What the model is suitable for
suitable with restrictions for blue-water sailing and long-distance cruising
A performance catamaran built in small series in South Africa in full epoxy and carbon, praised by owners and the specialist press for its build quality. One owner reports flawless construction after 8.000 nautical miles; one customer considers the size ideal for a couple with a small crew. Limitations are the thin data base, the absence of weight, tank capacities and sail area, and its one-off build character, which requires a survey of each boat.
Build period and series
Model ranges: 2014 to date (build year of the first boats not verified)
Shipyard
Balance Catamarans
Shipyard key data
| Length overall | 16 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8,26 m |
| Draft | 1,12 m |
| Displacement (light) | 12,5 t |
| Mast height | 23,93 m |
| Upwind sail area | 157,1 m² |
| Water tank | 780 l |
| Diesel tank | 1.000 l |
| Propulsion | Saildrive |
| Design | Phillip Berman and Du Toit Yacht Design |
Verified information only: from data sheets, brochures and the shipyard's pages, individual figures from trade press tests. Individual boats may differ depending on version or refit.
More in the pre-purchase review: documented strengths and weaknesses of the model, recalls, our verdict on each model year and the review of a specific boat – costs up to readiness to sail, negotiation range, brief for the surveyor.