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Why the Balance Catamaran experience goes beyond the boat

10 Ownership Reasons to Buy a Balance Catamaran Buying a catamaran at Balance Catamarans is about choice, but it is a choice that extends beyond the models and the designs...

Count ‘em: Ten Innovations that Distinguish Balance Catamarans

Bridging the gap between high-performance sailing and comfortable liveaboard life The catamaran sailing world prior to Balance Catamarans’ first launch in 2014 existed at only two extremes – stark high...

Why We Went All-Electric: Electrical Safety on a Modern Catamaran

Fire is arguably the greatest threat to any vessel at sea. While catamarans have the well-known advantage of being virtually unsinkable — their foam-core construction means they float even if...

Built to Last: The Engineering Philosophy Behind Our Catamarans

When you step aboard one of our catamarans, you’re standing on the result of countless engineering decisions — each one a deliberate balance between performance, safety, durability, and livability. Here’s...

Design for Safety

How Balance Catamarans Are Built With Offshore Safety in Mind When Phil Berman, Founder and President of Balance Catamarans, talks about safety, he doesn’t start with a checklist. He starts...

Safety by Design: How Balance Catamarans Engineers Confidence at Sea

Safety isn’t a feature you bolt on at the end — it’s woven into every decision from the first sketch to the final sea trial. In a recent conversation filmed...

Understanding Catamaran Pricing and Value

A Guide from Balance Catamarans Buying a catamaran is an exciting adventure, but it can also be overwhelming. With so many brands, models, and options available, understanding pricing and what...

Design & Build Innovation

Inside the thinking behind our busiest and most ambitious year yet. 2025 marks the biggest year in Balance Catamarans’ history. With multiple new models hitting the water—including the 502, 580...

Design for Performance

Inside the Balance Catamarans Philosophy When owners arrive in Cape Town to witness the launch of their new Balance Catamaran, the same transformation tends to unfold. They arrive expecting a...

Performance Catamarans: What Sets Them Apart?

Catamarans 101: Evolution, Design & Sailing Tips Hosted by Balance Catamarans & Outer PassageSpeaker: Darren SeltzerRecording Date: August 6, 2025Duration: ~1 hour About the Webinar In Balance Catamarans’ first public...

Understanding Catamaran Pricing

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