Balance 482

The Balance 482 is a sailing catamaran by Balance, built since 2020.

Key figures: length overall 14.6 m, beam 7.6 m, draft 1.15 m, light displacement about 11 t, upwind sail area about 130 m², 2 × 57 HP, 3 cabins.

About the Balance 482

At 14.6 m the Balance 482 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 7.6 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 482

• 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

• Knysna 480 – 14.6 m, beam 7.6 m
• Dufour 48 Catamaran – 14.6 m, beam 7.6 m
• Lagoon 46 – 14.5 m, beam 7.96 m
• Balance 442 – 13.5 m, beam 7 m

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

Balance 482 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.