Leopard shows full range at La Grande Motte

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Leopard is showing its full range of three power and three sailing catamaran models at this year’s International Multihull Show (April 12-16), while French catamaran builders Bali, Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot are also among leading exhibitors at La Grande Motte on the south coast of France.

As well its 46 and 53 Powercats, Leopard is staging the European debut of its 40 Powercat (click for article), following the model’s world premiere at February’s Miami International Boat Show. Leopard, which builds in South Africa, is also showing its 42, 45 and 50 sailing cats, while charter company Sunsail is exhibiting a Sunsail 454, which is a four-cabin Leopard 45.

Bali has the largest display of sailing catamarans with six models, including the world premiere of the entry-level Catsmart (38ft), along with the Catspace (40ft), 4.2, 4.4, 4.6 and flagship 5.4. A Bali 4.8 is being exhibited by Dream Yacht Charter.

Lagoon is showing four sailing catamarans led by its Sixty 5, along with its 42, 46 and new 51, which had its world premiere at last year’s International Multihull Show. Sister brand Excess is showcasing its 11 and new 14, which debuted at last September’s Cannes Yachting Festival, while Four Winns, also part of Groupe Beneteau, is unveiling its TH36 power catamaran.

Fountaine Pajot is displaying its Power 67, its flagship powercat, along with its MY4.S entry-level cruiser. The La Rochelle builder’s sailing models comprise its Isla 40, Astrea 42 and new Aura 51, which debuted in 2022 and pioneered the brand’s new focus on sustainability and renewable energy.

Other brands showing catamarans include Aventura, Catana, C-Catamarans, Dragonfly, HH Catamarans, Marsaudon Composites, Moon, Nautitech, Neocean, Outremer, Privilege and Windelo, while trimaran builders include Libertist, Neel and Rapido.

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