Robertson & Caine Leopard 43
€159,950.00
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Introduction
Ragamuffin of Cape Town is a one-owner-from-new 2005 Leopard 43 sailing catamaran, currently lying in Nidri, Lefkas. She offers four en-suite double cabins, two additional berths, a bright saloon, spacious cockpit and a sheltered elevated helm. Powered by twin 40 hp Yanmar diesels and equipped with solar panels, inverter, upgraded batteries, strong ground tackle and a 2024 Highfield tender, she is a comfortable and practical choice for family cruising or extended Mediterranean adventures.
Yacht Details
Layout
Ragamuffin offers a spacious four-cabin layout, with two double cabins in each hull. Every cabin has side access to the berth, its own en-suite heads and shower, an opening hatch, ventilation fan, reading light and useful storage. Two additional single berths are located in the forward compartments.
The bright bridgedeck saloon features panoramic windows, a large dining table and comfortable U-shaped seating, which can convert into an additional double berth. The adjoining galley is equipped with a two-burner cooker and oven, double stainless-steel sinks, refrigerator/freezer and ample storage.
Outside, the generous cockpit provides comfortable seating beneath a protective hard bimini. Twin stern platforms give easy access to the water, tender and quay, while the raised two-person helm offers excellent visibility and shelter.
Engine & Equipment
Ragamuffin is powered by twin naturally aspirated Yanmar 3JH4E diesel engines, each producing 40 hp. Installed in separate engine compartments for convenient access, they provide dependable and economical propulsion, with straightforward cockpit controls and comprehensive engine instrumentation.
- 2 x Yanmar 3JH4E diesel engines
- 40 hp per engine; 80 hp total
- Four-cylinder, naturally aspirated configuration
- Stainless-steel shaft drives
- Upgraded 80-amp alternator on each engine
- Cockpit engine controls and keyless ignition
- Oil-pressure, coolant-temperature, tachometer and hour-meter instrumentation
- Audible low-oil-pressure and high-temperature alarms
- Manual engine stop controls
- Approximate fuel capacity: 360 litres in two tanks
- Spare impellers, belts and engine oil included
- Engine hours and service history: to be confirmed
Rig & Sails
Ragamuffin has a straightforward cruising rig designed for manageable short-handed sailing. Her fully battened mainsail incorporates lazy jacks for easier handling, while the furling headsail can be controlled from the cockpit. Self-tailing winches and an additional headsail-handling winch further simplify sail control.
- Anodised aluminium mast and boom
- Stainless-steel standing rigging
- Fully battened mainsail
- Lazy-jack mainsail handling system
- Integral mainsail cover
- Furling headsail
- Mainsheet traveller
- Two primary self-tailing winches
- Two secondary self-tailing winches
- Additional winch for headsail furling and unfurling
- Pre-stretched main and headsail halyards
- Running rigging led for convenient handling
- Approximate total sail area: 114 m²
Electronics
Ragamuffin carries a practical selection of navigation, communication and entertainment equipment for comfortable coastal and offshore cruising. The principal instruments are positioned around the elevated helm, giving the skipper convenient access and good visibility while underway.
- GPS/chart plotter at the cockpit – Raymarine Axiom Plus 9 – New 2026
- Autopilot – Raymarine ST7001
- Speed and depth instruments – Raymarine ST60
- Wind-speed and wind-direction instruments – Raymarine ST60
- Steering compass
- VHF radio
- Hand-bearing compass
- Charts and pilot books
- Plotting instruments
- FM radio and CD player
- Cockpit and interior speakers
Maintenance
Ragamuffin has benefited from ongoing maintenance and a series of practical upgrades intended to improve reliability, onboard comfort and ease of handling. Recent documented work includes renewed holding tanks, increased battery capacity and a replacement tender, alongside improvements to the anchoring, charging and mooring systems.
- Both holding tanks replaced in 2023
- Fourth 180 Ah domestic battery added, increasing total capacity to approximately 720 Ah
- Highfield Classic 310 tender purchased new in June 2024
- Two solar panels installed on the bimini
- 12V-to-240V inverter added
- Main anchor upgraded to a larger stainless-steel anchor
- Anchor-chain length increased
- Additional winch fitted for headsail handling
- Additional stainless-steel support fitted to the hard bimini
- Hinged boarding passerelle installed between the davits
- Stern-to mooring system added with two long warps
- Spare engine belts, impellers and oil carried onboard
Technical Data
- Length overall: 13.20m
- Beam: 6.90m
- Draught: 1.30m
- Sail area: approximately 114 m²
- Fresh water: approximately 800 litres in two tanks
- Diesel: approximately 360 litres in two tanks
- Accommodation: four double cabins plus two forepeak berths
- Heads: four en-suite compartments
- Engines: 2 x Yanmar 3JH4E, 40 hp each
- Domestic battery bank: approximately 720 Ah
- Engine batteries: 2 x 105 Ah
Summary
€159,950.00
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Ragamuffin of Cape Town is a much-loved built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town and currently lying in Nidri, Lefkas. Designed for comfortable, dependable cruising, she combines capable sailing performance with generous accommodation, a protected cockpit and an exceptionally practical layout.
Her spacious interior provides four double cabins, each with side access to the berth and its own en-suite heads and shower, together with two additional single berths in the forward compartments. The bright central saloon offers panoramic visibility, sociable seating and a well-equipped galley, making Ragamuffin particularly suitable for extended family cruising or entertaining guests.
On deck, wide side decks, secure stainless-steel rails and low stern platforms allow safe and easy movement around the yacht. The elevated two-person helm provides excellent forward visibility while remaining sheltered beneath the hard bimini. A hinged passerelle between the davits makes Mediterranean stern-to boarding especially convenient.
Ragamuffin is powered by twin 40 hp Yanmar diesel engines and is equipped for independent cruising with a fully battened mainsail, furling headsail, electric windlass, upgraded ground tackle, solar panels, inverter and an approximately 720 Ah domestic battery bank. Further cruising equipment includes cockpit navigation instruments, autopilot, a quick-deployment stern-to mooring system and a Highfield Classic 310 tender reportedly purchased new in 2024.
With her shallow 1.30 m draught, substantial water and fuel capacities and proven Robertson & Caine construction, Ragamuffin is a spacious and versatile cruising catamaran. Her long-term private ownership and thoughtful practical additions make her an attractive choice for buyers seeking a comfortable liveaboard yacht, a family cruiser or a capable platform for exploring the Mediterranean and beyond.
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