This February, I was on a powerboat off Anse Marcel on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint-Martin when a fleet of fast performance-cruising multihulls set sail into the windy Anguilla Channel for the rally portion of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge . A pair of Balance 442 cats named Sage and Umoya , with reefed mains and drawing spinnakers, were blasting their way into the channel’s whitecapped waters, roiled by the 20-plus-knot easterly trade winds.
Though they were practically the smallest cats in the fray, the 442s were more than holding their own against the bigger craft, which included a quartet of Balance 482s (including company president and founder Phil Berman’s In Balance ). Five months earlier, during our annual Boat of the Year contest, I’d sailed the very same Umoya in somewhat lighter air. Now I knew what the 442s looked like under sail in sportier conditions while hauling the mail: buoyant, sprightly and packed with horsepower. The yacht’s angular aesthetics are crisp, clean and, to my eye, quite fetching. There’s a deck-stepped mast and a working sail plan consisting of a big, square-topped fully battened mainsail and self-tacking jib; relatively narrow hulls with high freeboard and curved, wave-piercing bows that maximize waterline length; an integral sprit for the reaching and running sails; and a substantial coachroof topped with solar panels and accented by generous, tempered-glass windows.
Balance Catamarans are built in South Africa, where almost 500 employees operate out of two separate facilities, building about 25 boats a year spanning several models. They all share, as Berman told me, a common purpose and the same DNA: They’re performance-oriented , liveaboard cruising boats that are bluewater capable and sail well on all points of sail. The carbon-infused daggerboards, a feature shared with every model in the brand, are largely responsible for their notable windward ability.
The build, systems and layout are, at once, both complex and straightforward. The hand-laid hull and deck laminates are vacuum-bagged and employ a vinylester outer skin with a polyester inner skin sandwiching a closed-cell foam core with carbon reinforcements in high-load areas (and in the structural crossbeams). To keep the vessel as light as possible without compromising strength, the bulkheads and furniture are foam-cored.
While the contemporary construction techniques and materials are decidedly high-tech, the power and charging systems aren’t especially complicated; Berman said that another overall goal was to keep the boats as simple as possible to sail and operate. For example, Ed Sherman, our BOTY judge who concentrates on systems, was somewhat surprised that the builder did not opt for the digital-switching configurations so prevalent now across the industry. Still, he liked what he saw, perhaps even more so.
“This boat is yet another variation of the ‘no-dedicated-onboard-generator direction’ we are moving in. It uses integral engine-driven alternators—in this case, a pair of them—that create 48-volt power and run this power through Victron converters to run 24- or 12-volt appliances (or the 48-volt equipment just becoming available in the marine marketplace). Energy is stored in lithium-ion battery banks and can be run through DC/AC inverters to run 120- or 220-volt AC appliances. I see the future of onboard electrical systems on this boat.”
The accommodations plans are also well-thought-out. At 44 feet length overall, and with the daggerboards to account for, this boat has less interior volume than you’d find on other production cats in this size range. But the Balance team maximized the space available, particularly with the big sliding-glass doors that, when open, incorporate the interior lounge, galley and salon with the cockpit. There’s a choice of four staterooms or, as we had on our test boat, three. In the latter setup, a pair of double-berth staterooms are to port (one with an athwartship berth forward and a fore-and-aft bunk aft) while a dedicated owner’s stateroom spans the hull to starboard. In either configuration, stowage is abundant.
The deck also has nifty things of note: the dual mainsheet system that allows the boom angle to be fine-tuned, negating the need for a traveler; the taut, split trampolines forward that provide an excellent bridle system for the ground tackle centered between them; the grab rails on the coachroof top, serving as handholds and rain catchers; the dedicated winch forward for the spinnaker halyard or code zero; and the huge sail locker that can be accessed from the deck. The davit system also works well. Ullman sails are standard. For electronics, owners can choose Garmin or Raymarine kit.
It was under sail, however, that I truly began to appreciate the 442’s proportions, and came to realize what an ideal-size boat this is for a cruising couple. It’s large enough to address most any cruisers’ plans and itinerary, but not so big that you need to bring additional crew on board to go cruising.
Our test sail was conducted in considerably more mellow conditions than those off Anse Marcel, but in a building southerly that topped out around 15 knots, there was more than enough breeze to strut the 442’s stuff. The VersaHelm that’s offered on every Balance lives up to its name: The convertible wheel can be locked down at cockpit level in inclement conditions, out of the weather, though thanks to those wide windows, there’s good visibility. Or it can be raised up to the elevated helm station to starboard, where a pair of winches and three sets of rope clutches serve the color-coded running rigging that’s all right at hand. The engine controls and instrumentation are mounted here as well, making this an easy boat to sail solo.
We tacked upwind to gain sea room, gliding along at a pretty effortless 8-plus knots, then swapped the jib for the code zero, turned and burned on a broad reach, and easily topped 11 knots. That was clearly the cat’s sweet spot. It was evident that you could easily match that speed for miles and miles and, on passage, knock out consistent 200-plus-mile days.
To sum up, what you get with the Balance 442 is comfort at anchor and performance underway. Sounds to me like it all balances out.
Balance 442 Specifications
DRAFT
3’9″/7’1″
SAIL AREA
1,205 sq. ft.
DISPLACEMENT
26,014 lb.
D/L
134
SA/D
22
WATER
184 gal.
FUEL
212 gal.
MAST HEIGHT
65’5″
ENGINE
Twin 40 hp Yanmar diesels
DESIGN
Philip Berman/Anton du Toit
PRICE
$1,150,000
Herb McCormick is former editor-in-chief of Cruising World and the yachting correspondent for The New York Times . The author of five nautical books, he’s owned several sailboats, including his current Pearson 365 and Pearson Ensign.
First look: Balance 442 – lightweight, fast catamaran
Toby Hodges
July 25, 2022
Toby Hodges casts his eye over the new Balance 442, a new performance catamaran which saw 30 orders placed before the first one was out of the factory
Although relatively heavy designs that maximise space and comfort still dominate the market, demand for lightweight and fast cruising catamarans appears to be increasing dramatically, with this South African yard reporting unprecedented demand as they launched the Balance 442.
In terms of both concept and layout the Balance 442 is in many ways a scaled down version of the 482 that made its European premiere at the recent International Multihull Show at La Grande Motte.
It offers an appealing mix of a high performance potential allied to an easily tamed self-tacking rig with a deck layout optimised for easy solo watch-keeping while on passage. The first boat has already hit speeds of more than 13 knots on early sea trials off Cape Town.
It’s available with fixed keels or daggerboards, the latter giving a minimum draught of only 1.05m (3ft 6in). All but a handful of the 30 orders placed so far have specified the daggerboards.
Overall, this a very appealing design for anyone looking for a fast boat that’s fun to sail, but who also wants the advantages that a multihull brings to life on board.
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After the 526 and the 482, the Balance shipyard unveiled the 442 at the Annapolis boat show. A catamaran with a compact format and a style directly inherited from the 482. A sort of concentrate of know-how since the shipyard took the same recipe used for the previous models: the alliance of performance and ease of use. A perfect opportunity for a “chilly” sea trial in the magnificent Chesapeake Bay.
Very elegant on the water - here off Cape Town - the Balance has a beautiful sail plan with this Code 0 of almost 645 sq ft (60m²).
Seen from ahead, the Balance 442 has very slender bows and sporty lines.
The 442 performs well on almost any point of sail and regularly reaches wind speed. You’ll probably get there sooner than expected!
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The thermometer showed only 47°F (8°C) when Phil Berman, the ship-yard’s boss, came to pick us up on the pontoons in Annapolis, Maryland. An autumnal temperature accentuated by 12 knots of wind, but when you’re having fun, the weather doesn’t matter. What’s more, a trip to the Chesapeake Bay is not to be refused, and even less so when the subject of the day is none other than the brand-new Balance 442. Still relatively young, since it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, the Balance Catamarans brand currently has five models ranging from 44 to 62 feet, while awaiting the arrival of the 750, a 75-foot catamaran that should be ready by the end of 2023 or during 2024. The main idea behind the brand is to offer high-performance catamarans that are easy to handle and comfortable to spend a lot of time on board. It must be said that performance runs in the veins of the founder of Balance catamarans, Phillip Berman who was Hobie Cat world champion in 1979, in South Africa. An interesting coincidence since it is precisely in this country, in Cape Town, that the ...
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12-02-2020, 09:10
by balance. Starting at 700,000$
I really like the versa , and that you can sail the from a fully enclosed position in the aft . They include a forward facing nav station. It will be interesting what a fully loaded will cost, but definitely a welcome design to the 40-45 foot catamaran cruiser market. Can't wait to see the first build.
12-02-2020, 09:22
Boat: L42
?
12-02-2020, 09:44
is on the website
15-02-2020, 14:25
16-07-2020, 09:05
16-07-2020, 16:30
Boat: Cruising Catamaran
partly designed by an American has an air of 65.65ft.
23-07-2020, 05:14
Boat: Balance 526
American has an air of 65.65ft.
23-07-2020, 17:13
Boat: Multihulls - cats and Tris
23-07-2020, 17:52
Boat: Cruising Catamaran
, the boat is based on the Montebello molds out of .
24-07-2020, 05:30
Boat: Balance 526
14-08-2020, 20:51
translates. It will also be interesting to see how downsizing the impacts performance. I like the new 1370 whi have is a direct competitor and apparently off to a great start in terms of sales, but i have to say - the versahelm and draw me to the Balance.
27-09-2020, 06:35
Boat: Antares 44i
available for the Balance 442 is 2023. I suspect the Seawind is 5 years out! One's got to have a long horizon if new!
27-09-2020, 06:42
Boat: Leopard 40
also build Balance Cats, but I see Two Oceans in are now also offering Balance Cats. Maybe the demand is up!
I know the St Francis yard is pretty busy, so maybe they introduced the Two Oceans factory to reduce lead times!
01-12-2020, 18:25
out to hull 50 last I heard. They are supposedly trying to increase production. But. I believe it is 2025 is next available slot but could be later
01-12-2020, 20:47
out to hull 50 last I heard. They are supposedly trying to increase production. But. I believe it is 2025 is next available slot but could be later
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ELIXIR is one of the first Balance 442 to hit the pre-owned market!
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran.ELIXIR is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2023 and is hull #9 of this coveted high-performance brand.Earlier this year, ELIXIR made her maiden voyage across the southern Atlantic from Cape Town to Grenada.She is now strategically positioned just south of the hurricane belt and ready to jump off for a full season of Caribbean cruising.
The original design premise for the Balance 442 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was also set up to be easily operated by a retired couple.Therefore, these performance cruising vessels are equipped with powerful sail plans and daggerboards which allow them to sail circles around the competition while still being easily managed for shorthanded operation.As the name suggests, it is the perfect balance of sporty sailing characteristics and liveaboard comfort.
Balance Catamarans are well known for their stunning designs, exceptional build quality, and gorgeous fit and finish.They feature industry leading technology such as their signature VersaHelm steering system, Integrel charging technology, carbon fiber reinforced daggerboards, Ullman ASDL tri-radial laminate sails, state-of-the-art electronics suites, etc.The build process for these fantastic vessels incorporates Balances Carbon Cross design and construction techniques whichutilizes E-glass fiberglass with significant Carbon Fiber reinforcement in the high load areas of the hulls and decks. Every Balance 442 is hand laminated and vacuum bagged with vinylester outer skin resin over closed cell foam cores.The end result is a lightweight, stiff, and robust vessel built for world voyaging.
ELIXIR has a 3-cabin Owners Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a stunning green exterior hull color, and an extensive list of factory options.She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager.Several of her equipment highlights include:
48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank
Integrel Charging System on both engines 2 x 9kW Capacity
2000 Watts of Solar
Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker
Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries
Ullman Performance Sail Package including Code D and Parasailor Spinnaker
Raymarine Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc.
Samsung Washer / Dryer
... And so much more!
ELIXIR is being sold in The Multihull Company Premier Program which ensures the vessels exceptional condition and after-sales support for the new owner. Unfortunately the current owners have experienced a change of circumstances that will not allow them to realize their cruising dreams. But with less than a year of sea time and a few thousand miles under her hulls, ELXIR is very lightly used with all the new boat kinks worked out. She is currently hauled out in Grenada and in turn key condition!A buyer could splash her the day after closing and head off into the sunset.
ELIXIR is available for in-person showings by appointment.
Specifications
Length: 44ft
Builder: Balance Catamarans Cape Town
Beam: 25' 0"
Draft: 7' 0"
Hull: Fiberglass
Status: Active
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Designer: Anton du Toit
Keel: Other
MEASUREMENTS
Length Overall: 44.17 ft
Max Draft: 7' 0"
Beam Measure: 25' 0"
Total Power: 80
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 3JH40
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 300
Engine Power: 40 hp
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (106 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (106 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2
ELIXIR is the ideal balance of both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 442 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths.It has a large U-shaped galley with ample counter space and storage.The interior finishings incorporate custom upholstery, Avonite counter tops, and real American White Oak hand-crafted cabinetry with a whitewashed finish.
Frigomar 48V Aircon 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU
Mattresses – 150mm (6″) thick and custom headboards for each cabin
All Cabins have white Oceanair pleated shades
All overhead hatches have Oceanair white roller shades / screens
Avonite Counter Tops Grey in the galley and heads, White in hallways
Towel bars in all heads and hanging rail in master shower
2 x Caframo Marine Fans situated on either side of all bunks i.e. 2 per cabin
3 x Caframo Marine Fans in Salon
Salon Table Natural Walnut – Telescopic legs with double fold out leaf that converts to a bed – includes cushion
Cockpit Table Teak – Custom designed with large fold out leaf to easily seat 8 people. Telescopic legs that converts to a bed – includes cushions
Custom Roll-up Salon Curtains
Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
Multiple 110v outlets throughout including salon, galley, and berths
Multiple 220v outlets throughout including salon, galley, and berths- Any US or European style appliances can be plugged in throughout the boat
Samsung Washer/Dryer – 230V – 7kg wash and 5kg dry
Large farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack inserts
4 x Vitrifrigo DW180 RFX drawer fridge / freezer
Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
Miele 4-burner Induction Cooktop with fiddles
Miele Convection Oven & Microwave
Electric Kenyon 120V IntelliKEN Grill – built-in plinth in cockpit with sink and folding cold water tap
Silicone mats for induction cook top
Dinamica Plus Espresso machine
Designer Dishware
Induction Pots and Pans
Misc Cooking Appliances
Custom Spice Cabinet on outboard side of Galley
Custom Cabinet over galley sink
Custom Wine Cabinet / Rack in galley island
ELIXIR is a pleasure to move about on whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything on the 442. Seating and lounge areas are strategically located throughout the cockpit and accommodation areas to ensure a fantastic hosting platform. With the innovative Balance VersaHelm – the helm station swings up and down with ease which revolutionized all weather sailing. You can pilot her up top in the sunshine and breeze or swing the helm down for full foul weather protection in the comfort of the cockpit – both positions offer 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.
Full Cockpit Enclosure Isinglass and Mesh roll downs built in custom track
Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
Bainbridge “SuperTramp” – Trampoline 30×30 mesh, polyester UV, black
Cockpit cushions (50mm foam) Sunbrella
Epoxy Barrier Coat + 2x coats of antifouling (Summer 2024)
PropSpeed on both propellors
AquaTraction Driftwood w/ black lines – Aft cockpit
Ullman Code D – 115 sq m – also use the continuous furler
Parasailor Self-Stabilizing Symmetrical Spinnaker 190sq m
Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
Sparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system
Sparcraft Aluminum Fishbone Boom
Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
Sparcraft fishbone boom aluminum
Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C480
3 x Harken 46 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm
2 x Harken 40 Electric Rewind (reversible) winches at aft end coaming (port & starboard)
1 x Harken Size 40 Electric Rewind (reversible) winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
Extra switches at helm for all Size 40 Winches
Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
Tackline for screecher (additional XXB hi load rope clutch, additional pad eye and tackline and 2:1 shackle
2 x Spreader lights
Additional halyard in mast head – dedicated for going up the mast
2 x Steps and 2 x Grab Rails at mast head
Custom made Trampoline Sunshade Awning
Anchoring and Mooring
Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version w/ foot switches on foredeck
Main anchor – Rocna 33 with 75m G4 galvanized chain with spliced 50m rope
Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
9 Alloy mooring cleats – Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom
Spectra Watermaker Cape Horn Extreme 24VDC 54 L/H with Z-ION Protection System 29 kgs/65 lbs
Spectra Z-ion protection system for freshwater system
Drinking water tap at galley sink with carbon filter
2 x Planus Stilo 24v Electric Toilets (fresh water)
Bidet in master head
Outside Shower with hot and cold water – starboard transom
Switchable Fresh / Saltwater Deck Wash located at transom
Switchable Fresh / Saltwater Deck Wash at anchor locker
AST Beach 341 11 Carbon Fiber hull
Mercury 20HP Four Stroke with electric start
Additional Equipment
Electric Outlet and Shelf for future Dive Compressor Install (excluding compressor)
Blu3 Nomad Mini Hookah Dive System
Life Raft – Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man Valise
Safety Gear – EPIRB, PFDs, throwables, etc
4 x Personal EPIRBs
Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
Spares parts for engines, watermaker, sail repair, winches, windlass, pumps, toilets, etc
Covers for Hatches, Winches, Etc
Inflatable Kayak
Foldable Chairs
Medical Kit
The Multihull Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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The Multihull Company is excited to announce its participation in this year's Annapolis Sailboat Show. The event will be held from October 12 - 15, 2023 in downtown Annapolis, and The Multihull Company will be showcasing the exquisite Voyage 590 catamaran from Voyage Yachts. The Annapolis Boat Show is a highly anticipated annual event that brings together boating enthusiasts, industry...
THE MULTIHULL COMPANY ANNOUNCED AS DEALER FOR THE VOYAGE 590
The Multihull Company is pleased to announce their appointment as a dealer for Voyage Yachts and their new model – the Voyage 590! The Voyage 590 is being celebrated as the ultimate, luxury sailing catamaran with all the comforts of home surrounded by panoramic views of paradise. She maximizes luxury accommodation and comfort, with the performance and blue-water capability characteristic...
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Andrew, and Andrew are both fantastic. Transaction was smooth and professional highly recommend the team over at Multihull.
— Paul Fosler
I just purchased my first large boat (my dreamboat) and Michael Streng and the rest of TMC was amazing! I really felt like I was a VIP customer because they were fast and easy to communicate with and worked ahead of me. It really was a treat and I would use them again any day!
— Collin Simmons
Andrew Hodgdon and The Multihull Company have done an extraordinary job facilitating the sale of our catamaran. There were a couple of challenges (geography and timing) that made this sale a little tricky, but, as usual, Andrew was amazing. I’ve been buying and selling cruising boats for over 12 years and Andrew is, without a doubt, the best broker I’ve worked with.
— Mort Orlov
Andrew Hodgdon at TMC-St. Augustine kept us thoroughly informed during the sale of our boat and took the extra steps necessary to complete the deal. His knowledge of the process made a complex deal very easy. Needless to say, we are extremely happy and satisfied with the job that Andrew did.
— David Baxter
A shout out to Andrew Holland at the TMC main office, who handled the closing transaction of the sale of our boat. Very professional and thorough. Thank you!!
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Successful relationships cannot exist without it. At The Multihull Company we base every relationship on a firm commitment to earning and retaining our client’s trust.
Advice of any kind is valuable only when grounded in hard-won expertise. It too, must be trustworthy. Trust and expertise define the heart and soul of The Multihull Company. We are a team of skilled professionals who thrive on providing expert, trustworthy advice and service to catamaran and trimaran sailors around the globe.
The team at Victory Powerboats West recently spent some time dialing in its latest Victory catamaran with twin Mercury Racing 450R engines and reached an impressive 141-mph top speed on Arizona’s Lake Havasu. Photo courtesy Dale Dondel.
Merging express cruiser elegance with catamaran stability, the ArrowCat 320 Coupe features a planing hull design for smooth, swift rides. Powered by twin outboard motors, it promises dynamic performance and exhilarating adventures on every voyage.
Performance is exceptional even among the top tier of powercats, with the 46 (rigged with quadruple 450-hp outboards ) able to touch 80 mph. See Invincible power catamarans for sale on boats.com. Leopard Cruising Catamarans
Go - Fast Catamarans / Tunnel Boats. The real kings of high speed, these monstrous boats can reach incredible speeds, and as such can be extremely dangerous to operate. Only highly-trained, skilled captains with experience in powerboat racing should get behind the helm of one of these speed demons.
In this article, we explore the world’s top power catamarans , ranging from a 36-footer ideal for a cruising couple to a 78-footer perfect for entertaining friends and family. The propulsion options are diverse, including outboards, diesel inboards, hybrids, and even all-solar setups.
Every ArrowCat power catamaran features our signature luxurious interior cabin with creature comforts other boat companies have only dreamed about. Add to this that the ArrowCat 320 is trailerable with a 10’ beam and your cruising grounds expand exponentially.
World's fastest outboard performance pleasure production boat ever made - MTI 440X Review Top speed and more with boating adventurers Mike and Sarah Howe of ...
Freeman catamarans were fast out of the gate. The original 33 hit a top end of some 55 knots with twin 350-hp outboards. Customers were sold, and demand for larger boats poured in. Freeman expanded, offering a 37 and 42, and earlier this year, the company released a 47-footer with a 13-foot, 2-inch beam.
With a powerful, versatile sail plan—as well as light, solid construction and go - fast daggerboards —the Balance 482 is a go-anywhere cat that puts a premium on performing, which made it the perfect choice as Best Performance Catamaran in the 2022 Boat of the Year contest.
Discover the unparalleled stability and speed of an ArrowCat power catamaran . Connect with our experts to schedule your sea trial today and experience the thrill firsthand.
The Balance 442 is a fast and able voyager with carbon reinforced foam core hulls and powerful sail plan. Learn more about its design, performance, interior and exterior layout, and customer reviews.
The Balance 442 is a 44-foot catamaran that combines speed, stability and liveability for ocean sailing and cruising. It features a carbon-infused daggerboard, a versatile sail plan, a simple electrical system and a spacious interior layout.
First look: Balance 442
The Balance 442 is a performance cruising catamaran with a self-tacking rig and daggerboards. It offers speed, comfort and easy solo watch-keeping. See the specifications, video and first look review.
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Balance Catamarans builds a range of semi-production, handcrafted performance sailing catamarans of uncompromising quality, ranging from 42 to 75 feet. Balance Catamarans is a PA-based LLC with its offices in St. Augustine, Florida and Haverford, Pennsylvania +1 484-413-2132 [email protected] www.balancecatamarans.com 385 W ...
Balance 442 Catamaran Boat Review: A Distance Cruising Machine for
A detailed review of the Balance 442, a fast and reliable catamaran for distance cruising and offshore passages. Learn about its performance, systems, cabin layout, and features from the builder and the test sailors.
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Climb aboard the new Balance 442 and behold the boldly contemporary lines of our trend- setting high performance blue water voyager. Designed by world champion catamaran racer Phillip Berman and award winning naval architect Anton du Toit, the Balance 442 is blue water tough, fast as a gazelle, yet exceptionally easy to handle.
Top 10 Best Boats Review: Balance 442
With the scaled-down 442, Balance fills out the family offering with dimensions and a price point that make their designs more accessible to a broader swath of the cruising market. The result is a performance catamaran that's perfectly positioned to appeal to an experienced sailing couple looking for quality, livability, speed, and savvy ...
BALANCE 442
BALANCE 442. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Catamaran Twin Dbrd. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 44.29 ft / 13.50 m: ... Balance Catmarans: Download Boat Record: Notes. Sail area (reported) is 100% fore triangle. ...
Balance 442
Discover the new 2024 Balance 442 - research, view pictures, specifications and dealers near you for this boat or search for more Balance boats for sale on boats.com. Explore. Back ... Find out why Balance Catamarans is the fastest growing catamaran builder in the world today, and why the 442 is a breakthrough catamaran on every level. ...
Balance 442
See all catamaran models from the different catamaran manufacturers. For each model we display key information such as price, length, beam, displacement, draft, engines, fuel capacity, water capacity, sail area, polar diagram, brochure, sail performance indicators...
Balance 442: Prices, Specs, Reviews and Sales Information
The Balance 442 is produced by the brand Balance Catamarans since 2020. Balance 442 is a 13.50 meters sailing cruising multihull with 3 guest cabins and a draft of 1.15 meters. The yacht has a fiberglass / grp hull with a CE certification class (A) and can navigate in the open ocean. The base price of a new Balance 442 is not currently ...
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With her carbon reinforced foam core hulls and powerful sail plan the Balance 442 is a fast and able voyager. Upwind she points high, with little leeway, in the 6 to 8.5 knot range with her high aspect daggerboards. Reaching she enjoys speeds between 7 and 13 knots. Dropping down a swell she'll surge even faster, steering like a surfboard ...
Balance 442, Used Catamarans for Sale
About. Supergirl is the very first Balance 442 to hit the pre-owned market! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran.Supergirl is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2022 and is hull #4 of this coveted high-performance brand.Supergirl has recently returned to the ...
Boat Review by Multihulls World of: Catamaran Balance 442
After the 526 and the 482, the Balance shipyard unveiled the 442 at the Annapolis boat show. A catamaran with a compact format and a style directly inherited from the 482. A sort of concentrate of know-how since the shipyard took the same recipe used for the previous models: the alliance of performance and ease of use.
Sailing Ruby Rose: Balance 442 Catamaran
Experience Balance Catamarans at Premier 2024 Boat Shows Read More. Models Models ... Sailing Ruby Rose: Balance 442 Catamaran @SailingRubyRose - FULL TOUR & REVIEW & Our Honest Thoughts. Related Content. 31 May 2023. Yachting World: Balance 482 Read More. 08 Feb 2023.
New Balance 442
New 44 foot catamaran by balance. Starting at 700,000$ I really like the versa helm , and that you can sail the boat from a fully enclosed position in the aft cockpit . ... The Balance 442 has the option for a 63.5ft ICW-friendly rig. 23-07-2020, 17:13 #8: Factor. Marine Service Provider . Join Date: Dec 2006. Location: Brisbane Australia. Boat ...
Charter a Motor Yacht in Russia
Catamaran charter in Russia. A catamaran charter in Russia usually costs 220 € per day. For instance, the most popular catamaran Custom Built 19, costs 220 € per day. Choose a catamaran for a more comfortable and spacious holiday experience. Catamarans feature a shallow draft, enabling you to explore shallow waters and uncover hidden coves.
Balance 442, Used Catamarans for Sale
About. ELIXIR is one of the first Balance 442 to hit the pre-owned market! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran.ELIXIR is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2023 and is hull #9 of this coveted high-performance brand.Earlier this year, ELIXIR made her maiden ...
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The team at Victory Powerboats West recently spent some time dialing in its latest Victory catamaran with twin Mercury Racing 450R engines and reached an impressive 141-mph top sp
Curvelle Multi-Hull QUARANTA yacht charter
A multi award-winning power catamaran, QUARANTA is 34.1m (111ft) and hailed as the largest carbon hybrid superyacht catamaran for charter in the world. This 34m superyacht catamaran has as much interior and exterior volume as other performance monohulls in the 40 - 42m range. QUARANTA is available for charter in Croatia.
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The Balance 442 is a fast and able voyager with carbon reinforced foam core hulls and powerful sail plan. Learn more about its design, performance, interior and exterior layout, and customer reviews.
The Balance 442 is a 44-foot catamaran that combines speed, stability and liveability for ocean sailing and cruising. It features a carbon-infused daggerboard, a versatile sail plan, a simple electrical system and a spacious interior layout.
The Balance 442 is a performance cruising catamaran with a self-tacking rig and daggerboards. It offers speed, comfort and easy solo watch-keeping. See the specifications, video and first look review.
Balance Catamarans builds a range of semi-production, handcrafted performance sailing catamarans of uncompromising quality, ranging from 42 to 75 feet. Balance Catamarans is a PA-based LLC with its offices in St. Augustine, Florida and Haverford, Pennsylvania +1 484-413-2132 [email protected] www.balancecatamarans.com 385 W ...
A detailed review of the Balance 442, a fast and reliable catamaran for distance cruising and offshore passages. Learn about its performance, systems, cabin layout, and features from the builder and the test sailors.
Climb aboard the new Balance 442 and behold the boldly contemporary lines of our trend- setting high performance blue water voyager. Designed by world champion catamaran racer Phillip Berman and award winning naval architect Anton du Toit, the Balance 442 is blue water tough, fast as a gazelle, yet exceptionally easy to handle.
With the scaled-down 442, Balance fills out the family offering with dimensions and a price point that make their designs more accessible to a broader swath of the cruising market. The result is a performance catamaran that's perfectly positioned to appeal to an experienced sailing couple looking for quality, livability, speed, and savvy ...
BALANCE 442. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Catamaran Twin Dbrd. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop: LOA: 44.29 ft / 13.50 m: ... Balance Catmarans: Download Boat Record: Notes. Sail area (reported) is 100% fore triangle. ...
Discover the new 2024 Balance 442 - research, view pictures, specifications and dealers near you for this boat or search for more Balance boats for sale on boats.com. Explore. Back ... Find out why Balance Catamarans is the fastest growing catamaran builder in the world today, and why the 442 is a breakthrough catamaran on every level. ...
See all catamaran models from the different catamaran manufacturers. For each model we display key information such as price, length, beam, displacement, draft, engines, fuel capacity, water capacity, sail area, polar diagram, brochure, sail performance indicators...
The Balance 442 is produced by the brand Balance Catamarans since 2020. Balance 442 is a 13.50 meters sailing cruising multihull with 3 guest cabins and a draft of 1.15 meters. The yacht has a fiberglass / grp hull with a CE certification class (A) and can navigate in the open ocean. The base price of a new Balance 442 is not currently ...
With her carbon reinforced foam core hulls and powerful sail plan the Balance 442 is a fast and able voyager. Upwind she points high, with little leeway, in the 6 to 8.5 knot range with her high aspect daggerboards. Reaching she enjoys speeds between 7 and 13 knots. Dropping down a swell she'll surge even faster, steering like a surfboard ...
About. Supergirl is the very first Balance 442 to hit the pre-owned market! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran.Supergirl is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2022 and is hull #4 of this coveted high-performance brand.Supergirl has recently returned to the ...
After the 526 and the 482, the Balance shipyard unveiled the 442 at the Annapolis boat show. A catamaran with a compact format and a style directly inherited from the 482. A sort of concentrate of know-how since the shipyard took the same recipe used for the previous models: the alliance of performance and ease of use.
Experience Balance Catamarans at Premier 2024 Boat Shows Read More. Models Models ... Sailing Ruby Rose: Balance 442 Catamaran @SailingRubyRose - FULL TOUR & REVIEW & Our Honest Thoughts. Related Content. 31 May 2023. Yachting World: Balance 482 Read More. 08 Feb 2023.
New 44 foot catamaran by balance. Starting at 700,000$ I really like the versa helm , and that you can sail the boat from a fully enclosed position in the aft cockpit . ... The Balance 442 has the option for a 63.5ft ICW-friendly rig. 23-07-2020, 17:13 #8: Factor. Marine Service Provider . Join Date: Dec 2006. Location: Brisbane Australia. Boat ...
Catamaran charter in Russia. A catamaran charter in Russia usually costs 220 € per day. For instance, the most popular catamaran Custom Built 19, costs 220 € per day. Choose a catamaran for a more comfortable and spacious holiday experience. Catamarans feature a shallow draft, enabling you to explore shallow waters and uncover hidden coves.
About. ELIXIR is one of the first Balance 442 to hit the pre-owned market! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran.ELIXIR is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2023 and is hull #9 of this coveted high-performance brand.Earlier this year, ELIXIR made her maiden ...
Did You Know That We Offer Contract to Closing Services? Click Here to Find Out More. Need Marine Financing? Apply Here With Our Partner, First Approval Source. Catamaran Intervie
The team at Victory Powerboats West recently spent some time dialing in its latest Victory catamaran with twin Mercury Racing 450R engines and reached an impressive 141-mph top sp
A multi award-winning power catamaran, QUARANTA is 34.1m (111ft) and hailed as the largest carbon hybrid superyacht catamaran for charter in the world. This 34m superyacht catamaran has as much interior and exterior volume as other performance monohulls in the 40 - 42m range. QUARANTA is available for charter in Croatia.