Balance 526 Catamaran Review 2021 | Our Search For The Perfect Catamaran.
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- The Balance 526 Catamaran has its roots in racing catamarans. This 53ft catamaran will take you happily around the world in style and speed. However what will we think of her? Will she be crowned the best catamaran 2019, or will we think otherwise?
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The kick of acceleration on a powerful cat is something quite amazing... I remember when my two tonne 30 foot cat, an ocean voyager by the way, took off in smooth seas in a 12 knot gust... The fear factor went away immediately. I am sure after a weekend with a skilled crew, with you two blooded into this cat, you would be in heaven. There is room for the genuine Elvis jacket nailed to the wall in the saloon too... Details like the catches are reflected throughout this boat. Labeled wiring, thermo cutouts, solar charges and so on. The representative from the company was right. If it breaks down in Tonga, any electrician can fix it. That is attention to detail I like a lot... you were both salivating during the boat walk through... it is an exciting catamaran...
Here, here!
Just to expand on your commentary about the reviews. I love them! I am sure there are a lot of people like me who don’t have the time or the means to travel to a bunch of boat shows to get the amount of information I get from you both without leaving my home. Incredible. Thank you.
I do like that the fact the Balance 526 has been designed by a serious sailor. One thing that really stood out to me was the simplicity of the systems. Simple, accessible and can repaired almost anywhere in the world is a big plus. The great advantage of such a light performance cat is that you can sail more and take advantage of single digit wind speed weather windows and not have to motor.
That is a huge advantage.
No intention of ever buying a catamaran but I love watching just for the commentary! Now going back to better myself socially
Just want to say that I’m so appreciative of you reviewing so many variants of cruising cats. It informs so many of us that may have different needs and wants. So keep doing what you’re doing. It’s highly appreciated.
Thank you so much
You know this company will make millions from the helm design pattern, I see other monohull companies already adding to their products. Who needs dual helms, when one wheel can move side to side ?
I love your electrical system and engine bay. From a tradesman view point, this is how you build a boat. The iPad system is BS when your in the middle of the pacific. Way to go.
Absolutely love the practicality of the mechanical and electrical systems. Clearly designed with forethought for whomsoever might have to maintain or repair those systems in the future.
I've recently come across your channel. I've been looking at all your reviews. And am enjoying them. I'm getting ready to retire and want to do so in a boat. I'm looking for a 45 to 50 boat I can single hand. The reason I want a larger boat is that it will be my only home and will also serve as my office.
Keep up the great work. I'm learning a lot.
having lived aboard different catamarans for two decades, while the large windows facing forward look nice, they amount to a huge sun gathering greenhouse and build up incredible heat. catamarans simply need some sort of shading overhang to reduce that effect and make them comfortable at anchor.
doug vibbert The material you are looking for is called Sunbrella
Really like your commentary, its comes from a good prospective. You two are a great team.
Don’t listen to all the negative comments. You guys do an amazing job and your insights and attention to detail are fantastic.
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It is always good to see the things that you like, also to take ideas from what you see.
Great review guys! Thanks 🙏
My wife and I loved this cat at the Annapolis boat show last year. After viewing this one it, we kind of lost interest in the other cats. It is truly an amazing design. Great video! Thanks!
it's one of the few cats I struggle to pick flaws in. The construction is top notch too. Epoxy resin is a huge plus too (no water infiltration and way stronger and more damage resistant than polyester or vinylester)
Thanks for the great details! This is helping us with our selection process. Hope to see you out there in a few years.
Beers on us when we meet
First, thank you again for another great review. As far as looking at cats that are high priced, keep doing it. The educate that your providing is priceless. People, in general, learn by looking at the best options and then looking at comparable make used cats and smaller ones. At least that's what I do. For those people that are have nothing good to say, that's their issue, not yours. Keep up the great work. Thank you again.
Cheers mate
I don't understand the "you can't afford it so don't review it" line of thinking. We watch vicariously as dozens of channels review cars we can't afford - Top Gear, The Grand Tour, Car and Driver, Road and Track, much less the dozens of UA-camrs who do the same. The vast majority of them can't afford the supercars or exotics they are reviewing either. (Excepting Jeremy Clarkson, LOL.) There is very little comparable to a Road and Track type professional review magazine except perhaps Toby Hodges and Matt Sheahan at Yachting World. (Who both a fantastic job, in my opinion.) Poor Yachting Magazine is almost all power now - shame.
So - don't listen to those haters! You keep reviewing in your inimitable style. We love watching you!
Thanks Nick! You guys are great for presenting good information.
Thanks mate
A real looking to the future feel to this boat, in contrast to many of the others you have reviewed. I like that a lot. Definitely worth a review regardless of the price point.
Been waiting for this one! Thanks for uploading. 👍
Pleasure mate
I absolutely loved the adjustable Helm that's just completely handy to have , if they were smart they would have that patented because you're right I think that is going to be the wave of the future
Outstanding. Been waiting for you guys to review this one and really appreciate it. Someday this boat will be mine. Thanks again.
Good luck mate
Love this review and the boat. I'm a laser sailor, fantasizing about a live aboard catamaran life. I LOVE this boat but totally understand the intimidation factor. A sudden squall would certainly get one's adrenalin going. If I had the dough, I'd buy it especially as we'd be the 5% with family aboard.
Thing is with your reviews, they also give me ideas about what to look for in general on boats of all sorts, Cheaper, monohulls and used. Also, most of the people reviewing boats in the media could not afford some of the vessels at the higher price points they look at. I would have liked to see some handholds for getting up to that master bed and rounded corners in the saloon. Taking a tumble and striking yourself on a corner could do serious damage or even kill. Keep doing all those things you do, love your channel content.
Nick, the Bali 5.4 I viewed at Annapolis in 2019 is still on my mind for my purpose. That being said if l was not considering those specifications in the Bali5.4, I would say this boat would be my second choice. I agree Nick in your remarks on all points regards to design and systems philosophy. Good Job.😉🇨🇦🇺🇸👍
Thank you for tour,,,,,,my new favorite! " your cloths even matched the colors and decor""happy holidays......
Happy holidays mate
I have to say that you're paying for quality. Most people are sold on frills. That's a workable high quality boat built to last with high resale return on investment.
Love to see the reviews and the boats. Wishing you good health and safe sailing.⛵
cheers mate
Thanks for another great review! I really look forward to hearing your honest thoughts about these boats. My husband and I will be part of the 95% in a few years and we appreciate your unbiased take and opinions. Keep talkin Nick! ⛵️
Cheers Dana
well reasoned, thorough and spot on review.
Interesting review, I’ve been looking forward to this.
Regarding the people who criticise you for reviewing boats you can’t afford. I guarantee you are a lot closer to affording any of these boats than they are. Keep the videos coming, they are great. 👍🏼.
so glade you guys got to this boat
My pick out of all your reviews.
Balance boats are so amazing.
Side note, LOVE her hair.
I honestly love how white it is… makes it so bright and modern feeling. But I’m a photographer, so I love a white space for clean color. Beautiful boat.
Supremely well done review..... like your new go to word. Seriously though, thanks for your reviews. Very informative
cheers mate. will cut down on the supremely for the next one!
As an ex RN sailor I always worry about things being secure for sea. I like the fact you look at cupboard catches and the like. It's practical. I always wonder why in most boat videos there are ornaments and things everywhere. It must all be be rolling around the floor broken within 5 minutes of going to sea.
Agreed, as an ex RAN sailor I have often wondered why “securing for sea” isn’t a concept understood by cruising UA-camrs…..
Great video! Happy new year! :)
Thanks for your perspective.
LOVELY BOAT. By the time I'm ready to go, this boat will be affordable and about 20 years old. ; )
Haha. Good plan mate.
After watching all the reviews I always ended up watching this review of balance 526 again and again. Liked the idea of not seeing the dagger board sticking up the side. Electrical/ Mechanical breakers versus software's. The issue is just the price at 1.6 mil??? It looks clean minimalist and since its semi customizable you can add your personal touch! It doesn't matter if I'm a novice sailor 😁😁😁
Jerjay Jim They’re making two or three other models using higher volume manufacturing techniques that are less labor intensive, but still look to be high quality, so check them out. I really like Balance, but this boat is the one that funds growing the company and scale with the more mainstream boats.
No way Outremer is a better real, like these “reviews” indicate.
Quick shout out to Andrew Hodgdon: I did the standard request for info on the 482 and not only got a call from Andrew, but we swapped multiple emails, he sent me everything he had on the 482 and also the recently announced 442, which is a real possibility in my world. I can’t say enough how generous Andrew has been with his time for someone who is years away from a potential order. Other reps give a polite brush off when you tell them you are 2+ years away. Just real impressed; makes me want to buy a Balance just for that. And the plan for the 442 looks great. Give Andrew a shout.
The 442 looks amazing 😉
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose I it’s like someone was listening to your reviews! 😉
Hey Rob, I just came across this. Thanks for the very nice recommendation! As I said on the phone, I’m always happy to chat about boats 😉
Hi Guys,
I currently have a 450 and will be upgrading it to around a 50 foot catamaran in the next 12-18 months. Just like you I am looking around. I have so far sailed a lagoon 52 and Saba 50 (waiting on a leopard 50 chance and a few others) and you know what. It really was not a big jump in difficulty in sailing them. Actually some stuff was easier as you had more room around winches, helm etc. Also looking at systems for maintenance is easier as you also have more room. Bigger then this would be much harder but have spoken to owners of cats around 50 and two up sailing is ok and not unmanageable.
Like you I would love to take a Balance 52 for a sail.
I think we are all going to go test sail this boat
You are a communicator!! 🍺👍 Well done.
The word of the day is: supremely.
I don't think I can handle a drinking game based on this. 😂
Let’s try mate!
I'm not even looking to buy a boat, but its nice to see what's available at different price ranges.
I do love watching your videos. I learn something every time. Today I learned my new favorite expression... "Go better yourself socially
:-) "
Finally a boat without hilarious luxurious interior! Fantastic!
Awesome review .... don’t under estimate the clean lines and beautiful sparseness. Absolutely beautiful.
We agree!
Great review! I hope you do the Balance 451
Almost 40 years experience as an Electrical Engineer, MSEE BSEE, and I totally agreed with the manual breakers, and no WIFI control of the boats electrical system! Less is better, more reliable. WIFI for my coffee maker, yes, for life safety systems.. NO!.
My folks were at this show- they are aluminum monohull people- but they said this was the show winner for them
check the latest O'kellys video, really nice.
I think this may be my favorite catamaran you've reviewed, the speed is wonderful & ascetically she's my ideal. I agree the price is fair.
Glad you like it mate. How did you score it?
Woo Hoo! Been waiting on another review! 😊
We have delivered my friend
@@sailingrubyrose as always! 😎
I look at it as pretty much a wind speed boat. A lot of times there is very little wind and you are motoring, but at 7 knots you can sail maybe 7 or so depending on direction. She will handle 20 easily depending on seas, over that if you are uncomfortable reef in the main. I did read an article from a delivery captain that stated she would point 31 to 34.
Not sure if I said this before; I love your "regular" channel, but I'm super addicted to your boat reviews! Keep them coming! I watch a lot of boat reviews on UA-cam in hopes to one day sail around the world with my family. My main problem (aside from money) is that I have 5 kids! Two teenagers and three kids under 3. My dream catamaran needs to have enough space for all the kiddos, is comfortable and has lots of storage, plus I would really like to have a great performance cruiser. The Balance 526 looks like a pretty cool cat and it definitely has a lot of cool features. I also think that the price is fair. Most cats this size are about a million and half, fully kitted out, but they are usually not performance cruisers. Currently my dream boat is the Sunreef 60e. With a three million price tag on it, there is no way I can afford it, but I mostly love it because it has electric motors and runs off of solar. Do you think the future of catamarans will be a combination of sailing and solar powered motors?
I think you can probably spec the balance with electric motors. I know you can on Privilege
Haven’t seen a review of the Gunboat 55 or 57 yet. Bridge deck is huge and open for boats of their small size, especially when the galley is in the port stern hull and storage/workspace is in the starboard stern hull. You only get two cabins with that configuration, and those are quite small and spartan given the performance hulls and focus on performance, but you get great balance with lower c.g., and fabulous storage for a long crossing. The central, forward, enclosed helm just behind the mast has all of the control you need over your sails in a well protected space with fabulous visibility.
Another great videos from you guys, always so wonderfully produced. Are you planning to look at any hybrid boats such as the ITA 14.99, it feels like simple diesel engines are becoming old technology, would be great to hear your thoughts.
Always enjoy your videos. ps. ignore the critics you guys do a great job.
Cheers mate
I wasn’t scared to start on a 50-70’ but now that I heard you are with your sailing experience???!!! I guess performance cats are out for me!
I think I've learned almost as much about cats from these reviews as I've learned about monos by owning one for the past four months. ;) I've started looking at details on my boat now that I just sort of took for granted beforehand. Of course, this has tripled the amount of projects on The List. Thanks so much Nick and Tyresa!! :D
To all: Ryan and Sophie Sailing is setting off on their first Atlantic crossing sometime right about now from Cape Verde. Wish 'em luck and anybody in the eastern Caribbean keep an eye out for S/V Polar Seal turning up in a few weeks. *shameless plug, off*
haha. cheers mate. sorry to have added work to your list.
A wonderful boat, I would give the price a rating of a 8 or 9, Not that I could afford it. but when you look at a FP 50 costing 1.2 to 1.3 million the quality of the Balance is far beyond that of the FP. and the speed. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Holiday Season
Who is to say where people are financially . I’m getting just as good advice if you can afford the boat or not. Thank you for opening my world into Catamarans.😁👍🌴
She's lovely and has many noteworthy features but I think the Seawind 1600 & Outremer 51 are on the top of my list still. interesting to see if these three fill out the top 3 of the review at its completion. Another great review, thank you both.
Pleasure mate. The other two cats are also amazing
I admire your honesty on the price, size and intimidation you would feel trying to sail this boat in all conditions. It looked like it would be easy to keep clean, with its openness and lack of clutter in the way it was finished. I really don't know diddly about sailboats but so far from your reviews if you can afford it the seawind is still my pick.
Thanks for the input mate!
Not everbody can get to the boat shows to view all these boats and get the "access" that you guys get, so it is a general review and not about what "you guys" can afford. For me I am absolutely fascinated at seeing these Million $ machines along with the run of the mill production type cats. These reviews put everything into perspective and have had the effect of redifining what I would buy regardless of price (only after the lottery win comes in) so that I can have saftey and comfort. Well done and looking forward to the others. BTW have voted.
Cheers mate. Every vote counts
2nd comment... One of the things about the "size" of a boat you're comparing just the length. Most of these smaler brands are building performance cats with narrow hulls but longer hulls. The interior volume of two boats and the volume of material used can be close to another yet the length to hull beam ratio differ significantly. While the longer hulls from a performance cat will cost more in marina fees the material costs for construction shouldn't be far apart. The interior volume of a 50ish foot performance cruiser is around the same as a 42-45 foot production cat. I think the price difference comes from the costs of some of the exotic materials and the economics of low volume production.
I understand knocking down the score for it not being "Homey" enough for live a boards but honestly with all the white it is a clean slate. You can make it as homey as you like so I don't think that should be held against the boat. I think you can make it what you want much better than the other cats which force a style on you. And for value for the dollar the design, quality, attention to detail and performance you can't expect it to cost less. For me this is the best, all be it totally out of reach for normal people, boat you have reviewed yet. I think in the end it will be in the top 3. It has to be. Great review as always. I love these and can't wait for the next one. Take care!
Cheers mate. Well please leave
Your score and score the interior design higher. As we say regularly. The public vote will decide, not us
I really look forward to these reviews where you make me realize how poor I really am :) . This was a very nice vessel wasn't it. I loved that modular helm position. Oh, and I think you should talk all you want to, after all "We men wear the trousers in our castles.... whenever our significant others let us anyway". CHEERS!
Cheers mate. it's too expensive for us as well.
Fine video with very reasonable commentary.
cheers mate
Your reviews are so straightforward and fair. The Balance is the tweener boat - pun intended a "balance" between the Lagoons/FP and Gunboat and H&H full carbon Bentley yachts. Balance is fast, carbon for strength where needed and solid for voyaging. They are $1 million+ less than an H&H. It is relative.
Indeed. It’s an incredible craft.
That's a smart design!
Your reviews, critics, and analysis of 50+ foot cats is valuable as they hold builders accountable for their products and highlights innovations / product offerings. In five years, I expect to see cats with rounder corners throughout their interiors, better fitting joints, and maybe versa helm stations (standard). When everyone thinks about options and discusses them, it is amazing what is produced. Also, Europeans need to realize "cup holders" are not options or afterthoughts, but a top 10 component of a yacht or car!!! Yes, I'm American - born and bread!
American, Australian or Limey mate. We all need cup holders as standard fittings
@@sailingrubyrose You guys are great! Keep it up.
My Favorite ❤️!
Well, I can't afford this either but really enjoyed the review and agree it's both fun and important to understand new innovations.
Cheers mate
It is vicarious living but when we buy our next monohull (can't afford a good cat) we are going to be looking at all this stuff - even though second hand - alot of the good and bad things apply to new and used, single and multi.🍸
Lovely design features. The helm variability is unique and really practical. Visually, absolutely sterile, so agree with you about it‘s lack of comfort looking features and if being used by a family, lack of homeliness. The price, with so much carbon, is very fair 👍
Great discussion
I enjoy your work even though I no longer sail.
The biggest kick I get is that when you open the video(s) Nick wistfully wants a boat that will go fast but knows that it is better to buy a slower boat with more space, etc. It is like a couple needing a SUV and the dad wants the Porsche Cayenne while knowing full well that the Chevy Tahoe is really the one to buy.
One thing I really like about the balance 526 is the white walls. Yes it looks very bare and might not feel as warm and welcoming as something is little bit "softer." But these finished walls will be very easy to clean and keep from getting moldy in tropical areas. In contrast, many other boats have coverings over the walls and/or ceilings to save money on all the finishing labor and to make it look nice off the show room floor. But after years of sailing, that cosmetic work will degrade a lot faster in a humid environment than simple, yet durable, finish walls.
Very true mate
Can’t wait to watch this tonight. I have a strong opinion about the Balance boats. Very curious to see if ours match up.
Report back mate. Tell us what you think
Just gorgeous - looking at the exterior picture, the helm, the aircraft glass and the well appointed quality of the equipment. Perfect for a cruising couple! Definitely for the wealthy, irrespective of illgotten gains or earned by normal business practices. Lovely to see your review. And now solos know where to go and be with their mate. My 11 out of 10 is the drinking water filter system. "Well done Balance" I love the racing sailor perspective because it shows its made by a master. Dedicated to privacy. Strongly favorable. Designed for simple mechanical fixes with sophisticated engineering.
Was the 11/10 a Spjnal Tao reference? Either way, we agree
@@sailingrubyrose cannot interpret that definitively. And I know I exceeded the limit but for performance athletes and boats, and horses, hydration Rules the day. It takes years to find the best water that agrees with keeping a body hydrated. It's just not that simple. Love the attention to that detail for handling all the other magnificent activities aboard this performance cruiser. Have fun on a test run, at the very least! A very good Tao for sure.
Congrats. Maybe your best review sofar. Even experienced sailors - despite your downplaying you will count to those with your several 10ks of mileage and passages - will reef down in particular SV like Outremers and 526 when they want to sail more comfortably than wild. One question concerning the versa helm. Did you get a feel on how ergonomically and comfortably one can handle the winches and lines in the cockpit, looks a bit congested?
Forget the critics. You guys are great!
Ah thanks mate
@@sailingrubyrose Welcome!
Great review guys, as always, just an fyi, Balance does make a 451, and there are a couple for sale on the used market.Cheers
Cheers mate
Mark Drexler ...there will be a new cat from the balance catamaran too: the all new 485 !!
Hi Guys, thanks for the review. Do you intend to review the McConaghy MC50? Looks like a stunner.
That's cool you got to meet Phil. That guys an original gangster of beach catamaran sailing. Hobie 14 national champ when he was younger
He’s a pretty awesome guy
Your are absolutely right about the value. You would be hard pressed to find a boat with this build quality, displacement, and use of advanced composites in this manner for this price.
Glad you agree
I think there is great value in reviewing these larger boats that are beyond your budget for a few reasons. First, they are in the budget of some people (not me... yet...). Second, when they come from a builder that also makes a smaller boat (Balance 48, Catana 47, etc.) that they don't bring to shows, you can get a sense of a builder's focus, quality, and attention to the little things. And third, eventually they will be on the used market at depreciated values. Hopefully an owner who lays out $1.6M also had a good operating budget to care for the boat during ownership. Thanks again for this.
Pleasure mate. Thanks for the comment
Got one percent off the boat price for everytime he used the word supremely. Good vid and a very nice boat.
Drinking game: Drink every time he says "Supremely"
We tried it! Got hammered 🤣🤣🤣
@@sailingrubyrose 😂
For a boat you could live in full time the epoxy finish and uncluttered feel to this boat you could internally keep it top notch with minimal housework ( shipwork)
Great video! No need to bang on about cost as far as I'm concerned - if you can't afford it don't buy it, but you can still review it. Good design and detailing is desirable on any size of boat and it's useful to compare these at all price points. So add a roller boom and self tacker and you have easy 2 handed sailing, no problem. You'd be use to after a week let alone 6 months and just think of the ear to ear grin you'd have! Personally, I think the interior is too stark and that helm could easily be a fully weathered single position... just my preference and the saving on instrument duplication (?). I really look forward to these reviews, well done.
Cheers mate
Great video, when we see how well and how much thought has went into the small things like catches and cup holders this normally tells us that the hole build should be as good if not better.
supremely ultimately amazingly adjective words are supremely abundant
WOW EPIC REVIEW!! What would you say the performance difference between this and say a Majestic, or Lagoon?
Wow I love this boat!!
Beautiful isn’t it ?
Another really great review, your attention to detail and observations are fantastic! I love this boat, the company should be very happy with their product and also this video :D I LOVE this yacht.- figuring after taxes, etc, it'd be 2 million Canadian- dreams are free, though :D... a 45' would be better It's a no-brainer otherwise. .... was that a dig by the owner of the company towards Xquisite, regarding the "ipad" and digital aspect?
It possibly was a dig
my dream boat. one comment about your rating and comments about the Styling being too stark. Something to remember is that a boat does not stay that way once the owner receives it. You're gonna hang up towels, pictures jackets and other items. The white will be covered up. Sure, it's a performance cruiser and you will want to refrain from loading it up too much. But still.
in that sense, I much prefer this blank canvas. It gives you room to personalize it. Any design that has already tried to look homey will quickly be overloaded once you add personal items and touches.
Good point mate. It’s definitely a beautiful boat.
Tony & Susan here, We are sure that some day "post Brexit" you two will purchase a cat. We can see the two of you in this boat reviewing segments permanently or at least for many years to come. You have created a superb and well organized production. "Well Done" Ha Ha
Thank you so much. Lovely comment 😀
@@sailingrubyrose Yes I agree, I think you do a much better job than the so called professional reviewers. Informative, balanced reviews, always an interesting watch, even if it is sometimes just kicking the tires (so to speak) of a high performance yacht (don't your critics realize the entire automotive journalism industry is pretty much based on reviews of cars 99% of people can't afford?)