2005 Robertson&Caine Leopard 43, EUR 159.950,-

2005 Robertson & Caine Leopard 43

Location: Lefkada, Greece
Builder: Robertson & Caine, Cape Town
Model: Leopard 43
Registration: Falmouth, United Kingdom
Accommodation: Four double cabins, four en-suite heads and two additional forepeak berths
Engines: Twin Yanmar 3JH4E 40 hp diesels

Ragamuffin of Cape Town is a privately owned, one-owner-from-new example of the popular Leopard 43 cruising catamaran. Built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, she combines reassuring construction, a practical four-cabin layout and the easy handling for which the Leopard range has become so well regarded.

Her owner previously sailed a Robertson & Caine 42 and chose the Leopard 43 for its improved length, attractive hull form, capable sailing performance and particularly successful interior arrangement. As a regular visitor to Cape Town during 2005, the owner was also able to follow Ragamuffin’s construction while she was being built.

Designed as a comfortable and dependable family cruising yacht, Ragamuffin offers generous accommodation for up to ten people. Each of the four principal cabins has a proper double berth approached from the side, avoiding the inconvenience of climbing over the foot of the bed. Every cabin benefits from its own en-suite heads compartment, while two additional single berths are located in the forward compartments.
The raised helm accommodates two people and provides excellent visibility forward while remaining protected beneath the hard bimini. Wide decks, secure stainless-steel rails and level stern boarding platforms make movement around the yacht straightforward. Her shallow 1.30 m draught is ideal for exploring anchorages and cruising grounds where deeper yachts may be restricted.

Ragamuffin is lying on the island of Lefkas, at the heart of one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive cruising areas.

Principal dimensions and capacities

• Length overall: 13.02 m
• Beam: 6.90 m
• Draught: 1.30 m
• 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

Accommodation and interior

The bridgedeck saloon is bright and sociable, with a large dining table and U-shaped seating. Forward-facing windows provide excellent visibility, while opening ports and an overhead hatch encourage natural ventilation. The saloon table may be converted to provide an additional double berth.

The galley forms part of the main living area and is equipped with a two-burner LPG cooker with oven and broiler, double stainless-steel sinks, pressurised hot and cold water, a 12V refrigerator/freezer, work surfaces and useful storage.
Four double cabins are arranged within the hulls, each with an opening hatch, ventilation fan, reading lights and storage. Each cabin has a private en-suite heads compartment with washbasin, mixer tap, manually operated marine toilet and shower. Two holding tanks were reportedly replaced in 2023.

Cockpit, helm and deck

The spacious cockpit is arranged for relaxed outdoor living and is protected by a hard bimini, which has received additional stainless-steel support aft. Six blue-and-white cockpit cushions are included.
The elevated helm position seats two and offers a clear view forward. Steering is by wheel, with an emergency tiller supplied. Engine controls, compass and sailing instruments are grouped around the helm for convenient operation.
The broad side decks have moulded non-slip surfaces, stainless-steel guardrails and strategically positioned grab handles. Twin transom steps provide easy access to the water, tender or quay.
A particularly useful addition is the approximately 2.8 m hinged passerelle positioned between the davits. The yacht also carries a quick-deployment stern-to mooring arrangement with two approximately 80 m warps stored in the stern lockers.

Rig and sails

• Fully battened mainsail
• Lazy-jack mainsail handling system with integral sail cover
• Furling headsail
• Aluminium mast and boom
• Stainless-steel standing rigging
• Mainsheet traveller
• Two primary self-tailing winches
• Two secondary self-tailing winches
• Additional small winch to assist with headsail furling and unfurling
• Emergency tiller

The supplied papers contain differing historical renewal dates for the sails; their present age and condition should therefore be confirmed during inspection.

Machinery

Ragamuffin is powered by twin naturally aspirated Yanmar 3JH4E four-cylinder diesel engines, each rated at 40 hp. The engines drive through stainless-steel shafts and are fitted with upgraded alternators. Engine instrumentation includes oil-pressure, temperature, tachometer and hour-meter displays, together with audible alarms.

The documented fuel capacity is approximately 360 litres. Spare impellers, belts and engine oil are listed among the onboard spares.

Electrical systems

• 12V domestic system
• Four 180 Ah domestic batteries, approximately 720 Ah total
• Two dedicated 105 Ah engine-start batteries
• Battery charger
• Shore-power connection
• 12V sockets
• 220V outlets when connected to shore power
• 12V-to-240V inverter
• Two solar panels mounted on the bimini
• Battery and charging-system monitoring
• Electric windlass
• Electric bilge pumps with alarms and manual backup pumps

Navigation and communications

The inventory records the following equipment:

• 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/CD player
• Cockpit and interior speakers

Equipment models, ages and current operational condition should be confirmed.

Ground tackle and mooring equipment

• Electric anchor windlass with handheld control
• Ultra Stainless-steel main anchor
• Approximately 80 m of anchor chain and 20m warp
• CQR-type secondary anchor with 7m chain plus 35m warp
• Mooring warps
• Shore lines
• Fenders and ball fenders
• Stainless-steel bow and stern rails
• Stainless-steel swim ladder
• Dinghy davits

Tender and safety equipment

A Highfield Classic 310 six-person tender was reportedly purchased new in June 2024 and is carried on the davits. A petrol outboard motor is also included which is understood to be a 2hp.

Safety equipment is reported to include a liferaft, Dan Buoy man-overboard device, horseshoe buoy, jackstays, guardrails, fire extinguishers and bilge alarms. All safety equipment should be inspected, serviced or replaced as necessary before use.

Notable additions and recent improvements

• Highfield Classic 310 tender, reportedly new in June 2024
• Fourth 180 Ah domestic battery, bringing the bank to approximately 720 Ah
• Two bimini-mounted solar panels
• 12V-to-240V inverter
• Replacement of both holding tanks in 2023
• Ultra stainless-steel main anchor
• Increased anchor-chain length
• Additional headsail-handling winch
• Hinged boarding passerelle between the davits
• Stern-to mooring system with long warps
• Additional stainless-steel bimini support
• Six cockpit cushions

Broker’s comments

Ragamuffin represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a proven, privately owned Leopard 43 with a particularly practical cruising layout. Her four en-suite double cabins, large saloon, protected cockpit, elevated helm and shallow draught make her equally suitable for extended family cruising, entertaining friends or spending long periods aboard.

The yacht has remained with the same owner since new and has received a number of thoughtful cruising additions, including solar charging, an enlarged domestic battery bank, upgraded ground tackle, an easy-use passerelle and a recently replaced Highfield tender.

Currently lying in Lefkada, Ragamuffin is well positioned for inspection and for immediate access to the Ionian cruising grounds.
All particulars are given in good faith but are not guaranteed. Buyers and their representatives should verify dimensions, capacities, equipment, ownership documentation, registration, VAT status, service history and the condition of the vessel through inspection and survey.