Awards, Reviews and Features

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…

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Yachting World: First look: Balance 442 – lightweight, fast catamaranYachting World:

https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/first-look-balance-442-lightweight-fast-catamaran-139619 Toby Hodges casts his eye over the new Balance 442, a new performance catamaran which saw 30 orders placed before the first one was out of the factory…

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Sail-World Cruising: The first Balance 442 has splashed

The very first Balance 442, christened Umoya, was launched this week at the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town. Umoya is a Zulu word meaning wind – an apt…

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SAIL MAGAZINE: 482 – Best Boat Winner 2022

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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CRUISING WORLD: Best Full-Size Multihull Over 50 Feet

Winner: Balance 526 The 2017 winner of the Best Full-Size Multihull Over 50 Feet. https://www.cruisingworld.com/best-full-size-multihull-over-50-feet/ When it comes to cruising catamarans, there are two nations…

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