Balance 482 for sale in Saint Augustine, FL United States of America

SeaLife is one of the very first Balance 482 to hit the pre-owned market! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 482 catamaran.SeaLife is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in June 2022 and is hull #5 of this coveted high-performance brand.Sealife has recently returned to the US after an exciting season of cruising the Bahamas and has just received her annual regular off-season maintenance.Her owner has positioned Sealife in beautiful St Augustine, FL for ease of showings and sale. 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 perfectbalanceof 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 482 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. SeaLife has a 3-cabin Owners Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a stunning baby blue exterior hull color, 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: 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank Integrel Charging System on both engines 2 x 9kW Capacity 2400 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 and Spinnakers Full Raymarine Electronics Suite including 2 x Autopilots, Radar, AIS, etc Oscar Offshore (SEA AI) Forward Scanning High-resolution thermal imaging camera system Samsung Washer / Dryer ... And so much more! SeaLife is U.S. Duty Paid and in turn key condition!A buyer could load her up the day after closing and head for the South Pacific without a second thought.SeaLife is located in St Augustine, FL and available for showings by appointment.

Interior

Sealife is the idealbalance 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 610 of headroom throughout, boasts a large U-shaped galley, and features real American Oak hand-crafted cabinetry.

Frigomar 48V Aircon 1 x 16,000 BTU and 4 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
Corian Counter tops, all cameo white
Towel bars in all heads
1x Caframo Marine fan situated on either side of the head-bunk panel – ie 2 per cabin
2 x Telescopic tables with double fold out leaf for cockpit that converts to a bed incl cushion (cockpit & salon)
Oceanair salon blinds
Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
1 x extra plug in each berth – 3 in total
1 x extra outlet in each head – 2 in total
2 x salon fan
Dimmers – saloon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway

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
4-burner 220V Miele induction cooktop
Miele Convection Oven & Microwave
Electric Kenyon 120V IntelliKEN Grill – built-in plinth in cockpit with sink and folding cold water tap
Silken Grill lid for closed grilling on Kenyon in cockpit
Stainless steel cover on inside of BBQ lid
2 x silicone mats for induction cook top
Foldout fish cleaning table unit

Exterior

SeaLife 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 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.

4 x Aqualuma 12 series blue LED Gen 4 underwater lights at transom
Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
Bainbridge “SuperTramp” – Trampoline 30×30 mesh, polyester UV, black
Cockpit cushions (50mm foam) Sunbrella
Sunshade Awnings for cockpit includes built in composite track
Epoxy Barrier Coat + 2x coats of antifouling (Summer 2023)
Seadek – Aft cockpit and transom steps
Carbonautic Carbon Fiber 900mm 36″ GFC sports steering wheel (black)
Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10
Carbon dinghy davit chafe plates x 2 plus 2 x chafe plates at aft pad eye next to line box
2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drains
Padeyes under cockpit roof for hammock attachment including SUP storage racks; additional attachments on port and starboard side for storing gear; three fish rod holders under cockpit roof
Custom pole for KVH dome with built-in hands-free shower mount
Complete cockpit canvas enclosure
Mesh screens for salon windows
Sunbrella hatch covers
Stainless steel roof racks (bead blasted) on davits for storage and fastening of paddle boards

Mechanical

2 x 45hp Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines (660hrs each)
SD60 Saildrives
2 x Varifold 3-blade folding props
Standard C35 engine control
ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface
Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
Fuel Transfer and polishing pump system
2 x Raymarine Auto Pilot Systems (independent stand alone units)

Electrical

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!)
5000w Victron Inverter / Charger
Integrel Technologies – Engine Mounted Charging System – Up to 18kW charge / generator power
110v & 220V Electric plugs – one in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley and two above fridge area
12V Outlet at the nav table
USB sockets and plugs in each cabin and nav station
Shore power cable; 20m 32A Marinco with easy lock system starboard transom step with US dock side plug
All lighting Hella Marine – LED including service areas
2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries
Solar Panels – 5 x 400w Maxcon on cockpit roof and 1 x over dinghy davits (2400w total)
4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators

Electronics

Upper helm – AXIOM 12 Pro-S, Hybrid Touch 12″ Multi-function Display with integrated High CHIRP Conical Sonar for CPT-S (Lighthouse 4 operating system)
Lower helm – AXIOM 12 Pro-RVX, Hybrid Touch 12″ Multi-function Display with integrated 1kW Sonar, DV, SV and RealVision 3D Sonar (Lighthouse 4 operating system)
Extra 1 x autopilot control head (one at each helm) and 2 x i70s multifunction control displays (3 added screens to upper helm – std 3 screens are placed at lower helm)
Wireless VHF in salon – Ray 90 VHF Black Box (includes wired handset, passive speaker and cable)
Fixed VHF in cockpit – Ray 90/91 Wireless 1st Station including Wireless Handset, Wireless Hub and Active Speaker
AIS700 Class B Transceiver with integrated splitter
Smart Controller Wireless Autopilot Remote complete with base station
Oscar Offshore 640 (SEA AI) Forward Scanning High-resolution thermal imaging camera system
Raymarine Quantum Q24D Doppler 18″ Radar with 15m Power Cable and 15m Data Cable
KVH VSAT V30
Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet
Cameras – 3 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras, Birdseye, anchor, and stern
Samsung Smart FHD 32″ color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for saloon – tied into Fusion speaker system
Samsung Washer/Dryer – 230V – 7kg wash and 5kg dry – condenser type
Fusion MS-RA770 Apollo Series Media Player/Receiver, 10″ 600-Watt Subwoofer, 1600-Watt Amplifier, 2 x 6.5″ and 4 x 7.7″ speakers
Locomarine yacht router mini S5 with S5 Wi-Fi booster, touch screen controller, Pointing omni 0402/0496 aerials on mast
Iridium Go with PredictWind data hub

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 90m2 – CZ 60 silver fabric with Facnor FX4500 furler and torsion line
Heavy runner symmetrical spinnaker – Nylon Nylite 250 – 110m2 white with foundation logo in middle
Asymmetrical spinnaker – Nylon Nylite 150 – 180m2
Furling asymmetrical spinnaker – Nylite 150 – 180m2
Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
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
Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C480
Electric Furler for screecher and asymmetrical (built into the longeron)
Cyclops Wireless Load Warning Sensors
3 x Harken 50 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm
2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches at aft end coaming (port & starboard)
1 x Harken Size 46 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winch
Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
2 x Spreader lights
Additional halyard in mast head – dedicated for going up the mast

Anchoring And Mooring Ground Tackle

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, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
Switch and Chain Counter at helm for anchor windlass
Handheld control for windlass
11 Alloy mooring cleats – Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom

Plumbing

Spectra Watermaker 12 VDC 54 LPH with Z-ION Protection System 29 kgs/65 lbs
Spectra Z-ion protection system for freshwater system
2 x Tecma compact Electric Toilets (fresh or salt)
Outside Shower with hot and cold water – starboard transom
Saltwater deck wash located on transom

Dinghy

Highfield CL 3.6m RIB – high tensile chromated and powder coated aluminum hull with Hypalon tubes + Yamaha 25 HP two stroke
FCT console with box seat, aluminum console arm, steering system and electrical package for Highfield RIB
Sunbrella tender cover
Hydroshields added to Yamaha outboard

Additional Equipment

Bauer Dive Compressor in cockpit locker
Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft
220v Pressure Washer
Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
Spares
Tools