- Builder
- Balance
- Model
- 482
- Multi-Hull +2
- Length
- 48.3 ft
- Built in
- South Africa
General
BuilderBalance
Country of Origin🇿🇦 South Africa
Boat TypeMulti-Hull, Racer/Performance, Sloop
CategorySail
Hull TypeCatamaran (Twin Hull)
Hull ModifierWave-piercing bow, V-sections
Hull MaterialCarbon Fiber
Vessel DesignerPhilip Berman, Anton du Toit
Accommodation
Layout3-Cabin Layout
Guest Limit6
Number of Cabins3
Double Bed3
Total Berths6
Dry Head2
Total Heads2
Engines
Standard · 2× Yanmar 4JH45
Drive TypeSail Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine45 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length48.3 ft
Waterline Length48.3 ft
Beam25.9 ft
Standard Draft3.8 ft
Optional Draft7.2 ft
Displacement Weight29,321 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity210 gal
Fresh Water Tank206 gal
Black Water Tank32 gal
Rigging
Main Sail1,017 sq ft
Jib390 sq ft
Spinnaker1,984 sq ft
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a Balance 482?
Our trend-setting circumnavigator ticks off big nautical miles yet remains small enough to easily maintain and operate short-handed.
Authorized Balance Dealers
Dealers authorized by Balance for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Multihull
Balance 482 Exterior
Balance 482 Interior
Balance 482 Deck Layout
3-Cabin Layout
4-Cabin Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Balance 482 measures 48.3 ft overall, with a beam of 25.9 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.