Join Phil Berman, President of Balance Catamarans, for a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of one of our very first Balance 502s during its final assembly stage at our Cape Town yard.
In this detailed update, Phil explains:
- What “Carbon Core” means and how it differs from our earlier carbon-cross builds.
- Why we’ve chosen to integrate carbon bulkheads, trunks, tanks, soles, steps, davits, and partition panels.
- The benefits of lighter, stiffer construction without sacrificing comfort, strength, or durability.
- How vinyl ester resin across the entire build (hulls) adds further strength and weight savings.
- Key innovations in the 502, including carbon daggerboard trunks, stringers in the bows, new skylight and ventilation systems, and redesigned interiors.
The Balance 502 represents a major leap forward in our design philosophy: merging performance and comfort by carefully engineering weight savings with the highest-quality materials. By using Carbon Core construction, we’re able to deliver faster, stronger, and more payload-capable voyaging catamarans—without compromising the handcrafted cabinetry and luxury finish that define Balance.
⚓️ Boats featured: Balance 502 (Hulls #1 #2 #3 and #4 already in build), Balance 442, Balance 464 (next in line), with references to the Balance 540, 580, and 750.
🌍 Filmed: August 2025, Cape Town, South Africa.
We’re excited to share the journey of the Balance 502 as she nears completion—and hope to showcase her at a Boat Show in the new yeat.
👉 Have questions about Carbon Core or Balance Catamarans? Leave them in the comments or email us—we’d love to hear from you.
