About Time was just exhibited by Balance Catamarans at the recent Annapolis Sailboat Show.She is a stunning example of their award-winning Balance 442 performance catamaran. This is your opportunity to purchase the best equipped example of the highly desirable Balance 442 catamaran currently on the market. About Time is in exceptional condition and ready to go sailing today. She is hull #5 of this coveted high-performance brand with her current owners taking delivery in Cape Town, South Africa in early 2023.They have sailed her extensively over the past couple years including her initial Atlantic crossing, Caribbean Island hopping, and cruising the northeast of the US East Coast.She is now strategically located in St Augustine, FL.. 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. About Time has a 3-cabin Owners Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a stunning exterior hull color, and an extensive list of factory options.She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager.Several equipment highlights include: Dual Yanmar VC20 Electric Throttles (at up and down helm positions) 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank - with 2 additional batteries added to standard 2 x Autopilots - second unit independent of the NMEA network with a controller at lower helm Matte Black Mast, Boom, Longeron, and Crossbeam Real Bamboo Interior Cabinetry (pricey upgrade!) Integrel Charging System on both engines 2 x 9kW Capacity Starlink Marine with high performance dish 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 Screecher, furling spinnaker and full socked asymmetrical Raymarine Electronics Suite includes Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc. Samsung Washer / Dryer ... And so much more! About Time is being sold in The Multihull Company Premier Program which ensures the vessels exceptional condition and after-sales support for the new owner. She is currently en route to St Augustine, FL and is available for in-person showings by appointment. About Time is US Duty Paid and in turn-key condition - ready to sail off into the sunset the day after closing!
Specifications
Interior
About Time 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 real Bamboo hand-crafted cabinetry, custom upholstery, and Avonite counter tops.
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
Towel bars in all heads
2 x Caframo Marine Fans situated on either side of forward bunks
1 x Caframo Marine Fan in aft cabin, andguest and owners heads
4 x Caframo Marine Fans in Salon
Salon Table Bamboo finish- Telescopic legs that converts to a bed – includes cushion
Cockpit Table Telescopic legs that converts to a bed – includes cushion
OceanAir Salon Blinds
Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
Custom Carbon handrails in forward cabins and shower
2 x 110v outlets in each berth
1 x 110v outlets in each head
Dimmers – salon courtesy lights, salon overhead lights, and cockpit downlights
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
Smeg 4-burner Induction Cooktop with fiddles
Whirlpool 40ltr Convection Oven & Microwave
Misc Galley Items and Cooking Appliances
Exterior
About Time is a pleasure to move about, whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything.Seating and lounge areas are thoughtfully 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, Canvas 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)
Epoxy Barrier Coat
2x coats of antifouling (October 2024)
SeaDek Aft cockpit Cedar with black lines (October 2024)
Carbonautic Carbon Fiber 900mm 36″ GFC sports steering wheel (black)
Carbon dock line chafe plates
Carbon dinghy davit chafe plates 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
9 x New Opening Portlights (October 2024 replaced under recall)
Mechanical
2 x 40hp Yanmar 3JH40CR diesel engines (700hrs each)
2 x Yanmar VC20 Electronic Throttles (throttles at both up helm and down helm positions)
SD60 Saildrives
2 x Bruntons Varifold 3-blade folding props
PropSpeed coating on both propellors (October 2024)
ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface
Fuel Transfer Pump
Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
Electrical
2 x Integrel E-Power Alternators – Engine Mounted Charging System – Up to 9kW each!
48V Victron Lithium House Bank – 6 x 24v 200ah Batteries (600ah 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 on cockpit roof and davits (2000w total)
5 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
4 x Underwater LED Lights
110v & 220v Outlets throughout (salon, cabins, and heads)
12V Outlet at the nav table
USB-c sockets and plugs in each cabin and nav station
Shore power cable – 20m 50A Marinco with easy lock system
All lighting Hella Marine – LED including service areas
2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries, with trickle chargers connected to 48v system
Electronics
Upper helm Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter, 1-P70 Autopilot controller, 2-i70 instruments
Lower helm Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter, 2-P70 Autopilot controllers, 2-i70 instruments
Raymarine Quantum Q24C 18 Radar
Raymarine GMI Color Instruments w/ DST tri-ducers
2 x Raymarine Evolution Autopilots Type 2/24v with short shaft linear drive (2 x independent / redundant systems)
Raymarine AIS 700 with integrated splitter
Raymarine VHF at Nav Station w/ 1 x wired handset at cockpit helm
3 Harken 46 2-speed electric winches at upper helm
3 Harken 40 2-speed Rewind electric winches: 1 port aft, 1 starboard aft, 1 forward by mast
Secondary controls for all Rewind Winches at upper helm trim sheets for larger sails in/out without leaving upper helm
Maxwell Windlass Remote Control and Chain Counter
Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet dish mounted on cabin top
Cameras – 2 x CAM300 Eyeball IP cameras masthead looking forward and longeron looking at the anchor
Locomarine WiFi Booster
PredictWind DataHub
Samsung Smart 40 TV on swivel mount in salon
Fusion Stereo MS-AV750 Series speakers in cockpit and salon
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 inside the shrouds Screecher allowing upwind sailing to 60 degrees apparent Warp Drive Tri-radial Dacron with Facnor FX4500 continuous furlerwith Sunbrella UV cover on leech
Ullman furling Asymmetrical Spinnaker color black
Ullman socked full Asymmetrical Spinnaker color black
Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
Sparcraft aluminum mast with double spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system Matte Black finish
Sparcraft Aluminum Fishbone Boom Matte Black finish
Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor Matte Black finish
Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C480
3 x Harken 46 48V Electric 2-speed winches at upper helm
2 x Harken 40 Rewind (reversible) 2-speed Electric winches at aft end coaming (port & starboard)
1 x Harken Size 40 Rewind (reversible) 2 speed Electric winch on port foredeck (for spinnaker & Code 0 halyards)
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
Anchoring and Mooring
Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version w/ foot switches on foredeck
Remote anchor controller, with counter (AA560) in cockpit
Main anchor – Rocna 33 with 300ft G4 galvanized primary anchor chain
Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
8 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 Clark Pump rebuilt October 2024
Spectra Z-ion protection system for freshwater system
Water connection to shore directly feeds onboard system w/ pressure sensor
2 x Planus Stilo 24v Electric Toilets (fresh water)
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 CoastCarbon Fiber hull with center console and jockey seat
Mercury 15HP Four Stroke with electric start (100hr service May 2024)
Additional Equipment
Life Raft – Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man Valise
Safety Gear – EPIRB, PFDs, throwables, etc
Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
Spares parts for engines, watermaker, sail repair, winches, windlass, pumps, toilets, etc
Spare sheets and halyards
Medical Kit
Tools
