Balance Boats

The Ullman Axia 50 & Axia 70

The Perfect Headsail Starter Pack When many sailors first step aboard a Balance Catamaran, one of the biggest surprises isn’t the speed — it’s the sailing angles. Unlike traditional monohulls...

End Creates New Beginning

Last 526 Makes Way for New 540 It is so cliché to say, “time flies,” and yet this cliched old thing could not be truer. Fourteen years have passed since...

Black Rose, the Final Balance 526, Launches!

The Last Balance 526 Enters the Water in St. Francis Bay On 21 February 2026, Black Rose slipped into the water in St. Francis Bay – and with her, an...

More VersaDrive Real World Data

Real-World E-Drive Efficiency: What the Data Is Showing (and Why It Matters) We’re excited to share the newest insights from our close partners at Integrel Solutions, as part of their...

Why Balance Catamarans Feel Different at Sea

What “Built for Quality” Really Means If you’ve ever stepped aboard a Balance Catamaran — or better yet, sailed one — you’ve probably felt it immediately: Something is different. The...

Balance 502 Walkthrough

Introducing Tiger Lily, the First of a New Generation Welcome aboard Tiger Lily — the very first Balance 502. In this walkthrough, we’ll explore what’s changed, what’s new, and —...

Inside Tiger Lily, the First Balance 502

Step aboard Tiger Lily, the first Balance 502 Tiger Lily is hull #1 of the Balance 502, the new 50-foot performance catamaran that replaces the award-winning Balance 482. She made...

Understanding E-Drive Performance

Real‑World Insights from an Early Balance Catamaran Sea Trial Introduction Hybrid propulsion promises quieter operation, greater efficiency, and more flexibility underway — but the real question for most owners is...

Raising a Sail on the Last 482 and Welcoming What’s Next

With the launch of Balance 482 Polpo, we mark the close of an important and defining chapter in the Balance Catamarans story. The Balance 482 was never intended to simply...

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...

Understanding Catamaran Pricing

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