By far the best review on the internet. Other tours just open cupboards and tell us the fridge is a fridge without any criticism. I appreciate the honest opinion, your suggestions where things can be improved and where things work well from your sailing experience. Leopard should definitely hire you as a consultant.!!! When I win the lottery, this will be my boat and I'll happily hire you to teach me how to sail. (unless you want a cheap deck hand for a month before the lottery win) Keep making the videos, currently one of my favourites. To hold a viewers attention for over an hour better than some multi million pound films is a real talent.
Endorsed by Igor Stropnik as a seal of quality is actually a really good idea. There is also no doubt that the Leopard 50 is a really nice catamaran. Unfortunately, I have to save up some money, but one day :)
Nice episode Igor .We have had 2 friends with the Leopard 50. As you mentioned very heavy and not great in light winds. Those Lewmar winches are sadly only single speed. Lewmar is way cheaper than Harken so the factory fit the cheaper Lewmar winches and blocks. We loved our Leopard 40 but it was designed by Melvin & Morelli, that and the Leopard 46 which I still think were the best Leopards. Much lighter and sailed better. For example the newer Leopard 40 was more than 1500kgs heavier than the older M&M leopard 40. Same sail area 🙁. If we found a reasonably priced Leopard 46 we would have bought that at the time and not got our Catana47. But as we change out our Catana to suit ourselves it’s growing on us as far as interior goes. The sailing is great
I have been delivering leopards from the factory for 16 years, and have crossed oceans on all of them, the 50 will leave the 46 for dead in any conditions and any point of sail.
I always look forward for your opinion on these boats. I have seen all the other ones and this is no different. That's what the industry needs, someone like you who's pulling no punches. Well done!!
You have the best job in the world and truely are living the dream. I love how you just talk your talk and act as you act. It inspires in many ways. Thanks. I wish to sail with you one day
I took a leopard 46 from Curasao to Puerto Rico and on to Vitgin Islands. My complInts; this boat needs more hand rails, everywhere. You will never get up to the mast at sea, very dangerous. Square corners should be rounded in salon. We got soaked on the bridge many times. The seating up top is nice. The 46 was a death trap if you are on top. Nice for calm waters. Safety features missing for rough seas.
About to buy a 48-74 Cat. I found this video as I was looking seriously at the Leopard 50. Which is the best for speed, comfort, most self-sufficient, best ac/kitchen & size you would recommend to be able to sail full-time anywhere in the world? Also, if you had a few million USD's in your cargo pants pocket, what would be "The Dream Boat" to own?
Igore, Ti si jedrio sa lagoon 52 sport top, i sa ovim leopardom 50, i pretpostavljam i sa fountain pajot saba 50. Da li možeš da uporediš : koji najbolje jedrio, koji je najbrži i kojem treba najmanje vetra da bi jedrio, da ne moraš da ploviš motorom? P. S. I koji je najprijatniji za duga putovanja?
I have zero knowledge about sailing hardware and electronics. Is there some reason why Raymarine and B&G use slow hardware? We have very fast cpu's in our pocket (newer iphones and high end Samsung phones) and in our tablets. Even faster CPU's in our laptops. Why do expensive boats then come with electronics that are slow?
That is exactly what I am wondering 🤔 10 years old iphone is faster and more reliable and much cheaper. Ipad is few times cheaper than that plotter and much better and easy to replace. The answer is profit and monopol of somebody.
@@craigwallace2167 Depends from model. Lagoon 52 and Leopard 50 are better from other models in rough seas. It’s not just brand as models have very different characteristics.
If Leopard had a helm station like FP, then I would own one. They make really nice beautiful boats. But the utility of the FP helm station pushed me that way.
Hi Igor, thanks a lot for your tour. This Cat is a real good choice. I think I have to hit soon the lottery. Do you said something about pricing details? Kind Regards Buggy
Loved your review/ But it would be amazing to include links to the several companies you mentioned in passing that for instance designed the solar panel roof, and also the fly bridge enclosure, are all super well done, so would love to know which companies were responsible for them?
Great review as always. I thought it was funny about the cheap outside shower. why would you not spend a few more dollars to put quality instead of junk on something that cost so little?
Love ur review and how you conduct it, maybe one day God willing you can review mine after we sailed for a while. Still working on down payment hahaha thank you for all you teach and guidance and always honest feedback and opinions ❤❤❤
Igor, been following you for a while....to many things on this boat I don't like......the Lagoon 55 is the best laid out boat with the most comfortable space I've ever seen...even without the front salon door....I'm not a big sail drive fan but I love the cabin layouts and straight shafts would change that plus I bet Lagoon will not change the layout....my most favorite salon layout is the Kynsna 550....which also has straight shafts but overall I keep coming back to the Lagoon 55.....I'm betting the Lagoon 55 would be a 8-12 very comfortable cruiser....not sure about light winds....could you do a sail and review of a Lagoon 55 please
It would be awesome to hear what you think....I know you know....I'll keep a look out....P.S. I have learned a lot from your videos....thank you@@IgorStropnik
But no word about the quality control of Leopard 50's......or better the lack of it. If you spend $1M and get leaky windows, wabbling floors, breaking hoses.etc,etc....then the Boat is not worth it.
😂😂 y'all cancel culture kids are actually so fvcking precious. Watches 1 video by ill educated sailors and y'all immediately jump on the hate train in some sad attempts to stroke y'all own fragile foolishness. Try to cope please lad
Using both bow (port and stb) fully open there is no protection against hitting an object making a whole in the hull, other cat the bottom part is sealed, so in case of whole in the bottom the water flows all over. What do you think?
I would appreciate more safety on most of cruising boats. Etap figured it out but unfortunately they are out of business. I think any A class ocean going vessel should be insubmersible to Etap standards which means boat has to be operational even with huge hole and taking water. Most of modern high production boats are a joke.
That’s what i also thought when saw them but somehow we had no problems but we were also very careful. Some other cats have it much worse and people keep falling down. Good observation 👍
Very nice those brig Houses, but I rather see you Sailing on your cat. What does a code zero do on rich man's yachts, wo use their engines more than anything else on their "sail" boats😅. Happy new year, stay safe and always fair winds. Greetings from Spain.
Your glowing comments as to the interior just didn’t mesh for me Yes, it’s a beautiful boat. But I felt the interior furniture had a very hard finish/ design to it (more fitting of an airstream trailer than a sailboat). Sharp corners everywhere Compare this design to RubyRose2,,,, you’ll see the subtle but welcome difference
Leopards are just party boats and need to be within helicopter rescue distance . Never take these boats offshore they are basically crap. Their quality control is basically non existent . All of these mass production cats are the same never take them into the southern latitudes . As usual with sailing yachts it is buyers beware…..
😅😅😅 please tell us how they end up all around the world without a problem. We have seen many of these catamarans in very remote areas like the Tuamotus and remote Indonesia and they regularly sail from Capetown to Florida. Sorry they hurt your feelings!
Leopards have documented over 8 million miles of ocean crossings. I know of a delivery skipper that has 52 Atlantic crossings and logged over 300,000nm on Leopards.
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By far the best review on the internet. Other tours just open cupboards and tell us the fridge is a fridge without any criticism. I appreciate the honest opinion, your suggestions where things can be improved and where things work well from your sailing experience.
Leopard should definitely hire you as a consultant.!!!
When I win the lottery, this will be my boat and I'll happily hire you to teach me how to sail. (unless you want a cheap deck hand for a month before the lottery win) Keep making the videos, currently one of my favourites. To hold a viewers attention for over an hour better than some multi million pound films is a real talent.
Thanks 🙏👍🙌
This has been the best evaluation of a boat that I’ve ever seen no pulling punches, just straight on truth
Thanks 🙏
Igor goes balls on the Leopard 50, pro's and con's. They should hire Igor before releasing any new product in future for Igor-proofing 😋
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Endorsed by Igor Stropnik as a seal of quality is actually a really good idea. There is also no doubt that the Leopard 50 is a really nice catamaran. Unfortunately, I have to save up some money, but one day :)
Igor - love your honest assessment - I think manufacturers would benefit from your feedback on how to improve the boat.
@@curiositylandrover Thanks 🙏👍
Agree!
Great job, love your honest assessment of the boat -thanks
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Nice episode Igor .We have had 2 friends with the Leopard 50. As you mentioned very heavy and not great in light winds. Those Lewmar winches are sadly only single speed. Lewmar is way cheaper than Harken so the factory fit the cheaper Lewmar winches and blocks. We loved our Leopard 40 but it was designed by Melvin & Morelli, that and the Leopard 46 which I still think were the best Leopards. Much lighter and sailed better. For example the newer Leopard 40 was more than 1500kgs heavier than the older M&M leopard 40. Same sail area 🙁. If we found a reasonably priced Leopard 46 we would have bought that at the time and not got our Catana47. But as we change out our Catana to suit ourselves it’s growing on us as far as interior goes. The sailing is great
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I have been delivering leopards from the factory for 16 years, and have crossed oceans on all of them, the 50 will leave the 46 for dead in any conditions and any point of sail.
Mike, youre really out here comparing apples with ribeye steak and it makes no sense old timer.
I always look forward for your opinion on these boats. I have seen all the other ones and this is no different. That's what the industry needs, someone like you who's pulling no punches.
Well done!!
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Beautiful catamaran, Igor!
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This is a great review, showing all the pros and cons. Keep up the good work
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"We can fix the Space Shuttle." I love it!!!!
You have the best job in the world and truely are living the dream. I love how you just talk your talk and act as you act. It inspires in many ways. Thanks. I wish to sail with you one day
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Igor for president! 🎉
wonderful review. Logical and clear. thanks for the great content. As some who is researching future options this review is great.
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Igor which car in range 45-54 is your favorite one for living purposes?
Lagoon 52, Leopard 50
I took a leopard 46 from Curasao to Puerto Rico and on to Vitgin Islands.
My complInts; this boat needs more hand rails, everywhere. You will never get up to the mast at sea, very dangerous. Square corners should be rounded in salon. We got soaked on the bridge many times. The seating up top is nice. The 46 was a death trap if you are on top. Nice for calm waters. Safety features missing for rough seas.
It’s missing few things but easy to install them.
About to buy a 48-74 Cat. I found this video as I was looking seriously at the Leopard 50. Which is the best for speed, comfort, most self-sufficient, best ac/kitchen & size you would recommend to be able to sail full-time anywhere in the world?
Also, if you had a few million USD's in your cargo pants pocket, what would be "The Dream Boat" to own?
Haven’t sailed the one yet.
@@IgorStropnik What is your best one so far that would be great to stay out sailing for months at a time?
@@captainrandyscottLeopard 50 but slow, Lagoon 52
Igore, Ti si jedrio sa lagoon 52 sport top, i sa ovim leopardom 50, i pretpostavljam i sa fountain pajot saba 50. Da li možeš da uporediš : koji najbolje jedrio, koji je najbrži i kojem treba najmanje vetra da bi jedrio, da ne moraš da ploviš motorom? P. S. I koji je najprijatniji za duga putovanja?
Sabe nisam. L52 i leopard 50 su ok broda. Mozda 52 malo brzi.
use the lift, to access the top of the mast, for older people to go from boat to water or just use dingy plat form. if able to, in other situations
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Is there any chance that you hit a wave and water fills up the front bacony behind trampolines?
It has drain. But if you close it you could have a jacuzzi 😃
I have zero knowledge about sailing hardware and electronics. Is there some reason why Raymarine and B&G use slow hardware? We have very fast cpu's in our pocket (newer iphones and high end Samsung phones) and in our tablets. Even faster CPU's in our laptops. Why do expensive boats then come with electronics that are slow?
That is exactly what I am wondering 🤔 10 years old iphone is faster and more reliable and much cheaper. Ipad is few times cheaper than that plotter and much better and easy to replace. The answer is profit and monopol of somebody.
Great, I like your reviews! Thanks! By the way which brand are the flatable front chairs? Fair Winds!
Thanks 🙏 popboardco.com/
🙏😀@@IgorStropnik
Very informative as ever, im not much of a sailer but found you channel and really enjoy what you do
Whats your fav
Neel,lagoon,leopard?
Thanks 🙏 Leopard 50 with more sails and maybe flybridge. Lagoon 46 is also nice for island hopping as I like flybridge.
@IgorStropnik would you say leopard is a all rounder, and lagoon best for going around med etc
@IgorStropnik lagoon with overhang and a door (like leopard)at front would be a winner i think
@IgorStropnik fly bridge just seems to me to be alot safer to sail boat from
@@craigwallace2167 Depends from model. Lagoon 52 and Leopard 50 are better from other models in rough seas. It’s not just brand as models have very different characteristics.
If Leopard had a helm station like FP, then I would own one. They make really nice beautiful boats. But the utility of the FP helm station pushed me that way.
I am still fan of fly bridge. So nice to be up there.
I’m only 5’4”, so the fly bridge moves the boom too high for me. I don’t feel comfortable with it that high.
@@jlb9074 With good roof it’s easy to access sail but in big waves need to be careful.
I always enjoy your videos! Great job! I just bought a 45 Lepoard. Could you tell me where the owner sourced the brackets for the SUP’s please?
@@davidmurphy6690I think on Amazon. Thanks 🙏
Hi Igor, thanks a lot for your tour. This Cat is a real good choice. I think I have to hit soon the lottery. Do you said something about pricing details? Kind Regards Buggy
Thanks 🙏 Probably 1M to start with…
I like your criticality and fairness, you are a professional.
Thanks 🙏
How tall are you Igor? Trying to see how good is the height clearance of the interior.
190cm
Price ?
A lot…
Loved your review/ But it would be amazing to include links to the several companies you mentioned in passing that for instance designed the solar panel roof, and also the fly bridge enclosure, are all super well done, so would love to know which companies were responsible for them?
Thanks 🙏 Owner did it will ask him.
Solar was Just Cats, +1 (954) 865-2054 enclosure was Vladimir Creative Canvas, +1 (954) 464-6116
@@IgorStropnik Thank-you that's awesome. Appreciate the info. Seemed like quality work....
@@Arrogan28 👍 it’s good quality
Love these honest reviews
Thanks 🙏
Cool that it has a compressor and tanks for diving
Who did the canvas work and Bimini top on the sun lounge?
Somebody from Florida. Ask JustCats. They should know.
What a great review Igor!
Thanks 🙏
igor tells it like it is, good and bad. Love that.
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Thank you. The info you provided is very helpful.
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According to you, which is best catamaran to sail around the world??
Haven’t sailed all so wouldn’t be fair to judge.
Great review as always. I thought it was funny about the cheap outside shower. why would you not spend a few more dollars to put quality instead of junk on something that cost so little?
Exactly 👍🙌🙏
Do you know a website for the chairs??? Very much appreciate it!
popboardco.com/ 👍🙌
The only thing missing was the Cap. Room in the main deck.
Like in Neel 51. I liked that.
Love ur review and how you conduct it, maybe one day God willing you can review mine after we sailed for a while. Still working on down payment hahaha thank you for all you teach and guidance and always honest feedback and opinions ❤❤❤
Thanks 🙏
Igor, been following you for a while....to many things on this boat I don't like......the Lagoon 55 is the best laid out boat with the most comfortable space I've ever seen...even without the front salon door....I'm not a big sail drive fan but I love the cabin layouts and straight shafts would change that plus I bet Lagoon will not change the layout....my most favorite salon layout is the Kynsna 550....which also has straight shafts but overall I keep coming back to the Lagoon 55.....I'm betting the Lagoon 55 would be a 8-12 very comfortable cruiser....not sure about light winds....could you do a sail and review of a Lagoon 55 please
Have been on L55 but haven’t sailed it yet. Hopefully i get opportunity do test it. 🙏
It would be awesome to hear what you think....I know you know....I'll keep a look out....P.S. I have learned a lot from your videos....thank you@@IgorStropnik
@@CB-yv3ecThanks 🙏🙌🍻
Igore koliko si visok? Ja sam 1,80 i mislim da sam niži od Tebe, pa možda Ja ne bih imao problema ni sa visinom vrata ni sa dužinom kreveta?!
190cm
How well does the A/C work on this Cat ?
Cold 🥶
But no word about the quality control of Leopard 50's......or better the lack of it.
If you spend $1M and get leaky windows, wabbling floors, breaking hoses.etc,etc....then the Boat is not worth it.
Ahhhhhh yes, word is out on these buckets of crap.
😂😂 y'all cancel culture kids are actually so fvcking precious. Watches 1 video by ill educated sailors and y'all immediately jump on the hate train in some sad attempts to stroke y'all own fragile foolishness. Try to cope please lad
The Leopard consistently wins over the Lagoon, specially in open seas!
Using both bow (port and stb) fully open there is no protection against hitting an object making a whole in the hull, other cat the bottom part is sealed, so in case of whole in the bottom the water flows all over. What do you think?
I would appreciate more safety on most of cruising boats. Etap figured it out but unfortunately they are out of business. I think any A class ocean going vessel should be insubmersible to Etap standards which means boat has to be operational even with huge hole and taking water. Most of modern high production boats are a joke.
The port and stbd bows have crew cabin and shower compartments backed by a solid bulkhead. They both have individual bilge pumps.
Great review Igor. Cheers
Thanks 🙏🍻
The self tacking on other boats doesn’t work? That’s the first I’ve heard that.
That’s why lagoon stopped self tacking and new models have old school systems.
@@IgorStropnik I thought people raved about the self tacking on the seawinds.
@@Steve-qn8gn it’s good for upwind but everything else is terrible.
The stairs down from the galley are a widow maker. What a scary design...😮
That’s what i also thought when saw them but somehow we had no problems but we were also very careful. Some other cats have it much worse and people keep falling down. Good observation 👍
how tall are you?
190cm
@@IgorStropnik Thanks! your videos are great very informative👍
@@alxmnslv Thanks 🙏
2 beds??
How much????
Like a million😂
Great review! 👍
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Where I am coming from, "Igor Einstein" you are honest and bright ,Thx .
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Super review, jaz bi ga imel :) Par failov sicer je, ampak tut precej lepih resitev.
Hvala 🙏
Very nice those brig Houses, but I rather see you Sailing on your cat.
What does a code zero do on rich man's yachts, wo use their engines more than anything else on their "sail" boats😅.
Happy new year, stay safe and always fair winds.
Greetings from Spain.
Thanks 🙏 Happy new year! Code O looks good and these boats need these extra canvas to kind of sail.
Well done ❤
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Beautifull
Your glowing comments as to the interior just didn’t mesh for me
Yes, it’s a beautiful boat. But I felt the interior furniture had a very hard finish/ design to it (more fitting of an airstream trailer than a sailboat). Sharp corners everywhere
Compare this design to RubyRose2,,,, you’ll see the subtle but welcome difference
Your opinion makes you cone across as if youre on the spectrum
@@pred7949 “on the spectrum “??? 🧐
@@conradlogan5201 yup, on the spectrum as in your mother drank all the beer in the village while she was expectant with your clown ahhhh
I like you but I think that boat you reviewed is just awful.
Good boat if you like that style of sailing. I prefer more performance boat.
🐻💙💯,,Just Awesomeness
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Until u need warranty ……
TH-cam demode kalmaya başladı otomatik altyazılarda türkçe bile yok dünyanın en çok kullanılan dillerinden biri
Laughing my ass off at “you need a PHD to open the doors’. 😂
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You can be my wingman anytime...
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Igor is hot as hell!!
Leopards are just party boats and need to be within helicopter rescue distance . Never take these boats offshore they are basically crap. Their quality control is basically non existent . All of these mass production cats are the same never take them into the southern latitudes . As usual with sailing yachts it is buyers beware…..
😅😅😅 please tell us how they end up all around the world without a problem. We have seen many of these catamarans in very remote areas like the Tuamotus and remote Indonesia and they regularly sail from Capetown to Florida. Sorry they hurt your feelings!
Leopards have documented over 8 million miles of ocean crossings. I know of a delivery skipper that has 52 Atlantic crossings and logged over 300,000nm on Leopards.
Words of a SOFA SAILOR😂