Test / Test of the Leopard 52, a large catamaran that makes the most of its space

This 15.85 m multihull features an open deck layout, spacious interiors and, as an option, a hybrid engine developed with Joool. With its flybridge, forward cockpit and fluid circulation, it has been designed for both short-handed sailing and charter programs. We tried her out to analyze her behavior under sail, her performance under engine and the relevance of her technical choices.

The Leopard 52 is put to the test with a technical configuration that's out of the ordinary. This cruising catamaran makes the most of its volume, deck layout and optional hybrid motorization. We have analyzed this offshore-oriented program both underway and at anchor.

The essay is divided into four complementary sections. First, the genesis and program of this large catamaran. Then, the deck layout and ergonomics, with a circulation designed for crew and maneuvers. Then we look at performance under sail and power, with particular emphasis on the use of the Joool hybrid engine, with a focus on how it works and what it's really used for. Finally, its positioning in relation to the competition.

Report summary

1 Leopard 52: the genesis of a new flagship, between charter-proof DNA and modernity

Leopard 52: the genesis of a new flagship, between charter-proof DNA and modernity

2 Deck layout and fittings: the Leopard signature

Deck layout and fittings: the Leopard signature

3 Off the coast of Saint-Raphaël: engine silence and speed under code 0

Off the coast of Saint-Raphaël: engine silence and speed under code 0

4 Price positioning: the Leopard 52 versus its competitors

Price positioning: the Leopard 52 versus its competitors

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