2006 Leopard 43 "Hippocampus" Located in St. Petersburg, Florida

2006 Leopard 43 "Hippocampus" Located in St. Petersburg, Florida - US Import Duty Paid Asking $329,000 Twin Beta Marine 40hp Diesels with Less Than 200 Hours That is the headline. While most Leopard 43s on the market today are still powered by their original engines with 4,000 to 7,000+ hours, Hippocampus has already undergone one of the most significant and expensive upgrades a cruising catamaran owner will ever face: a complete repower with twin Beta Marine 40hp diesel engines. For many buyers, engine replacement represents one of the largest future expenses on the horizon. On Hippocampus, that project has already been completed. And the engines are only the beginning. Over the past several years, the current owners have invested well in excess of $200,000 upgrading, modernizing, and refining virtually every major onboard system. Unlike many cruising catamarans that receive upgrades in only one or two areas, Hippocampus has benefited from systematic improvements across propulsion, rigging, electrical, solar, charging, refrigeration, climate control, fuel systems, sails, anchoring systems, and liveaboard comfort. The result is a proven Leopard 43 platform with the expensive projects already behind her. As an additional bonus, Hippocampus includes a premium Florida-registered OC330 full-carbon sailing tender package. Unlike the inflatable tenders commonly found aboard cruising catamarans, the OC330 is a high-performance rigid sailing tender complete with mast, sail, centerboard, rudder, and a 15hp Tohatsu outboard. With an approximate replacement value of $23,000, it represents a significant addition to the vessel's cruising package. Owner / Broker Listing This is an owner/broker listing. The owner is also a principal at The Yacht Rigger, a marine services company specializing in rigging, electrical systems, fabrication, refits, and cruising yacht upgrades. Many of the improvements aboard Hippocampus were completed using the same systems-focused approach applied to professional refit projects, with an emphasis on reliability, serviceability, and real-world cruising practicality. Why the Leopard 43? Built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa and designed by Simonis Voogd, the Leopard 43 has earned a reputation as one of the most successful cruising catamarans ever produced. The Leopard 43 combines excellent sailing performance, impressive payload capacity, practical systems access, and a spacious owner's layout that continues to make the model highly sought after among liveaboards and long-distance cruisers. The shaft-drive propulsion system remains one of the model's greatest strengths, offering easier maintenance access and long-term dependability than many saildrive-equipped alternatives. Hundreds of Leopard 43s have crossed oceans, circumnavigated the globe, and served as full-time homes for cruising families around the world. Their reputation for durability, simplicity, and liveaboard comfort remains one of the strongest in the cruising catamaran market. Major Upgrade Highlights Repowered • Twin Beta Marine 40hp diesel engines Less than 200 hours Flex o fold folding propellers • One of the most expensive and significant upgrades possible on a cruising catamaran already completed Re-Rigged • Standing rigging replaced • Bamar headsail furler replacing the original Profurl system • Bamar top-down furler for Code Zero and asymmetrical spinnaker Re-Electrified • Large lithium battery bank - 600AH at 24V • Extensive solar - 2.4kw solar array - all rigid panels • Dual 185A 24V high-output alternators • Approximately 300A combined sustained charging output once warmed up • Charging capability that exceeds the battery charging performance of many conventional generator and inverter/charger combinations • LED lighting throughout Modernized for Serious Cruising • Highly efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning systems • Professionally installed 24V watermaker • New refrigeration compressor and chiller plates (2026) • All-electric galley • Deep freezer conversion • Washing machine installation • Extensive liveaboard-focused improvements throughout View specs, photos and contact us https://catamaranbrokerage.com/2006-leopard-43-hippocampus