We’re proud to share that Multihulls World has featured Balance Catamarans in its September/October 2025 issue (#203), with a beautifully written and in-depth article by Gwen Dorning titled “Balance Catamarans: Performance, Comfort, and Innovation.”
In her words, Gwen describes Balance as “a dynamic multihull builder” and offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at both our Cape Town and St. Francis facilities — homes to the passionate teams responsible for building our performance cruising catamarans.
The article traces the story of Balance from its founding in 2013 by Phil Berman — a Hobie world champion turned multihull broker — to its rise as a leading brand known for cutting-edge innovation and handcrafted quality. It highlights the vision shared between Phil, designer Anton du Toit, and factory leaders like Mark Delany and Peter Hamel to continually push boundaries in livability, strength, and sailing performance.
Readers are treated to insights into our newest models — including the Balance 502 and 464 — and our latest advancements in materials, joinery, and hybrid propulsion. Gwen notes the growing popularity of our new VersaDrive hybrid system, created in partnership with Integrel, and how it blends silent electric power with intelligent redundancy for long-range cruising.
“The majority of our new buyers are opting for the hybrid version,” says Mark Delany in the article. “It’s cleaner, quieter, and much more efficient for offshore cruising.”
From Cape Town to the Caribbean, Balance Catamarans continue to attract a community of passionate sailors — not charter companies — who want semi-custom catamarans purpose-built for bluewater adventure. As Gwen points out, every Balance model is a reflection of real-world sailing experience and customer collaboration:
“Every choice is guided by actual use and feedback from owners… Balance continues to adapt its range to the demands of today’s sailors.”
We are deeply grateful to Gwen and the team at Multihulls World for capturing the spirit of our brand with such care and detail. If you’re a multihull enthusiast, we highly recommend reading the full article. You can access the digital issue here (subscription required).
