- Builder
- YachtWay Shipyard
- Model
- 502
- Multi-Hull +2
- Length
- 50 ft
- Built in
- South Africa
General
BuilderYachtWay Shipyard
Country of Origin🇿🇦 South Africa
Boat TypeMulti-Hull, Sloop, Racer/Performance
CategorySail
Hull TypeCatamaran (Twin Hull)
Hull ModifierWave-piercing bow
Hull MaterialCarbon Fiber
Vessel DesignerPhilip Berman, Anton du Toit
Accommodation
Layout3-cabin Layout
Guest Limit6
Number of Cabins3
Double Bed3
Total Berths6
Wet Head1
Dry Head1
Total Heads2
Engines
Standard · 2× Yanmar 4JH45
Drive TypeSail Drive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine45 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length50 ft
Waterline Length50 ft
Beam25.9 ft
Standard Draft7.5 ft
Optional Draft3.8 ft
Displacement Weight28,219 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity212 gal
Fresh Water Tank206 gal
Black Water Tank32 gal
Rigging
Main Sail1,029.4 sq ft
Jib423 sq ft
Spinnaker2,345 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 502?
502 Carbon Core & 502 VersaDrive Carbon Core
Our trend-setting carbon fiber speedster with available Hybrid Drive ticks off big nautical miles carrying significant cruising payloads yet remains small enough to easily maintain and operate short-handed.
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Authorized Balance Dealers
Dealers authorized by Balance for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Multihull
Balance 502 Exterior
Balance 502 Interior
Balance 502 Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Balance 502 measures 50 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.