Balance 526

The Balance 526 is a sailing catamaran by Balance, built since 2016.

Key figures: length overall 16 m, beam 7.9 m, draft 1.2 m, light displacement about 12.5 t, upwind sail area about 150 m², 2 × 57 HP, 3 cabins.

About the Balance 526

At 16 m the Balance 526 is a large cruising catamaran with room for guests and extended voyages. Boats of this size often have electric winches and more systems aboard. Her beam of 7.9 m is typical for a cruising catamaran of this length.

Balance Catamarans builds performance cruising catamarans designed by Anton du Toit in South Africa.

Buying a used Balance 526

• Check whether any builder’s warranty can be transferred to you.
• Compare equipment lists – solar, watermaker, generator and electronics make a big difference in price.
• Inspect both hulls, keels and rudders for grounding damage and check the bridgedeck for cracks.
• Always commission an independent survey with a haul-out – see our buying checklist.

Similar sailing catamarans

• Fountaine Pajot FP51 – 15.91 m, beam 8.08 m
• Seawind 1600 – 16.1 m, beam 8.1 m
• Royal Cape Majestic 530 – 16.15 m, beam 8.25 m
• Balance 482 – 14.6 m, beam 7.6 m

Compare all models in our catamaran specs database A–Z.

Balance 526 for sale

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FAQ

Approximate values compiled by catamarket from published data. Figures vary by year, version and options – please check them against the builder’s documents or a survey. Spotted an error? Tell us.