Balance 442 for sale in Saint George, Grenada

ELIXIR is among the first Balance 442's to hit the pre-owned market! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442, a modern daggerboard equipped performance catamaran.ELIXIR is in impeccable condition and fully equipped for immediate live aboard sailing.These amazing yachts are built in Cape Town, South Africa and ELIXIR is hull #9 of this coveted high-performance brand.Earlier this year, ELIXIR made her maiden voyage across the southern Atlantic from Cape Town to Grenada.She is now strategically positioned just south of the hurricane belt and ready to jump off for a full season of Caribbean cruising. The original design premise for the Balance 442 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was also set up to 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 whichutilizes E-glass fiberglass with significant Carbon Fiber reinforcement in the high load areas of the hulls and decks. Every Balance 442 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. ELIXIR has a 3-cabin Owners Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a stunning green exterior hull color, and an extensive list of factory options.She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager.Several of her equipment highlights include: 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank Integrel Charging System on both engines 2 x 9kW Capacity 2000 Watts of Solar Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries Ullman Performance Sail Package including Code D and Parasailor Spinnaker Raymarine Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc. Samsung Washer / Dryer ... And so much more! ELIXIR is being sold in The Multihull Company Premier Program which ensures the vessels exceptional condition and after-sales support for the new owner. Unfortunately the current owners have experienced a change of circumstances that will not allow them to realize their cruising dreams. But with less than a year of sea time and a few thousand miles under her hulls, ELXIR is very lightly used with all the new boat kinks worked out. She is currently hauled out in Grenada and in turn key condition!A buyer could splash her the day after closing and head off into the sunset. ELIXIR is available for in-person showings by appointment.

Specifications

Interior
ELIXIR is the idealbalanceof both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 442 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths.It has a large U-shaped galley with ample counter space and storage.The interior finishings incorporate custom upholstery, Avonite counter tops, and real American White Oak hand-crafted cabinetry with a whitewashed finish.

Frigomar 48V Aircon 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU
Mattresses – 150mm (6″) thick and custom headboards for each cabin
All Cabins have white Oceanair pleated shades
All overhead hatches have Oceanair white roller shades / screens
Avonite Counter Tops Grey in the galley and heads, White in hallways
Towel bars in all heads and hanging rail in master shower
2 x Caframo Marine Fans situated on either side of all bunks i.e. 2 per cabin
3 x Caframo Marine Fans in Salon
Salon Table Natural Walnut – Telescopic legs with double fold out leaf that converts to a bed – includes cushion
Cockpit Table Teak – Custom designed with large fold out leaf to easily seat 8 people. Telescopic legs that converts to a bed – includes cushions
Custom Roll-up Salon Curtains
Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
Multiple 110v outlets throughout including salon, galley, and berths
Multiple 220v outlets throughout including salon, galley, and berths- Any US or European style appliances can be plugged in throughout the boat
Dimmers – saloon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway
Samsung Washer/Dryer – 230V – 7kg wash and 5kg dry

Galley

Large farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack inserts
4 x Vitrifrigo DW180 RFX drawer fridge / freezer
Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
Miele 4-burner Induction Cooktop with fiddles
Miele Convection Oven & Microwave
Electric Kenyon 120V IntelliKEN Grill – built-in plinth in cockpit with sink and folding cold water tap
Silicone mats for induction cook top
Dinamica Plus Espresso machine
Designer Dishware
Induction Pots and Pans
Misc Cooking Appliances
Custom Spice Cabinet on outboard side of Galley
Custom Cabinet over galley sink
Custom Wine Cabinet / Rack in galley island

Exterior
ELIXIR 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 442. 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 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.

Full Cockpit Enclosure Isinglass and Mesh roll downs built in custom track
Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
Bainbridge “SuperTramp” – Trampoline 30×30 mesh, polyester UV, black
Cockpit cushions (50mm foam) Sunbrella
Epoxy Barrier Coat + 2x coats of antifouling (Summer 2024)
PropSpeed on both propellors
AquaTraction Driftwood w/ black lines – Aft cockpit
Carbonautic Carbon Fiber 900mm 36″ GFC sports steering wheel (black)
Carbon dock line chafe plates
Carbon dinghy davit chafe plates x 2 plus 2 x chafe plates at aft pad eye next to line box
Exterior salon window shades Solstice Mesh
2 x Surfboard / Paddleboard storage racks under cockpit roof
Cockpit Shower hide away hot / cold faucet on starboard transom
2 x Fishing Rod Holders

Mechanical

2 x 40hp Yanmar 3JH40CR diesel engines (300hrs each)
Yanmar VC20 Electronic Throttles
SD60 Saildrives
2 x Bruntons Varifold 3-blade folding props w/ PropSpeed Coating
ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface
Fuel Transfer Pump w/ Fuel Polishing filters
Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
FireBoy Xintex – Fix Fire Suppression system in both engine compartments

Electrical

2 x Integrel E-Power Alternators – Engine Mounted Charging System – Up to 9kW each!
48V Victron Lithium House Bank – 4 x 24v 200ah Batteries (400ah total)
1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium Buffer Bank
2 x Victron DC-DC Convertors
Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection – 70 Amp 220v / 110v (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)
2 x 5000w Victron Inverter / Chargers
Solar Panels – 5 x 400w SunPower panels – 4 on cockpit roof and 1 over davits (2000w total)
4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
110v & 220v Outlets throughout (salon, cabins, and heads)
12V Outlet at the nav table and lower helm
USB sockets and plugs in each cabin, nav station, and both helm positions
2 x Shore power cables – 110v and 220v – 20m 32A Marinco with easy lock system
All lighting Hella Marine – LED including service areas
2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries

Electronics

Upper helm Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter
Lower helm Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter
Raymarine Alpha 7″ displays at both helm positions
Raymarine Quantum Q24C 18 Radar
Raymarine GMI Color Instruments w/ DST tri-ducers
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot Type 2/24v with short shaft linear drive
2 x P70 Autopilot Control Heads
Raymarine AIS 700 with integrated splitter
Raymarine VHF at Nav Station w/ wired handset at helm
Maxwell Windlass Remote Control and Chain Counter
Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet dish mounted on cabin top
Peplik router – Starlink, shore based WIFI, and Cellular connections
Cameras – 3 x CAM300 eyeball IP day/night cameras 2 x at masthead looking fore and aft, one at anchor
AR200 IP Camera Stabilization Module for Augmented Realty
Security System

Rigging and Sails

Ullman fully battened square top Mainsail ADSL tri radial grey
Ullman furling self-tacking Jib ADSL tri radial grey laminate with Sunbrella UV cover on leech and foot
Ullman Screecher Warp Drive Tri-radial Dacron with Facnor FX4500 continuous furler
Ullman Code D – 115 sq m – also use the continuous furler
Parasailor Self-Stabilizing Symmetrical Spinnaker 190sq m
Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
Sparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system
Sparcraft Aluminum Fishbone Boom
Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
Sparcraft fishbone boom aluminum
Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C480
3 x Harken 46 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm
2 x Harken 40 Electric Rewind (reversible) winches at aft end coaming (port & starboard)
1 x Harken Size 40 Electric Rewind (reversible) winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
Extra switches at helm for all Size 40 Winches
Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
Tackline for screecher (additional XXB hi load rope clutch, additional pad eye and tackline and 2:1 shackle
2 x Spreader lights
Additional halyard in mast head – dedicated for going up the mast
2 x Steps and 2 x Grab Rails at mast head
Custom made Trampoline Sunshade Awning

Anchoring and Mooring

Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version w/ foot switches on foredeck
Main anchor – Rocna 33 with 75m G4 galvanized chain with spliced 50m rope
Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
9 Alloy mooring cleats – Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom

Plumbing

Spectra Watermaker Cape Horn Extreme 24VDC 54 L/H with Z-ION Protection System 29 kgs/65 lbs
Spectra Z-ion protection system for freshwater system
Drinking water tap at galley sink with carbon filter
2 x Planus Stilo 24v Electric Toilets (fresh water)
Bidet in master head
Outside Shower with hot and cold water – starboard transom
Switchable Fresh / Saltwater Deck Wash located at transom
Switchable Fresh / Saltwater Deck Wash at anchor locker

Dinghy

AST BeachCarbon Fiber hull
Mercury 20HP Four Stroke with electric start

Additional Equipment

Electric Outlet and Shelf for future Dive Compressor Install (excluding compressor)
Blu3 Nomad Mini Hookah Dive System
Life Raft – Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man Valise
Safety Gear – EPIRB, PFDs, throwables, etc
4 x Personal EPIRBs
Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
Spares parts for engines, watermaker, sail repair, winches, windlass, pumps, toilets, etc
Covers for Hatches, Winches, Etc
Inflatable Kayak
Foldable Chairs
Medical Kit
Tools