How much does a balance 526 catamaran cost?

Specs. Base, sail away price for the Balance 526 begins at $1,620,000.00 FOB our South African Factory. A fully cruise equipped model runs approximately $1,950,000.00 FOB our South African Factory. For a full list of standard 526 equipment and a detailed options pricing list, please click here.

How much does a balance 482 catamaran cost?

Base, sail away price for the Balance 482 begins at $1,157,310.00 FOB our South African Factory. A fully cruise equipped model runs approximately $1,450,000.00 FOB our South African Factory.

Where are balance catamarans built?

South Africa
Balance Catamarans are proudly built in South Africa at Nexus Yachts in St. Francis Bay and Balance Catamarans Cape Town.

How much is a Seawind 1600?

$900,000
The base price of the Seawind 1600 is $900,000.

How much is a Seawind 1260?

$430,000
SEAWIND 1260 $430,000 Base price – call for factory options The overall finish of the Seawind 1260 will be consistent with a luxury world-standard yacht of this size and type. Only very high quality equipment is used throughout.

What catamarans are made in South Africa?

World-class catamarans Robertson and Caine are South Africa’s largest boat builder manufacturing for export, the largest builder of catamarans in the Southern Hemisphere and the third-largest globally. They also manufacture the most power catamarans, globally.

Who is Seth Hynes?

The US-China based Hudson Yacht Group has named Seth Hynes as president of HH Catamarans, with immediate effect. Hynes will manage all aspects of HH Catamarans operations and will assume responsibility for meeting the strategic goals set by the Hudson Yacht Group leadership team.

Is the balance 526 suitable for solo sailing?

The Balance 526 has been designed to be comfortably sailed by a couple, or even solo. She has two headsails on furlers, one being the self-tacking jib, and all the lines run back into the cockpit, so you can sail totally protected in bad weather (Versahelm down).

Where can I go on a balance 526 tour?

The Balance 526 “Galileo” hits the water at the Balance Catamarans Caribbean Rally in Tortola. Take a tour inside the Balance 526 “Ondine Blue” shortly after her launch in South Africa. Balance Catamarans Founder and President Phillip Berman takes you on a tour of some of the features of the Balance 526.

What is the ride like on a 526 sailboat?

The ride on the 526 is known to be smooth with little fore and aft pitching, and that’s because the designers worked hard to center any heavy weights on her carefully, leaving her bows and sterns light. She sails at high speeds with ease: this is a boat that has been designed to clock off the nautical miles.

Is a fixed keel 526 catamaran better than a daggerboard?

But the difference is less than you might think – the fixed keel 526 is still a very fast boat and comes with some advantages – less complex to sail, less to go wrong, more room in the hulls amidships and so on. The main advantage with the daggerboards is in lighter winds. The competition is hotting up in the 50ft performance catamaran segment.