Long-distance, Blue Water Performance
Test-sailed out of Key Biscayne right after the Miami International Boat Show, the new Balance 502 had to make do with what the legendary turquoise bay can sometimes offer that’s less than exciting for sailors: a glassy surface and very timid gusts. We did, however, enjoy bright sunshine… But these conditions were obviously frustrating for assessing the full potential of a performance catamaran. But we were able to see the 502’s ability to stay lively under sail when other multihulls are already beginning to fire up their motors.
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Conditions 8 to 10 knots of wind, calm sea
At Balance, they don’t just promise a fast catamaran. For several years, the South African brand has been championing a very specific vision of the cruising multihull: boats designed to cover long distances, capable of taking you on a proper cruising adventure -all while maintaining a power-to-weight ratio and helming feel well above average. With the 502, the successor to the 482, the shipyard has further refined its formula in a particularly competitive market sector: that of…
