Balance 502 | The Live [Walkthrough] | Multihulls World

► We had the opportunity to discover the brand-new Balance 502 in a world premiere at the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS). 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: carbon fiber transom, 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 www.balancecatamarans.com ► Sign up for our newsletter and win a free two-month subscription to Multihulls World by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48JP1Vk ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #catamaran #youtube #tiktok #gwendorning @balancecatamarans #balancecatamarans #shipyard #miamiboatshow #MIBS2026 #cotedazur #balance502 #madeinsouthafrica