2011 Leopard 39

Step aboard and you’ll feel how thoughtfully this Leopard 39 has been set up for real cruising life. The galley-down layout keeps the salon open and bright, with wide sightlines through the wraparound windows so you’re never closed off from the crew. The cockpit-to-salon transition is nearly level, making watch changes and snack runs safe and easy underway. The helm has excellent visibility along both bows and sterns, so docking in tight slips is far less stressful. Generous storage in the cockpit, under the settees, and in the forward lockers means you can actually bring the toys, spares, and provisions you want without cluttering the living spaces.

The Leopard 39 shines in these warm, trade-wind waters. Its moderate beam and efficient hulls give you good performance on the typical reaching courses between islands, while the compact length keeps slips and moorings more affordable and easier to find. The protected cockpit and inside-forward access to the foredeck mean you’re not constantly exposed to spray and sun on passages. Ventilation is excellent, with plenty of opening ports and hatches to catch the breeze at anchor. Shallow draft lets you tuck into quiet coves that deeper monohulls can’t reach, and the simple sail plan keeps short-handed passages manageable when the afternoon squalls roll through.