Leopard 45 Pricing Guide | 2025 - 2026
An In-Depth Look at Today’s Leopard 45 Market and the Key Drivers Behind Pricing
The Leopard 45 is easily one of the most popular and recognizable catamarans on the water, and rightly so. First introduced at the Annapolis boat show in 2016, it was designed by Simonis & Voogd and built by the world-renowned Robertson and Caine. Not long after, it was awarded Cruising World’s Best Charter Boat of the Year (2017) thanks to its balanced performance, comfortable living quarters, and abundant outdoor lounging areas. Since its arrival, the Leopard 45 has built a solid reputation as one of the most well-balanced cruising catamarans in its class, striking the perfect balance between performance, comfort, and innovative design.
The goal of this article is to give sellers a clear picture of the Leopard 45’s current market value and the factors that drive pricing. All data being utilized has been sourced from BoatWizard’s ProSeller Platform, covering all 14 Leopard 45 listings sold across North America and the Caribbean in the past 12 months.
Market Tiers Overview
The pre-owned Leopard 45 market separates into three tiers
Tier 3: $380,000 - $420,000
At the bottom of the market are the basic Leopard 45s, most of which have spent considerable time in charter service. As a result, they show heavier wear and come with minimal upgrades. Within this tier, all seven vessels share near identical layouts and equipment, either the 4-cabin/4-head or 4-cabin/5-head configurations built for charter use. They are outfitted with standard AGM battery banks and lack the higher-value upgrades today’s buyers are looking for.
For example, a 2019 model in Rodney Bay sold at the very bottom of the market for $380,000 after sitting for 868 days. This calls attention to the direct correlation between a vessel’s time on the market and the final selling price. By comparison, the fastest-selling Leopard in this tier was a 2020 model, also in Rodney Bay, which sold for $420,000 after 300 days.
Average days on market (DOM): 517 Days
Key Insights:
Heavily chartered, minimally upgraded boats are the slowest movers on the market.
As the days on market increases, the price buyers are willing to pay decreases. At the same time, the seller’s carrying costs continue to rise. Learn more about this concept in Scott Mayer’s article entitled The Catamaran Sales Smoothie: Blending for Success.
Tier 2: $420,000 - $689,000
While the most recently sold Leopard 45s fall clearly into either the top or bottom tier, two vessels land in the middle of the data. Like those in Tier 3, these boats spent time in charter fleets and lacked major high-value upgrades.
Both were listed in Road Town: a 2020 model that was professionally crewed and well maintained, sold for $460,000 after 244 days on the market. A 2018 model with a similar history and described as being in “very good condition” sold for $450,000 after 588 days. This suggests that while better vessel conditions can command a slight increase in value, extended time on the market is still common at this tier.
Average Days on Market (DOM): 416 days
Key Insights:
Being well maintained adds some value, but not much. Even what was described as “very good condition” only brought a minor bump in price.
This tier represents a middle zone. Not upgraded enough to reach the top tier, but in better shape than the bottom tier.
Tier 1: $689,000 - $784,000
At the top of the market sit the premium Leopard 45s: newer builds, owners’ versions, and heavily upgraded private boats. All of which benefitted from having U.S. import duties paid, which significantly boosted their value and broadened the buyer pool.
For example, a 2020 owners’ version in Fort Lauderdale sold for $689,000 in just 99 days, thanks to high value upgrades like lithium, and solar. A 2021 owners’ version, with U.S. import duties paid, reached $700,000 after only 48 days on the market. At the top, a 2022 model in Fort Lauderdale reached $784,000 after just 59 days, highlighting how newer, fully equipped and imported boats consistently command the highest resale values with minimal time on the market.
Average Days on Market (DOM): 52 days
Key Insights:
3 cabin Owners’ Versions consistently outperform 4-cabin layouts in resale value.
Premium upgrades (solar, lithium, watermakers, Starlink, advanced electronics) not only boost sale prices but also drastically shorten the time on the market
“U.S. duty paid” status is one of the most significant price drivers in today’s market, and vessels that have proof of importation are consistently seen as more valuable to buyers.
Final Thoughts for Sellers
The pre-owned Leopard 45 market divides clearly into three tiers. At the bottom are 4-cabin models with extensive charter histories. These vessels sell in the low $400,000s and often spend a year or more on the market. The middle tier consists of 4-cabin models that were well maintained during their charter service, achieving slightly higher prices, but still spend significant time on the market. At the top are premium, private owners’ versions that have never been chartered, commanding $689,000 and above often selling within just a few months.
Key considerations for sellers:
Accurately position your vessel within the appropriate tier. Mispricing leads to prolonged time on the market and lower final offers.
Limit charter exposure, as charter history is consistently tied to reduced resale values.
Prioritize targeted upgrades that deliver measurable returns such as solar and lithium.
Capitalize on “U.S. duty paid” status when applicable, as it significantly broadens the buyer pool.
Work with a broker who understands these factors, ensuring your vessel is positioned on the market to achieve the best possible outcome.
Understanding these established market patterns enables sellers to maximize the sold price of their vessel while minimizing time on the market.
While the figures presented here represent current conditions, they are subject to change as economic, geopolitical, and market dynamics evolve. What remains consistent are the valuation methods themselves, which provide a reliable framework for assessing pricing across all makes, models, and cycles.
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