Inside a Privately Owned 2025 Bali 4.8 Catamaran

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.