Bali says the new 4.3 delivers big-boat features in a 43-foot package. We asked project manager Benjamin Sueur about the thinking behind Bali's new 4.3. The interior borrowed from the 5.2 and 5.8, the curved coach roof that signals where the whole range is heading, and a 48-volt electrical system that removes the generator entirely, are all part of Bali's nouvelle vague. One unique feature is its the resale design. Bali built the four-cabin version knowing most of them go into charter for five or six years and then get sold. So the 4.3 is engineered to be retrofitted into a three-cabin owner's layout afterwards. Maximum charter revenue while it earns, maximum resale appeal when it comes out. That is rare thinking from a production builder and we hope to have more coming in the future of how this works. On energy: high-output alternators producing up to 6 kW each, 12 kW combined, feeding up to 30 kWh of lithium. Solar integrated into the shape of the roof rather than bolted on, 2,300 W on the coach roof plus around 700 W on the bimini. Air conditioning that runs at 48 volts, so there's no inverter loss, and a full night at anchor with the AC on and nothing running. As Benjamin puts it, on this boat you don't need a generator at all. On the rooftop: the helm is central and in the same space as the lounge, not split off half a level down. Full shade across the whole area, a high boom so you can stand, clear forward visibility to the sails, and double access so you can circulate without climbing over the skipper or the lines. On sailing: a taller rig with roughly 70 m² of mainsail, a self-tacking jib as standard, and an optional overlapping genoa adding around 50 m². Light displacement held to about 14 tonnes. The Bali signatures are all still there: the tilting door, the solid foredeck, the forward cockpit door, and the big flybridge. Benjamin's take on the competition copying them is worth hearing. Want more Bali 4.3 details and pricing? https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/new-yachts/bali-catamarans/bali-4-3-catamaran/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bali-4-3-cannes-2026&utm_content=sueur-interview Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

BADE is a GranOcean W-72, a 22-metre custom power catamaran, and she is GranOcean's first boat at the Cannes Yachting Festival. She is also available for charter in the Mediterranean, which means you can live aboard her before you ever decide to buy one. 0:00 Cannes Yachting Festival: First European Appearance 0:19 Charter Purpose Custom Build 0:39 Cockpit, Hydraulic Platform and Open Door and Window to Salon 1:29 The flybridge, crane and Seadoo and summer cinema 2:42 Foredeck, Lounging areas, Bimini ready 3:10 Galley Up, Panoramic Views, Massive Salon 4:06 Come see Bade at Cannes, Portofino, anywhere in the Med! If you're interested in learning more contact us: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/new-yachts/granocean-w72/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Granocean&utm_content=bade Jeremy Tutt of Catamaran Guru walks BADE at Cannes and asks the question that actually matters to a buyer: how well does a boat like this work for an owner, not just for guests? Are the lounging areas genuinely usable? Is the galley in the right place? Can a crew run charter aboard her without getting in the owner's way? What makes BADE different. She is a custom build, not a production boat. Naval architecture by Howard Apollonio, composite infused hull and superstructure engineered by Gurit SP/High Modulus, and a light displacement of just 50 tonnes for 72 feet. Interiors by the Dutch studio Vripack, built to ABYC and HPI verification standards. GranOcean has built around twenty boats in ten years, and this is what that approach produces. A full-beam salon with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a chef's galley on a central island, Bosch induction and a full-size Fisher & Paykel fridge. A full-beam master suite with a Carrara marble en suite, three guest cabins with private heads, and three dedicated crew cabins with their own aft access. A flybridge five metres above the water with twin helm chairs, a wet bar, electric barbecue and teak dining. 86,000 BTU of whisper-quiet climate control. Multi-zone Fusion audio inside and out. And a summer cinema, an outdoor projection screen for movie nights at anchor. The charter angle is the point: BADE cruises the Mediterranean, from the Ligurian coast to Portofino. If you are considering a boat at this level, chartering her first is the most honest sea trial you will ever get. BADE is at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 through September 13. Catamaran Guru is on-site. Reach out and we'll arrange a viewing. Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

The YOT 53 is the first inboard power catamaran from YOT, and it feels like a 60 footer. Brad Kauffman and Steve Varrow walk every inch of her at Cannes. The YOT 53 carries over the ideas that worked on the Bali range: the tilting aft door that opens the salon to the cockpit, the full-size galley fridge, and the midline bulkhead moved aft so the interior runs uninterrupted from stern to bow. Then it adds a flybridge covering nearly 70% of the boat, twin Yanmar shaft drives, and joystick docking that spins her 360 degrees in her own length. What you'll see in this walkthrough: the forward U-shaped galley that takes up a third of the interior, with electric cooking and a 32-bottle wine fridge. The full-beam owner's suite with 6'6" of headroom, a dry head separate from the shower, and direct access to a private bow terrace. Guest and VIP cabins where every shower is full size, which is not how 53-foot power cats are usually laid out. The flybridge with its own cooktop, ice maker and refrigerator, seating up to twelve. Pop-up capstan winches that drop flush into the deck. A hydraulic swim platform that also gets guests with mobility issues into the water, and a 500 kg crane for tenders over 12 foot. Up to 5,000 watts of Solbian solar, cut from a digital print of the boat. Both helms, with every control mirrored. And Django from YOT on why Yanmar, what she cruises at, and why there's almost no hull slap. Don't skip the 48-volt section at 17:24. Order the full lithium package with solar and the air conditioning runs all night off the batteries. Generators are good for 20,000 to 30,000 hours, so on a charter boat that's the difference between replacing one inside four years or not. And you sleep without the hum. 0:00 Stepping aboard the YOT 53 0:19 Side Terrace Wings 0:33 Hydraulic Platform, Crane, and Water Toys Storage 1:12 The tilting aft door 2:09 The Salon and Galley, Modular Furniture 4:01 The Muxen system 4:42 Owner's cabin, Foredeck and private terrace 7:06 Solbian Solar Panels 7:33 Flybridge 8:54 Helm and joystick docking 11:02 Yanmar Engines and fuel 12:00 Optional lower helm, navigation station 12:26 Cruising speed, ride and hull slap 13:56 The full-size fridge 14:24 Port cabin, Day head and washer dryer 15:19 VIP cabin 17:07 How the YOT 53 is built: Infusion Foam Core 17:24 48 volts, and losing the generator 19:54 Joinery and finish 21:29 The YOT 53 coming to the USA soon YOT 53 SPECIFICATIONS Builder: YOT Power Catamarans (Catana Group) Type: Inboard power catamaran, flybridge Naval architecture / design: JNJ Design with Catana Group Length: 53 ft (approx. 16 m) Beam: 7.25 m CE category: A (ocean) Engines: Twin Yanmar inboards, 440 hp or 550 hp, shaft drive Cruising speed: 15 to 18 knots Docking: Yanmar joystick controlling twin engines and bow thruster, 360-degree rotation Layouts: 3-cabin owner's version or 4-cabin version Owner's cabin: Full-beam forward suite, king berth, dry head, lounge area, direct access to private bow terrace Salon: Up-and-over tilting aft door connecting salon and cockpit Galley: U-shaped, forward in the salon Flybridge: Helm station, lounging, dining, cooktop, ice maker and refrigerator Solar: Solbian panels, 700 W up to 5,000 W Electrical: Optional 48V lithium system with silent air conditioning, no generator required Systems: Muxen centralized control with remote factory diagnostics Construction: Infused vinylester with foam core Built: CatanaGroup facility in Aveiro, Portugal The YOT 53 made its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, held September 8 to 13, 2026, at the Vieux Port in Cannes, France. She is coming to the United States, North America and the Caribbean. If you want to be first in line, talk to us now. Catamaran Guru is on-site through the show. Reach out and we'll set up a viewing. https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yot53 Catamaran Guru is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle, sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think. Get expert yacht buyer assistance to make sure you buy the right boat for you and your dream.

We joined the YOT 53 on her delivery run to Cannes, at sea, before the doors opened. This is the first real look at YOT's new power catamaran. The YOT 53 makes her European debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, and we got aboard early. We ran her along the French Côte d'Azur, watched her come alongside the YOT 36 and YOT 41, and got a first look at the features YOT has built this boat around. A first look at a power catamaran designed to challenge what a 53-footer is supposed to be: fold-out side wings that widen the cockpit at the touch of a button, an owner's cabin that opens onto its own private terrace, a flybridge that feels like a whole extra deck, and a systems package built around 48-volt power and centralized digital control. Type: Inboard power catamaran, flybridge Naval architecture / design: JNJ Design with Catana Group Length: 53 ft (approx. 16 m) Beam: 7.25 m CE category: A (ocean) Engines: Twin Yanmar inboards, 440 hp or 550 hp, shaft drive Layouts: 3-cabin owner's version or 4-cabin version Owner's cabin: Full-beam forward suite, king berth, en suite, lounge area, direct access to private bow terrace Salon: Up-and-over tilting aft door connecting salon and cockpit Galley: U-shaped, forward in the salon Flybridge: Helm station, lounging, dining, optional wet bar and grill Electrical: Optional 48V lithium system with silent air conditioning, no generator required Built: CatanaGroup facility in Aveiro, Portugal The YOT 53 is on display at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 at the Vieux Port September 8 to 13, running September 8 to 13, 2026, in Cannes, France. Come see her in person. Catamaran Gurus is on-site through the show. Reach out and we'll set up a viewing. Learn more about Catamaran Guru: https://catamaranguru.com/about-us/ Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

If you’ve been shopping for a catamaran, you’ve probably heard some pretty strong opinions about Bali, particularly the solid foredeck and that famous tilting door. Competitors will happily tell you why they think these features are a bad idea. But after actually owning, living aboard and sailing Bali catamarans, we have a very different perspective. So, let’s separate the myths from the facts. 0:00 Why the Bali Foredeck Is Controversial 1:19 What Happens When the Foredeck Floods 1:58 The Slamming and Pounding Myth 3:01 Bare Poles in a Mediterranean Storm 4:21 Everyone Copies Bali Now 5:59 Stiffness allows the Titling Bali Door 7:57 No Creaking at the Canet Sea Trial 9:01 The Derated Rig and the Speed Myth 10:52 Rudders and the New Performance Rig 12:47 The New Bali 7.0 After 25,000 miles on one, including an Atlantic crossing and a Mediterranean storm run, Stephen and Estelle answer the criticism from experience instead of from the dock. When the first Bali launched in 2015 with no trampolines, the industry called it a mistake. The predictions were specific: the bows would bury, the deck would pound, the weight forward would kill performance. In this episode Stephen walks through what actually happened when the entire foredeck filled with water at sea, why it drained in under twelve seconds, and why the angled underbody pushes the bows back up instead of driving them down. Then the part nobody predicted. Aquila, Fountaine Pajot, and Leopard have all moved toward solid or token-trampoline foredecks in the last few years. The feature that was ridiculed for a decade is now spreading across the market. The conversation also covers why Bali platforms are so stiff, the box-section matrix that makes the tilting salon door possible, why a Bali doesn't creak underway when their previous boat did, closed-cell foam core versus balsa, rudder placement aft of the saildrive and what it does for tracking, and the real reason behind the "Balis don't sail" reputation: a deliberately derated charter rig. With proper laminate sails and a spinnaker, they had their Bali 5.4 at 18 knots crossing the Atlantic. Performance rigs are now coming to the range. Finally, the new Bali 7.0 will be available to see at next year's Cannes in 2027. Designed to bring the feel of a private villa, grand hotel, and superyacht to the sea, the BALI 7.0 introduces a new way of living onboard. At the heart of this experience is BALI’s signature open concept, now taken even further with a full-length panoramic opening that connects the saloon directly to the forward lounge, creating one continuous, loft-style living space fully open to the sea. Want to Hop Aboard? https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_term=YOAB&utm_content=e01_consult For more resources, detailed guides, and updates, visit the Catamaran Guru website here: https://catamaranguru.com/the-argument-for-or-against-bali-catamarans/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=bali&utm_term=myths&utm_content=blog_forandagainst Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Owning a catamaran privately can run close to $195,000 a year before you ever leave the dock. Put the same boat into a well run charter program and that number goes to roughly zero. This full session breaks down exactly how, with a specific focus on California and Mexico. Estelle and Stephen Cockcroft have owned ten boats, sailed over 70,000 miles, and run charter operations in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Here they walk through private ownership versus charter management, the three program structures on the market, and how to build an ownership business that holds up under scrutiny. Glenn Gopman, CPA, joins the panel to take the tax questions live. Catamaran Guru has partnered with Kurt Jerman and Guinevere King of West Coast Multihulls, who operate charter bases in San Diego, Marina del Rey and Loreto in the Sea of Cortez. Their US bases matter more than most buyers realize: a boat based in the United States has no predominant use limitation, which makes Section 179 and 100% bonus depreciation far simpler to apply. What the panel covers: Guaranteed income, revenue share, and crewed charter, and why Stephen recommends only two of them The LLC structure, multiple income streams, and documenting active participation The 100 hour and 500 hour rules, and why we default to the conservative side First year bonus depreciation at 100%, loss limitation, and carrying forward Recapture, hobby loss rules, foreign LLCs, and why 1031 exchanges no longer apply to boats Planning your exit before you buy West Coast Multihulls' owner first program: a straight 50/50 split after expenses, no turnaround or booking fees, and reciprocal use across three bases The Sea of Cortez charter season, Mexican permitting costs and timelines, and why Puerto Escondido sits outside the hurricane zone 0:00 Welcome and Panel Introductions 1:05 Ten Boats and 70,000 Miles: Estelle and Stephen's Story 2:58 Private Ownership vs Charter Management 4:14 Guaranteed, Revenue Share, and Crewed Programs 9:53 Why Depreciation Matters for High Income Owners 11:41 The Steps: Buy the Boat, Build the Structure 14:25 Choosing a Boutique Management Partner 17:45 Active Participation and the Hour Rules 21:12 100% Bonus Depreciation Explained 24:43 The Numbers: Private vs Charter, Side by Side 32:43 Plan Your Exit Before You Buy 37:08 West Coast Multihulls: Three Bases 43:11 Inside the Owner First 50/50 Program 47:06 Sea of Cortez Season and Mexican Permitting 51:46 Open Q&A: Insurance, Hobby Loss, LLCs 56:25 Contacts and Next Steps If you have been thinking about buying a catamaran and want it to earn its keep, this is the place to start. Learn more about our Yacht Ownership as a Business Program: https://catamaranguru.com/the-truth-about-the-guaranteed-income-boat-as-a-business-pitch-passive-or-active/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_term=YOAB Our West Coast partners: West Coast Multihulls: https://westcoastmultihulls.com Charters and ASA sailing school: https://bluepacificyachting.com Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Sneak peak at the YOT 53, the new flagship power catamaran from YOT, making its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. 0:00 - The YOT 53 Is Coming to Cannes 0:22 - Fold-Out Terraces and Sun Pads 0:45 - Tilting Door, Aft Cockpit and Movable Benches 1:07 - Toy Garage and SeaBob Storage 1:19 - High-Low Platform and Flybridge Crane 1:33 - The YOT 53 Online Configurator 1:58 - Yanmar Power and Straight Shaft Drive 2:27 - Getting a US Landed Price 2:51 - YOT 53 Rendering Fly through Jeremy and Django walk through what's new on YOT's first inboard model. The aft cockpit is built around a lifestyle layout with a tilting door, fold-out terraces, and sun pads that open out of the deck into lounge chairs on both sides. The cockpit benches lock down for navigation, then unlock and can be carried anywhere on board, including out onto the platform and side wings. Underneath the benches sits a toy garage with room for roughly two SeaBobs. Aft there's a high-low platform for the dinghy, plus a rotating crane that deploys out of the flybridge, which is a new feature for the range. Power is twin Yanmar diesels on straight shaft drives. Django explains the thinking: simple, serviceable, hard to break, and well supported in the US. YOT has also put a full configurator for the YOT 53 online, so you can spec the boat and see pricing before you ever talk to a broker. Pricing shows in euros ex-factory: https://yot-power-catamarans.com/configure For a landed US price, Catamaran Guru handles the Americanization and delivery. QUICK SPECS Length overall: 53'15" (16.2m) Beam: 23'79" (7.25 m) Draft: approx. 4'43" (1.53m) Waterline Length: 49'93'' (15.22m) Engines: Twin Yanmar inboards, 440 hp or 550 hp, straight shaft drive Speed: Approx. 15 to 18 knots cruising, around 23 knots top Layout: 3 or 4 cabins plus crew cabin, full-beam owner's suite with private bow terrace CE Category: A12 Built at CatanaGroup's Aveiro, Portugal facility All YOT models were entrusted to the architectural firm JnJ Design. Every model was designed by Japec and Jernej Jakopin, founders of the prestigious firm, from concept to interior design. World premiere: Cannes Yachting Festival, September 8 to 13, 2026, Vieux Port, shown alongside the YOT 36 and YOT 41. Catamaran Gurus is the exclusive North American dealer for YOT power catamarans. We'll be at Cannes, and we're arranging viewings and sea trials for anyone who wants to see the YOT 53 in person. Contact us: Website: https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=yot53 Phone: 1.804.815.5054 Email: power@catamaranguru.com #YOT53 #PowerCatamaran #CannesYachtingFestival Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Full YOT 41 power catamaran walkthrough with Catamaran Gurus. This 41-footer opens from 14'9" at the dock to 19'1" at anchor. Those fold-down terraces are the whole idea behind the boat. Folded up, the YOT 41 fits a single slip. Folded down, you get the deck space of a boat ten feet longer, which is what makes it work as a family day boat and a weekender at the same time. 0:00 - YOT 41 First Look 0:55 - Wings Down: 14'9" to 19'1" Beam 1:24 - Deck Options and Swim Platform 1:52 - Mercury Engine Options and Top Speed 2:13 - Joystick Docking and Skyhook 2:50 - Planing Hull: How the YOT 41 Rides 4:05 - Inside: Galley, Cabins and Heads 5:05 - First Look at the New YOT 53 5:49 - Come See the YOT 41 Designed by J&J Design, the same firm behind the Aquila range, the YOT 41 runs a planing hull rather than the displacement hulls you find under most cruising catamarans. Twin Mercury Verado outboards are standard at 300hp each, with V10 400 and V12 600 packages available. Mercury Joystick Piloting and Skyhook station keeping make short-handed docking genuinely easy, and Stephen shows exactly how he uses it. Below, two symmetrical double cabins, each with its own head and a separate shower stall. Up top, a galley with a grill, sport seating at the helm, and lockers sized for tenders, SUPs and water toys. QUICK SPECS Length overall: 12.57 m (41'2") Beam: 4.49 m (14'9") folded, 5.82 m (19'1") with terraces down Draft: approx. 1.13 m (3'7") Fuel: 1,700 L / Water: 400 L Cabins: 2 doubles, 2 heads with separate showers, sleeps 4 Engines: twin Mercury Verado V8 300 standard, V10 400 and V12 600 optional Speed: roughly 20 to 25 knots cruising, around 34 knots measured on the V10 400s, up to 40 knots claimed with the V12 600s Award: European Powerboat of the Year 2025, Powercat Category, Boot Dusseldorf Stephen also gives a first look at what's coming next from YOT: the new 53, another J&J design, built for couples who want to go further. Catamaran Guru is the exclusive North American dealer for YOT power catamarans. Learn more about us: https://catamaranguru.com/about-us/ Ready to start your journey? Contact us: Website: https://catamaranguru.com Phone: 1.804.815.5054 Email: estelle@catamaranguru.com Follow Catamaran Guru: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catamaranguru/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catamaranguru/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catamaran-guru/ Subscribe for more catamaran insights, owner stories, and expert advice! #YOT41 #PowerCatamaran #CatamaranGuru Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

The GranOcean W-72 is a Category A offshore power catamaran, and in this conversation the people who build it explain what's underneath the finish: closed-cell foam core with vinylester resin infusion throughout, propulsion systems kept fully independent from the hotel load, an inverter bypass so you never lose navigation, and a raised bridge deck engineered to stop the slamming that keeps monohull owners away from catamarans. Filmed aboard the W-72 with the GranOcean team. QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO Why do catamarans slam, and how do you stop it? Slamming happens when waves strike the underside of the bridge deck. It creates noise, vibration through the whole boat, and drag that slows you down. The fix is bridge deck clearance: the W-72 is built with enough height that the waves pass underneath. GranOcean says this is the single biggest reason monohull owners hesitate to switch to catamarans, and it's why clearance increases as their boats get larger. How is the GranOcean W-72 built? The entire boat is composite: a closed-cell foam core sandwiched between fiberglass skins, resin-infused so the resin travels through perforations in the core and forms tiny I-beam structures throughout. That construction runs through the hull, the bulkheads, and every major component. Why vinylester resin instead of polyester? Many builders use vinylester only as a barrier coat below the waterline to resist osmosis. GranOcean uses it structurally throughout, because vinylester is significantly stronger than polyester. What happens if the electrical system fails offshore? The W-72 separates propulsion from the hotel systems and adds a bypass switch. If the inverter fails, generators can power the fridges, lights, and navigation. If the house batteries are done, engine alternators can power the navigation systems directly. The engines stay independent of everything else, so you can always get home. How fuel efficient is a power catamaran? At displacement speed, roughly 8 to 10 knots, consumption is low, and the boat runs about 30 liters per hour at 11 knots. The advantage over a trawler is optionality: cruise slowly and efficiently, or run fast when you need to outrun weather. Where are GranOcean catamarans built? In a new 300,000 square foot shipyard built alongside a solar power plant roughly a square mile in size, with the facility fully powered by that clean energy. CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome Back to the USA 0:33 Made in China: The question buyers ask about Chinese built boats 0:57 Foam core, resin infusion, and I-beam structure 1:33 Why vinylester and not polyester 1:56 Separating propulsion from the hotel systems 3:22 The bypass switch: never losing navigation 4:17 Inside the new 300,000 sq ft solar-powered shipyard 5:28 Slow cruise or fast passage: the power cat advantage 6:27 Bridge deck clearance and the slamming problem 8:16 What experienced catamaran owners ask for See the GranOcean W-72 or talk to Catamaran Guru: 1-804-815-5054 https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=granocean #GranOcean #PowerCatamaran #W72Catamaran Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

British Virgin Islands or Bahamas: which is better for a catamaran charter? Catamaran Gurus sat down with Blake from Location Sailing, and go head to head across more than 30 categories. The short version: the Bahamas wins for families, honeymoons, wildlife, snorkeling, seclusion, and a longer season, while the BVI wins for first-time charterers, couples, nightlife, and dining. The Bahamas is generally cheaper (the British Virgin Islands add a charter tax), but the BVI is the easier trip for beginners. QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO Is the BVI or the Bahamas better for a first charter? The BVI, without much debate. The islands sit close together with line-of-sight navigation and easy mooring, so first-timers spend less time sailing and more time enjoying the trip. Is the BVI or the Bahamas better for couples? The BVI, for the social scene, dining, and relaxed sailing, especially on a first Caribbean charter. Which is better for families? The Bahamas, 100 percent per the crews, for the wildlife, space, and calmer waters in the Abacos. Which is better for a honeymoon? The Bahamas, and Eleuthera in particular, are far more romantic. Which is better for experienced sailors? The Bahamas, for more robust, varied sailing. Which has better snorkeling and diving? Snorkeling goes to the Bahamas, especially the Exumas reefs. Diving leans BVI. Which is cheaper? The Bahamas is generally more affordable, because the BVI adds a charter tax. Which is easier to sail? The Bahamas, especially the Abacos. The Exumas are a bit more demanding. Which has the longer charter season? The Bahamas, running longer through summer, with a quick escape to the US if a hurricane threatens. Which is easier to reach from the US? The Bahamas overall, and its closeness to the US makes it the crews' pick for a quick turnaround or retirement. Which has the best food? The Bahamas wins for local food and seafood (conch every way, catch-your-own lobster). The BVI wins for fine dining and street food. Which feels more like a secret? Both lean Bahamas, which still has vast, secluded areas most charterers never reach. CHAPTERS 0:00 Best for groups, honeymoons & experienced sailors 0:26 Party scene & booking season 0:58 Underrated spots & easiest sailing 1:20 Snorkeling, calm water & adventure 1:50 Diving & drinking 2:10 Dramatic scenery 2:42 Best for families vs couples 3:03 Best for first-time charterers 3:35 Anchorages, operating & navigation 4:06 Easiest to reach & hurricane-season safety 4:47 The best-kept secret & what books out fastest 5:17 Best for retirement & solo sailing 5:35 Best local food & seafood 6:07 Cocktails, fine dining & street food 6:34 Local beer, trophy trips & repeat trips Planning a charter in the BVI or the Bahamas? https://catamaranguru.com/charter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=charter ABOUT CATAMARAN GURU For over 30 years, Catamaran Guru has helped guests charter and own catamarans in the BVI, the Bahamas, and beyond. #YachtCharter #BVICharter #BahamasCharter Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Skip and Michelle live in Phoenix, are about to be empty nesters, and never dreamed of owning a sailboat. Then they toured a Bali 4.6 and, in their words, it felt like they could call it home. In this owner interview they explain what sold them: the flybridge where the whole family can gather while someone sails, the solid foredeck they call a bonus room, the tilting garage door that turns the salon into one indoor-outdoor space, and a layout with an owner's suite plus three more berths. Three weeks after this interview, they set sail for Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas. WHAT THEY COVER Why buy a catamaran as empty nesters? They wanted a next chapter that belonged to both of them, not his hobby or hers. They dive, they love the Caribbean, and Phoenix doesn't have enough water. The boat is the shared adventure. What makes the Bali 4.6 foredeck different? It's a versatile usable "bonus room". On most catamarans the forward door is a door to a bench. On the 4.6 it opens onto a full lounge where boat show visitors naturally sit down and stay, and where one person can read while the other cooks without being on top of each other. Why does the flybridge matter for families? It's the kitchen of the boat: everyone ends up there. The Harrises say it's the only bridge they found where friends and family can hang out together while the captain works. Which Bali 4.6 layout did they choose? Owner's suite plus three additional berths, including a bunk cabin that adult kids will actually use. CHAPTERS 0:00 Is it Risky to Buy a Boat? 0:54 Meet the Bali 4.6 Owners: Skip and Michelle 1:25 Why a buy a boat? Why now? 2:00 The Bali Solid Foredeck "bonus room" where everyone gathers 2:57 The Bali Open Space Concept 3:26 Working with Catamaran Gurus 4:05 The Bali Rooftop aka Flybridge 4:33 The Bali Door and Open Salon 4:48 Master Suite Configuration and Cabin Layout 5:30 "We like adventures, new challenges" 6:00 Charter Risks and Financial Considerations 6:40 "I never want to be isolated, I want to be part of the action" Thinking about your own next chapter on the water? Talk to a yacht advisor: https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=bali ABOUT CATAMARAN GURU For more than 30 years, Catamaran Guru has helped sailors buy, own, and charter the right catamaran, from first tour to first crossing. #Bali46 #BaliCatamaran #CatamaranOwners Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

A fully crewed, all-inclusive catamaran charter starts at about $2,500 per person, roughly the price of a high-end all-inclusive resort in Mexico. That covers a private chef, food, alcohol, a professional captain and crew, and the activities, on a private yacht carrying only your group. In this episode, Blake Fotheringham and Estelle Cockcroft take on the ten most common myths about yacht charter, from seasickness to cramped cabins to "I could just book it online." Book a crewed charter with Catamaran Gurus: https://catamaranguru.com/charter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=charter QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO How much does a crewed yacht charter cost? All-inclusive crewed catamaran charters start around $2,500 per person for the week. That covers the yacht, a private chef, all meals, drinks including alcohol, the crew, and activities, comparable to a premium all-inclusive resort, except the resort is private and it moves. Do you need to know how to sail to charter a yacht? No. On a fully crewed charter the crew handles everything. Guests can join in the sailing if they want to, and it's often the highlight of the trip, but zero experience is required. Will I get seasick on a catamaran charter? It's less likely than on a cruise ship. Catamarans are stable on two hulls and you're on deck with the horizon in view, not inside a windowless cabin. Is a yacht charter like a cruise? No. The boat is exclusively yours: no crowds, no shared amenities, no buffet lines, and the chef cooks to your group's preferences. Are the cabins small on a charter catamaran? Modern charter catamarans have queen or even king berths and private bathrooms, many with separate shower compartments. And you spend your days on deck and in the salon, not in your cabin. Are catamaran charters family friendly? Very. The BVI and the Bahamas offer wildlife, beaches, snorkeling, and activities that fill more than a week, for kids and adults alike. Is a yacht charter too complicated to organize? Not with help. A charter broker walks you through every step, from choosing the boat to planning the itinerary, and the crew plans each day around your group. Can I just book a yacht charter online myself? A charter professional knows the boats and, more importantly, the crews, and matches the crew to your group. Online listings rely on reviews you can't verify; a broker has direct feedback from previous guests on the exact boat. CHAPTERS 0:00 Myth 1: You have to be rich and famous ($2,500 all-inclusive) 0:41 Myth 2: I'll get seasick 0:59 Myth 3: We need to know how to sail 1:15 Myth 4: It's too complicated to organize 1:31 Myth 5: I'll be bored on a boat for a week 1:48 Myth 6: The cabins are cramped 2:26 Myth 7: You eat the same thing every day 2:49 Myth 8: It's not family friendly 3:08 Myth 9: I can just book it online myself 3:39 Myth 10: It's like a cruise ship PLAN YOUR CHARTER Talk to a charter specialist: 1-804-815-5054 Contact: https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=charter Curious what it takes to own one of these boats instead of renting one? Yacht Ownership as a Business, Explained: https://youtu.be/YNphThZEn5Q ABOUT CATAMARAN GURU For more than 30 years, Catamaran Guru has matched charter guests with the right boats and crews in the BVI, the Bahamas, and beyond, and helped over 100 owners place their own yachts into charter. #YachtCharter #AllInclusiveYachtCharter #BahamasCharter Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Dave and his wife have owned four catamarans, crossed the Pacific with two teenagers aboard, and moved up to their Catana OC50, "O'Vive". In this owner testimonial, they explain the reasons this boat won: she was sold by the galley and the liveaboard comfort, he was sold by the sailing performance. They were aligned ever since! The Galley Sold Her. The Speed Sold Him: A real gas stove for daily bread baking, a dishwasher that uses less water than washing by hand, and a full household-style fridge and freezer running on solar. As for sailing fast, O’Vive delivered, she was one of the leading boats in the ARC+ 2024 rally. O’Vive finished 5th overall out of 94 boats. The OC50 delivers the comfort that keeps the whole family aboard longer, without giving up the sailing. Why comfort is a performance feature? When the boat is comfortable, she flies in and stays longer. The best boat is the one you both actually want to be on. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet "O'Vive" the Catana OC50 0:35 Comfortable Galley at Sea, perfect for baking and cooking 1:12 Full Sized Fridge for Long Voyages 1:36 Their Older Boats vs the OC50 1:54 More Comfort means More Time Together 2:29 He wanted 200+ miles per day 2:47 Crossing the Atlantic: ARC+ Rally 2024 3:42 Deciding as a Couple: Retirement, Pacific Plans, their Lives Aboard Together What matters most when a couple buys a catamaran together? That both partners genuinely want to be on the boat. In most couples, one partner drives the sailing dream and the other comes along out of love, and a boat that only one of you enjoys eventually gets sold. The Houstons looked at many boats before this one; the OC50 was the first where her requirements (a real galley, household refrigeration, living open to the outdoors) and his requirement (at least 200 miles a day) were satisfied by the same hull. When she said she'd spend more time aboard if they bought it, that settled it, because more time on the boat together is the reason to own a boat at all. Thinking about a Catana or your own next catamaran? Call us: 1-804-815-5054 https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=catana Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

There's 5 reasons charter guests choose to charter a Bali 5.8 season after season. Blake Fotheringham walks through five of them here, the master cabin, the galley, Bali's signature tilting door, the solid foredeck, and the rooftop flybridge, plus one bonus reason. 0:00 - What Makes the Bali 5.8 a Great Charter Cat 0:04 - The Master Cabin: Like a Caribbean Penthouse 0:35 - The Galley: Five-Star Meals at Sea 0:58 - The Bali Door: Saloon Opens to the Sea 1:18 - The Solid Foredeck: No Nets, Stays Dry 1:31 - The Flybridge: A True Rooftop Lounge 1:43 - Bonus: The Bali 5.8 sails really well To Learn More Visit our Website: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/new-yachts/bali-catamarans/bali-5-8-catamarans/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=bali&utm_content=5.8 The Bali 5.8 is the flagship of the Bali range, built by Catana Group at 57'11" with a 29'9" beam and room for up to 12 guests in the saloon. Catamaran Guru is the exclusive Bali dealer in the US, and this walkthrough covers what actually matters once guests are aboard. Start with the master cabin. It's one of the most expansive in its class, with a dry head, double sink, and finishes guests have compared to a penthouse in the Caribbean. Space is tight on most boats this size, but the 5.8 gives the owner a genuine suite. The galley is just as serious: a four-burner stovetop, a dishwasher, and a full-size fridge mean a crew can put out five-star meals at sea, not just sandwiches at anchor. The tilting garage door lifts and opens the saloon straight to the sea, so the whole living space becomes indoor-outdoor in one move, and a 58-foot boat suddenly feels like 65 feet. Up forward, the solid foredeck replaces the trampoline nets most catamarans rely on. It stays dry underway, keeps guests out of the spray, and turns the bow into usable lounge space other charter cats simply don't have. The flybridge finishes the picture as a true rooftop lounge, seating, a wetbar, and a sunbathing area where everyone ends up gathering. The bonus reason? She actually sails. Most charter cats this size just motor between anchorages, but the 5.8's self-tacking jib and square-top main make her surprisingly nimble for her size. The moment the engines cut and the wind takes over is usually the one guests talk about later. For anyone weighing the Bali 5.8 as a charter investment, that mix of guest appeal and easy handling is the whole point. Catamaran Guru has helped owners build crewed charter businesses across the Bahamas and Caribbean, and this video shows exactly what your future guests will experience aboard a Yacht Ownership as a Business. Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Someone at the dock pointed at the mast on this Bali 5.2 and asked Steele: "Is that mast supposed to be raked back that much?" It's a question the Catamaran Gurus' team hears constantly, at boat shows, on the docks, and from prospective buyers during walkthroughs. The answer goes deeper than most people expect, all the way back to Catana Group and their 30+ year history building performance racing catamarans. The Bali 5.2's mast is raked aft approximately 4 to 5 degrees. That's well beyond the 1 to 2 degrees found on most production cruising catamarans. It's a deliberate engineering decision that changes how the boat performs under sail. More information on the Bali 5.2: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/new-yachts/bali-catamarans/bali-52-catamaran/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Bali&utm_term=52 Why does the mast lean back? The raked mast increases forestay tension, which tightens the luff (the front edge of the sail). A tighter luff creates a flatter, more aerodynamic sail entry that lets the boat cut into the wind more efficiently rather than being pushed sideways. This is especially important when sailing upwind (pointing), which is the most demanding point of sail for any cruising catamaran. What does it do to the sail shape? With the mast tilted aft, the leech (the back edge of the sail) becomes longer. A longer leech allows excess wind pressure to spill cleanly off the trailing edge instead of loading up the rig. This reduces drag, lowers strain on the rigging, and gives the helmsman better control in variable wind conditions. The result is a sail that behaves more like an efficient airfoil and less like a parachute. How does it reduce bow pitching? Mast rake shifts the center of effort (the point where all sail forces converge) further aft. This redistributes the load so the bow doesn't get pulled down into oncoming waves as aggressively. The result is less of that uncomfortable rocking motion (bow pitching) that plagues many cruising catamarans in choppy conditions. What is the Catana Group connection? Catana Group has been building performance catamarans since 1984. The Catana brand is known for fast, race oriented multihulls. When Catana created the Bali line for the cruising market, they carried over key elements of rig geometry from their performance boats, including the aggressive mast rake. What Steele refers to as "Catana DNA." It's the reason a Bali feels different under sail compared to other cruising catamarans in the same size range. Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

What does it actually take to own a yacht as a business in 2026? Estelle and Stephen Cockcroft of Catamaran Gurus break down the real strategy behind smart yacht ownership: how the IRS sees your charter operation, how 100% bonus depreciation works after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and why most "guaranteed income" programs disqualify owners from the very tax advantages they're being sold. In Episode 01 of The Catamaran Gurus Podcast, two yacht ownership experts pull apart the truth behind charter management, IRS audit risk, and the tax strategy that actually works for high-earning yacht buyers. What you'll learn in this episode: - The three legs every legitimate yacht business must stand on - Why "guaranteed monthly income" programs fail under IRS scrutiny - How 100% bonus depreciation works after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 - The 100-hour and 500-hour active participation rules - What recapture really costs at exit, and how the like-kind exchange defers it - Why the goal isn't profit, it's covering 80-100% of the cost of ownership Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 What do you want from yacht ownership? 1:56 What is yacht ownership as a business? 2:28 The three pillars of a real business 3:57 What is active participation? 4:15 A deduction is nothing without a defense 5:32 Choosing your partner is a five-year marriage 6:46 What the structure actually looks like 9:03 The Exit strategy and recapture 11:06 100% bonus depreciation explained 12:33 Does it have to be in U.S. waters? 13:28 What the Catamaran Gurus do for owners 14:39 Three audit stories from 30 years of experience 19:01 The three-legged revenue stool & business structure 22:53 Why it's the "worst investment" you'll love making Learn more about the Yacht as a Business Program: https://catamaranguru.com/charter-management/yacht-as-a-business-program/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_term=YOAB More resources from Catamaran Gurus: - The Truth About the Guaranteed Income Pitch: https://catamaranguru.com/the-truth-about-the-guaranteed-income-boat-as-a-business-pitch-passive-or-active/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_term=YOAB&utm_content=guaranteedincome - FAQ on Yacht as a Business Ownership and Tax Advantages: https://catamaranguru.com/faq-s-about-yacht-as-a-business-ownership-and-tax-advantages/ - How to Set Up Your Yacht Business: https://catamaranguru.com/how-to-set-up-your-yacht-business/ - Section 179 Deduction Explained: https://catamaranguru.com/section-179-deduction-explained/ About The Catamaran Gurus Podcast: A conversation series about smart yacht ownership. We help yacht owners navigate charter management, tax strategy, ownership structure, sailing performance, and the realities of life on the water. Catamaran Gurus has been at the forefront of developing and operating the Yacht as a Business concept for over 30 years. Talk to a Yacht Ownership Advisor: Free consultation: 1-804-815-5054 Website: https://catamaranguru.com Contact: https://catamaranguru.com/contact/ Get the Catamaran Gurus newsletter: https://catamaranguru.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Disclaimer: Catamaran Gurus is not a licensed tax attorney or CPA. The information in this podcast is general in nature, and yacht buyers are encouraged to seek experienced legal and tax counsel in yacht acquisition planning and implementation. #YachtOwnership #YachtAsABusiness #YachtTax #CatamaranGurus #BonusDepreciation #CharterManagement #Section179 #SmartYachtOwnership #YachtPodcast #CatamaranPodcast Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

The YOT 36 is a power catamaran built by Catana Group at their Portugal production facility, with naval architecture by J&J Design. It launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2023 as Catana Group's first outboard-powered catamaran. Nick Shields walks the full boat at the Catamaran Guru demo dock in Hollywood Loggerhead Marina, South Florida. 0:00 - YOT 36 Retractable Awning and Seating 0:50 - Floating Terraces: 13 to 17 Feet of Beam 1:35 - Cockpit Galley, Grill, and Outdoor Entertaining 1:45 - Twin Mercury Verados, Joystick, and Skyhook Helm 2:30 - The Two-Cabin Layout: Queen and Single 2:54 - Walking the Bow Sun Pad and Windlass 3:40 - Inside the Main Cabin and Head 4:14 - See the YOT 36 at Loggerhead Marina Check it out now: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/new-yachts/yot-36-power-catamaran/ What is the YOT 36 power catamaran? The YOT 36 is a twin-outboard power catamaran designed for day boating, weekend cruising, and overnight stays. It measures 35 feet 10 inches in length overall (10.92 m), with a beam of 13 feet 1 inch (3.99 m) at the slip that expands to 17 feet 9 inches (5.4 m) when the floating terraces are deployed. The boat is CE certified in Category B (Offshore) for up to 10 persons. Why does the YOT 36's 13-foot beam matter? Standard marina slips in South Florida and most US coastal markets accommodate boats up to roughly 14 feet of beam. Many power catamarans in the 36-foot length class exceed this at the slip, which limits docking options and increases marina costs. The YOT 36's 13 foot 1 inch at-rest beam allows it to fit standard slips throughout South Florida, the Bahamas, and most US coastal cruising grounds. When the floating terraces deploy, the boat becomes a 17 foot 9 inch wide entertaining platform for sandbar days, swim sessions, and anchor-outs. How do the floating terraces work? The YOT 36 features port and starboard floating terraces (fold-out side platforms) mounted on the cockpit. Lowered, the terraces add nearly four feet of usable deck width and create direct water access from both sides of the boat. Folded up, they return to slip-compliant beam width. Deployment is electric and takes seconds. What engines does the YOT 36 use? The optional upgrade are twin Mercury Verado V10 400 horsepower outboards. The boat cruises at approximately 25 knots and reaches a top speed of approximately 40 knots. Mercury joystick docking control, Skyhook dynamic positioning, Zipwake automatic trim tabs, and a Simrad chart plotter with integrated engine data complete the helm package. A 6.5 kW diesel generator with a dedicated diesel tank powers air conditioning for the cabins and the isinglass-enclosed helm. What is the YOT 36's cabin layout? The YOT 36 in this configuration has two cabins, both with private heads and showers. The port side has a queen-size berth, the starboard side has a single berth in a narrower configuration. The main cabin is accessed by three short steps from the cockpit and includes storage cabinetry and a head with shower basin. The layout supports weekend stays and short cruises for couples or small families. What's in the cockpit and on deck? The cockpit includes forward or aft-facing convertible bench seating, a cocktail and dining table that drops to a sun pad, a retractable awning, a sink with workspace counter, an outdoor grill, twin refrigerators, and storage under every seat. A hardtop covers the helm and cockpit. The bow has its own sun pad, bench seat, retractable awning, and an electric windlass under a hatch that also opens into the main cabin for light and ventilation. Wide side decks allow safe forward movement. Where can I see the YOT 36 in person? Catamaran Guru typically keeps both the YOT 36 and the YOT 41 at the demo dock at Hollywood Loggerhead Marina in South Florida. Independent private showings and demonstration rides are available by appointment. Call us up! https://catamaranguru.com/contact/ Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

Turas Mara is a 2025 Bali 4.8 catamaran in the 5-cabin layout. The boat has been privately owned since launch and has never operated in a charter program, which is unusual for a one-year-old Bali 4.8 of this configuration. 0:00 - A 2025 Bali 4.8 That Was Never Chartered 1:27 - Inside the Salon, Galley, and Nav Station 3:44 - The 5-Cabin Layout Walkthrough 5:21 - Aft Deck, Walker Bay Dinghy, and Third Cabin 6:33 - Flybridge, Helm, and Sailing Setup 8:52 - Owner Upgrades: Solar, Starlink, and More 10:27 - Why the Bali Solid Foredeck Design Matters 12:19 - How the Tilting Bali Door Works Check out the Listing Here: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-details/?id=86184&title=48-ft-bali-2025-4-8-turas-mara-hollywood-florida-united-states-yacht-for-sale&vessel=2849500&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Bali&utm_content=TurasMara In this walkthrough, Steele Greyling covers the boat's history, the 5-cabin layout, the owner-installed equipment, and the Bali design features that distinguish the 4.8 in the cruising catamaran market. The Bali 4.8 is a 48-foot cruising catamaran designed by naval architect Xavier Faÿ and built by Chantier Catana (Catana Group) in La Rochelle, France. It first launched in 2020 and is offered in 3, 4, 5, or 6-cabin configurations. The boat measures 48 feet 9 inches in length overall, 25 feet 10 inches in beam, 4 feet 5 inches in draft, with a mast height of 76 feet. Standard fuel and water capacity are 264 US gallons each. The Bali 4.8 is rated CE Category A (Ocean) for up to 14 persons. Why does a never-chartered Bali 4.8 cost more than a charter version? A catamaran that has operated in charter has different wear patterns than a privately owned boat. Charter operations prioritize fast guest turnaround, which means systems are used heavily and maintenance is reactive. Private ownership produces the opposite pattern: lighter use, proactive maintenance, and upgrades selected for long-term cruising rather than charter compliance. For Bali 4.8 buyers, that difference shows up in resale value, condition of finishes, and the quality of aftermarket equipment. A privately owned, never-chartered Bali 4.8 typically commands a premium of 10 to 20 percent over a charter-fleet sister of the same year and layout. What does the 5-cabin Bali 4.8 layout include? The 5-cabin layout features a full master suite on the starboard hull with a separate head and shower, a forward starboard cabin with a walk-around queen bed, and three port-side cabins including a midship double-bunk that doubles as a pantry or crew cabin. Every cabin has its own head and shower. The salon includes a fixed table with integrated bar storage, a daybed conversion, and the signature Bali tilting door that opens the salon to the cockpit. What upgrades did the previous owner add to Turas Mara? Owner-installed equipment on Turas Mara includes an aftermarket Bosch dishwasher, a Breville countertop oven, a tabletop wine cooler, an American-style fridge with ice maker and water dispenser, Starlink connectivity, five factory walk-on solar panels, a Walker Bay 11-foot dinghy with 30 horsepower Tohatsu outboard and upgraded davit system, a removable foredeck barbecue, custom shades on the salon and foredeck windows, and aftermarket Victron battery management. The electronics package is full Raymarine with chart plotter and remote autopilot control. Why does the Bali 4.8 use a solid foredeck instead of trampolines? The Bali 4.8 is built around a solid foredeck rather than the trampolines used on most cruising catamarans. The solid foredeck adds buoyancy at the bow, reduces water spray under way, eliminates the long-term maintenance burden of trampoline replacement, and creates a usable forward living space. Combined with the signature tilting salon door, the 4.8 delivers an indoor-outdoor flow that distinguishes it from other 48-foot cruising catamarans. Both design features affect resale value when the boat is eventually sold. Is the Bali 4.8 easy to sail single-handed? Yes. The Bali 4.8 is set up for single-handed or two-person operation. All halyards, reef lines, and sheets are led aft to the helm position on the flybridge. Two electric winches (top and aft) allow the helmsman to handle sail trim without leaving the helm. The single-helm flybridge provides three-corner visibility around the boat, which makes maneuvering and docking comparable to a smaller catamaran despite the 48-foot length. Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

This Lagoon 42 served as the Catamaran Gurus sailing school vessel for several years before going through a comprehensive 2025 refit. In this walkthrough, Steele Greyling covers the full 4-cabin layout, the deck upgrades, the helm and electronics, and the interior changes that bring the boat up to current cruising standards. The Lagoon 42 is offered in two main layouts: the 4-cabin charter version (shown here) and the 3-cabin owner's version. The 4-cabin offers two heads per side (one wet, one dry per hull), making it well-suited for families, charter use, or owners who want extra storage and guest capacity. The 3-cabin version trades one cabin for a larger owner's suite. This walkthrough focuses on the 4-cabin layout. Interested in learning? Check out our Sailing Academy: https://catamaranguru.com/catamaran-guru-sailing-academy/ 0:00 - 2019 Lagoon 42 Overview 0:49 - Cockpit Upgrades and New Tender 1:48 - Deck, Solar, and Sail Updates 2:54 - Cosmetic Refit Details 3:48 - Interior and Salon Walkthrough 5:10 - Cabin and Head Layout 6:23 - Helm Station and B&G Electronics Equipment and upgrade highlights covered in the video: - 2025 refit including new North Sails stack pack, new Genoa, replaced trampoline, new helm enclosure, and updated forward seating - Walk-on solar panels for at-anchor charging - Additional refrigeration and freezer space, suitable for week-long cruising with up to eight people - New blinds throughout the interior -B&G electronics suite with chart plotter, autopilot, and electric winches - New Gala 12-foot tender with 25 horsepower Yamaha outboard - Air conditioning ducted into both cabins and heads (a layout detail unique to the Lagoon 42) Catamaran Gurus is a multi-brand yacht brokerage based in the United States. We work with buyers and sellers across the catamaran market, including Bali, Lagoon, Catana, and other major builders. We also operate an RYA-certified sailing academy where boats like Jelliblu have served as training platforms for new owners learning to handle their first catamaran. If you're considering a Lagoon 42 or a similar mid-size cruising catamaran, our brokerage team can walk you through current market inventory and help you evaluate which layout fits your cruising plans. Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

What’s new on the Catana OC50 OC² catamaran? From deeper seating to smarter layout and improved livability, this owner-led evolution takes performance cruising to the next level. 👉 Watch the full walkthrough and subscribe for more catamaran tours Full video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWmuNubSSSo