The Leopard 40 PC is positioned in a market segment for first-time buyers or charters

The Leopard 40 Pc is well armed to face the competition © Leopard catamaran

40-foot catamarans are attracting more and more builders, particularly in the powercat segment. However, the Leopard 40 PC is not a day cruiser, but a real cruising boat, which is a great advantage. So who are its competitors? That's what we look at in this fourth and final section.

With the explosion in the number of power catamarans on the market, 38- to 42-foot boats have become extremely popular. However, many of these newcomers offer a concept similar to that of a day cruiser.

The view from the flybridge helm is perfect
The view from the flybridge helm is perfect

That's why the Leopard 40 PC has a lot to offer. First and foremost, there's the brand's reputation for producing serious cruising and charter boats.

To stand up to the competition, the Leopard 40 PC can count on generous on-board space
To stand up to the competition, the Leopard 40 PC can count on generous on-board space

The Leopard is also a true cruiser, capable of sleeping up to 8 people, and even 10 if you add the optional convertible sofa on the main deck. Thanks to excellent space management, it also offers plenty of room for living on board.

Last but not least, it boasts very decent performance, which is essential for a cruising program.

A strong competitive position

The Leopard 40 PC is up against some very serious rivals, but many of them are flybridge-free. To really find a comparison, you'll have to look at the Longreach 40, a rather original catamaran. Also in this category are the new Aquila 42, with its interesting deck layout, and the Fountaine Pajot MY5.

The Fountaine Pajot MY5 is one of the Leopard's main rivals.
The Fountaine Pajot MY5 is one of the Leopard's main rivals.

In the end, this powercat ticks almost all the boxes. In addition to the fact that she is very easy to handle thanks to its compact size, she offers very good living space with tand its on-board comfort makes it possible to consider doing beautiful cruises. All of that for a starting budget of around $800,000, i.e. quite competitive.

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