{"id":61433,"date":"2025-10-31T10:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=61433"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:05:11","slug":"saffier-se-28-leopard-daysailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/saffier-se-28-leopard-daysailer\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffier Unveils SE 28 Leopard Daysailer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-3-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"SE 28 Leopard rendering\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-3.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Saffier has unveiled the SE 28 Leopard, a sporty yet refined daysailer built for singlehanded fun and fast afternoons afloat. <\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Saffier Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Saffier Yachts has introduced the latest addition to its performance-minded line of luxury daysailers, announcing the new SE 28 Leopard ahead of its world premiere at <a href=\"\/people\/boot-dusseldorf-2026\/\">Boot D\u00fcsseldorf<\/a> in January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe id=\"gkstfcayky\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisingworld.dragonforms.com\/gkstfcayky\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for spirited sailing with the ease of singlehanded control, the 28-footer pairs clean lines with the brand&#8217;s hallmark simplicity. A reversed bow, broad beam and flat underwater sections speak to its focus on speed and balance, while a deep spade rudder promises grip and responsiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners will have the choice of a Yanmar 15 hp diesel or a 7.5 kW electric drive, along with a tiller or dual-wheel setup. Sail controls run below deck to the helm, keeping the cockpit clean and focused. Saffier notes that the boat\u2019s new hull form is built to enhance both upwind and downwind pace while maintaining confident handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, the SE 28 Leopard features a compact cruising layout with a V-berth forward and settees to either side of the saloon. Optional equipment includes refrigeration or a marine toilet. On deck, the cockpit can seat eight, with a large sunpad and stow-away table to create a relaxed social space after returning from an afternoon blast across the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-2-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"SE 28 Leopard rendering\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-2.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Saffier Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Light weight and a trailerable design open the door for sailors looking to explore new waters, with the boat designed to be launched and rigged easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis new hull offers faster sailing upwind and downwind, with stability and control in all conditions,\u201d the yard said in its announcement. \u201cShe is more than just a daysailer. She is your invitation to sail faster and further.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SE 28 Leopard joins a growing list of modern performance daysailers capturing attention among cruisers who appreciate the feel of a spirited boat and the convenience of less-demanding systems. For sailors who want weekends of simple fun or midweek evening racing, the Leopard lands squarely in that sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"SE 28 Leopard rendering\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/se-28-leopard.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Saffier Yachts<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>The boat will make its international debut at Boot D\u00fcsseldorf in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth &amp; High-Performance Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across many sailing hubs in Europe and North America, lightweight performance boats like the SE series are becoming part of a broader pathway for young sailors transitioning from dinghies to keelboats. Many clubs and sailing schools now mix Optis, ILCA\/Lasers and high-performance daysailers in training fleets to help youth sailors develop tactics, boat handling and confidence across a range of platforms. For families looking to grow young racers or simply enjoy fast, manageable weekends on the water, compact sport-forward keelboats continue to play an important role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Saffier SE 28 Leopard brings a modern hull, singlehanded simplicity and custom features ahead of its 2026 world premiere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":61434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"BS_author_type":"BS_author_is_guest","BS_guest_author_name":"Cruising World News Desk","BS_guest_author_url":"","hydra_display_date":"","hydra_display_updated":false,"arc_story_id":"","arc_website_url":"","arc_subtype":"","arc_exclude_from_feeds":false,"sponsored":false,"sponsored_label":"Sponsored Content","sponsored_display_label":false,"post_right_rail":true,"post_right_rail_ad_1":true,"post_right_rail_ad_2":true,"post_right_rail_ad_3":false,"post_right_rail_ad_4":false,"post_right_rail_recirc":true,"fixed_anchor_ad":true,"post_top_ad":true,"post_off_ramp":true,"post_taboola":false,"labels":true,"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":"","ad_settings_ads_on_this_page":true,"ad_settings_automatic_ad_injection_into_the_content":true,"ad_targeting":"","alternate_title_newsletter":"","alternate_content_newsletter":"","sponsored_image":false,"sponsored_url":"","social_share":true},"categories":[167],"tags":[1376,432,1426,2156,195],"class_list":["post-61433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sailboats","tag-daysailer","tag-new-boats","tag-performance-cruiser","tag-saffier-yachts","tag-sailboats"],"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}