Furler jammer on deck
• Mainsheet traveller car Lewmar Size 3
• Mainsheet track Lewmar Size 3
• Trampoline
• Helmseat with convertible backrest and stowage locker
• Lifering holder
• Acrylic windows
• Hatches - Lewmar:6 x Size 10 (x7 Three Cabin Version Only), 2 x Size 40, 2 x Size 60, 1 x Size 60 Escape hatch
• Portlights - Lewmar:4 x Atlantic 40, 4 x Atlantic 60, 4 x Size 5, 4 x Size 2 (x5 Three Cabin Version Only)
• 2 x Fwd window louvre sets
• 2 x Spacious cockpit lockers
• 2 x Spacious foredeck lockers
• 2 x Pulpits fitted with seats
• 2 x Pushpits
• 2 x Inner Pushpits
• 2 x Coachroof s/s handrails
• 2 x Coachroof s/s grab handles
• 2 x Arch s/s grab handles9 x 325mm mooring cleats
• 2 x Lewmar winch handles2 x Winch handle pockets
• 4 x Drinking can holders
• 2 x Genoa cars - Lewmar Size 2
• 2 x Genoa tracks - Lewmar Size 2
• 3 x Halyard jammers on mast
• 1 x Antal Line Driver for Traveller Line
• 4 x Genoa and mainsheet jammers
• 2 x Halyard winches - Lewmar 44CST (on mast)
• 2 x Primary sheet winches - Lewmar 50CST
• 4 x Folding padeyes to allow for spinnaker tackle attachment
• 4 x Eyebolts on mast step
• 1 x Large deck storage locker (Three Cabin Version Only)

Running Rigging and Sails

• Mainsheet (4:1 purchase)
• Mainsheet traveler line (4:1 purchase)
• Main boom topping lift
• Mainsail outhaul and 2 reefs
• Davit tackle
• 2 x Genoa sheets
• 3 x Halyards (main, genoa & spare)

Mast, Rigging & Sales

• Sparcraft natural anodized mast c/w Antal mast slider system
• Sparcraft natural anodized crossbeam
• Windex wind indicator
• Profurl genoa furler
• Mainsail full battened c/w 2 rows reefs (all sails Quantum)
• 120% Furling genoa
• 2 x Additional spare 12v wires in mast
• Additional spare conduit with messenger in mast
• Winch handle pocket

DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.