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Leopard 39 Review and Common Problems

• Post author By River B
• Post date September 21, 2020
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Leopard began their sailing catamaran line-up with a respectable 45-foot catamaran in 1997. Then, seeing a ripe opportunity in the charter industry, they next moved to the Leopard 38 in 1998.

In 2010, Leopard announced the 39 model and proceeded to build 126 hulls of that size through 2015. Crafted from the same hull molds as the Leopard 38, the Leopard 39’s main upgrades include the full hardtop over the cockpit and a raised helm station, also covered with a hardtop. It’s little wonder that the Leopard 39 won the ‘Sail Best Boats 2010’ Cruising Multihull award.

Robertson and Caine’s contribution to the catamaran market cannot be understated. In early 2012, Leopard launched their 1,000th Leopard Catamaran and to date, have launched over 1800 catamarans.

Designed by Morelli & Melvin to replace the Leopard 38, the Leopard 39 is widely used by world cruisers as well as the Sunsail and Moorings charter companies. Offered in an owner’s version with the entire starboard hull dedicated to owner comfort, and the charter version with 4 ample cabins for friends and family.

Here’s what you can expect from a typical Leopard 39:

• Near 360-Degree Views from Salon and Cockpit. With the removal of the louvered portlights of the Leopard 38 and the addition of large, vertical windows and hatches forward, captain and crew can see far more than before without having to climb into the helm seat.
• Standard Hard Top over Cockpit and Raised Helm. An improvement on prior models, every Leopard 39 comes with an integrated hard top to protect from sun and weather. There are also plenty of surfaces to mount full enclosures for privacy or simply protection of inclement weather.
• Swiftness on the Water. It’s been said that the Leopard 39 can outpace her 40’ older sister. Polar diagrams show the Leopard 39 making 7.7 knots in 10 knots of wind on the beam. In 14 knots of wind, she increases to 9.7 knots with winds at the same angle. Heading downwind, she performs best at 135-150 degrees on a broad reach. In 12 knots of wind the vessel will move at over 8 knots.
• Spacious, Warm Interiors . With 6’5” of headroom in the salon and galley and 360-degree views, no one can complain of “boat cave syndrome” on the Leopard 39. She feels particularly rich with warm wood appointments. As with all of the Leopard models, there is plenty of storage for clothes, provisions, and water toys.

Many Leopard 39 owners extoll her virtues as the perfect size catamaran for couples, small families, or those with extended families who like to visit when moored in exotic places. Her combination of speed, comfort, and ease of sailing contributes to this assessment.

According to John and Rena of SV Delios, “We looked at catamarans in the 38 to 42 feet size range for three years and when it comes to sailing characteristics, livability, and value, nothing even comes close to the Leopard 39. We love the very efficient and functional layout of the Leopard 39…She’s easier to sail and faster than our monohull of the same length. She’s very comfortable to live aboard. She’s ICW friendly. And, she’s easy and less expensive to maintain than other catamarans her size.”

The Leopard 39 is rigged for short-crew handling. With the halyards led to the mast and most other lines led back to the helm station, single-handing may be possible with skill and a system worked out. She also offers ample, flat side decks for ease of movement in rough seas.

What to Watch Out For

Like all Leopard sailing cats, the Leopard 39 is balsa cored, which opens the door to core rot and delamination, especially in vessels used in charter where impacts are high and maintenance is not a top priority.

The Leopard 39 comes stock with twin 21-horsepower Yanmar diesel engines, coupled with an SD20 sail drive. Given the weight of this vessel, some may feel the 21-horsepower engines are insufficient.

There is also an option for twin 29-horsepower Yanmar diesels, coupled with either SD20 or SD50 sail drives. More than a few users have complained about the cone clutches in the SD50s, so be aware of that potential issue if your boat comes with SD50 sail drives. With all sail drives though, vigilant maintenance is the key to long life.

From a comfort standpoint, one drawback to the Leopard 39 is the head size. They tend to be small, especially on the 4-cabin version. Some owners have also complained that the doors didn’t close properly, whether due to poor workmanship or catamaran flex. This can be an issue for guests wishing for a modicum of privacy.

Comfort may also be compromised in confused or rough seas on the nose, as you will experience hobby-horsing and some deck slamming on occasion.

The engines are accessible through hatches near the sugar scoops, making them easier to remove when the time comes. However, maintenance will require a significant amount of boat yoga.

The Bottom Line

A reliable vessel with well-thought out interior spaces, the Leopard 39 can take you across oceans in relative comfort for a cat of her size. Use caution, particularly when considering a former charter catamaran, by ensuring you assess hull and deck integrity. While core rot and delamination is not a death sentence, it is costly to remedy, so leave room in the refit budget if you think it will be an issue with your boat.

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River is a licensed USCG Captain with a lifetime of experience on the water. From the San Francisco Bay to the South Pacific, blue water to clear water, he’s sailed a wide variety of catamarans and crawled around in the bilges of more than he can count. You can follow his misadventures at www.tilted.life.

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The Leopard 39 is a 37.5ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) designed by Morelli & Melvin and built in fiberglass between 2010 and 2014.

The Leopard 39 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. The fuel capacity is average. There is an excellent water supply range.

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Technical specifications - Leopard 39

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• Length HT : 38ft (11.43m)
• Max. width : 20ft (6.04m)
• Weight : 9.10 tons
• Draft : 3ft (1.04m) to 3ft (1.04m)
• Max. sleeping capacity : 8
• Number of cabins : 3 to 4
• Bathrooms : 3 to 4
• Water capacity : 780L

Standard motorisation

• Engine Power : 35hp
• Fuel capacity : 350L

Standard canopy

• Total sail area : 302sqft (92.00m2)
• Mainsail area : 187sqft (57.00m2)
• Genoa/jib area : 115sqft (35.00m2)

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Leopard 39 is a 37 ′ 6 ″ / 11.4 m catamaran sailboat designed by Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine starting in 2010.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Leopard 39 Powercat Overview

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Power Catamarans are becoming more popular as people realize how maneuverable and comfortable these yachts are. Jim Adams one of our most experienced sales agents and boaters explains the Leopard 39 PC and all of her great qualities.

With the surge in catamarans over the past ten years it was no surprise that the Moorings charter company has placed power yachts in their fleets worldwide. Catamarans are easy to step aboard, ease out of a slip working throttles only, and then get underway immediately. Operating this yacht from the flybridge is fun and there’s nothing to be intimidated about.

The Leopard 39 PC is a fine example of a mid-sized catamaran motor yacht. It has the feel of a much bigger vessel when you first step aboard, and with a beam of 20’ there’s plenty of room for a whole group of friends or just family. The flybridge is accessible by molded steps with a handrail, and has plenty of walk-around room and seating.  From the flybridge there is a 360 degree view, and comes fitted with a solid hardtop bimini.  For cool or rainy weather it’s recommended to have a soft enclosure.

Cherry is used throughout the yacht, and the salon table was available in a cocktail table size or full size if converting to a bed. Ventilation in the main salon area is great, with two forward facing hatches which allow the breeze to come through while on anchor or underway, with fans thoughtfully positioned. For those warm buggy nights, two Cruisair units run off the 6KW Northern Lights generator or shore power. R&C offered this model with 4-cabins or the 3-cabin Owner’s Version, both were available in Moorings BVI, Abaco, and European charter fleets.

Underway, the ride is incredibly stable, comfortable, and it doesn’t roll (unlike its narrower predecessor the Leopard 37). Robertson and Caine incorporated a design change to the stern early on by adding a 3-foot extension which leveled out the ride considerably and improved overall performance. Power is provided by twin Yanmar 110’s or 150’s, although most were built with the 110’s. Cruising speeds of 8 – 10 knots are the most efficient (6-8 gph range total) with top speeds around 14 -15 knots, less if tanks are full and the boat is loaded with cruising gear.

The sturdy dinghy davits are push-button operated, lifting the dinghy and engine well clear when underway, and when anchored facilitate boarding or disembarking to shore with little fuss.

This Leopard is a proven yacht with open ocean capabilities, as most were delivered on their own bottoms from Cape Town to Tortola and Florida (nearly 7,000 nm) utilizing 50-gallon barrels, alternating engines, and a couple stops along the way. Ideally suited to more protected waters such as the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas or the Keys, it’s nice to know it will handle the open-ocean if venturing out for extended cruising.

Recent sales of the 2012 3-cabin Owner’s Versions were at 260K – 270K range, with the newer models at slightly higher.

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Leopard 39 - bareboat incl. with skipper catamarans.

This craft replaced the Leopard 38 as the latest small catamaran in this award-winning design range. With abundant outdoor space and generous sail plan, the Leopard 39 is a market leader in its field. Practical to live aboard and easy to use, it comes in three and four-cabin versions.

This boat is available for charter in some destinations as the Sunsail 403.

Date Added: Nov 11th, 2018   Last Updated: Sep 11th, 2019

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• Regions: Caribbean , Mediterranean , South Pacific/Oceania
• Destinations: Antigua & Barbuda , Bahamas , British Virgin Islands , French Polynesia: The Society Islands , Greece , Martinique, St Lucia, & The Grenadines , Turkey , Whitsunday islands
• Cabins: 3 double
• Length: 11.5m, 38'
• Beam: 6.1m, 20'
• Draft: 1.1m, 4'
• Engine(s): 2 x 29hp
• Fuel Capacity: 350l, 92g
• Water Capacity: 840l, 222g

Equipment Includes: Additional equipment may vary. Ask us for equipment available on this boat in your preferred destination.

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