Phil Berman's Balance Catamarans Update from La Grande-Motte

Phil Berman, founder of Balance Catamarans, joins us live from the Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte, France, aboard hull number two of the Balance 580. In this update, Phil shares a remarkable milestone.... Balance Catamarans will have launched 100 hulls by the end of this year, just over a decade since the company was founded in 2012. Phil walks us through the latest on the redesigned Balance 502 and 464, both featuring a new carbon structure that saves over a ton of weight, pushing them firmly into the high-performance cruiser category. He also gives us a first look at the upcoming Balance 540 ... a luxury 4-cabin catamaran with a cutter rig, higher bridge deck clearance, and a walk-in galley, set to launch in spring 2026. Plus, hear about the growing Balance owners community, recent rally in Tortola, and their partnership with Outer Passage for hands-on sailing experiences. 00:00 Show Intro on 580 00:23 Milestone 100 Cats 00:48 New Models Update 01:11 Carbon Build Tech 01:35 Upcoming 540 Preview 02:23 Europe Model Rollout 02:40 Owners Rally Growth 03:01 Try Before You Buy 03:31 Surf Culture Design 04:25 Balance DNA and Shows 04:52 Closing Sign Off 📍 Seen at: Multihull Show, La Grande-Motte, France 🔗 Learn more: www.balancecatamarans.com