2021 Balance 482

SummaryKe'Ala is by far the best condition Balance 482 available on the pre-owned market!Ke'Ala means "the path" or "the way" in Hawaiian. She lives up to that name as a fully equipped world voyager that is ready to carry you across oceans in safety and comfort. Ke'Ala was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in December 2021 and is hull #3 of this coveted high-performance brand. She has always been operated and meticulously maintained by her dedicated owner who is a professional captain. You will not find a Balance (or any other catamaran for that matter!) that shows in better condition.This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 482 catamaran. The original design premise for the Balance 482 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was set up to still be easily operated by a retired couple. Therefore, these performance cruising vessels are equipped with powerful sail plans and daggerboards which allow them to sail circles around the competition while still being easily managed for shorthanded operation. As the name suggests, it is the perfect balance of sporty sailing characteristics and liveaboard comfort.Balance Catamarans are well known for their stunning designs, exceptional build quality, and gorgeous fit and finish. They feature industry leading technology such as their signature VersaHelm steering system, Integrel charging technology, carbon fiber reinforced daggerboards, Ullman ASDL tri-radial laminate sails, state-of-the-art electronics suites, etc. The build process for these fantastic vessels incorporates Balances Carbon Cross design and construction techniques which utilizes E-glass fiberglass with significant Carbon Fiber reinforcement in the high load areas of the hulls and decks. Every Balance 482 is hand laminated and vacuum bagged with vinylester outer skin resin over closed cell foam cores. The end result is a lightweight, stiff, and robust vessel built for world voyaging.Ke'Ala has a 3-cabin Owners Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a striking orange exterior hull color, and an extensive list of factory and after-market options. She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager. Several of her equipment highlights include: US Import Duty / Tariff Paid 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank Integrel Charging System on both engines 2 x 9kW Capacity 1600 Watts of Solar Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker w/ Z-Ion Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries Ullman Performance Sail Package including Screecher and Spinnakers Full Raymarine Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc LG Combo Washer / Dryer... And so much more!Ke'Ala is U.S. Duty / Tariff Paid and in turn key condition! A buyer could load her up the day after closing and head for the South Pacific without a second thought. Ke'Ala is located in Ft Lauderdale, FL and available for showings to qualified potential buyers by appointment.SpecificationsInteriorKe’Ala is the ideal balance of both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 482 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths. The 482 sports 610 of headroom throughout, boasts a large U-shaped galley, and features the stunning real Zebra Wood hand-crafted cabinetry.Frigomar 48V Air Con / Heater units 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTULG 24 Combo Washer / Dryer with custom Mounting HardwareMattresses – 150mm (6″) thick and headboards for each cabinOceanAir Salon BlindsAll Cabins have white OceanAir pleated shadesAll overhead hatches have OceanAir white roller shades / screensCorian Counter tops, all cameo whiteTowel bars in all heads9 x Sirocco II fans – 2 x in salon / galley, 2 x in each stateroom, 1 x owner’s bathroom2 x Telescopic tables that convert to a bed incl cushions (cockpit & salon)Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizersSalon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway lightsAmbient lighting throughout interiorTool Drawer under setteeChampagne glass and accessory drawer under setteeGalleyLarge farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack insertsFresh water filter with tap in GalleyVitrifrigo DW180 double drawer freezerVitrifrigo DW180 RFX double drawer convertible fridge/ freezerLarge Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor2-burner 110v Induction Cooktop110v Multifunction Convection Oven & MicrowaveSilicone mat for induction cook top (facilitates safe cooking at sea – no fiddles necessary!)ExteriorKe’Ala is a pleasure to move about on whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything on the 482. Seating and lounge areas are strategically located throughout the cockpit and accommodation areas to ensure a fantastic hosting platform. With the innovative Balance VersaHelm – the helm station swings up and down with ease which revolutionized all weather sailing. You can pilot her up top in the sunshine and breeze or swing the helm down for full foul weather protection in the comfort of the cockpit – both positions offer unobstructed 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.COMPLETE Hull Paint in Bright Red Orange (including underside of bridgedeck)110v Kenyon Electric Grill in cockpitFoldaway swim ladder starboard transomTrampoline – 1in open weave mesh, polyester UV, blackCockpit cushions Sunbrellawith new 50mm foam (2025)Complete cockpit enclosure with shade overlays on aft/port side on built-in composite trackAdditional Aft and Port side standalone shades when not using full cockpit enclosureEpoxy Barrier Coat + 2 x coats of antifoulingAftermarket Aquatraction decking installed with Range Rover pattern (2024)Carbonautica Carbon Fiber 900mm 36″ GFC sports steering wheel (black)Forward deck locker cushions with pillow backsCarbon dock line chafe plates x 103 x chafe plates at aft pad eye on transom2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drainsSufboard / SUP storage racks on cockpit ceilingPre-wired for Dive compressor in Mast Locker with Dual 110v plugsMechanical2 x 45hp Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines (625hrs each as of Jan 2026)SD60 Saildrives2 x Varifold 3-blade folding propsStandard C35 engine controlDual Racor fuel filters for each motorFuel Polishing / Transfer Pump (tech space in starboard head)Electrical2 x 9kW Integrel Alternator / Generators – Engine Mounted Charging System – Up to 18kW charge / generator power48V Victron Lithium LiFePo4 House Bank – 4 x 24v 200ah Batteries (20kWh)1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium LiFePo4 Buffer Bank (5kWh)1 x 12V Victron LiFePo4 Battery2 x Victron MPPTs between battery banks (DC-DC Convertors)Solar Panels – 4 x 400w Maxeon on cockpit roof (1600w total)4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators (1 per panel)Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection – 50 Amp 220v and 110v Inlets (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)2 x Galvanic Isolators and 2 x RCB/GFCI shore power breakers5000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 110v / 60hzVictron 220v 50hz 48v Battery Charger (for Euro style shore power)Integrel Breaker and 48v cutoff switchVictron 12v monitorVictron 24v BMS with Distribution BusVictron 48v BMS with Distribution BusVictron Cerbo GXDual 110v Outlets w/ 2 x USB-C Outlets – two in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley, and three in salon1 x Dual 110v GFCI Outlets in each head4 x 110v GFCI Outlets plugs under Grill in cockpit2 x USB-A ports at the nav tableShore power cables – 1 x 32amp 220v w/ Euro style plug and 1 x 250/125v US style 50amp plugAdditional 30amp plug and 30amp to 15amp extension cord adapter (charge your boat from an extension cord)All lighting Hella Marine – LED including service areas2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries w/ emergency crossover switch at lower helmElectronicsUpper helmAXIOM 12 Pro, Hybrid Touch 12″ Multi-function Display (Lighthouse 4 operating system)2 x Raymarine i70 MFDs1 x Raymarine p70 autopilot control1 x Raymarine VHF Helm MicDigital control repeater switch for starboard aft winch for single handed sailingWindlass control and chain counterLower helm2 x Raymarine i70 MFDs1 x Raymarine p70 autopilot control2 x Yanmar engine display panels1 x Engine start battery cross link2 x Engine Start battery voltage displaysFixed Raymarine VHF 63 dual station radio mounted under TVAIS700 Class B Transceiver with integrated splitterRaymarine Quantum 2 Doppler 18″ Radar with 15m Power Cable and 15m Data Cable1 x Raymarine Type 2 long shaft 24v Linear drive (starboard engine room)1 x Raymarine Evolution Autopilot and ECU-400 (starboard engine room)Starlink Satellite High Speed InternetIridium Go w/ external spreader mounted antennaCameras – 3 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras w/ Birdseye, anchor, and sternviewsSamsung Smart FHD 32″ color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for salonPepwave Cellular 4G / wifi routerRigging and SailsUllman fully battened square top Mainsail ADSL tri radial greyUllman furling self-tacking Jib ADSL tri radial grey laminate with Sunbrella UV cover on leech and footUllman – Screecher 74m2 – CZ 60 silver fabric with continuous furler and torsion lineAsymmetrical Spinnaker – 184m2 in a sock with Tylaska shackle and trip line / fid on tack for rapid dousingUllman Sunbrella Stack packSparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-systemSparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchorSparcraft fishbone boom aluminumJib furling unit, manual Profurl C4802 x Harken 50 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm1 x Harken 50 manual winch at helm2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches w/ digital control at aft end coaming (port & starboard)1 x Harken Size 46 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winchWinch Safety Disconnect SwitchAnchoringMaxwell Windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeckMain anchor – Rocna 33 with G4 galvanized primary anchor chain (total chain length 300 feet)Secondary anchor – Fortress FX-37 with 10ft of chain and 200ft of 3-strand rodeSwitch and Chain Counter at helm for anchor windlass11 Alloy mooring cleats – Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transomPlumbingSpectra Cape Horn Extreme Watermaker 24 VDC 54 LPH with Z-ION Protection System2 x Planus Electric freshwater Toilets2 x Vetus Blackwater Tanks2 x Quick Hot Water HeatersRecessed Outside Shower with hot and cold water – starboard transomDeckwash (fresh/salt) on transomDeckwash (fresh/salt) Mast Locker mountedDinghyHighfield 3.6m (12ft) CL360 TenderYamaha 4 stroke EFI 25hp outboard and 6gal fuel tankMantus dinghy anchor / rodeAdditional EquipmentViking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft2 x Paddleboards and paddlesDock boarding starisYeti CoolerToolsSpares:Paint / filler / epoxy / fiberglassSpare pumps / hinges / latches / door rollers / flooringAircon control panels / Aircon filtersSheeves / boom&mast hardware / Sail repair materialEngine Spares / Outboard Spares / oils / fluids / Jerry jugs / cleaning suppliesRecent Upgrades and MaintenanceCustom rod / boat hook holder on Cockpit ceilingCustom Upperhelm Sliding door latch2 x handheld wireless remotes for harken deck winch to enable solo sailing of headsails2 x Dive Tank Custom rack in forward deck lockerPredictWind Data Hub with GPS antenna (Tech Space)Engine Start Battery MPPT charger (24v to 12v) in Starboard engine roomStarlink mounted on Custom Carbon pole in Port transom rod holderSirocco II fan 1x in Owner HeadPortable 110v fan in Port HeadDavit Fenders on underside of davits to protect Tender while raisedFour 8 x 30 Inflatable Fenders and Two 12 x 30 Inflatable FendersSpare Halyards/linesSpare RudderSpare 3.3m (inflatable tender with aluminum floor slats)Complete spare set of factory cut Seadeck for cockpit2x 100 8 strand mooring lines2x 50 8 strand mooring lines16k BTU window AC unit with hard foam panel inserts and drain tube (mounts above lower helm into Salon for cooling while in a boatyard)2x L-Track mounting rails for forepeak storageMain Halyard, Jib Sheet, Spinnaker Halyard, and Reef 1 lines replaced 2024Davit lines replaced 2025*Meticulously maintained by Professional Captain / Owner*Ke’Ala is the current Record Holder for the Balance 482 Top Speed 26ktsDisclaimerThe Multihull Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Additional DetailsSpecificationsInteriorKe’Ala is the ideal balance of both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 482 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths. The 482 sports 610 of headroom throughout, boasts a large U-shaped galley, and features the stunning real Zebra Wood hand-crafted cabinetry.Frigomar 48V Air Con / Heater units 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTULG 24 Combo Washer / Dryer with custom Mounting HardwareMattresses – 150mm (6″) thick and headboards for each cabinOceanAir Salon BlindsAll Cabins have white OceanAir pleated shadesAll overhead hatches have OceanAir white roller shades / screensCorian Counter tops, all cameo whiteTowel bars in all heads9 x Sirocco II fans – 2 x in salon / galley, 2 x in each stateroom, 1 x owner’s bathroom2 x Telescopic tables that convert to a bed incl cushions (cockpit & salon)Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizersSalon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway lightsAmbient lighting throughout interiorTool Drawer under setteeChampagne glass and accessory drawer under setteeGalleyLarge farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack insertsFresh water filter with tap in GalleyVitrifrigo DW180 double drawer freezerVitrifrigo DW180 RFX double drawer convertible fridge/ freezerLarge Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor2-burner 110v Induction Cooktop110v Multifunction Convection Oven & MicrowaveSilicone mat for induction cook top (facilitates safe cooking at sea – no fiddles necessary!)ExteriorKe’Ala is a pleasure to move about on whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything on the 482. Seating and lounge areas are strategically located throughout the cockpit and accommodation areas to ensure a fantastic hosting platform. With the innovative Balance VersaHelm – the helm station swings up and down with ease which revolutionized all weather sailing. You can pilot her up top in the sunshine and breeze or swing the helm down for full foul weather protection in the comfort of the cockpit – both positions offer unobstructed 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.COMPLETE Hull Paint in Bright Red Orange (including underside of bridgedeck)110v Kenyon Electric Grill in cockpitFoldaway swim ladder starboard transomTrampoline – 1in open weave mesh, polyester UV, blackCockpit cushions Sunbrellawith new 50mm foam (2025)Complete cockpit enclosure with shade overlays on aft/port side on built-in composite trackAdditional Aft and Port side standalone shades when not using full cockpit enclosureEpoxy Barrier Coat + 2 x coats of antifoulingAftermarket Aquatraction decking installed with Range Rover pattern (2024)Carbonautica Carbon Fiber 900mm 36″ GFC sports steering wheel (black)Forward deck locker cushions with pillow backsCarbon dock line chafe plates x 103 x chafe plates at aft pad eye on transom2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drainsSufboard / SUP storage racks on cockpit ceilingPre-wired for Dive compressor in Mast Locker with Dual 110v plugsMechanical2 x 45hp Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines (625hrs each as of Jan 2026)SD60 Saildrives2 x Varifold 3-blade folding propsStandard C35 engine controlDual Racor fuel filters for each motorFuel Polishing / Transfer Pump (tech space in starboard head)Electrical2 x 9kW Integrel Alternator / Generators – Engine Mounted Charging System – Up to 18kW charge / generator power48V Victron Lithium LiFePo4 House Bank – 4 x 24v 200ah Batteries (20kWh)1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium LiFePo4 Buffer Bank (5kWh)1 x 12V Victron LiFePo4 Battery2 x Victron MPPTs between battery banks (DC-DC Convertors)Solar Panels – 4 x 400w Maxeon on cockpit roof (1600w total)4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators (1 per panel)Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection – 50 Amp 220v and 110v Inlets (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)2 x Galvanic Isolators and 2 x RCB/GFCI shore power breakers5000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 110v / 60hzVictron 220v 50hz 48v Battery Charger (for Euro style shore power)Integrel Breaker and 48v cutoff switchVictron 12v monitorVictron 24v BMS with Distribution BusVictron 48v BMS with Distribution BusVictron Cerbo GXDual 110v Outlets w/ 2 x USB-C Outlets – two in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley, and three in salon1 x Dual 110v GFCI Outlets in each head4 x 110v GFCI Outlets plugs under Grill in cockpit2 x USB-A ports at the nav tableShore power cables – 1 x 32amp 220v w/ Euro style plug and 1 x 250/125v US style 50amp plugAdditional 30amp plug and 30amp to 15amp extension cord adapter (charge your boat from an extension cord)All lighting Hella Marine – LED including service areas2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries w/ emergency crossover switch at lower helmElectronicsUpper helmAXIOM 12 Pro, Hybrid Touch 12″ Multi-function Display (Lighthouse 4 operating system)2 x Raymarine i70 MFDs1 x Raymarine p70 autopilot control1 x Raymarine VHF Helm MicDigital control repeater switch for starboard aft winch for single handed sailingWindlass control and chain counterLower helm2 x Raymarine i70 MFDs1 x Raymarine p70 autopilot control2 x Yanmar engine display panels1 x Engine start battery cross link2 x Engine Start battery voltage displaysFixed Raymarine VHF 63 dual station radio mounted under TVAIS700 Class B Transceiver with integrated splitterRaymarine Quantum 2 Doppler 18″ Radar with 15m Power Cable and 15m Data Cable1 x Raymarine Type 2 long shaft 24v Linear drive (starboard engine room)1 x Raymarine Evolution Autopilot and ECU-400 (starboard engine room)Starlink Satellite High Speed InternetIridium Go w/ external spreader mounted antennaCameras – 3 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras w/ Birdseye, anchor, and sternviewsSamsung Smart FHD 32″ color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for salonPepwave Cellular 4G / wifi routerRigging and SailsUllman fully battened square top Mainsail ADSL tri radial greyUllman furling self-tacking Jib ADSL tri radial grey laminate with Sunbrella UV cover on leech and footUllman – Screecher 74m2 – CZ 60 silver fabric with continuous furler and torsion lineAsymmetrical Spinnaker – 184m2 in a sock with Tylaska shackle and trip line / fid on tack for rapid dousingUllman Sunbrella Stack packSparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-systemSparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchorSparcraft fishbone boom aluminumJib furling unit, manual Profurl C4802 x Harken 50 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm1 x Harken 50 manual winch at helm2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches w/ digital control at aft end coaming (port & starboard)1 x Harken Size 46 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winchWinch Safety Disconnect SwitchAnchoringMaxwell Windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeckMain anchor – Rocna 33 with G4 galvanized primary anchor chain (total chain length 300 feet)Secondary anchor – Fortress FX-37 with 10ft of chain and 200ft of 3-strand rodeSwitch and Chain Counter at helm for anchor windlass11 Alloy mooring cleats – Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transomPlumbingSpectra Cape Horn Extreme Watermaker 24 VDC 54 LPH with Z-ION Protection System2 x Planus Electric freshwater Toilets2 x Vetus Blackwater Tanks2 x Quick Hot Water HeatersRecessed Outside Shower with hot and cold water – starboard transomDeckwash (fresh/salt) on transomDeckwash (fresh/salt) Mast Locker mountedDinghyHighfield 3.6m (12ft) CL360 TenderYamaha 4 stroke EFI 25hp outboard and 6gal fuel tankMantus dinghy anchor / rodeAdditional EquipmentViking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft2 x Paddleboards and paddlesDock boarding starisYeti CoolerToolsSpares:Paint / filler / epoxy / fiberglassSpare pumps / hinges / latches / door rollers / flooringAircon control panels / Aircon filtersSheeves / boom&mast hardware / Sail repair materialEngine Spares / Outboard Spares / oils / fluids / Jerry jugs / cleaning suppliesRecent Upgrades and MaintenanceCustom rod / boat hook holder on Cockpit ceilingCustom Upperhelm Sliding door latch2 x handheld wireless remotes for harken deck winch to enable solo sailing of headsails2 x Dive Tank Custom rack in forward deck lockerPredictWind Data Hub with GPS antenna (Tech Space)Engine Start Battery MPPT charger (24v to 12v) in Starboard engine roomStarlink mounted on Custom Carbon pole in Port transom rod holderSirocco II fan 1x in Owner HeadPortable 110v fan in Port HeadDavit Fenders on underside of davits to protect Tender while raisedFour 8 x 30 Inflatable Fenders and Two 12 x 30 Inflatable FendersSpare Halyards/linesSpare RudderSpare 3.3m (inflatable tender with aluminum floor slats)Complete spare set of factory cut Seadeck for cockpit2x 100 8 strand mooring lines2x 50 8 strand mooring lines16k BTU window AC unit with hard foam panel inserts and drain tube (mounts above lower helm into Salon for cooling while in a boatyard)2x L-Track mounting rails for forepeak storageMain Halyard, Jib Sheet, Spinnaker Halyard, and Reef 1 lines replaced 2024Davit lines replaced 2025*Meticulously maintained by Professional Captain / Owner*Ke’Ala is the current Record Holder for the Balance 482 Top Speed 26ktsAdditional DetailsDisclaimerThe Multihull Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.