Bali 5.2

Owner’s Catamaran or Charter Boat? Why Not Both, Captain…

Our appointment was set for December 2nd at Port-Pin-Rolland, the marina owned by the Catana Group. It wasn’t very warm, of course, but the wind was steady at 15 to 16 knots, and the water had just a little chop, guaranteeing excellent testing conditions...

Bali 5.2

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Published 04/12/2025

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 205

Published: jan. / feb. 2026

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Our Live:

Despite its 20 tons, the replacement for the 4.8 and 5.4 managed to maintain an average speed of 7 knots close-hauled and even climbed to 10 knots under the Code 0.

On board, we found all the features of the 5.8 - the tilting aft door, forward door, rigid foredeck and huge flybridge. Hull #1 that we tested was a 1 + 3 cabin version, but the 5.2 is available in 3 cabins, 4 cabins 2 + 2, or even 5 or 6 cabins (plus possible fitted-out forepeaks). The builder offers numerous customization options so that this catamaran will lend itself to a variety of programs. Note that they’ve retained a “traditional”, forward-facing chart table - except that this location is now becoming a genuine 100% connected control station.

Technical Specifications

Shipyard: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Xavier Faÿ
Interior design: Agence Berco Design and Piaton Yacht Design
Length overall: 50’6” (15.4 m)
Beam: 26’9” (8.16 m)
Draft: 4’7” (1.4 m)
Light displacement: 42,220 lbs (19.15 t)
Sail area: 1,571 sq ft (146 m²)
Motors: 2 x 57 to 115 HP
Fuel: 317 US gal (1,200 l)
Price: € 953,000 ex-tax

www.bali-catamarans.com

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