bali catamaran 4.6

Bali 4.6 Catamaran

Brochure, Specs & Layouts

• Developer: Olivier Poncin
• Manufacturer: Chantier
• Naval Architect: Xavier Faÿ
• Interior: Lasta Design Studio
• Length HT – 46.85 ft / 14.28 m
• Width – 25.13 ft / 7.66 m
• Flotation length –  44.49 ft / 13.56 m
• Draft – 4.0 ft / 1.22 m
• Mast height:  73.25 ft / 22,33 m
• Empty weight – 13.26 t
• Travel under load – 19.8 t
• Sail area up to max – 1790 ft 2 / 166.3 m 2
• Surface GV – 835.28 ft 2 / 77.6 m 2
• Zero code – 914.93 ft 2 / 85 m 2
• Solent self-steering wheel std – 475.76 ft 2 / 44.2 m 2
• Fresh water – 211.34 gal / 800 l
• Fuel – 211.34 gal / 800 l
• Refrigerator – 21.72 cu ft / 615 l
• Engines – 2x40CV to 2x57CV Yanmar

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The Bali 4.6 Catamaran

Catana continues to astound with another large catamaran full on innovation and elegance. Announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019, the daring new model was at the top of multi-hull enthusiasts’ must-see models at the show. The 4.6 replaces the Bali 4.5

Bali 4.6 design incorporates the wow factor we expect from Bali including the front door and saloon open to the cockpit through sliding glass doors or the brand’s tilting door. The catamaran’s layout offers a unique walkaround traffic path on its deck and a beautiful flybridge. Setting the Bali 4.6 from the rest of the range are subtle but powerful changes in design such as softening of her lines with completely integrated hull windows and sleeker bows. Her accommodating 5 cabin/4 bath layout option is one-of-a-kind in its class.

Bali 4.6 Layout Options

The Bali 4.6 offers 4 versions:

• Owners’ Suite with 3 cabins / 3 bathrooms
• Owners’ Suite with 4 cabins / 3 bathrooms
• Charter version with 4 cabins / 4 bathrooms
• Charter version 5 cabins / 4 bathrooms.(excellent option for crewed charter)

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Sailboat Review: New Models from Bali Catamaran

• By Mark Pillsbury
• November 14, 2022

When Cruising World ’s Boat of the Year judges step aboard a new sailboat, the first thing they ask the ­builder for is the boat’s design brief. Racing? Bluewater voyaging? Coastal cruising? Chartering? Daysailing? What’s the boat built to do?

In the case of two new Bali Catamarans , introduced to North America this past fall during the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, the ­manufacturer’s intent seemed perfectly clear: These cats were built for ­hanging out on the water with family and friends, or perhaps for owners interested in putting them into a charter fleet to help pay the bills. “Pampered crew” were two words that came immediately to mind when I stepped aboard.

Both cats—the Bali 4.6 and Bali Catspace—were conceived of by Olivier Poncin, ­founder of the Catana Group, and ­designed by the in-house team that has been building well-­respected performance catamarans at their yard in France for nearly four decades now. 

When I think about Catana Catamarans, features such as daggerboards, sleek hulls and powerful sail plans designed to gobble up ocean miles come immediately to mind. When I think about Bali, my mind turns to comfortable surroundings and tropical anchorages, with soothing trade winds blowing through the saloon and multiple places to lounge in the sun or shade.

The Catana Group launched the Bali brand in 2014, on the company’s 30th ­anniversary. At the time, the multihull ­market was exploding, and while ­Catana had a strong following at the performance end of the speed-comfort continuum, their boats were expensive and geared to a niche market. Balis, on the other hand, were designed and built to be “more accessible in terms of price,” the company’s online brochure notes, and “therefore aimed at a wider clientele.” It’s no accident that many of those clients chose to add their Balis to charter fleets in the Caribbean and other tropical spots around the world. As a result, the brand took off, to the point where today, it takes up the bulk of ­Catana’s production capacity.

The 4.6 and Catspace share many of the same features found across the Bali Range: solid composite foredecks rather than the trampolines found on most catamarans; ­multiple spaces to kick back and ­relax; home-style refrigerators in the galleys; large sliding windows on the cabin sides; and ­garage-style doors that open and lift overhead aft in the saloon, making it difficult to discern where the interior stops and the great outdoors begins. 

The sail-away prices of the boats we visited in ­Annapolis were $920,000 for the 4.6 and $550,000 for the Catspace. In all, Bali manufactures seven sailing models and two ­power cats, so buyers have options when it comes to size and price.

Bali hulls and decks are ­resin-infused and foam-cored, which makes them strong and stiff while saving weight. Throughout the range, Balis are built with short, fixed keels, affixed to relatively beamy hulls that have abundant load-carrying capacity. In practice, that means the boats can be loaded with gear such as air conditioning, appliances and generators—and toys and provisions for all the crew.

With a length overall of 44 feet, 6 inches, the 4.6 presents a number of interesting features and options. First, there is the flybridge, set atop the cockpit Bimini and a portion of cabin top abaft the mast. It can be reached via steps on either side deck. A helm station is to port, with a bench that seats two comfortably. Adjacent to it is a good-size table with L-shaped seating around it, and sun beds behind. The wheel itself is mounted on a pedestal, and there’s room to walk in front, between it and the winches mounted on the cabin top. With this arrangement, there’s room for the crew to jump in and help trim sails, though without helpers, it does require the skipper to rely on the autopilot when leaving the helm to tend to sheets.

Underway, I liked the setup. There was good visibility, both around the boat and also of the mainsail overhead, thanks to a window in the canvas Bimini. The main was simple to control using the double-ended sheet led to blocks on the corners of the flybridge, replacing the traveler. The arrangement is ­especially good for jibing. 

In a good breeze, 10 to 12 knots, our speed over the ground hovered right around 5 knots; we added a knot to that when we bore off to a beam reach. If I bought the boat and didn’t have plans to put it ­into charter, I’d definitely add a code zero to my sail arsenal. 

Down below, I liked the ­layout of the saloon as well. With the sliding windows and overhead door open, I had the feeling of being outside, ­sitting in the shade. The dining ­table is to port; two chairs are ­opposite. Forward of the table is an L-shaped galley to port with loads of counter space; a large fridge and freezer sits ­opposite, with a ­proper nav ­station tucked forward, surrounded by windows and ­adjacent to the centerline door leading to another lounge area on the foredeck. 

Depending on how the boat will be used, there are a few different layouts for the staterooms and heads, ranging from a three-stateroom version, where the entire starboard hull is the owner’s en suite, to four- and even five-stateroom layouts. In the latter, access to the port aft stateroom is by a companionway from the cockpit, and a stateroom with bunk beds is amidships, with a third stateroom forward. Crew berths in either forepeak are also available.

The 4.6 we tested in Annapolis was powered by a pair of 57 hp Yanmars with saildrives; 45 hp Yanmars are standard.

A t just over 37 feet length overall, the Catspace is one of the smaller ­production cats available these days. It ­also has an airy feeling in the saloon’s dining and ­lounging area, thanks to a ­similar aft door arrangement. But space doesn’t permit a second door to the foredeck. Instead, there’s a larger center window that opens to let in the breeze, and the galley (including a ­full-size fridge) is in the forward ­starboard corner of the main cabin.

Available layouts include a three-stateroom version, where the owner’s stateroom ­occupies the port hull, or a charter-­friendly four-stateroom layout, with athwartship bunks in the two forward staterooms.

As with its bigger sister, the Catspace has lounge areas on the foredeck and atop its flybridge. The helm station is up top too, to starboard, and is surrounded on the side and behind with cushions. Unlike the 4.6, the Catspace’s winches are close at hand when sitting at the wheel. A singlehander or skipper with a ­short-handed crew will appreciate this. I found access to the flybridge via stairs from either side deck to be quite good, with handholds located where I needed them.

Again, if I planned to buy and sail the Catspace, I’d ­include a code zero or some other all-round reaching sail to add a little more get-up-and-go. We went sailing in about 15 knots of wind and notched about 4 knots on the speedo closehauled. In a higher puff, I saw just under 6 knots reaching. But was it a comfortable ride? You bet.

As stated at the outset, ­sailboats are built to suit a ­purpose. During a Boat of the Year debrief this past fall, judge Tim Murphy told his colleagues that overall, he thought that the open-air concept incorporated into the design of the 4.6 and Catspace works quite well. Recalling a weeklong vacation spent with five friends aboard an earlier Bali model, he said, “On the ­charter, it was actually delightful.” 

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Mark Pillsbury is a CW  editor-at-large.

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Bali 4.6 Review

We talk about the experience of the topRik team in researching the sailing catamaran Bali 4.6 from the famous manufacturer Catana Group, the parent company of Bali Catamarans shipyard.

The topRik expert review is accompanied by photos and schematics. As usual, we present video reviews and articles on Bali 4.6 by famous yachtsmen-journalists.

Catana Group - recognized leader in the production of exclusive catamarans - at one time decided to develop the market for mass production of sailing boats. The Bali Catamarans shipyard and Olivier Poncin, who is also the creator of the Catana brand, were called upon to bring this idea to life.

So Bali is a relatively new name in European yacht building. The first hulls of this brand were presented to the maritime community in 2017, and to date, some of the first-born have already been discontinued. This suggests that the brand is developing and improving.

The most eloquent proof of this is the rapid growth in sales figures, which have already caught up with many large manufacturers in the market for mass sailing boats.

Olivier Poncin was able to create a relatively inexpensive multihull, which aroused the interest of both yachtsmen and charter companies. As a result, the first hundred buildings were sold in the first two years.

In the short period of time that has passed since the presentation of the first hull from Bali Catamarans Bali's main features were already established and recognized by the yachting community, which is a great achievement for any brand. This is evidence that the shipyard’s models have unique features that are characteristic only of these catamarans.

Such special features that shape the appearance of Bali cats include, first of all, a solid deck at the bow. The lack of meshes here made it necessary to significantly increase the height of the hulls so that water could freely pass between them without hitting this solid foredeck.

The approach to the development of Bali models reflects the experience of naval architects and designers of Catana Group in the design of exclusive catamarans and superyachts. This solid bow deck saw the light of day thanks to the desire to expand the maximum comfort for life on board a cruising catamaran. Now here you can arrange a large relaxation area with a sunbathing area or place separate sun loungers and arrange a comfortable dining area.

The garage door that connects (or separates) the aft cockpit and saloon has forever become part of the DNA of the line, and has already received a name among yachtsmen and naval architects: the “Bali door”. This is the name given to the entire rear wall of the cabin, which can be raised and lowered entirely using pneumatics.

And if, together with the Bali door, you close the sliding windows of the saloon and the door to the foredeck, the pilothouse will be completely protected from bad weather.

Door to the foredeck? Yes, since Bali 4.2 this feature has also become an inseparable feature of Bali's DNA. Bali's distinctive features include a door leading to the foredeck. A wonderful solution, because in discontinued models there was a windshield instead, which could be raised and lowered, but it was impossible to go through it directly from the saloon to the bow.

Bali 4.6 allows the interior to be fully opened in good weather to ensure maximum ventilation and a constant flow of fresh air. And if we are talking about a particularly hot climate, the yacht can be tightly sealed with the air conditioning turned on. You can do the same in colder conditions, only turn on the heating instead of the air conditioner.

To ensure the necessary rigidity of the yacht's structure, which could have suffered due to the replacement of the stationary wall of the deckhouse with a Bali door, an original engineering solution was created. In a complex matrix, the inner halves of the hulls with the bridge and rigid foredeck are laminated into a single unit using vacuum infusion technology. This process also uses separately molded or co-laminated local reinforcements, stiffeners and deck stringers.

Features of the brand include the separate production of false fins with their subsequent gluing to protect the integrity of the hulls in case of grounding. But hull false keels allow storing the kata on the shore while leaning on them.

The catamaran's forepeaks have sealed bulkheads, that is, they are designed as ram compartments.

It remains to add that the creator of Bali 4.6 was inspired by his own creation - Bali 4.5, which is now out of production, although it has become a very successful and sought-after catamaran. But innovations in yacht production are developing and require new solutions.

Features of Bali 4.6

• Brand: BALI Catamarans
• Overall length, m: 14.31
• Overall length, ft: 47
• Width, m: 7.66
• Draft, m: 1.27
• Displacement, t: 13.8
• Air draft, m: 22.33
• Water tanks, l: 860
• Exterior design (architect): Xavier Faÿ
• Interior design: Lasta Design Studio
• CE Certification: A
• Mainsail type: Full battens
• Jib type: Self-tacking
• Mainsail area, sq.m.: 72
• Jib area, sq.m.: 44
• Code 0 area, sq.m.: 80
• Engine: Yanmar
• Engine quantity: 2
• Power, HP: 45
• Fuel tanks, l: 800

Review of Bali 4.6 by topRik Team

topRik experts first saw Bali 4.6 at the boat show in Cannes. This was a huge event in the yachting community, which was waiting for the restrictions to finally be lifted due to the pandemic.

Catana Group widely presented Bali Catamarans products at this exhibition, among which was Bali 4.6.

First Impression

Since we previously examined the Bali 4.4 and Bali 4.2 in detail, neither the high sides, nor the rigid bow deck, nor the ability to access the foredeck directly from the wheelhouse, nor this huge wheelhouse with a Bali garage door came as a surprise to us. The latter, of course, was impossible to see from the pier and at first glance, but we knew what we are dealing with.

Compared to the dimensions of the Bali 4.6, its masts are also low, which means the sail area remains moderate.

From the berth you can appreciate the convenient location of the boom relative to the flybridge roof. But to make it easier for you to imagine how convenient it is to work with the boom of this catamaran, check out the photo below.

The enlarged hulls promise excellent living conditions, but the number of cabins from the berth is difficult to guess. Probably 4, like analogues from other manufacturers. Surprise! The plate with a brief description of the technical characteristics assures that the maximum number of cabins is 5. Let's check. If so, then this is a great option for charter companies.

We wanted to check the quality of the view of all 4 corners of the boat from the captain’s bridge on the flybridge, as well as the organization of the below-deck space, which made it possible to place 5 cabins on the 46-footer.

And since we begin our study from the transom and aft cockpit, moving through the saloon-wheelhouse to the foredeck, here’s the layout of the main deck so you could follow. In addition, the schematic clearly shows the relationship of all parts of the main deck, as well as the placement of social and work areas:

Transom and Aft Cockpit

Why did we combine the transom and aft cockpit in one section, although we usually go through them separately? Well, with this catamaran it is difficult to separate the components of the main deck from each other. This is not helped even by the two doors that provide pass-through passage from the transom to the chain locker in the bow. On the contrary, these doors rather contribute to the smooth flow of the cockpit into the saloon, and the saloon into the foredeck. It feels like you are inside a small cottage. So the transom is simply the entrance to this cozy and comfortable cottage on the water, a kind of porch, covered with teak if the owner wishes.

It includes a 3-piece swim platform. The middle part is intended for an inflatable boat, and the two side “islands” are for organizing a beach spot at the sea. Therefore, the middle part can be provided with fastenings and/or sloop beams, and the “islands” can be provided with a folding ladder .

If the transom is the porch of the cottage, then the cockpit is its veranda, which can be accessed via two ladders on both sides. The huge transom sofa, soft and comfortable, as well as the saloon roof that extends over the cockpit, promise a pleasant rest when you want to hide from the scorching rays of the sun on the “beach”. If you are disappointed by the minimalism of the cockpit furnishings - be patient, Bali knows how to surprise, as our experience of testing cats from this manufacturer shows.

Well, at least you get this excellent grill with plancha, which is located on the starboard side. You don't have to run to the galley and back to the sofa to cook and enjoy eating something with a crispy crust in the fresh air.

Excellent location - the smells of frying fish or meat will not permeate the upholstery. By the way, the quality of the textiles of this catamaran is much better than that of previous models; it probably contains more natural fibers. Although, as well as with teak, natural is always more difficult to maintain: synthetic textiles are easier to clean and cheaper to replace. It is for the future owner to choose.

Looking at the photo above, you are probably wondering: where in the cockpit is this seat on which the girl sat so comfortably closer to the plancha? Well, it’s not in the cockpit, but in the saloon, and the girl is sitting at the window of the saloon. To understand this, let's go into the saloon.

Those who read the introduction to this review are not surprised, as they are aware of the main attraction of the Bali 4.6's saloon - the ability to transform into a windswept area thanks to the garage door and sliding windows. And just look at these windows!

All passengers of the yacht along with the crew can sit in front and not just one girl who wants to enjoy grilled shrimp.

Before entering the saloon, we must lift the pneumatic garage door. Let's do it right now. Wow! Even though we expected something similar, since, as we already mentioned, we are familiar with the predecessors of Bali 4.6, this spaciousness stunned us.

Is it also difficult for you to determine where the cockpit ends and the saloon begins when the Bali door is raised? And that place in front of the window was the edge of the starboard sofa.

By the way, in the latest models of Bali catamarans this large sofa can be replaced by two luxurious armchairs with a cigar cabinet.

The dining area on the port side is not limited to a folding table, an L-shaped soft sofa and several armchairs. It continues further - behind a low partition there is a full-fledged galley, which is equipped like a home kitchen.

And the table located opposite the sink by the window overlooking the foredeck can serve as a bar counter for serving food and drinks to those relaxing on the foredeck.

On the other side of the galley we are pleased to see a chart table, which has become almost a rarity, since many modern yachts prefer to do without them. But our skipper believes that a real captain should be able to both use electronic gadgets and plot a course using paper charts .

Therefore, we are glad to see such a solid control post here - here you can, without being distracted from lunch, monitor the condition of the equipment on the yacht using the indicators displayed at this post in case the catamaran is moving on autopilot or the assistant is present at the helm on the flybridge. By the way, two people are quite enough to control this large and wide vessel, and we will tell you why later.

It’s good that topRik is represented on this trip by a fairly large group. Therefore, here we can split up: part of the crew will go down to the bow cabin, and then explore other places where the owner and guests can sleep to their heart's content.

And the rest will go to the foredeck through the bow door. As you can see, we were able to walk the entire “cottage” called Bali 4.6 from the “porch” to the “backyard”.

Foredeck – The “Courtyard”

Here you have all the conditions for having a good time. A huge sunbathing area and a free-standing sun lounger promise a wonderful tan. And a table with an L-shaped bench is a great place for outdoor dining.

Here you can organize a modest party without occupying the saloon and cockpit, maybe spilling into a flybridge area.

What's up with our experts, who are surveying the cabins? They haven't finished their inspection yet - so let’s go on the flybridge.

No matter how tired we are of repeating ourselves, we will have to do it: the flybridge is a huge space divided into a work area and a relaxation area. It seems like the word “huge” comes up too often in our review? This is Bali 4.6 for you!

And what part of the cottage does the flybridge represent here? The answer suggests itself: this is a mezzanine.

A cheerful company can also gather here, which will not let the skipper and his assistant get bored. A comfortable sofa and table are provided for guests, and for the helmsman and assistant there is a helm station and a comfortable chair for two if they get tired of steering the catamaran and want to sit down.

Part of the flybridge area is given over to solar panels. They will gain enough energy so that when docked you do not constantly turn on the engines for domestic needs.

Inside the Cabins

We usually start our descriptions of catamaran living quarters with the master cabin. But this time we wanted to first of all show you a cabin with a bunk bed for two people. We saw quite a few such rooms, usually with low ceilings, where you had to almost crawl onto the beds. Bali 4.6 was a pleasant surprise: this cabin leaves enough space above the head of an adult, and children will have even more freedom here if the cat is intended for family cruises with teenagers.

Why didn't we start with the master cabin? Because she is as luxurious and comfortable as any catamaran of her size. Unless, of course, it completely occupies one of the floats.

And this is what the lower deck configuration looks like, for example, for a charter company, when the master cabin is divided into two cabins, one of which is designed for a king-size double bed and a bunk bed. The second float, just like in the version with the owner's cabin, is divided into two equal cabins. As you can see in the schematic below, each cabin has a bathroom equipped with a washbasin, shower, toilet and storage space.

Please note that the forepeaks are also suitable for organizing a sleeping area, storage space, or an additional toilet room.

The catamaran we tested was equipped with 45 HP Yanmar inboard engines. By the way, the engine compartment is very convenient - you can move freely, nothing restricts movements during maintenance.

The two of us can lift and manage almost 200 m² of sails (we have not abandoned the Code Zero with a furler) - it was very easy thanks to the electric winch and automatic jib. The convenient location of the boom made it easier to raise the sails.

At 10 knots (wind speed) the test catamaran reached a speed of 5 knots. Yes, Bali is not about speed, but about the pleasure of sailing, the obedience of the helm, the responsiveness of the cat and the wind in your hair. Even though Code Zero was not easy to use, the cat was easy and fun to control.

As for the view from the control post, the stern of the right hull is expectedly poorly visible, since the helm station is moved slightly to the left. The skipper will need help when mooring unless you equip your boat with cameras.

Advantages of Bali 4.6

Here, almost everything is thought out to the smallest detail, from the exterior to the choice of cabin layout, with the ability to organize a comfortable “bedroom” for children.

The crew will enjoy ease of operation, and passengers will enjoy the comfort of life on board, including freedom of movement on the decks, the ability to cook really good meals and take some rest on the decks and in the cabins.

The safety and stability of the cat is ensured by a well-thought-out design, and for the safety of the movement of passengers and crew, metal handrails are provided along the sides and in the premises of the yacht.

Reviews of Bali 4.6 from Professionals

In both reviews from professionals Bali 4.6 is compared with other catamaran models. In one of them - with a boat of the same length, in the other - with a yacht from the same manufacturer, which was presented along with Bali 4.6.

Mark got on board Bali 4.6 and Bali Catspace and tested them both within Cruising World's Boat of the Year competition during sailing boats exhibition in USA, Annapolis, state Maryland in autumn of 2021.

The author immediately determined the purpose of these catamarans – made for a spoiled crew.

He turned to the history of the creation of the Bali brand and described the common features of this line, signs of which appear in both yachts tested. Moreover, the cost of one of them is twice as high as the other. In the following description the reason for this difference becomes clear.

Mark describes in detail the interior of catamarans, comparing them with each other, identifying advantages and disadvantages.

He explains how the tests were carried out at sea, how the yachts were equipped, and focused on how convenient it was to control both models.

Mark quotes a competition judge as saying that the open air concept of these catamarans works very well.

For details, please refer to the original text by following the link provided.

A very interesting comparison is provided on the online page of Navigare Yachting - a premium yacht charter operator.

Bali 4.6 and Lagoon 46 were chosen - sailing catamarans with similar dimensions.

The comparison begins with technical characteristics, in which the palm passes from one brand to another depending on the subject: dimensions, draft, displacement, volumes of fresh water and fuel tanks, sail plan, etc.

The layout of the main deck of both boats, the flybridge and helm station, the interior and layout of the cabins (as well as all possible versions), and the exterior were carefully examined.

Find out what conclusions were drawn from this comparison (who won?) by going to the page at the link.

Video Reviews of Bali 4.6

With such catamarans the video reviews look more like real estate tours, and Bali 4.6 is no exception.

First, a quick teaser, giving you a glimpse at the yacht’s silhouette and main features:

Walkthrough from Bali Catamarans team:

Extensive 28-minute tour after one week test sail in France:

Review from Yachting Insider, who imply that this cat goes against all existing rules:

No words, just high-quality footage – another tour from BoatTube:

There is only one category of sailors for whom the Bali 4.6 will not suit: lovers of high speeds and turns. This sailboat is for rest and relaxation in a comfortable environment of living on board and sailing.

That's why she will find owners among:

• responsible heads of families who want their loved ones to go on a safe and comfortable vacation;
• lovers of comfort even among the sea;
• those who want to master sail control without extreme sports;
• supporters of cruises in the company of close friends;
• couples who want to go out to sea often;
• families who want to make a yacht their main home.

It is precisely because Bali 4.6 is an ideal choice for such a large audience (and not all categories are listed) that it is so attractive to charter companies also.

Where to Buy Bali 4.6 at a Bargain Price

Ask our experts a question where to buy Bali 4.6 at a good price - and you will understand why you even don’t have to leave topRik for that.

topRik team has many years of experience in selecting boats for SimpleSail fleet. We know how to negotiate, we know what documents are required and how to prepare them accurately so that in the future you will not have problems with insurance, registration, etc. All this experience works for our clients.

Start with free bonuses from the topRik marketplace :

• use the virtual configurator for free - just go to price calculator and configure Bali 4.6 to your liking;
• consult topRik experts for free during the configuration process using the specified phone number.

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Description

BALI 4.6 is recognizable at first glance thanks to the new design of her hulls with thin and straight bows and her new very elegant lines signed Xavier Faÿ. The BALI 4.6 benefits from all the innovations signed by Catana Group which are the DNA of the BALI: the rigid forward cockpit with lounge area and sunbathing areas, the platform connecting the transoms with large bench seat and lockers, the large tilt-and-tilt door and side sliding bays, a helm station with a panoramic relaxation area on the coachroof accessible from both sides, a simple and very practical davit system without forgetting the interior access door to the forward cockpit.

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Performance Indicators

Performance

Bruce Number

(higher is faster)

Sail Area to Displacement

Displacement to Length

(lower is faster)

Specifications

Length (LOA)

Length (LWL)

Displacement ​ (light)

Payload capacity

Sail Area (main+jib)

Draft (min)

Draft (max)

Mast clearance

Bridgedeck clearance

Manufactured Since

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Engine (hp) ​

Hull Material

Olivier Poncin, Xavier Fay

Fixed keels

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With its concept of open space and rigid foredeck, Bali has contributed much to the evolution of the cruising catamaran. The builder successfully continues to evolve the models in its range, with the brand new 4.6 taking over from the 4.5, the first model by the brand, launched back in 2014. We went for a test sail off Canet-en-Roussillon, in France.

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• Builder : BALI CATAMARANS
• Finance your Bali 4.6
• Available in issue # 176

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Test location: Canet-en-Roussillon, France Conditions : : slight sea, northwest wind 15 knots

For several years now, Bali Catamarans has been offering ingenious and uncomplicated specifications for family cruising catamarans and charter catamarans. One of the objectives is to always seek more space for the same surface area on the water. But beyond ideas that may seem as simplistic as they are radical, the builder puts much more thought into this than might appear. After precise analysis of the competition, Olivier Poncin and his team noted the avowed desires of boaters, but then went further, seeking out desires that are hidden or simply ignored or neglected – maybe because they disturb the right order of things? Until this point, only Lagoon had pushed the boundaries quite so far towards full-comfort, while remaining relatively traditional in terms of interiors. Bali has seriously shaken up everyone’s marketing certainties by offering multihulls that were unheard of in terms of ease of access. This excess of user-friendliness mixed with marine-based yet landstyle comfort first made the headlines, then took its place on the medium-size cruising catamaran market. In just a fe...

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• Pre-ordered Yachts

Brand new Bali 4.6 for delivery in spring 2023. Open for configuration. The listed price is for the recommended charter configuration with 5 guest cabins + 2 skipper cabins and 4 + 1 heads. Ready to sail and for the charter management.

With the frame more elegant than ever, Bali 4.6 is a showstopper in her class. She brings that trademark Bali efficiency in space usage and Open Space. Aft cockpit and saloon become one big living area with the "Bali" tilting garage door.

Fully equipped galley with a full-sized double fridge with freezer and water cooler. New interior materials bring a new elegance to the Bali aesthetics. From the saloon, you can directly access the solid forward cockpit to enjoy the sun and refreshing sea breeze. The forward cockpit is big enough for the entire family to enjoy – no space goes to waste or you can enjoy the 360 view from the flybridge equipped with sunbeds, table and fridge.

* Special offer for an early order!

The listed price is valid for our charter management program, otherwise a 6% surcharge applies.

Technical Specification

The configuration still is open for specification. Standard equipment as per standard specification. The following layout and additional options are the recommended charter configuration and included in the listed price:

• 5 cabins (2 starboard + 3 portside) - 4 heads version

- Pack excellence:

• Freshwater purifying filter
• Combined battery charger 80 amp - Inverter 12V (or 24V) / 230V - 2000VA
• 2 extra service batteries of 12V - 130 amp
• Battery controller
• House fridge freezer (615L) with chilled water, ice maker and dedicated inverter
• Indirect lighting in cabins
• Forward cockpit and transom courtesy lighting
• Mainsail electrical winch Lifting system for dinghy
• Electric windlass 1500W
• Hot and cold cockpit shower
• Comfortable swim ladder with large handles and teak steps
• Extra fuel tank of 400L for a total capacity of 800L
• Extra Fresh water tank of 400L for a total capacity of 860L
• Saloon tilting bay/door elestrically assisted by hydraulic struts
• Engine room & locker hatches on gaz struts
• Helm station seat cushions (seat and backrest)
• Forward cockpit cushions (seats and backrests)
• Seats for aft bench (seats and backrests)
• 2 layers of antifouling with Epoxy base coat
• Raymarine Electronic PACK including : Pilote auto P70S, GPS plotter AXIOM 7", MULTI I70S, VHF RAY 63 + VHF RAY MIC at steering station, AIS receiver transmitter, full touch screen AXIOM 12" at steering station
• Stickers on transom : name and port of registry of the boat (to be specified 2 months at the latest before delivery)

- Rigging and Sails:

• Reinforced Dacron full batten Mainsail & Solent with UV protection + Lazy-Bag & Lazy-Jack

- Propulsion :

• 2 x Yanmar 57hp instead of Yanmar 45hp
• Tilting forward windows with locking system in open position

- Interior setup:

• Integrated bar in saloon table with reversible tray (incompatible with saloon table convertible)

- Upholstery color:

• Indoor and outdoor upholstery color Beige Grey

- Exterior setup:

• Stern spring cleats

Additional components part of the offer:

• Large fixed Bimini with LED lighting and clears for view on mainsail ( stainless steel frame & canvas)
• Forward cockpit fixed table (teak)
• Big comfortable pillows (4 pillows)
• Flybridge table(white compact)
• Set of 4 sunbathing cushions for foredeck(beige grey)
• Backrest cushions for fly bridge (beige grey)
• Backrest cushions for aft bench (beige grey)
• Flybridge sunbathing cushions(beige grey)
• Set of cushions for flybridge(beige grey)
• Permanent transom protection
• TV in saloon with electrical lift system and Glomex antenne (including installation and materials)
• FUSION stereo system with remote control on flybridge, Bluetooth and 6 speakers
• Anchor chain counter and anchor windlass control unit at flybridge or helm station
• Generator 8 KW with soundshield (installation and materials included)
• Air condition for saloon and 5 cabins (44.000 BTU) including installation
• Berth portside forepeak with head and wash basin
• Berth in starboard forpeak (with opening porthole)
• Kit Solar panels 4 x 111 W 2.980 €
• 12 V fan per cabin ( 7 pcs )
• JABSCO electrical toillets, sea water flush (5 pcs)
• Coffee machine(230 V)
• Dishwasher (220 V)
• Microwave (220 V)
• 1 LED underwater lights at each transom X8 Ocean LED (4 pcs)
• Pleated blinds for all cabins (5 cabins)
• Curtains for forward bay and lateral sliding windows in saloon
• Folding chairs to be used in saloon/cockpit (3 pcs)
• Synthetic teak on aft transom steps and aft cockpit
• Interior design upgrade package (armrests, Inner liner for saloon, decorative cover for curtain rail…)
• Charter equipment (deck, safety, navigational, galley, bedlinen, Highflield CL 310)
• Charter make-ready pack(auto switch for windlass, various reinforcements...)

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Looking for the easiest way to your own boat? Choose our Bali Yachting World charter management program that has already been recognized by many boat owners. Become a Bali Catamaran owner with minimal investment and enjoy the yacht's ownership without worrying about its maintenance.

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Address: Dražanac 2/a , 21 000 Split, CROATIA

Sales Office: +385 21 332 348

E-mail: croatia-yachting.hr

Office working hours: 8:00 – 16:00 CET

Feel free to ask us anything – our team is on your side!

For any yacht sales questions during the office hours please call our booking team in our Split headquarters on +385 21 332 348 or send us an e-mail on the address croatia-yachting.hr .

For urgent inquiries after working hours, you can contact our sales advisors individually on their mobile phones or send an e-mail and you will get a response as soon as possible:

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Mr. Domagoj Milisic - Sales manager

Mobile: +385 91 332 3320

Mr. Igor Karmelic - Yacht sales advisor

Mobile: +385 91 332 3322

Mr. Ivan Grabovac- Yacht sales advisor

Mobile: +385 91 332 3330

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