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Balance 482
Designer: Anton Du Toit  ·  Builder: Balance Catamarans  ·  First built: 2020
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About the Balance 482

With limited specifications publicly available, the Balance 482 represents Balance Catamarans' commitment to performance-oriented multihull design for discerning sailors seeking both speed and comfort. This catamaran falls within the company's range of boats designed for serious cruising enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on sailing performance. Balance Catamarans has built a reputation for creating vessels that bridge the gap between racing-inspired performance and long-distance cruising capability. The 482 likely continues this tradition, offering the stability and space advantages inherent in catamaran design while maintaining the sleek lines and efficient sail plans that Balance is known for. Given the company's design philosophy, this model would be well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages, appealing to sailors who want to cover distances efficiently while enjoying the comfort and safety of a twin-hull configuration. The reduced heel angle and shallow draft typical of catamarans make it particularly attractive for exploring shallow anchorages and providing a stable platform for onboard living. Without detailed specifications readily available, prospective buyers should contact Balance directly or authorized dealers to obtain comprehensive technical data and pricing information for this model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 48.26 ft / 14.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.26 ft / 14.71 m
Beam 25.92 ft / 7.90 m
Max Draft 7.22 ft / 2.20 m
Displacement 24,945.00 lb / 11,315 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction E-glass/cabon
Designer Anton du Toit
Builder Balance Catamarans
First Built 2020
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Performance Ratios
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
99.08
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
10.38
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.56
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 9.31 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 26.8 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 3.81 ft / 1.16 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,432.68 ft² / 133.10 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 2x 45
Fuel Capacity 211 gals / 800 L
Water Capacity 206 gals / 780 L
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