Construction is in a silica and carbon fiber combo in the areas subject to heavy loads. The lamination is done by hand and under vacuum with a foam core and epoxy resin. The shipyard offers a full carbon version called the Carbon XP. With daggerboards that dive to a lowered depth of over 10 feet below the surface, the 580 guarantees great performance: under certain conditions, the polars promise she will sail faster than the wind - and even maintain a constant speed of 19 knots in optimal conditions.
The Balance 580 is available in 3, 4 or 5 cabin versions.
Length overall: 58’4” (17.78 m)
Waterline length: 58’4” (17.78 m)
Beam: 28’3” (8.6 m)
Draft: 5’5”/11’ (1.65/3.35 m)
Air draft: 90’ (27.43 m)e
Light displacement: 36,750 lbs (16.67 t)
Mainsail: 1,507 sq ft (140.90 m²)
Self-tacking jib: 855 sq ft (79.5 m²)
Gennaker: 1,353 sq ft (125.7 m²)
Motors: 2 x 57 HP
Fuel: 264 US gal (1,000 l)
Water: 158 US gal (600 l)
