2014 Leopard 43

2014 Leopard 43 | S/V Blackfisk

Listing Highlights

• Layout: 4-cabin, 4-head configuration with electric heads throughout
• Propulsion: Twin Yanmar 3JH5E diesels, 45HP each
• Engine Hours: Port 1500 hrs / Starboard 1500 hrs
• Generator: 2021 7 kW Northern Lights
• Air Conditioning: Two independent units, one per hull
• Watermaker: New Rainman, 35 gallons per hour
• Solar: Two 250W flexible panels with upgraded AGM house bank
• Condition: Major refit completed post-2021 hurricane damage; documented charter service since
• LOA: 43' | Beam: 23'7" | Draft: 4'3" | Air Draft: 63'

The Leopard 43 stands as one of the most respected cruising catamarans of its generation. Robertson & Caine built her to go places, drawing on hull shapes by Simonis Voogd that deliver genuine offshore performance without demanding a full crew to manage her. The centrally located helm, protective hardtop, and self-sufficient systems layout make her a natural fit for short-handed sailing, while the spacious interior and practical 4-cabin configuration keep life aboard comfortable on extended passages. She has held her value and her reputation on the brokerage market, consistently drawing interest from buyers who prioritize seaworthiness and livability in equal measure.

This 2014 example has been in active charter service following a documented post-hurricane refit in 2021, giving her a maintained operating history that buyers can trace and verify. The repair records and survey documentation from that work are available through the seller, and the upgrades completed since then, including a new Rainman watermaker, an upgraded AGM house bank, and solar charging, point to a boat that has been invested in rather than run down. For buyers seeking a capable mid-size cruising catamaran with offshore credentials and a straightforward path to extended use, this Leopard 43 is worth a close look.

Propulsion and Handling

Twin Yanmar 3JH5E diesel engines provide 45HP each and drive twin 2-blade props. The port engine shows 624 hours and the starboard 1,154 hours; the seller notes that an hour meter replacement likely occurred, placing both engines closer to 1,500 hours actual. 

Electronics and Navigation

• 12" Garmin multifunction display at the helm
• Autopilot
• VHF radio
• Wind and speed instruments
• AIS
• Radar

Electrical and Comfort Systems

• House Bank: Three Fullriver DC210-12 AGM deep-cycle batteries, 12V sealed maintenance-free, 210Ah each
• Solar Charging: Two 250W flexible panels
• Inverter/Charger: Shore power via two 30A plugs with 50A splitter
• Generator: Northern Lights, approximately 3,850 hours
• Air Conditioning: Two independent units, one per hull

Galley, Salon, and Accommodations

The salon connects directly to the cockpit, keeping the living space open and social whether at anchor or on passage. Hatches in each cabin are fitted with mosquito screens and blackout covers, and 12V fans throughout provide airflow

Galley appliances:

• 3-burner propane cooktop with oven
• Double basin sink
• Two refrigerator drawers

The 4-cabin, 4-head layout with electric saltwater heads serves family cruising and charter operations equally well.

Deck and Cockpit

• Hardtop cockpit cover with eisenglass at the helm
• Shade screens on cockpit aft and sides
• Fiberglass cockpit table with faux teak finish
• Faux teak sole at helm and in cockpit
• Cockpit and bow cushions
• Dinghy davits
• 10' inflatable hard-bottom dinghy with 15HP Tohatsu 4-stroke outboard

Sail Plan

• Mainsail
• Furling genoa/headsail
• One electric winch at the helm

Safety and Anchoring

• Electric windlass
• 140' galvanized chain with 30' of rode
• 25 lb Danforth anchor
• EPIRB
• Flares
• 9 fenders and 8 dock lines

Summary

Blackfisk is a proven platform with a documented repair history and years of active charter use providing a maintained operating baseline. The seller can provide repair records and survey documentation from the 2021 hurricane refit, and several meaningful upgrades are already in place. Contact Current Yachts for more information and to schedule a private appointment.