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Named TigerLily, it has just arrived from South Africa. This new model from Balance Catamarans is taking over from the 482. On board, skipper Phoebe - a member of the Outer Passage team - is preparing to set sail for the Bahamas for the coming months, before heading back up to Maine in the summer of 2026.
Built in the Cape Town factory, the 502 incorporates Integrel Versadrive technology, marking its second application for Balance. True to the shipyard's DNA, it retains the brand's iconic features: daggerboards, sliding wheel steering, sleek and elegant hulls… while also introducing a host of new innovations. Among them are stern skirts equipped with folding "doors," designed to enhance safety at sea and at anchor, especially with children on board.
A full review will be available in an upcoming issue!
Technical Specifications
Builder: Balance Catamarans
Length: 50’ (15.25 m)
Beam: 25’11” (7.9 m)
Draft: 3’10”/7’5” (1.16/2.27 m)
Displacement: 28,220 lbs (12.8 t)
Mainsail: 1,029 sq ft (95.63 m²)
Self-tacking jib: 423 sq ft (39.31 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 45 HP and 2 x 15 kW (option)
Fuel: 211 US gal (800 l)
Price: $1,799,500 ex-tax
