Balance 482
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XPresented For Sale By:
The Multihull Company
United States
| Make | Balance |
|---|---|
| Model | 482 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$1,475,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Catamaran |
| Length | 48 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Composite |
| Location | St Augustine, Florida |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| Beam | 25 ft 11 in |
| Max Draft | 8 ft |
| Min. Draft | 4 ft 6 in |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 72 ft |
| Cabin Headroom | 6 ft 10 in |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH45 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Drive Type | Sail Drive |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 900 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH4 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Drive Type | Sail Drive |
| Engine Location | Starboard |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 900 |
| Designer | Anton du Tiot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Balance Catamarans Cape Town |
| Guest Cabins | 3 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 2 x 105 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 2 x 103 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 2 x 16 gal |
| Hull Shape | Catamaran |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
GTFO is the only Balance 482 currently available on the pre-owned market! This is a preliminary listing with new photos coming once the boat arrives in Florida.
GTFO means "Got The F**k Out!" and that was exactly the owner's plan as they sailed into the sunset after retirement. She lives up to that name as a fully equipped world voyager that is ready to carry you across oceans in safety and comfort. GTFO was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2023 and is hull #14 of this coveted high-performance brand. In the time since departing Cape Town, GTFO has twice crossed the Atlantic and cruised extensively in the Caribbean, US East Coast, and Mediterranean. She is a proven blue water cruiser with the sailing performance to make any true sailor smile!
Designated by Balance as Hull #14 - she is in fact the 13th 482 hull built. Balance skipped hull number 13 for superstitious reasons, yet her owners embraced its deeper symbolism. The number 13 represents the death of one life and the rebirth of another. That’s why GTFO proudly carries a large “13” on her hull wrap, celebrating transformation and new beginnings — a fitting reflection of her name and spirit.
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, 48V Victron house batteries, carbon fiber reinforced daggerboards, state-of-the-art electronics suites, etc. The build process for these fantastic vessels incorporates Balance’s “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 a closed-cell foam core. The end result is a lightweight, stiff, and robust vessel built for world voyaging.
GTFO has a 3-cabin Owner’s Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a custom silver vinyl wrapped hull, 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
- 2 x APS 48V High Output Alternators - 130A with Wakespeed 500 Regulators
- 2400 Watts of Solar
- Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker w/ Z-Ion
- Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries
- Dimension Polyant Hydra Net Radial Cut Sails
- Comprehensive Garmin Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc
- Creality 3D Printer
... And so much more!
GTFO is U.S. Duty / Tariff Paid and in turn key condition! She is currently en route to St Augustine, FL with an anticipated arrival in February 2026. Please contact the listing agent directly to inquire about arrangements for a showing.
Specifications
Interior
GTFO 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 6’10” of headroom throughout, boasts a large U-shaped galley, and features the gorgeous real Eco Bamboo Wood hand-crafted cabinetry.
- Frigomar 48V Air Conditioning / Heater units 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU
- Mattresses - 150mm (6") thick and headboards for each cabin
- All Cabins have white OceanAir pleated shades
- All overhead hatches have OceanAir white roller shades / screens
- Cabinetry: Eco Bamboo - Caramelized Vertical Grain
- Corian Counter tops: Cameo White
- Perennials fabrics: Salon (Stree-yay Poolside), Cockpit (Stree-yay Flint)
- Interior flooring: Bayport Veneer
- Towel bars in all heads
- 11 x Sirocco II fans - 3 x in salon / galley, 2 x in each stateroom, 1 x in each bathroom
- 2 x Telescopic tables that convert to a bed incl cushions (cockpit & salon)
- Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
- Salon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway lights
- Ambient lighting throughout interior
- Customizable salon LED lighting — interior saloon lights are fully app-controlled via Govee app, offering a wide range of colors and modes
- Tool Drawer under settee
- Custom seat with storage at nav table
- Size-10 hatch over the port aft cabin — an uncommon upgrade that dramatically improves ventilation and comfort
Galley
- Large farm style sink with custom cutting board
- drying rack
- Fresh water filter with tap in Galley
- Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer freezer
- Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer refrigerator
- Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat – Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
- Miele Induction Cooktop - KM7564FL featuring four PowerFlex zones that can be bridged for large cookware
- Whirlpool 40L 6th Sense Convection Oven / Microwave with forced-air oven, grill, crisp function, crisp-fry mode, and microwave capability
- Silicone mat for induction cook top (facilitates safe cooking at sea - no fiddles necessary!)
Exterior
GTFO 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.
- Hull Vinyl Wrap in Silver with graphics
- 110v Kenyon Electric Grill in cockpit
- Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
- Trampoline - 1in open weave mesh, polyester UV, black
- Cockpit cushions Perennials with new 50mm foam (2025)
- Complete cockpit enclosure with shade overlays on aft/port side on built-in composite track
- Additional Aft and Port side standalone shades when not using full cockpit enclosure
- SUNSURE (Textilene®) 90% mesh shade – removable over salon windows
- CopperCoat Bottom Paint over Epoxy Barrier Coat (Oct 2024)
- Carbonautica Carbon Fiber 900mm 36" GFC sports steering wheel (black)
- Forward deck locker cushions with pillow backs
- Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10
- 3 x chafe plates at aft pad eye on transom
- 2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drains
- Sufboard / SUP storage racks on cockpit ceiling
- Custom integrated helm seat upgrade
- Custom Sunbrella Silver trampoline sunshade delivering durable UV protection and a shaded forward lounging area
- Custom magnetic screens for all ports and salon windows
Mechanical
- 2 x 45hp Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines (approx. 900hrs each)
- SD60 Saildrives
- 2 x Brunton 3-blade folding props
- Standard C25 engine controls
- Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
- Fuel Polishing / Transfer Pump (tech space in starboard head)
Electrical
- 2 x APS 48V High Output Alternators - 130A each with Wakespeed 500 Regulators
- Average power output @ 15 min @ 2200rpm (both engines) ~9.5kW / 180A
- Approximately 8% State of Chare increase every 15 minutes
- 48V 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 Battery
- 2 x Victron MPPTs between battery banks (DC-DC Convertors)
- Solar Panels - 6 x 400w Maxeon on cockpit roof and over davits (2400w total)
- 4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
- 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 breakers
- 8000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 220v / 50hz
- 5000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 110v / 60hz
- Victron 220v 50hz 48v Battery Charger (for Euro style shore power)
- Victron 12v monitor
- Victron 24v BMS with Distribution Bus
- Victron 48v BMS with Distribution Bus
- Victron Cerbo GX
- Dual 110v Outlets w/ 2 x USB-C Outlets - two in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley, and three in salon
- 1 x Dual 110v GFCI Outlets in each head
- 220v Outlets with USB-A in each cabin, salon, and galley
- 4 x 110v GFCI Outlets plugs under Grill in cockpit
- 2 x USB-A ports at the nav table
- Shore power cables - 1 x 32amp 220v w/ Euro style plug and 1 x 230/115v US style 50amp plug
- All lighting Hella Marine - LED including service areas
- 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries w/ emergency crossover switch at lower helm
Electronics
Upper helm –
- Garmin 12" Multi-function Display – GPSMAP 1243
- 2 x Garmin GHC 20 Displays – wind / depth / speed
- 1 x Garmin Reactor 40 Auto pilot with GHC 50 display
- VHF 215i with Handlheld Mic
- Windlass control and chain counter
Lower helm –
- Garmin 12" Multi-function Display – GPSMAP 1243
- 2 x Garmin GHC 20 Displays – wind / depth / speed
- 1 x Garmin Autopilot GHC 50 display
- Autopilot toggle switch
- 2 x Yanmar engine display panels
- 1 x Engine start battery cross link
- 2 x Engine Start battery voltage displays
- 2 x Autopilot systems (redundant system for offshore safety)
- Fixed Raymarine VHF 63 dual station radio mounted under TV
- AIS 800 Class B Transceiver
- Fantom 18X
- Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet
- Cameras - 2 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras w/ Birdseye and anchor views
- Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for salon
- Pepwave Cellular 4G / wifi router
- Garmin charts: Mediterranean & Black Sea, Mexico/Caribbean/Brazil, U.S./Canada
- PredictWind DataHub - integrates Starlink and Garmin systems for seamless internet, navigation, and data sharing
Rigging and Sails
All running rigging and sails under 2 years old with plenty of life remaining.
- Zoom Sails - Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/48 Main Sail - 89.6 sqm – Fully battened square top
- Zoom Sails - Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/483 Jib - 43.5 sqm – Self Tacking
- Zoom Sails - Contender Stormlite 410 Ripstop Polyester Code Zero / Screecher - 99 sqm
- Zoom Sails - Contender Nylite 150 Nylon Asymmetrical Spinnaker - 173.7 sqm
- Zoom Sails - Contender Maxilite 150 Lilac Symmetrical Spinnaker - 153 sqm
- Sunbrella Stack pack – Cadet Gray
- Sparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system
- Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
- Sparcraft fishbone boom - aluminum
- Profurl 420 manual Jib furling unit
- 3 x Haken 50 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm
- 2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches
- 1 x Haken 50 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
- Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winch
- Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
- Wiring installed for Seldon electric headsail furler (furler not included)
Anchoring
- Maxwell Windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeck
- Main 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 rode
- AA560 Switch and Chain Counter at helm for anchor windlass
- 11 Alloy mooring cleats - Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom
Plumbing
- Spectra Cape Horn 310 Watermaker 24 VDC with Z-ION Protection System
- 2 x Planus Electric freshwater Toilets
- 2 x Vetus Blackwater Tanks
- 2 x Quick Hot Water Heaters
- Recessed Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom
- Deckwash (fresh/salt) on transom
- Deckwash (fresh/salt) Mast Locker mounted
Tender
- Highfield 3.6m (12ft) CL360 Tender
- Yamaha 4 stroke EFI 25hp outboard and 6gal fuel tank
- Custom UV-resistant chaps
Additional Equipment
- Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft
- Paddleboard and paddle
- Inflatable passarelle (3m) — essential for Mediterranean mooring, easy to deploy and deflate for compact storage when not in use
- Tools
- Two dive tanks (no other dive equipment)
- Spares:
- Paint / epoxy / fiberglass
- Spare pumps / hinges / latches
- Sheeves / boom & mast hardware
- Sail repair material
- Engine Spares / Outboard Spares / filters / oils / fluids
- Cleaning supplies
- 200+ worldwide courtesy flags for worldwide travel
- Fishing hand reels and tackle
- Fenders: 7× inflatable, 1× large ball, 4× Polyform (all with soft covers)
- Linens, comforters, pillows for all cabins
- Kitchen wares (cutlery, dishes, 4-slice toaster, electric kettle, etc.)
- Brother MFC-J870DW wireless all-in-one printer
- Creality Enclosed 3D Printer – Professional-grade enclosed printer with filament dryer and touchscreen interface, ideal for onboard custom parts, clips, and fittings; includes accessories and setup ready for immediate use
Recent Upgrades and Maintenance
- Added independent Garmin Autopilot on the port side
- All mechanical maintenance up-to-date
- New gWind vane (Nov 2025)
- All winches serviced and lubed (Nov 2025)
- Lower shrouds replaced (Nov 2024)
Disclaimer
The 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.
Presented For Sale By:
The Multihull Company
United States
Presented For Sale By:
The Multihull Company
United States
