
442
The agile multi-tasker is the ideal performance cruiser for island hoppers yet fully capable of trans-oceanic adventure travel.


Overview
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Performance
With her carbon reinforced foam core hulls and powerful sail plan the Balance 442 is a fast and able voyager. Upwind she points high, with little leeway, in the 6 to 8.5 knot range with her high aspect daggerboards. Reaching she enjoys speeds between 7 and 13 knots. Dropping down a swell she’ll surge even faster, steering like a surfboard with her high performance spade rudders.
* Polars are known as Velocity Performance Predictions (VPP’s) and are calculated using advanced computer modeling at base boat weight assuming vessel in flat sea state, trimmed sails and clean bottom. Polars do not guarantee specific performance. Vessel performance in real world conditions vary due to sea state, hull condition, payload, and the skill of the helmsman. To learn more about performance, click below to view our videos on Polars
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Full Specs
Overall Length
13.50 m / 44.29 ft
Waterline Length
13.50 m / 44.29 ft
Beam Overall
7.6 m / 24.93 ft
Main Sail
75.6 m2 / 813 ft2
Working Self-Tracking Jib
29.81m / 321 ft2
Sail Area (100% Foretriangle)
112.0 m2 / 1,205 ft2
Asymmetric Spinnaker
152.83m / 1645 ft2
Draft (Boards Down)
2.15 m / 7.05 ft
Draft (Boards Up)
1.16 m / 3.81 ft
Draft Keeled Version
N/A
Air Draft / Mast Clearance
20.01 m / 65.65 ft
Bridgedeck Clearence
818mm / 2.807 ft
DISP (Base Boat)
11,800 kgs / 26,014 lbs
DISP (Base Boat – Keeled)
N/A
Davit Load
250 kgs / 550 lbs per arm
Max Length Tender: 3.5m / 11′ 6″
Max Weight Tender w/OB: 214 kgs / 472 lbs
Screacher/Reacher
59.64m / 642 ft2
Engine
YANMAR 3YM30AE X SD 25
2×22 kW / 2× 29 HP /
Fuel Capacity
2 x 400 ltrs / 2 x 106 gals
Fresh Water Capacity
2 x 350 ltrs / 2 x 92 gals
Black Water Capacity
2 x 42 ltrs / 2 x 11 gals
Maximum Load Displacement
15,340 kgs / 33,818 lbs
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
The weight of each yacht we build varies based on her interior fit-out, materials chosen, hardware and added equipment. All our catamarans are designed for best-in-class weight and sailing performance, without compromising strength or quality.
Underwing clearance will vary based on the final fit out of the yacht together with what is stored on her, the amount of fuel and water she carries, and the number of passengers onboard.