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Access designed for real life: skirts, swimming, dinghy
Boarding immediately sets the tone. The stern skirts are wide and welcoming, making it easy to get aboard and get back out for a swim. On the port side, a bathing ladder designed as a real support reminds us of the priority given to solidity and practicality.
From the skirt, a few steps lead up to the aft cockpit, and one of the most telling options is revealed: a submersible electric platform, designed as a real beach, which can simplify launching of "toys", docking of the tender, and life at anchor.
In the standard version, Leopard remains faithful to a tried-and-tested classic: electric davits for hoisting the tender. Here again, we find the "charter-proof" logic: simple, robust solutions adapted to intensive use cycles.
The large aft cockpit: a flexible space for aperitifs and dinners
The aft cockpit is the social heart of the boat. Large table, generous seating and, above all, Leopard's typical modular seating: you can adjust your position to look out to sea or to face the table. The idea is to be able to live "outside" without losing conviviality, and to transform the cockpit according to the moment.
The great novelty is the ability to open the bay window wide: the cockpit and saloon can become a single volume. The option of a longer table means that you can even imagine a very large table, announced as seating up to 15 people when all the spaces are configured in reception mode.
Smooth flow from front to rear
On many catamarans, the separation between cockpit and saloon creates a break: sill, pillar, door. Here, Leopard's aim is to create an almost level circulation between the stern and the bow, right up to the famous bow cockpit, accessible from the inside.
It's one of Leopard's historic signatures: a protected forward saloon, often used at anchor for breakfast, an aperitif or a moment away from passers-by on the quayside. In practice, this gives real freedom: you can choose your "salon" according to the sun, the wind, the orientation of the anchorage or the desired privacy. It's a pity that the plancha, an essential element on this type of unit, is so small.
Kitchen and chart table: ergonomics designed "at sea
Inside, the long galley frees up space and facilitates circulation. The U-shaped worktop adds an essential point: when you're at sea, you can wedge yourself in place, work in safety and limit unwanted movements.
You'll find the expected equipment (induction hobs, electrical appliances), with an obvious "premium" touch, and clever details such as a sliding drawer for easy access to the coffee machine, storage compartments designed to keep dishes safe, and above all a water purifier, which makes perfect sense for a long-distance cruising program.
The chart table, positioned with an unobstructed view, adds real comfort: a pleasant watch seat and a "sea-facing" position that sticks to the spirit of a sailing boat, not just a floating apartment.
The great visual revolution: from Plexiglas to glass
This is one of the hallmarks of the Leopard 52: the yard has replaced the Plexiglas glazing with real glass on the large glass surfaces, for an almost 360° view. Beyond the aesthetic "wow" factor, the benefits are tangible: easier maintenance, greater durability, no yellowing, a feeling of solidity.
The site links this evolution to the rigidity of its structure: platform produced in a single mold and presence of a steel compression beam, enabling it to accept stresses and integrate these more demanding glazings.
Cabins: from owner to charter, a very wide choice
The Leopard 52 is available in 3 to 6 cabins. The 3-cabin owner's version features a very "grand voyage" owner's suite, with plenty of storage space, a king-size bed, a generous bathroom and the largest shower on board. A VIP cabin with island bed and direct access to the sea. The port hull houses a utility room (laundry/workshop) of particular interest: a rare space, precious for long-distance cruising, which can be modulated according to need.
In the charter version, the logic changes: more cabins, optimized volumes, and sometimes washrooms adapted to the operation. However, Leopard retains one constant: each cabin has its own en-suite shower room, which remains a strong argument for premium charter programs.
