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Bali 5 8
Designer: Xaiver Faÿ  ·  Builder: Catana  ·  First built: 2024
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About the Bali 5 8

Catamaran enthusiasts seeking luxury cruising performance will find compelling appeal in this latest addition to Bali's expanding fleet. Building on the French manufacturer's reputation for innovative design and spacious layouts, this sailing catamaran represents the brand's continued evolution in the premium multihull market. Bali has established itself as a leader in creating catamarans that blur the lines between traditional sailing vessels and floating vacation homes. Their signature design philosophy emphasizes open living spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and panoramic visibility through expansive windows and innovative structural elements like their trademark solid forward cockpit. This model continues the brand's focus on comfortable coastal and offshore cruising, offering the stability and interior volume that makes extended voyaging with family or charter guests genuinely enjoyable. The design typically incorporates Bali's distinctive features such as generous beam utilization for maximum living space, elevated helm positions for excellent sightlines, and thoughtful integration of relaxation areas throughout the vessel. Charter operators and private owners alike are drawn to Bali catamarans for their ability to accommodate multiple couples comfortably while maintaining good sailing characteristics. The brand's emphasis on user-friendly systems and maintenance access makes these vessels practical choices for both experienced sailors and those newer to catamaran sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 57.91 ft / 17.65 m
Beam 29.72 ft / 9.06 m
Max Draft 4.82 ft / 1.47 m
Displacement 54,957.00 lb / 24,928 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,926.74 ft² / 179.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP infused PVC Foam Sandwich
Designer Xaiver Faÿ
Builder Catana
First Built 2024
Related Sailboats Balance 580 · Voyage 590 · Lagoon 560 · Privilege 510 · Hh 52
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
21.42
How It Compares

vs. Balance 580, Hh 52, Lagoon 560, Privilege 510, Voyage 590

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Dimensions
LOA
Bali 5 8 ★
57.9 ft
Balance 580
58.3 ft
Hh 52
55.9 ft
Lagoon 560
56.0 ft
Privilege 510
56.1 ft
Voyage 590
58.1 ft
LWL
Bali 5 8 ★
Balance 580
58.3 ft
Hh 52
48.9 ft
Lagoon 560
56.0 ft
Privilege 510
49.6 ft
Voyage 590
Beam
Bali 5 8 ★
29.7 ft
Balance 580
28.2 ft
Hh 52
24.4 ft
Lagoon 560
31.0 ft
Privilege 510
26.2 ft
Voyage 590
28.4 ft
Displacement
Bali 5 8 ★
54 lbs
Balance 580
36 lbs
Hh 52
25 lbs
Lagoon 560
66 lbs
Privilege 510
37 lbs
Voyage 590
48 lbs
Sail Area
Bali 5 8 ★
1 sq ft
Balance 580
Hh 52
Lagoon 560
2 sq ft
Privilege 510
1 sq ft
Voyage 590
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Bali 5 8 ★
21.4
Balance 580
Hh 52
Lagoon 560
21.8
Privilege 510
Voyage 590
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Bali 5 8 ★
Balance 580
11.3
Hh 52
10.9
Lagoon 560
19.1
Privilege 510
14.2
Voyage 590
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Bali 5 8 ★
Balance 580
3.40
Hh 52
3.32
Lagoon 560
3.06
Privilege 510
3.15
Voyage 590
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Bali 5 8 ★
Balance 580
82
Hh 52
97
Lagoon 560
Privilege 510
Voyage 590
Hull Speed
Bali 5 8 ★
Balance 580
10.2 kts
Hh 52
9.4 kts
Lagoon 560
10.0 kts
Privilege 510
9.4 kts
Voyage 590
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