Catana set about designing a new charter-oriented range, the Bali, a little over three years ago. The first model, the 4.5, gave pride of place to innovations and a new way of living on board. It has been a success, given that 60 examples have so far been built. And the first models are now making their way onto the second hand market...
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Appealing design
So what does a Bali 4.5 look like? Firstly, it’s a very serious construction (this is Catana of course): polyester hulls, aluminum spars, but the daggerboards and their wells (classic Catana) have been replaced by skegs beneath the hulls... The finish is very neat; it definitely says Catana. The architect Xavier Faÿ and the Catana design team have opted for a rather generous and especially sleek sail plan. The mast follows the current trend, being set further aft, so as to maintain a large sail area for the self-tacking solent. The optional…
