The latest addition to the Balance Catamarans range, the 482 is a multihull that combines performance and ease of use. Two adjectives that may seem contradictory, but thanks to the talent of the design team, they make sense. We had the chance to test this catamaran in the Chesapeake Bay, off the coast of Annapolis, with its relaxing simplicity.
Test location: Annapolis (Maryland - USA)
Conditions: 10 knots northeast wind, 3 people on board, slight chop
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The Balance Catamarans brand is slowly approaching its 10th anniversary and now has seven models ranging from 44 to 76 feet, all with a common philosophy: to offer a unique experience at sea by providing maximum comfort and versatility while producing high-performance multihulls that remain easy to handle for a couple. In short, a sailor’s catamaran designed by real sailors and not only by 3D design software. It has to be said that Balance is the brainchild of some very talented people. The owner of the brand, Phil Berman, is a former Hobie Cat world champion, a renowned racer and even the aut…