Since the first 526 was launched and won the grandaddy award of them all, Cruising World’s Import Boat of the Year in 2017, Balance Catamarans has earned recognition, awards, and…
“The newest kid in the Balance Catamarans family is fun, fast, and flippin’ smart.” “Sail magazine today announced the winners of its Top 10 Best Boats for 2023. Using refined judging…
https://www.sailmagazine.com/boats/best-boats-balance-482 I’m sure many readers have heard of the dinghy test, in which it’s considered important you be able to admire your own boat as you’re…
SAILING WORLD: 2022 Boat of the Year – Best Multihull
https://www.sailingworld.com/sailboats/2022-boat-of-the-year-best-multihull/ The Balance 482 is a bluewater voyager with high-quality construction, performance and value Sailing World Magazine’s annual Boat of the Year tests are conducted in Annapolis, Maryland, following the…
CRUISING WORLD: 2022 Boat of the Year: Best Performance Catamaran
Quick, fast and fun, the South African-built Balance 482 is a cat that will get up and go, but offers plenty of comfort once the hook is down. During and…
CRUISING WORLD: Balance 526 Wins Import Boat of the Year
It was a match made in multihull heaven. On the one hand, you had American Phil Berman, a world-class competitive Hobie sailor in his youth, who parlayed his knowledge, talent…
This beauty seems to have it all: grace, speed, and interior to complete the dream. Launched Sunday 18th in St. Francis, South Africa, we congratulate the new owners and wish…
Come one, come all to the International Boat Show! La Grande Motte 2023
Hey everyone, we are heading to La Grande Motte’s International Multihull Show! Come see us from Wednesday, April 12th through the 16th. Founder and Co-Designer of Balance Catamarans Phil Berman will be…
Starlink has always been a very talked about bit of tech that world-travelling sailors were crossing their fingers hoping would work for them someday. Well, that someday might be here…
Vela was a big hit at the boat show last week. And it’s no surprise with her chic blue hulls and sophisticated interior design that features bamboo cabinetry, Bayport Veneer flooring, waterfall marble-like…
Supergirl’s motto in DC comics is one we can get behind completely: “Hope, help, and compassion for all”. She seems an apt name for the latest Balance 442 to launch…
We are committed to community outreach at Balance Catamarans and support various programs both in South Africa and in the United States. Our partners in St. Francis, for instance, run…
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Balance Catamarans held its first ever rally inviting its owners and those currently building boats to join us as we gathered in the sun to…
Check out Phoenix’s distinctive look above. Have you seen this on other Balance hulls? Wonder what it’s all about? Every Balance 526, 580, 620 and 750 are hand-laminated and vacuum-bagged with closed cell foam…
Our factory in St. Francis builds the Balance 526, 580 and 620 and is getting its new edition very soon! The new factory will be 1,800 square meters, and will…
