Here at the magazine, we’ve said that multihulls probably represent the future of motor-boating, and though this statement is bold, it really does appear to be coming true. Slowly, however, almost imperceptibly, the expectations of motor-boaters are changing and a new, more environmentally aware clientele are looking at bigger boats. With a reasonable length and genuine sea-keeping qualities, the Leopard 43 PC is at a point where it can benefit from the direction the market is taking. We were able to try one out on a nice trip in the Mediterranean.
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A carefully designed hull The two versions (L40 sailboat and Power Cat 43PC) are variations of the same plan and Alex Simonis’ idea is to maintain the same philosophy for the 48’/51’ project which is the culmination of several years’ design of power catamarans. The underwater hulls of the Power 43 are totally different than those of its closest sailing cousin: the turn of the bilge has been significantly lessened, to reduce wake and give better passage through the water, and the forefoot of the bow submerged to smooth the lines to the maximum. The keels have been done away with, replaced by sm…
